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Hartford, CT on 03/04/2009

Education/CE Sessions

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | March 4, 2009

Session Group I

Clinical

Medication Safety

A medication error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm to a patient. Discuss some of the latest safety issues and prevention measures.

Management Training

Next Step in Quality Measurement

In an effort to improve quality in healthcare the Joint Commission has now defined the process for its chapter, Improving Organizational Performance. Learn more about this initiative, which emphasizes collaboration to get the job done.

Professional Development

Staying Healthy

Healthcare professionals are known for taking care of others before themselves. Put yourself first and your patients will also benefit. Learn healthy habits.

9:15 AM to 10:15 AM | March 4, 2009

Session Group II

Clinical

Pain Management for Patients With Cancer

Pain affects up to 50 percent of patients undergoing active cancer treatment and up to 90 percent of those with advanced disease. This session will emphasize current protocols for pain management.

Management Training

Service First

It's 6-10 times more costly to attract a new customer than it is to retain an existing one. Keep your patients (and thus you) satisfied by creating a positive, productive, customer-oriented environment.

Professional Development

Don't Just Stand There, Say Something

Being assertive can help you articulate exactly what you need without being pushy or feeling intimidated. Learn how to effectively take charge to get what you want.

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | March 4, 2009

Session Group III

Professional Development

Caring for the Dying Patient

Learn best practices and discuss evidence-based research for end-of-life care. Discuss the influences on clinical practice of one's personal perspectives on end-of-life care.

Student

Testing: One, Two, Three

You've studied hard and graduated from your program. You're ready to join the ranks of healthcare professionals - after you pass your exam. This session gives you some solid study skills to ace the test.

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM | March 4, 2009

Bonus Session

General

Interview Checklist

The interview is scheduled and it's your turn to shine. Keep these 10 things in mind before you head out the door.

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM | March 4, 2009

Session Group IV

Clinical

My Head Is Killing Me

About 16-17 percent of the population gets a migraine headache sometime in their life-that means more than a billion people worldwide have had a migraine. Education in the primary care setting can empower migraineurs to become partners in the management of their disorder.

Professional Development

Personal Resiliency

Use basic resiliency skills to overcome the effects of stress. This session will help you develop strategies to cope with professional challenges.

Accreditation

Merion Publications Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association (No.  008-O-07), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Merion Publications, Inc. is also approved as a provider by the New Jersey Board of Education, California Board of Registered Nursing  (No. 13230) and by the Florida Board of Nursing (No. 3298 & CE Broker Provider #50-2739).   

Nurses can earn up to 5 contact hours.

Sessions are not pre-approved for non-nursing credit. Attendees receive a certificate of attendance. It is the individual's responsibility to validate contact hours with their accrediting body.

Space is limited and seating is on a first-come basis.

 

 

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Call 800-546-4987 or email us at jobfair@advanceweb.com.

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A great fair indeed. I learned so much in a day. Very fun and entertaining. Eye opener to careers. Must wear comfortable walking shoes to this event. Love the onsite shop to buy ADVANCE products. Staff is very knowledgeable. I will be attending another ADVANCE Job Fair.

- Jamie Pogue, LPN
 

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or email us at jobfair@advanceweb.com