SPEAKER: MED SURG EXAM REVIEW Kendra has an extensive and comprehensive knowledge base and is known for her ability to simplify the complex while maintaining audience attention. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas in Arlington in 1985 and her Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from Texas Women’s University in 1993. Her work includes critical care education for surgical/trauma, neurosurgical and thoracic surgery. She held positions in management and was a Trauma Clinical Nurse Specialist. Kendra is a staff nurse in the neurosurgical ICU at Harris Methodist Hospital, Ft. Worth, Texas and presents seminars throughout the country. She is certified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and is a Fundamental Critical Care Support Instructor (FCCS) for the Society of Critical Care Medicine. AGENDA: Kendra Menzies Kent RN, MS, CCRN, CNRN Registration begins at 7:30 Each day will include 1 hour for lunch as well as a morning and afternoon break. The order of lectures presented may vary according to speaker preference. DAY 1 DAY 2 AM SESSION 8:00 am - 12:00 AM SESSION 8:00 am- 12:00 pm pm Cardiovascular Topics Break (15 minutes) Endocrine Topics Ethics Fluids & Electrolytes Respiratory Topics Break (15 minutes) Pain Management Immunologic Topics Wounds/Integument System Musculoskeletal Issues *Med Ed reserves the right to substitute an equally qualified speaker PM SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 pm COURSE PROSPECTUS This course is designed for nurses working in Medical -Surgical and Progressive Care Units who wish to take the Med-Surg Certification examination. The Progressive Care Area is defined as any unit referred to as: Intermediate Care, Direct Observation, Stepdown, Telemetry Units, or Transitional Care. The course will focus on core concepts that are essential for caring for this diverse population of adult patients. This review course has been designed specifically around the exam blueprints. Domains of practice include Growth and Development, Communication, Basic and Applied Science, Behavioral Science, Patient/ Family Education, Delivery of Care, Nursing Process, Health Promotion and Wellness, Management/ Leadership, Legal and Ethical Issues, Helping Role, Teaching/Coaching Function, Diagnostic and Patient Monitoring Function, Administering/Monitoring Therapeutic Interventions, Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations, Monitoring and Ensuring Quality of Health Care Practices and Organizational and Work-role Competencies. PM SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 pm Neurological Topics Renal Topics Break (15 Minutes) Break (15 minutes) Shock GI Topics Coagulopathies SEMINAR LOCATION: Avera McKennan Hospital Education Center First Floor - Orthopedic Institute 810 East 23rd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 REGISTRATION: Tuition: Free for Employees of Avera McKennan $100 for Non-Employees (Price includes Program Manual and CE Certificate) Make checks payable to: Avera McKennan Education Services To register, please mail the completed registration form, along with payment, to the following address: Avera McKennan Hospital Attn: Terri Swenson, Education Services 800 East 21st Street Sioux Falls, SD 57117 For questions or to register, please contact Education Services: mckeducation@avera.org or (605) 322-8950 Registration Deadline: October 12, 2010 ACCREDITATION: Contact Hours: 13 two days; 6.5 one day This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Med-Ed is an approved provider by the following State Boards of Nursing: Florida/FBN 3215, Iowa/296, California/ #CEP10453 REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT! Name_______________________________________________ Home Address (required*)___________________________________ ____________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________ Day Phone ( _____ )__________Work Phone(____)__________ Employer ____________________________________________ Nsg License#___________ Unit/Dept (specialty)_____________ Email Address________________________________________ Med Surg Certification Review Tuition: Free - Avera McKennan Employees $100 - Non-Employees Payment: Check payable to: Avera McKennan Education Services Sioux Falls, SD October 19-20, 2010 In conjunction with: ©2010 All Rights Reserved