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Arlington, TX on 03/27/2009

Education/CE Sessions

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | March 27, 2009

Session Group I

Clinical

The Two Faces of Pain

This session will discusses the differences between acute and chronic pain, assessing patients having pain, and the different approaches that must be used to control each effectively.

Management Training

Has the Workplace Changed or Is It Just Me?

How change-adept are you? Identify strategies to alleviate stress that can be caused by the dynamic environments you work in today.

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.

9:15 AM to 10:15 AM | March 27, 2009

Session Group II

Clinical

Mercy, Mercy, MRSA! A Bad Bug, No Matter Where It Bites!

Although much attention has been paid to the hospital-associated strains of MRSA, findings show the risk for the community may be more serious and difficult to treat. Learn about MRSA and the latest information about prevention and treatment.

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

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.

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | March 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2009

Session Group IV

Clinical

Asthma Management: Steps In the Right Direction

There has been a trend in increasing hospitalizations and mortality rates of patients affected with asthma. This session looks at some of the factors involved in this trend and disease management programs that focus on disease management.

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.

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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Company

Texas Health Resources

Southwest General Hospital/Odessa Regional Medical Center

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