Preconference Schedule
Wednesday & Thursday June 25-26, 2008
Pre-conference Workshop #010: (2 Days)
The CPN Review Course: Unlocking the Door to Success…
(13.0 contact hours)
Overview
Becoming a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN™) is a mark of
professional accomplishment. Whether your intent is to
enhance your career mobility, obtain financial compensation, or attain a sense of professional achievement, this pre-conference will help to prepare you to take the CPN™
Exam. Join us for this pre-conference designed to facilitate
the review process for nurses preparing to take the CPN™
Exam. The pre-conference will include test-taking strategies for success and a thorough pediatric nursing content
review based on the CPN™ Exam content outline published
by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and
the “Pediatric Nursing Certification Review” text by
Selekman and Jakubik (2007). The faculty instructors will
guide the participants through the CPN™ Exam review and
preparation process and will provide practical tips for studying and test-taking success. The use of CPN™ exam-style
practice questions will promote application of content to the
exam situation and will build participants’ test-taking confidence. This pre-conference is intended for pediatric nurses
with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of pediatric nursing experience.
Objectives
At the completion of this pre-conference, participants will:
1. Identify content for targeted CPN™ Exam review and
studying.
2. Identify resources for use in preparing for the CPN™
Exam.
3. Utilize strategies to promote CPN™ Exam success.
4. Verbalize increased confidence in ability to pass the
CPN™ Exam.
5. Recall information that will enhance individual nursing practice.
Faculty
Louise D. Jakubik, DNSc, CRNP, APRN-BC
President and Chief Learning Officer
Nurse Builders
Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN
Professor, University of Delaware
Program Schedule:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm: Registration (both days)
Wednesday June 25, 2008
8:00 am – 8:15 am
Welcome and Course
Overview
Louise D. Jakubik, DNSc, CRNP,
APRN-BC
President and Chief Learning
Officer
Nurse Builders
8:00 am – 9:45 am
Module I: Test Taking
Test taking and exam preparation are high-anxiety processes for most people. This module will provide an introduction to the CPN™ Exam review process, including practical
tips for studying and specific test-taking strategies that will
build confidence and promote success! The “Nurse
Builders Top 10 Test-Taking Techniques” will be reviewed
using CPN™ exam-style practice questions. Each participant will design an individualized strategic study plan to
guide the CPN™ Exam review and studying process.
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Break
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Module II: Family-Centered Care
Family-centered care is a hallmark of pediatric nursing.
This module will provide an overview of the elements of
family-centered care with a focus on the practice recommendations stemming from them. Particular attention will
be given to recognizing family-centered components in test
questions and choosing the correct answer using CPN™
exam-style practice questions.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Module III: Child Development
Pediatric nurses know that children are not little adults.
But, answering test questions regarding growth and developmental assessment and milestones can be a challenge.
This module will review growth and development with particular attention to developmental milestones using CPN™
exam-style practice questions and flashcards.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Module IV: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Promotion of health and wellness is an essential component
of pediatric nursing care. This module will provide an
overview of specific information regarding health promotion, including: anticipatory guidance, injury prevention, immunizations, and diet and nutritional issues. Information
will be reviewed and applied using CPN™ exam-style practice questions.
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Module V: Psychosocial/Behavioral Issues
Nursing care of children and their families requires
addressing behavioral reactions to stress and illness. This
module will focus on nursing assessments and interventions regarding psychosocial and behavioral issues and
common parenting issues. Information will be reviewed
and applied using CPN™ exam-style practice questions.
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
CPN™ Exam Review Game Show
Participants will have the opportunity to compete in the
Nurse Builders CPN™ Exam Review Game Show to test
their knowledge and compete for prizes.
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Wrap-up & Evaluation
4:00 pm
Adjourn
Thursday June 26, 2008
8:00 am – 8:30 amWelcome Back and Q & A
Louise D. Jakubik, DNSc, CRNP, APRN-BC
President and Chief Learning Officer
Nurse Builders
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Module VI: Disease Conditions
Nursing care for children and families requires specific
knowledge of the nursing process and its application to particular diseases and conditions. Module VI will present a comprehensive review of disease conditions based on the
CPN™ Exam content outline published by the Pediatric
Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and the “Pediatric
Nursing Certification Review” text by Selekman and
Jakubik (2007). Review of content will be applied using
CPN exam-style practice questions and interactive learning
activities.
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Module VI: Disease Conditions – Part I
This session will provide pediatric nursing content review
regarding genetic alterations, hematologic conditions, and
immunologic conditions.
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Break
10:15 am – 12:30 pm
Module VI: Disease Conditions – Part II
This session will provide pediatric nursing content review
regarding cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, respiratory
conditions, and renal/genitourinary conditions.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Module VI: Disease Conditions – Part III
This session will provide pediatric nursing content review
regarding neurologic conditions and infectious diseases.
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Module VI: Disease Conditions – Part IV
This session will provide pediatric nursing content review
regarding cardiovascular conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, and endocrine/metabolic conditions.
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
CPN Review Game Show
Participants will have the opportunity to compete in the
CPN™ Exam Review Game Show to test their knowledge
and compete for prizes.
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Wrap-up and Evaluation
4:00 pm
Adjourn
CPN™ and the test name Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam are the property of the trademark holder, the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). The PNCB is not affiliated with Nurse Builders.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Pre-conference Workshop #020
Pediatric Physical Assessment: Enhancing your Knowledge and Skills
(6.75 Contact Hours)
Overview
“The child is not a small adult.” How often have you heard
this statement? Regardless of your level of experience and
area of practice, assessment of the child is an important nursing role. It gives you key information to plan and evaluate
nursing care. Knowledge of normal pediatric parameters and
assessment skills are integral to excellence in pediatric nursing care. Join us for a practical, hands-on and intellectually
stimulating workshop as we review the key anatomic and
physiologic features of our children as well as the developmental issues they face. The session will incorporate case
studies in order to practice performing laboratory interpretation. It will conclude with an interactive discussion of challenging case studies as we engage in critical thinking. This
session is geared for the generalist nurse who seeks to
enhance critical thinking and assessment skills related to
pediatric physical assessment and laboratory interpretation.
