Dynamic Nursing Education CE

Dynamic Nursing Education offers continuing education courses for registered nurses, written by nurses. Courses are $6.00 per contact hour before discounting--the more credits you take, the lower the cost.

Topics include:
Neuro Nursing CEUs Directory
Trauma Nursing CEUs Directory
Supervisors & Managers Nurisng CEUs Directory
Medical-Surgical Nursing CEUs Directory
General Nursing CEUs Directory
Other Critical Care Nursing CEUs Directory
Board of Nursing Required CEUs Directory
Cardiac Nursing CEUs Directory
Neonatal Nursing CEUs Directory

BIS Monitoring: EPPANA CE Program 03-20-10

Get contact hours by attending lectures at local hospitals. Sponsored by the Eastern Pennsylvania PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association. All programs are held 10 am- 12:30 pm, and are free to EPPANA members, $8.00 all other attendees. Yearly EPPANA membership is $25.00. Continental breakfast and contact hours provided. For more info call Anne Gennaria from PACU, at x 2155

March 20, 2010
Bispectral Index Monitoring(BIS)
Speaker: TBA
Lankenau Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Crafts, Etc. Fair at Montgomery Hospital March 24th, 2010

I am excited to be part of this event! I will be in the Atrium with mosaics, including my new mosaic pendants. There's a lot of talent in the Montgomery Hospital Community, and I am profiling a few of the other vendors of handmade craft who have ties to MHMC.

Crafts, Etc. Fair
Sponsored by The Montgomery Hospital Auxiliary
Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary's pledge for cardiac telemetry equipment

When: Wednesday, March 24th, 9:00 am until 3:30 pm
Where: The Bridge Crosswalk and the Professional Building Atrium
***Cash, checks, major credit cards and payroll deduction accepted.***

Sandra Spitzer(married to Dr. Laurence Spitzer, Radiology)

Sandra Spitzer has been creating pottery for more than 8 years. Her works utilize earthy tones which add a beautiful compliment to your kitchen and home. She has worked at studios on the Main Line and locally. She has displayed her works at craft fairs, and local synagogue craft shows. She is also available on request to design made for order pieces.

Jeff Margraf(married to Peggy Weimar, Clinical Manager, Maternity)
Jeff Margraf received his B.F.A. with High Honors from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He has worked as a professional artist for the past 17 years, exhibiting in
New York, Philadelphia and other locations. His work is in corporate and private collections throughout the United States. He will be selling original dichroic glass jewelry.


Trish Wingert(worked in IS)
Elsie P. Jewelry Designs is a family owned and operated company located in the Philadelphia suburbs. Beginning as a hobby in 2007, jewelry design quickly became a major part of our lives. Dedicated to my great grandmother, Elsie P. was born! All pieces are handcrafted, so no two are quite the same. Our jewelry is created using semi precious stones, sterling silver, brass, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass and freshwater and glass pearls.

Be sure to come check it out! Other MHMC folk include Beverlee Ciccone, Lisa Phillips, Susan Cloud, and Melissa Phillips and Wendy Harris(hopefully I didn't forget anyone!) Over 15 vendors of handcrafted arts, candles, handbags, chocolates, baked goods, and Avon. March 24th, 2010, 9:00 am-3:30 pm on the bridge crosswalk and in the Pro Building 3rd floor Atrium. For more info call 610-270-2076

Free CE from the American Nephrology Nurses' Association

The American Nephrology Nurses' Association(ANNA) offers free online CE, sponsored by various industry grants. Registration is required.

Topics include:
New Perspectives on the Progression of Coronary Artery Calcification and Patient Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease
(Wajeh Qunibi, MD, FACP and Lynda Szczech, MD, MSCE)
ANNA National Symposium
Expires: 08/12/2010

Stabilizing Hemoglobin Levels: What’s New in IV Iron and Anemia Management?
(Steven Fishbane, MD; Suzann VanBuskirk, BSN, RN, CNN, and Kristin Larson, RN, ANP, GNP, CNN)
ANNA National Symposium
Expires: 09/15/2010

Practical Management of Anemia in the Dialysis Population
(George Aronoff, MD, MS, FACP, and Mary Schira, PhD, RN, ACNP, BC, CNN-NP)
ANNA National Symposium
Expires: 10/15/2011

Hand Hygiene: Is your heart in it?

Check out this article forwarded by our Infection Control Nurse, Kelly Romano, about Abington Hospital's efforts to increase hand hygiene, after the death of a patient from a hospital acquired infection.



Hand Hygiene Resources:
A collection of Hand Hygiene Signs for printing
World Health Organization Hand Hygiene Resources
CDC Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Setting

Free CE on Nursing Ethics thru 12-31-10

Nurse.com is offering 1.0 credit hour CE on nursing ethics:

The Process of Ethical Decision Making

Objectives:

• State three factors needed for an informed decision.
• Discuss how to determine decision-making ability in borderline cases.
• Define the nurse’s legal and moral responsibility in obtaining informed consent

Free CE on Antibiotic Resistance from Nurse.com thru 12-31-10

Antibiotic Resistance: The Emerging Superbugs

1.0 free contact hour thru 12-31-10, sponsored by an educational grant from UCLA Health System.

Objectives:

The purpose of the program is to inform nurses of the increasing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria throughout healthcare and to offer strategies for reducing the spread of resistance. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to — Name at least two reasons why bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Explain why 75% of antibiotic prescriptions written each year for outpatient visits are inappropriate. Discuss one method of controlling the rapid increase in bacterial resistance in U.S. hospitals.

Free CE on Preventing Aspiration Pneumonia thru 2-10-12

Saxe Healthcare Communications is offering 1.5 contact hours on Preventing Aspiration Pneumonia Due to Enteral Tube Feeding, sponsored by Tyco Healthcare.