Speaker: Barb Bancroft RN, MSN, PNP is a widely acclaimed national speaker, noted for her humorous, entertaining and information packed seminars. Barb has provided more than 2200 educational and motivational seminars on clinical topics and health maintenance topics to healthcare providers. Program includes all materials, a continental breakfast and lunch. Time will be allotted for viewing vendor exhibits. Agenda 7:30AM Registration/Light breakfast 8:00AM-10:00AM Lecture/Questions 10:00am-10:30AM Break/Vendors 10:30AM-12:00PM Lecture/Questions 12:00PM-1:00 PM Lunch/Vendors 1:00 PM-3:00PM Lecture/Questions 3:00PM Questions & Evaluation Program Purpose: Continuing Education Hours: Nursing 5.75 Contact hours will be awarded upon successful completion of this program. PT,OT, SLP and Social Worker contact hours will also be provided. The purpose of this program is to improve the understanding of neurological changes and effects throughout the age spectrum. Criteria for Successful Completing: Includes completed evaluation form and attendance at entire event. Discuss embryologic development of the nervous system. Accreditation Statement: Marianjoy Rehabilitation HospitalProfessional Practice Committee, (OH-387, 10/1/2016) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91),an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Directions Objective 1. Identify the structure and function of mirror neurons. 2. Discuss the ‘teen-age” brain and how the limbic system rules. 3. Correlate specific neurological conditions related to various age groups. 4. Describe traumatic brain injuries and consequences in childhood and young adult. 5. Describe the causes and clinical presentations of chronic neurodegenerative diseases. 6. List the causes of peripheral neuropathy through the ages. From the south: Take either Harlem Avenue, Cicero Avenue or Pulaski Road to 95th Street. From Harlem or Cicero proceed east on 95th to Kilbourn Avenue and make a left. From Pulaski, travel west to Kilbourn Avenue and make a right. From the west: Take the Tri-State Tollway I-294 north or south and exit onto 95th Street East. Follow 95th Street to Kilbourn Avenue and make a left. From downtown Chicago: Take the Dan Ryan Expressway I-94 south to the 95th Street exit and go west. Or, take the Stevenson Expressway I-55 to Cicero Avenue. Go south on Cicero to 95th Street, then east on 95th to Kilbourn and make a left. From the north: Take the Kennedy Expressway I-90 downtown to the Dan Ryan Expressway I-94. Following the Dan Ryan south to the 95th Street exit and go west on 95th Street. Follow 95th Street west to Kilbourn and make a right. From the northwest suburbs or O’Hare Airport: Take the Tri-State Tollway I-294 south and exit east on 95th Street. Follow 95th Street to Kilbourn Avenue and make a left. Valet parking available at Conference Center circle drive (on Kilbourn Street south of 93rd Street) Conflict of Interest Disclosure: This educational activity’s planners and presenters have indicated that they have no bias or conflict of interest. Registration Name: ________________________ NEURO Through the Ages Address: ______________________ Email: ________________________ Phone:________________________ Cost is $50.00 for NIARN members and Advocate Healthcare Associates $60.00 Non-Advocate Associate and Non NIARN member To reserve your seat: Complete registration form and mail to: Diane La Porta BARB BANCROFT RN, MSN, PNP Speaker Thursday May 14, 2015 Advocate Christ Medical Center 9300 South Kilpatrick Oak Lawn, Ill 60453 10566 Palos West Dr. Palos Park, IL 60464 Please return by May 5, 2015 Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and Advocate Christ Medical Center