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CRITICAL CARE NURSING

TWO DAY CCRN REVIEWwith

Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD

EMERGENCY NURSING

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A FABULOUS INFORMATIVE TWO DAYEDUCATIONAL EVENT IN 3 GREAT LOCATIONS!

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April 16 & 17, 2007 July 10 & 11, 2007 September 27 & 28, 2007

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Nursing Symposium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Symposium Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Vacations Get-Aways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9Vacations Get-Aways Registration Form . . . . . . . . . 10EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS

Neonatal Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12OB Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12CEN Review Products

(Books, Audio Tapes, CD, Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13CCRN Review Products

(Books, Audio Tapes, CD, DVD, Video) . . . . . . . . . 14Hemodynamic Monitoring

(CD, DVD, Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1512 Lead EKG Interpretation (Video). . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Combined Program Hemodynamic Monitoring/

12 Lead EKG (CD, DVD, Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Enhancing Your Critical Care Skills

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Making A Million In NursingABG InterpretationIV Dilemmas: Solutions At The Bedside25 Stupid Things Nurses Do To Self Destruct

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Dear Nurse Colleagues,

Get ready once again for a fabulous NursingSymposium held at 3 great locations—FoxwoodsCasino & Resort, CT, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV,and the Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ. The NursingSymposium 2007 is jam-packed with informative,up to date clinical topics, 8 Specialty Tracks and over48 concurrent sessions and the best speakers youhave ever heard! You can’t beat this comprehensive,economically priced conference, register now and joinover 1200 nurses in each location!

Also, treat yourself to a vacation—you deserve it!In this brochure read about our annual vacationescapes to the All Inclusive Resorts in Puerto Vallarta,Mexico and Nassau, Bahamas and join over400 nurses! Book Early—we fill up fast!

Hope you join us at one of oureducational programs!

Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDPresident, Education Enterprises

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LAURA GASPARIS VONFROLIO RN, PHDTWO DAY CCRN REVIEW

Dr. Vonfrolio, lecturer, consultant and author, has held CCRN certificationfor sixteen years. Author of 11 books and numerous articles, she has heldpositions of critical care staff nurses, staff development instructor and tenuredProfessor of Nursing. She is the proprietor of Education Enterprises and PowerPublication, organized the Nurses March on DC with over 35,000 rallying for safe patient care and nurse patient ratios. She has appeared on Nightlineand Good Morning America. Visit her website at www.greatnurses.com.

DONNA W. CARDILLO RN, BSNKEYNOTE: “NURSE POWER”

Donna W. Cardillo has been speaking and entertaining for over a decade.Her sense of humor and animated style bring her presentations to life. She has a passion for speaking and compassion for her audiences. Donna presentsin a down to earth style that hits the mark with any audience. Experience theenergy and enthusiasm of a live presentation by Donna. She will ignite a fireunder you and start you on a journey of exploration and discovery that willenable you to avail yourself of all that life has to offer. Donna is practicingwhat she preaches and is living her dream. Visit her website atwww.DCardillo.com.

SCOTT L. DEBOER RN, MSN, CCRN, CEN, CFRNKEYNOTE: “UNBELIEVABLE, BUT TRUE CASE STUDIES—HOWNURSING MADE A DIFFERENCE”

Scott DeBoer is a seminar leader and nurse consultant with nearly 20 years of nursing experience. He presently works as a flight nurse for ClassicLifeguard & the University of Chicago Hospitals & is the primary seminarleader for Peds-R-Us Medical Education, a seminar company dedicated to teaching better ways to care for kids. Scott has written extensively onpediatric and critical care topics and has authored a neonatal emergencieshandbook, The First Moments of Life. Scott has appeared on the series TraumaCenter and in 1995 made his acting debut when he was used on severalepisodes of the hit television show E.R. as the flight nurse opposite AnthonyEdwards and George Clooney. Visit his website at www.peds-r-us.com.

