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Tinley Park, IL on 03/19/2009

Education/CE Sessions

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | March 19, 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

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.

9:15 AM to 10:15 AM | March 19, 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

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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2009

Session Group IV

Clinical

Cardiac Update

Up-to-date management of patients at risk for cardiovascular events is of utmost importance. This session will focus on what's new, what's on the horizon and delivering the best care.

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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