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2008-09
Calendar
For a brochure or more information, call
metro (817) 272-2778
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July |
Physical Assessment of the Child by the
RN
July 8-11, 2008
This workshop is designed for Registered
Nurses who wish to advance their skills in the physical assessment of
children. Content utilizes a systematic approach to assessing the
variations that occur in children of different ages, from childhood
through adolescence. Participants will practice health assessment
skills in classroom sessions and discuss the strategies to most easily
assess children in healthy and in common illness states.
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August |
Physical Assessment of the Adult by the
RN
August 12-15, 2008
This workshop will enhance the Registered Nurse's
knowledge and skills in physical assessment of adults in healthy and
illness states. The class content follows a systematic approach to
assessing health status and recognizing health indices of the normal
adult, from young adults to the elderly. Emphasis is on interpretation
of findings. Participants will practice advanced assessment skills
throughout the sessions.
Brochure
Registration
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Writing for Publication- Part II
August 20
Have you always wanted
to publish but find the process overwhelming? This program teaches Nurses
how to prepare their writings for publication. The speaker is a highly
acclaimed nursing journal editor, a prolific writer and nationally known
speaker. Even if you could not attend Part I in June, join this session and
learn the skills and hints that will help you to be successful in writing
for publication. Bring the copies of your draft, outline of an article, and
ideas for potential publications.
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September |
Nursing Leadership Seminar, Fall 2008
September 19,
2008 8-3:00
In today’s hectic, constantly changing healthcare
environments, there is no question that one of the toughest jobs is that of
the front-line nurse manager! Participate in this highly interactive
program, focused on critical communication skills for leaders and teamwork
excellence. Enhance your ability as a leader and make your work and your
life easier. Discuss real life situations that nursing leaders face every
day, explore new approaches to current challenges, and take back to your
department some new strategies to help your team become even more effective.
This seminar is designed for both new and experienced nurse managers,
assistant managers, supervisors, directors, and “emerging” leaders – come
prepared to refresh and gain practical skills and reenergize your spirit!
Faculty: Tim Keogh,
PhD Toni C. McKenna, DNSc, RN
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Enhancing Nursing Practice and
Safety with Hispanic Patients Through Better Communication: Medical Spanish
September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Designed for those beginning to learn Spanish
The workshop focuses on the identification, discussion and practice of
communication strategies specific to Spanish-speaking clients. Focus on
vocabulary specific to assessment and intervention with persons whose
primary language is Spanish.
brochure
Faculty San Juanita
Garcia, RN, BSN |
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October |
Pediatric Nursing Pearls 2008
October 24, 2008 7:30AM to
12:15 PM
Participate in
the exciting program and learn the newest nursing approaches to current
pediatric care issues: Autism & Asperger’s, Pediatric CSI (soft sign of big
Problems!), and non-accidental trauma. The challenges that nurses face every
day caring for children will be discuss –a great opportunity to network and
learn!
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Year-Round |
ANCC Specialty
Certification Programs:
In
collaboration with the ANCC (American
Nurses Credentialing Center),
we are offering specialty certification review .
Psychiatric/Mental Health NP………August 21 & August 22
Cardiovascular Nursing…..Sept 10
Medical –Surgical Nursing….Sept 11 & 12
For more information and to register, go to the ANCC
website.
http://www.nursecredentialing.org/cert/revseminars.html
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Rural Health Outreach Program (RHOP):
Through this special Center, we
offer on-site, affordable continuing education to health care
professionals of rural Texas. Topics offered to organizations are
specially designed for staff nurses and nurse managers in hospitals,
nursing homes, home health, hospice services, physician offices, and
other health care facilities. Contact hours are awarded based on the
length of the individual program. For more information contact Sylvia
Alonzo Rawlings, Director of RHOP at 817/272-3527.
http://www.uta.edu/nursing/centers/rural_health/rural_health_outreach_program.php
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For a brochure or more information, call
metro (817) 272-2778
or e-mail
utanursingce@exchange.uta.edu
The University of Texas at Arlington
Center for Continuing Nursing Education is an approved provider of
continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
Accreditation.
For further information, contact the
Center for Continuing Nursing Education at
817-272-2778
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