CINDY BAUTISTA RN, PHD, CCRNNeuroscience Clinical Nurse SpecialistYale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT

MARY MCCAFFREY RNC, MSNClinical Nurse SpecialistNICU-PediatricsAnne Arundel Medical CenterAnnapolis, MD

Speakers subject to change.

KIM LITWACK RN, PHD, CFNP, FAANAssociate ProfessorCollege of NursingUniversity of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI

BARBARA PFAFF RNC, MSN, ACNP,CCRNStaten Island University HospitalClinical Nurse Specialist for Critical Care Staten Island, NY

TERRY FOSTER RN, MSN, CCNS,CCRN, CENCritical Care, Clinical Nurse SpecialistSt. Elizabeth Medical CenterEdgewood, KY

NANCY SUAZO RN, BS, CENDirector–Specialty EducationPrograms, Lecturer, ConsultantLas Vegas, NV

TERRY S. JOHNSON RNC, MN,ARNPPresident–Lode Star EnterprisesNeonatal PractitionerDowners Grove, IL

NANCY TOWNSEND, RN, MN, APRNC,CCNS, CCRNOwner & Program DirectorNursEdMetairie, LA

LYNN W. SMITH RN, MSN, CCRN, CMCCritical - Care Clinical Nurse SpecialistSt. Elizabeth Medical CenterEdgewood, KY

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FOXWOODS RESORT &CASINO (APRIL 16 & 17, 2007)

39 Norwich Westerly Road, Route 2, Mashantucket, CT 06338

The wonder of it all! Treat yourself to a mini-vacation in thismagnificent resort & casino. The 800 room Grand Pequot Tower,where the seminar will be held, is majestic and luxurious!Pamper yourself with delicious dining, a culinary journey through24 sumptuous restaurants and eateries, headline entertainment,exclusive shopping, indoor pools, salon, spa, exercise rooms andthe non-stop excitement of world class casino-6 within the resort!HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 1-800-FOXWOODS (1-800-369-9663).Refer to Group Code: #F23182 at Grand Pequot Tower.Group Name: Nursing Symposium 2007.$165 per night

CAESARS PALACE LAS VEGAS (JULY 10 & 11, 2007)

3570 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

From the moment you walk through the doors of CaesarsPalace, you know you’ve arrived at the most prestigious resort in the world. Receive impeccable service, luxury and a spectacularexperience! The finest cuisine is served from the most opulentsettings to casual dining and boasts an international arrayof cuisine to tempt and satisfy you. There is also more than120 shops in two elegant setting for you to enjoy! Greatentertainment awaits you, be sure to see Celine Dion’s show at the Palace!HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 1-800-634-6661 Refer to Education Enterprises 2007 Nursing Symposium.$145 per night

TRUMP TAJ MAHAL (SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2007)

1000 Boardwalk & Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Treat yourself to a Five Star Diamond Award billion dollarproperty. The Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort is unprecedentedin craftsmanship and opulence, an awe-inspiring architecturalmasterpiece filled with the finest carpets, chandeliers and worksof art in the tradition of the world’s most grand palaces. Enjoya modern Health Club & Fitness Center & Olympic indoor pool,gourmet restaurants & casual dining—nine establishments forvariety, lots of shopping and great entertainment with famous celebrities!HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 1-800-825-8888.Refer to Group Code: BEDUEN7 Group Name: Education Enterprises Nursing Symposium 2007.$112 per night

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Neurological Emergencies Cindy Bautista RN, PhD, CNRNThis session is in the format of case presentationsfocusing on patients with seizure disorders, traumat-ic brain injury, basilar skull fractures and spinal cordinjuries. A thorough review of nursing interventionsand management will be covered.

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Cerebral Resuscitation Cindy Bautista RN, PhD, CNRNPresentation focuses on the cerebral resuscitationafter cardiac arrest. A review of cardiac arrest on thebrain and the intensive care that coordinates therestoration of adequate oxygenation and perfusionpressures will be discussed. An update on therapeutichypothermia will also be covered.

