Advanced Patient Management
Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Sept. 2 -- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Multi-faculty.
Contact Hours: 8.0 RN, LPN, EMS, RT per day
Fee: $80 per day -- Centennial A
These sessions will focus on systems and disorders typically present in critically ill patients.
Day 1 -- Aug. 5
Pulmonary, Neurology
Day 2 -- Aug. 12
Trauma Care (Centennial B) Class begins at 8 a.m.
Day 3 -- Aug. 19
Cardiovascular
Day 4 -- Aug. 26
Renal, Endocrinology, GI, Nutrition, Blood Management
Day 5 -- Sept. 2
Documentation and legal issues, Central lines, Skin and Wound Management
Labor Support Techniques for Nurses: Alternative and
Innovative Modalities
Aug. 7 -- 1 to 5 p.m.
Instructors: Leslie Arnold, RN, BSN; Kim Keen, RN, CNM
Centennial B
This class consists of two components. The first component covers innovative labor support modalities emphasizing the impact labor nurses have on their patient's birth experience and how that experience affects breastfeeding, the health of the infant, and the mother’s emotional health. We will cover innovative labor support techniques as well as review familiar techniques.
The second component covers shoulder dystocia emergencies. We will cover the etiology of shoulder dystocia and discuss appropriate nursing interventions. Real-life case scenarios from a certified nurse midwife will be presented and discussed.
Moderate Sedation
Aug. 14 -- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Instructors: Kelly Christensen, RN, BSN, Sheri Freeman, RN, BSN, Lisa Johnson, RN, BSN
Contact Hours: 2.0 RN, LPN Fee: $20
Centennial A
The Kansas State Board of Nursing recommends advanced education on levels of sedation and effects of pharmacologic agents prior to administering Moderate (Conscious) Sedation. This class covers topics such as common medications utilized for adult and pediatric patients, risks involved, and patient monitoring guidelines.
Nursing Grand Rounds provide staff nurses a forum to share clinical expertise and the best of nursing practice.
Managing Asthma in the Pediatric Population
Aug. 19 -- 11 to 11:50 a.m. or 12:10 to 1 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, RN, BSN
Contact Hours: 1.0 RN, LPN, RT
Fee: $10 -- Centennial B
The prevalence of asthma has increased dramatically in recent years. This will provide an overview of the essential components of pediatric asthma management and the nurse's role in promoting positive care outcomes.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Certification
Aug. 21 -- 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Aug. 22 -- 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Must attend both days.
Coordinator: Dani Patterson-Kash, RN, BSN, CCRN
Contact Hours: Vary according to attendance for RN, RT, EMS
Fee: $140 -- Centennial A
Pre-registration is required, call
(785) 354-5760.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Aug. 28 -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 29 -- 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Coordinator: Torey Hicks, RN
Contact Hours: 14.4 RN (awarded by ENA)
Fee: $215 -- Centennial A
Class size is limited. Pre-registration required, call (785) 354-5760 by July 18, 2008. Must attend both days. Six months of clinical nursing experience is recommended.