Objectives
During the workshop the participants will:
1. Describe key assessment parameters according to major
body systems and identify abnormal signs and symptoms.
2. Apply information from laboratory data that will enhance
patient assessment.
3. Apply physical assessment and laboratory assessment
skills and critical thinking to challenging pediatric case
studies.
Faculty
Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CCNS
Tara Trimarchi, MSN, RN, CRNP
Program Schedule
8:00 am – 9:00 am
The “Red Flags” of Pediatric Assessment
Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CCNS
Children are not little adults. Specialized assessment skills
are necessary to detect abnormal findings. This session will
review the highlights of pediatric assessments, with a particular focus on the “red flags” of impending respiratory, cardiac and neurologic failure.
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Common Respiratory Problems Leading to Acute
Respiratory Failure: Recognition and Management
Tara Trimarchi, MSN, RN, CRNP
Children with respiratory problems represent a significant
number of children seeking care in a variety of health care
setti
ngs. Utilizing case studies with familiar diagnoses recognition and management of the common acute respiratory
problems will be explored. The etiology, assessment, and
treatment of respiratory failure will also be discussed.
Nursing implications will be discussed.
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Case Study Approach to Interpretation of Laboratory
Data
Tara Trimarchi, MSN, RN, CRNP
Using case studies, common laboratory tests (including CBC, coagulation studies, infectious work-up,
LFT’s and TFT’s) will be analyzed
and interpreted. Implications of
abnormal findings will be suggested and appropriate interventions
identified.
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Fluid Balance: Significance of Evaluation
Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CCNS
Dealing with children is dealing with every “drop” of them!
In this session the significance of fluid balance and associated problems will be discussed. Appropriate management
strategies will be highlighted. Particular attention will be
given to the recognition and treatment of dehydration.
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Break
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Electrolyte Balance: Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right
Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CCNS
Small disruptions in electrolyte balance can result in significant clinical changes in the pediatric patient. Prompt recognition and appropriate management of electrolyte imbalances are essential. Common pediatric electrolyte imbalances will be presented in a case study format.
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Challenging Cases
Tara Trimarchi, MSN, RN, CRNP
Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN, CCNS
Participants will join with faculty to apply the skills discussed
throughout the day to selected clinical cases. Key issues will be
highlighted and a problem-solving approach will be modeled.
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Wrap-up and evaluation
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Pre-conference Workshop #030
TLF Sharpening Your Leadership Skills to Lead Effectively
(7.5 Contact Hours)
Overview
Leadership is not an exact science, although significant research has been done on what the attributes of successful leaders are. This full-day workshop will explore a variety of leadership topics taking you from developing a visionary plan for your area of responsibility, to your own leadership development plan, and tools for motivating staff, promoting teamwork, and achieving your department’s goals. This workshop will be useful to beginning leaders as well as more advanced leaders.
Michael Grossman, DM, MSN, RN, CNAA-BC, is an entertaining speaker who brings vibrant true life examples to his workshops. His doctorate is in management of organizational leadership and he has done research on the impact of emotionally difficult patients in health care organizations. Dr. Grossman has over 30 years of experience as a nurse, manager, director of nursing, and clinical specialist. He is currently the Coordinator of Nursing Talent Management and Leadership Development at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he is responsible for career coaching, team interventions, leadership courses, and running a leadership assessment and development center.
Objectives
During the workshop, the participants will:
1. State the dimensions of leadership that are successful in varying contexts.
2. Identify a personal vision of what you want to be as a
leader and how to achieve better results in terms of
motivation of others, communication, and work performance outcomes.
3. Identify successful strategies for developing a plan
and holding others accountable.
Faculty
Michael B. Grossman, DM, MSN, RN, CNAA-BC
Program Schedule
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Building a Personal Vision
Unless you know where you are going, how will you know
if you get there? Effective leaders have a personal vision of
what they are trying to achieve. Through interactive exercises, participants will build a personal vision for their leadership role, within the context of their current or future job.
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Are You in the Right Role?
Being passionate about your work is important to being
successful. A variety of theories on job satisfaction will be discussed and participants will have an opportunity to
explore their own strengths and to identify the factors that
bring them job satisfaction as a leader.
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – 11:45 am
How Do You Motivate Other People?
Motivation begins with you. Are you motivated and excited
about your job? Research on employee job satisfaction will
be reviewed, followed by a lively discussion of strategies for
motivating yourself and other people.
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Communications 101
Communication is the foundation for all effective relationships, including the role of a leader. Theories of effective
communication and group dynamics will be reviewed. Role
playing will be used to identify good answers to tough questions when working with difficult situations in the work-place.
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Break
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Sticking to the Plan
Sticking to the plan can be challenging, especially in the
rapid pace of today’s health care environment. Theories on
change, teamwork, innovation, and time management will
be reviewed. There will be an opportunity to develop your
own leadership plan and identify strategies to stick to your
plan long term.
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Where Do You Go From Here?
Participants will join with faculty to apply the skills discussed throughout the day to selected situations that frequently occur in the workplace. Key issues will be highlighted and a problem-solving approach will be modeled.
Resources for further reading and leadership development
will be identified.
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Wrap-up, Questions, and Evaluation