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Neuro Pharmacology Cindy Bautista RN, PhD, CNRNA thorough review of the medications used in the ICUin caring for a neurological patient. Specific indica-tions for use and patient care considerations will beincluded. CNS brain and spine medications, peripher-al nervous system and ICU specific medications willbe reviewed.

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Caring for the Unconscious Patient in the ICU Cindy Bautista RN, PhD, CNRNAn overview of the unconscious or comatose patientin a critical care setting. The focus will be on patientassessment and the various possible complicationsassociated with the neurologically impaired patientin the ICU setting.

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Recognizing Sepsis Before It Becomes Shock Nancy Townsend RN, MS, APRNC, CCNS, CCRNSepsis is on the increase…how to recognize the sep-tic patient and institute Surviving Sepsis Guidelinesbefore the patient develops shock and the mortalitydoubles. The crucial role of the RN in the high-riskpatient surveillance, identification, intervention andthe impact of rapid action on patient morbidity andmortality.

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Under Surveillance:11 Things That Spell Trouble Nancy Townsend RN, MS, APRNC, CCNS, CCRNIs JCAHO requiring Medical Emergency Teams foreach hospital by 2007? What to look for, how to iden-tify patients in trouble by using these eleven objec-tive parameters covering key physiologic systems.Emphasis is on rapid assessment, immediate life sav-ing interventions and obtaining medical evaluation ina timely manner in the pre-arrest setting. The impactof late ICU transfers on patient survival and delayedintervention is also discussed. 2B

Multi-System Organ Failure:Prevention is Key Nancy Townsend RN, MS, APRNC, CCNS, CCRNMulti-system Organ Failure is the #1 cause of deathin surgical/trauma patients after 7 days. Becausemorbidity and mortality associated with this syn-drome is so high, it is imperative for the RN to focuson identifying the high-risk patient, prevention at theonset, halting the progression of the syndrome.Failure to intervene in a timely fashion leads to theimplementation of what is often futile care and diver-sion of resources. 3B

Bleeding: But Where & Why? Nancy Townsend RN, MS, APRNC, CCNS, CCRNReal people: case studies of hemorrhage are present-ed, discussed and analyzed including: overt, covert,iatrogenic, drug related, third spacing, surgical andmedical factors. The differential diagnosis of causes,interpretation of related laboratory values, antidotesand management, both nursing and medical will bepresented.

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Systematic Review of the TracingUsing NICHD Terminology Mary P. McCaffrey RNC, MSNNICHD terminology, we have all heard the terms nowlearn what it means in the reality of busy labor anddelivery units. How does implementation of this ter-minology impact your practice and what changesneed to be made in documentation to support thesenew interpretations.

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Care of the Long-Term Antepartum Patient Mary P. McCaffrey RNC, MSNFor a long time, long term antepartum patients havebeen relegated to the role of second-class citizens oneither the mother/baby unit or in Labor & Delivery.Learn what the current literature says about thesepatients and how some creative strategies to improvetheir mental and emotional states can have a positiveimpact on the long-term outcomes for both them-selves and their babies.

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Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy Mary P. McCaffrey RNC, MSNNot just your old mitral valve prolapse, now we areseeing patients in OB with repaired congenital heartdefects and women who have had heart attacks dur-ing their pregnancy or worse yet during their labor.What do we need to know about the physiology ofpregnancy and its impact on the patient with cardiacdisease in pregnancy?

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Care of the High-Risk OB Patient Mary P. McCaffrey RNC, MSNWhat are some of the factors that make a patienthigh-risk and how does the changes in the physiolo-gy of pregnancy affect this patient? This session willlook at some of the most common high-risk OBpatients including those with various bleeding disorders of pregnancy and patients with diabetes inpregnancy.

