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Below is a listing of upcoming events that you may be interested in. You can click on the blue links to pop up Adobe Acrobat Reader documents containing an eBrochure or eFlier containing full information about the event and registration details

March 13, 2012
Conference: Odyssey Conference: Educating The Acute & Critical Care Nurse

This is to announce that the Odyssey Conference: Educating the Acute & Critical Care Nurse will be held March 13, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia!

April 2 - 3, 2012
Workshop: Certified Neuroscience RN (CNRN) Certification Review Course

The VCU Health System is pleased to present the Certified Neuroscience RN (CNRN) Certification Review Workshop on April 2 – 3, 2012 at the MCV Alumni House on the campus of the VCU Health System.

Description: This two-day program is a review course designed to present a comprehensive review of care of the neurological/neurosurgical adult. The content presented will assist the experienced neuroscience nurse in preparing for the certification exam (CNRN). This content should also benefit Medical-Surgical nurses in caring for their neuro patients. The core Curriculum is used as an outline/guide for content. Click on the brochure, above, for much more information and a registration form.

Location: MCV Alumni House of the VCU Health System, Richmond, Virginia

Directions and Parking: Driving directions to the workshop will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration form.

Contact Information: You can email Paul Swadley at CeforNursing@mcvh-vcu.edu for further information. You may also contact us at telephone (804) 828-0418 or fax (804) 828-6479.

We encourage you to pass on information about this conference to your nursing colleagues and any others who may be interested.

April 20, 2012
Conference: 6th Annual Pathways to Knowledge Nurse Educator Conference

We are pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Pathways to Knowledge Nurse Educator Conference will be held April 20, 2012 at the Sheraton Park South Hotel in Richmond, Virginia! Be sure to click on the above title for the “Save the Date!” flier!

Description:
The 6th annual Pathways to Knowledge Nurse Educator Conference is intended to provide an accessible and affordable forum to explore innovative approaches to common education challenges in the classroom and clinical arenas. The focus of this presentation is on the implementation of evidence-based practice in staff development and measuring the impact of staff development on organizational effectiveness.

About the Presenter: Donna Wright, MS, RN is a nationally known staff development specialist, who provides creative, fun learning opportunities for staff and leadership on communication, relationship and conflict management, and on leading empowered organizations.

Directions: Click here to download driving directions to the conference. Parking is complimentary at the Sheraton Park South Hotel.

Contact Information: You can email Paul Swadley at CeforNursing@mcvh-vcu.edu for further information. You may also contact us at telephone (804) 828-0418 or fax (804) 828-6479.

We encourage you to pass on information about this conference to your nursing colleagues and any others who may be interested.

September 19, 2012
Conference: 6th Annual Advanced Respiratory Care Conference

The VCU Health System is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Advanced Respiratory Care Conference scheduled for September 19, 2012! So mark your calendar and plan to attend this innovative regional conference.

Description: This Conference is aimed at Respiratory Care Practitioners, Critical Care Registered Nurses, Emergency Department Registered Nurses and others involved in the complex management of pulmonary issues in critically ill patients. This conference is meant to educate and encourage the collaboration of health care professionals in the complex management of critically ill patients with advanced respiratory care needs. This event will carry continuing education credits.

Location: To be announced.

Directions: Will be mailed with your confirmation letter.

Contact Information: You can email Paul Swadley at CeforNursing@mcvh-vcu.edu for further information. You may also contact us at telephone (804) 828-0418 or fax (804) 828-6479.

We encourage you to pass on information about the Conference to your nursing colleagues and any others who may be interested.

Note: A brochure will be coming out later this fall with full details on the conference and registration fees; be sure to check back for it! Click the above title for a “Save the Date!” flier.

Description: This is a premier conference, co-provided by the Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN and the VCU Health System, for healthcare staff working with acute and critical-care patients. This represents an excellent opportunity for you to hear from nationally-known nurse experts, meet and interact with your peers, and exchange information that could enhance your practice.

This year's Conference will feature AACN President Mary Stahl, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CCNS-CMC, CCRN, of Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She will give her keynote presentation "Together, Bolder, Stronger."

The conference will also feature Melissa Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, FAAN, past AACN president, and currently Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Hill-Rom, along with Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FAAN of Advanced Nursing, LLC.

Contact Information: You can email Paul Swadley at CeforNursing@mcvh-vcu.edu for further information. You may also contact us at telephone (804) 828-0418 or fax (804) 828-6479.

We encourage you to pass on information about this conference to your nursing colleagues and any others who may be interested.

Postponed to September 2012
Conference: Steppingstones to Excellence in Wound Care Conference

Contact Information: You can email Paul Swadley at CeforNursing@mcvh-vcu.edu for further information. You may also contact us at telephone (804) 828-0418 or fax (804) 828-6479.

We encourage you to pass on information about this conference to your nursing colleagues and any others who may be interested.

Above are the events sponsored by the VCU Health System's Education & Professional Development Department for continuing nursing education. We encourage you to browse these educational events and consider attending! If you click on the blue italicized event names, you will receive a pop-up document in Adobe Acrobat Reader. For information email Paul Swadley at CEforNursing@mcvh-vcu.edu

News and events

March 13, 2012
Conference: Odyssey Conference: Educating The Acute & Critical Care Nurse

March 23, 2012
Conference: Psychiatric Nursing

April 20, 2012
Conference: 6th Annual Pathways to Knowledge Nurse Educator

September 19, 2012
Conference: 6th Annual Advanced Respiratory Care Conference

September 2012
Conference: Steppingstones to Excellence in Wound Care

 

 

 

 

 

 

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