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Philadelphia, PA on 09/15/2009

Education/CE Sessions

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | September 15, 2009

Session Group I

Clinical

The Lifespan of ADHD

ADHD is the most common psychiatric disorder of childhood and one that frequently persists into adulthood. There are no formal guidelines or standards of care for adolescent into adulthood ADHD patients. This session reviews management and treatment strategies.

Professional Development

Information-Age Patient Care

Some 80 percent of American adults, 10 million daily, have used the Internet to gain health information. So how do you help patients select the most credible information?

9:15 AM to 10:15 AM | September 15, 2009

Session Group II

Clinical

Elder Abuse & Neglect

Older individuals who are cognitively or physically impaired cannot advocate for themselves are at greatest risk for abuse. Learn about strategies for identifying, managing, and preventing abuse in this population.

Professional Development

The Whole Brain Experience of Humor

Most professionals agree that humor is an important coping resource in healthcare, but it is also an important instructional, diagnostic and healing tool. Learn what parts of the brain have to function to understand complex, verbal humor.

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | September 15, 2009

Session Group III

Clinical

Mental Health Recovery & Rehab

TBA

Student

Thriving in Your Career

Becoming resilient in your life includes your career. Learn how to prepare and respond positively to career hills and valleys.

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM | September 15, 2009

Bonus Session

General

Build a Great Working Relationship With Your Boss

Your boss is a factor in your on-the-job satisfaction and should help you grow within your organization. Efforts you make now toward a productive working relationship will pay off down the road - for your facility and for you.

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM | September 15, 2009

Session Group IV

Clinical

Mind, Body & Spirit

Integrated therapies such as music, massage, guided imagery, and relaxation training can be incorporated to reduce patient's stress and anxiety levels. Learn the basics of how you can include complimentary therapies in your practice.

Professional Development

Selling Yourself in a Tough Economy

In this downturn of the economy, the job market even in healthcare has become more competitive. How do you do more with less? What job skills are employers look for today. This session will help you sell your adaptive skills to employers.

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 5.0 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.


 

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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.

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Questions?

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or email us at jobfair@advanceweb.com