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Emergency Care of Crashing Kids Scott DeBoer RN, MSN, CFRNCaring for the critically ill child can cause anxiety andfear in the most seasoned of medical professionals.Children have many of the same diseases and condi-tions as adults, yet the assessment and managementprinciples differ in some areas and are similar in oth-ers. This lecture reviews the essential components ofa rapid pediatric assessment, with “just like adults”treatment tips. Through real-life case studies, criticalcare and emergency personnel will come away betterable to provide care for crashing kids. 1F

Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies &Fever Update Scott DeBoer RN, MSN, CFRNThis lecture will review the assessment findings &current management techniques utilized in pediatricpatients with commonly encountered respiratoryemergencies, such as asthma, croup, epiglottis, & RSV.The second part of this session will review the currentrecommendation in the diagnosis and managementof sick & not sick febrile children, as well as what todo beyond just finding fever.

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Pediatric Preparations, Practice & Play Time Scott DeBoer RN, MSN, CFRNWhen one is confronted with only a “three minuteETA” of a critically ill or injured child, preparation iskey. This highly interactive presentation, through theuse of several real-life scenarios, will focus on the“ideal” versus “what can I really have ready in threeminutes” issues involving, medications, & staff.

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Please choose the sessions you want to attend.

Pediatric Sedation & PainManagementScott DeBoer RN, MSN, CFRN“Kids don’t feel pain…It will hurt more to give themsomething for the pain, so let’s just get it done…theywon’t remember anyway...” Children, just like adults,do feel pain, anxiety and fear. The utilization ofappropriate conscious sedation measures is crucialfor safe and humane patient care. This session willreview current sedation and pain management tech-niques, as well as rationales for discarding many ofthe “way we’ve always done it” techniques. 4F

Endocrine Review Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH• Diabetes Insipidus• Hypoglycemia• DKA• Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Non-Ketotic Coma

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Neurological Review Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• Increased Intracranial Pressure• CNS Disorders

StrokeBacterial & Viral Meningitis

• Head Trauma• Spinal Cord Injuries 2D

GI and Hematological Review Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• Hepatic Failure• Abdominal Trauma• Pancreatitis• Bowel Obstruction• Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation• Immunosuppression 3D

Renal Review Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• Renal Physiology• Acute Renal Failure

Pre-RenalAcute Tubular Necrosis

• Electrolyte ImbalancesPotassium, Calcium, Phosphate 4D

Cyte-Seeing:The CBC and Other Lab Tests Barbara Pfaff RNC, MSN, ACNP, CCRNNurses are often required to interpret and reportabnormal laboratory finding. The purpose of this ses-sion is to assist nurses in the evaluation and interpre-tation of over 24 blood tests. Lab tests used in theidentification and diagnosis of common medical dis-eases will be discussed.

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New Horizons in the Treatment of CHF Barbara Pfaff RNC, MSN, ACNP, CCRNHeart failure is a frequent cause of death and disabil-ity in the US. The nurse can make a significant contri-bution to the care of patients with this devastatingillness. This session will review the etiology, patho-physiology of congestive heart failure with emphasison new treatment and monitoring modalities.

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Take your Career to the Next Level Donna Cardillo RN, BSWhether you’re happy in your current position, feel-ing burnt out or looking to expand your horizons, it’stime to “pump it up a notch” in your career. Thesepractical and proven strategies will help you to max-imize your opportunities, boost your confidence andcredibility, and re-energize your career. Learn what itwill take to stay competitive in an ever-changinghealthcare market, how to plan for your future careernow, how to get and stay well connected and how tobest leverage your own experience. 3C

Nursing: The Next Generation Donna Cardillo RN, BSThis inspirational program looks forward with anoptimistic eye. It offers vision and hope for the futureof nursing as it explores the trends, predictions andoutlooks that will shape the healthcare delivery sys-tem with an emphasis on opportunities for nurses.Participants will learn: What’s in store for the health-care delivery system in the next five years, where thenursing jobs will be in the next decade, the new andemerging specialties in nursing are and…what’s hotand what’s not. 4C

8:00-9:15 KEYNOTE: “NURSE POWER” Donna Cardillo RN, BSThis keynote session is designed to remind nurses of their own greatness and empower them for future success. It’s guaranteed to make nurses feel good and proud about who they are,what they do and how they contribute to healthcare. Get ready to be pumped up, turned on, and super-charged with Nurse Power!

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Acute Renal Failure: Nursing Perspective Nancy Suazo RN, BS, CENThis class is designed for the healthcare professionalto present an overview on the management ofpatients with renal disease, which has produced renalfailure. It will include an overview of renal anatomyand physiology, the pathophysiology of acute renalfailure, aspects of chronic renal failure, electrolytes,dialysis, and indications for renal transplantation.Each topic will cover appropriate assessment criteriaand the therapeutic nursing, medical and surgicalinterventions. 5A

ARDS: Where’s The OxygenNancy Suazo RN, BS, CENThis class is designed for the healthcare professionalto present an overview on the management ofpatients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure tocapillary permeability pulmonary edema (AcuteRespiratory Distress Syndrome ‡ ARDS). It will includethe dynamics of the pathophysiology of ARDS,gas exchange abnormalities related to R-L intrapul-monic shunting as well as the current therapeuticinterventions.

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Acute Coronary Syndromes:Ischemia, Injury and Infarction Nancy Suazo RN, BS, CENThis class will present an update on the AmericanHeart Association’s Guidelines for acute coronarysyndromes –Unstable angina, non Q-Wave MI and Q-Wave MI. It will include a discussion of the lead sys-tems of the standard 12 lead EKG, the AHA algo-rithms for the electrocardiogram and chest pain, aswell as the EKG criteria for acute myocardialischemia, injury and infarction.

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Septic Shock: A New Perspective on an Old Problem Nancy Suazo RN, BS, CENThis class is designed for the critical care healthcareprofessional to present an update on the pathophys-iology of sepsis, septicemia, severe sepsis and septicshock. It will include the differentiation of SIRS vs.Sepsis, assessment criteria, new concepts in the sep-tic cascade and current therapeutic interventions.

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Snap, Crackle & Pop: Heading OffOrthopedic Complications Terry Foster RN, MSN, CCNS, CCRN, CENLynn W. Smith RN, MSN, CCRN,CMC (ATC Only)We are nurses 24 hours a day – at work and at thesoccer game! This lecture covers the basics of emer-gency care of fractures as well as some unique ortho-pedic complications such as compartment syndromeand fat emboli.

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Marfans’, Ashman’s, Torsades, Oh My!Terry Foster RN, MSN, CCNS, CCRN, CENLynn W. Smith RN, MSN, CCRN,CMC (ATC Only)This lecture will focus on the unique cardiac disordersthat occasionally present in critical care units. BesidesMarfans, Ashmans and Torsades, Syndrome X, Wolff-Parkinson-White, Lown-Ganong-Levine, and SickSinus Syndrome will be discussed.

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Complications of Trauma Terry Foster RN, MSN, CCNS, CCRN, CENLynn W. Smith RN, MSN, CCRN,CMC (ATC Only)This session will focus on the most common compli-cations of trauma with an emphasis on how thenurse can intervene to prevent them. Nursing andmedical interventions for patients with specific prob-lems such as DIC, myoglobinuria renal failure andARDS will be discussed.

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What Works, What Doesn’t Terry Foster RN, MSN, CCNS, CCRN, CENLynn W. Smith RN, MSN, CCRN,CMC (ATC Only)This session will explore the changes in ACLS thathave been made. See what has been proven to be some of the most effective methods in ACLS bothin practice and education. What works and whatdoesn’t!

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Trauma in Pregnancy Scott DeBoer RN, MSN, CFRNWhen caring for a pregnant trauma patient, one mustalways remember that there is not one, but twopotentially critically injured patients. The number onecause of fatal death in trauma remains the death ofthe mother. Many of the assessment and manage-ment techniques utilized with the non-pregnant trau-ma patient are applicable, however, there are distinctand crucial differences that medical personnel shouldbe aware of to allow for the best possible care for themother and the yet unborn child. 5C

Trauma Care: Survival – The First 24 HoursBarbara Pfaff RNC, MSN, ACNP, CCRNThis session will cover an overview of the first 24hours of a trauma patient. Lots of information regard-ing: prevention of sepsis/septic shock, use of Xigris;ventilator strategies to prevent ARDS; maximizinghemodynamics, maintaining tissue perfusion and pre-venting renal failure; management of neurogenicshock.

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Trauma Care: The Golden Hour Barbara Pfaff RNC, MSN, ACNP, CCRNThe TNCC approach to trauma with topics such as,RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation), spinal immobiliza-tion; prevention of hypovolemic shock; fluid and vol-ume resuscitation using blood and blood products –mass transfusion protocol, Factor VII; overview ofrapid infusion systems. Topics such as: closed chestdrainage, thoracic autotransfusion, diagnostic peri-toneal lavage and burn center transfer criteria andtrauma scoring systems will be covered.

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Trauma Care: Revival – Beyond the Golden Hour Barbara Pfaff RNC, MSN, ACNP, CCRNJammed packed session covering: ATLS protocols andstabilization; managing hypothermia, coagulopathy,acidosis and volume resuscitation. Overview of pene-trating and blunt trauma cases will be reviewed.

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General Anesthesia: A Little Bit of this,A Little Bit of That Kim Litwack RN, PhD, FAAN, CFNPThe purpose of this session is to provide indicationsfor use and physiologic characteristics of agents usedto provide general anesthesia. Emphasis is on nursingconsiderations appropriate to each class of drug.

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Regional Anesthesia: The Places YouCan Go With Needles!Kim Litwack RN, PhD, FAAN, CFNPThis session will highlight the pharmacology andphysiology of local anesthetics and discusses theiruse in anesthesia and surgical practice. Nursing impli-cations for the various routes of administration areidentified.

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IV Conscious Sedation:A Little or Alot?Kim Litwack RN, PhD, FAAN, CFNPThis session will identify the process of IV conscioussedation, including review of commonly used agents,monitoring and precautions. Emphasis will be onmaintenance of patient safety as well as legal protec-tion for staff and the institution.

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PACU Problems:Pain, Positioning, Puking Kim Litwack RN, PhD, FAAN, CFNPThis session will present common PACU problemsseen following surgical procedures, including thecommon as well as life-threatening, with emphasison nursing management of these complications.

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Immunonutrients: Bridging Nutrition & Immunity in the Neonate and Preterm Infant Terry Sue Johnson RNC, MN, ARNPImmaturity of the gut and immune system has longbeen recognized as a risk factor for the preterminfant. Recent investigation into the role of the gutand feeding on immunocompetence is leading to theuse of new therapies such as simulated amnioticfluid, nucleotides, and probiotics to bridge this impor-tant link between nutrition and immunity.

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What’s Up & Hot in the NICU? Viagra & IbuprofenTerry Sue Johnson RNC, MN, ARNPManagement of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertensionof the Newborn (PPHN) and the Patent DuctusArteriosus (PDA) remains a major clinical problem inthe term and preterm infant respectively. Two newnovel pharmacotherapies–Viagra and Ibuprofen–arebeing used increasingly to manage these conditions.

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When “Almost” is NOT Enough:Care of Late Pre-term InfantTerry Sue Johnson RNC, MN, ARNPThe near term or late preterm infant is evolving as anew patient population in the neonatal nursery set-ting. These infants have a significant risk to develop anumber of neonatal conditions that can increase bothmorbidity and mortality. Identification and interven-tion with this at-risk population will be explored aswell as the emerging research and policy regardingcare practices.

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Chill Out! Brain Rescue Strategies in the Neonate Terry Sue Johnson RNC, MN, ARNPHypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a devastat-ing injury to the newborn with the potential for life-long sequelae and death. Until recently, the NICUcould offer only supportive care to these infants.Clinical trials using “modest hypothermia” for brainrescue offers the potential for therapy as well asinsight into the nature of this injury.

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Cardiovascular Part I Review Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• Hypertensive Crisis• IHSS, HOCM• Cardiac Assessment - Heart Murmurs• Hemodynamic Monitoring

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Cardiovascular Part II Review Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• 12 Lead EKG Interpretation & Complications• Shock States• IABP• Cardiac Trauma

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Pulmonary Part I Review Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• Respiratory Assessment• ABG Interpretation• Oxy-hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

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Pulmonary Part II Review andImportant Points Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhDAll the info you have to know for preparing for theCCRN Exam! Review of pathophysiology, assessmentfindings and management of the critically ill patientwith:

• Acute Respiratory Failure• Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome• Pulmonary Trauma

Review of burn injuries, poisoning & overdoses alongwith important points for passing the exam! 8D

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— JULY 10 & 11, 2007 TRUMP TAJ MAHAL — SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2007

SCHEDULE8:00-9:15 KEYNOTE: “Unbelievable, But True Case Studies – How Nursing Made a Difference” Scott DeBoer RN, MSN, CFRNMedical personnel sometimes do not realize the impact that they have on patients and their families. In this current age of restructuring, floating, and downsizing, the patient’s outcomecan be closed with the chart, and our contributions quickly forgotten. Through a review of unbelievable case studies, this lecture will help remind attendees about why they went intonursing and the differences we make every day.

Please choose the sessions you want to attend.

DAY TWO

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DAY ONE:■■ 1A Neuro Emergencies■■ 1B Sepsis■■ 1C CBC/Lab Tests■■ 1D CCRN-Endocrine■■ 1E NICHD■■ 1F Emergency Care Kids

■■ 2A Cerebral Resuscitation■■ 2B Under Surveillance■■ 2C CHF■■ 2D CCRN-Neuro■■ 2E Long-Term Antepartum■■ 2F Pediatric Resp. Emergencies

■■ 3A Neuro Pharmacology■■ 3B MSOF■■ 3C Career to Next Level■■ 3D CCRN-GI & Hemo■■ 3E Cardiac Disease■■ 3F Pediatric Preparation

■■ 4A Unconscious Pt.■■ 4B Bleeding■■ 4C Nursing: Next Generation■■ 4D CCRN-Renal■■ 4E High-risk OB Pt.■■ 4F Pediatric Sedation & Pain

DAY TWO:■■ 5A Acute Renal Failure■■ 5B Orthopedic Complications■■ 5C Trauma in Pregnancy■■ 5D CCRN: Cardiovascular I■■ 5E PACU: General Anesthesia■■ 5F Neonatal: Immunonutrients

■■ 6A ARDS■■ 6B Marfans, Ashmans■■ 6C Trauma Care: 24 hrs■■ 6D CCRN: Cardiovascular II■■ 6E PACU: Regional Anesthesia■■ 6F Neonatal: PPHN/PDA

■■ 7A Acute Coronary Syndromes■■ 7B Complications of Trauma■■ 7C Trauma Care: Golden Hour■■ 7D CCRN: Pulmonary I■■ 7E PACU: Conscious Sedation■■ 7F Neonatal: Late-term Infant

■■ 8A Septic Shock■■ 8B ACLS■■ 8C Trauma Care: Revival■■ 8D CCRN: Pulmonary II■■ 8E PACU: Problems■■ 8F Neonatal: HIE

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