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Cutting Edge Programs to Sharpen
Nurses' Skills |
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The MNA seeks to offer a variety of
nursing courses in a number of formats to accommodate our membership.
Our courses are timely. Relevant workshops, conferences and seminars
are offered on a broad range of issues for nurses in all practice
areas. MNA members receive a substantial discount on
course registration fees.
Massachusetts Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
MNA 3rd Annual Clinical Nursing Conference
Free MNA online CE
courses
All on-site CE courses provided solely by
the MNA are free of
charge to all MNA members. Pre-registration is required.
MNA
offers workplace violence prevention
programs available in all regions
Region
4 Programs- Winter/Spring 2008
MNA COURSES WINTER/SPRING 2008
January | February
| March | April
| May | June
To register for a class, please call the
MNA Contact person listed for that class.
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| Managing Cardiac
and Respiratory Emergencies |
| Description |
This program is designed for registered nurses
in acute, subacute
and long-term care settings to learn the clinical management
of
cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Clinical management of
chest pain, brief EKG interpretation and ABG interpretation
will be covered. Clinical management of respiratory distress
will also be discussed. |
| Speakers |
Carol Mallia, RN, MSN
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| Date |
Jan. 22, 2008 |
| Time |
5–9 p.m. (light supper provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA Members Free; Others $95
*Requires $25 deposit which will be returned upon attendance.
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| Contact Hours
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Will be provided. |
| MNA Contact |
Theresa Yannetty, 781.830.5727 or 800.882.2056, x727 |
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| Diabetes
2008: What Nurses Need to Know |
| Description |
This
program will discuss the pathophysiology and
classification of Diabetes-Types 1 and 2. Nursing implications
of blood glucose monitoring and non-pharmacological interventions
such as exercise and meal planning will be addressed. Oral pharmacological
agents and a comprehensive update on insulin therapy will be
presented. The nursing management of the newly diagnosed diabetic
patient, both complicated and not, will be explored. Nursing
management of the diabetic patient in the pre/post operative,
ambulatory care, home care and school setting will be discussed. |
| Speakers |
Ann
Miller, MS, RN, CS, CDE
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| Date |
Feb.
28
Snow Date: March 6 |
| Time |
8
a.m. – 4 p.m. (light lunch provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA Members Free; Others $195
*Requires
$50 deposit which will be returned upon attendance. |
| Contact Hours
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6.0 |
| MNA Contact |
Liz
Chmielinski, 781.830.5719 or 800.882.2056, x719 |
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| Oncology
for Nurses |
| Description |
This
program will increase knowledge in oncology nursing.
The content will include an overview of cancer management, tumor
physiology and staging, relevant laboratory testing and treatment
strategies and safe handling of neoplastic agents. Chemotherapy
administration, classification of chemotherapeutic agents, management
of toxicities and adverse effects of treatments and oncological
emergencies will be discussed. The program will conclude with
pain and symptom management, palliative care and an overview
of Hospice care. Class size limited to 25 participants. |
| Speakers |
Marylou
Gregory-Lee, MSN, RN, NP, Adult Nurse Practitioner
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| Date |
March
5
Snow Date: March 12 |
| Time |
8
a.m. – 4 p.m. (light lunch provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA Members Free; Others $195
*Requires
a $50 deposit which will be returned upon attendance.
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| Contact Hours
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6.0 |
| MNA Contact |
Phyllis
Kleingardner, 781.830.5794 or 800.882.2056, x794 |
| Basic
Dysrhythmia Interpretation CLASS IS FULL |
| Description |
This
course is designed for registered nurses in acute, subacute
and long-term care settings to learn cardiac monitoring and
dysrhythmia interpretation. Implications and clinical management
of
cardiac dysrhythmias will also be discussed. Course will include
a text book and require study between sessions one and two. |
| Speakers |
Mary
Sue Howlett, BSN, RN, CEN, Carol Mallia, MSN, RN
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| Date |
CLASS IS FULL
March
11 – Part One
March 18 – Part Two |
| Time |
5–9
p.m. (light supper provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA Members Free; Others $195
*Requires
a $50 deposit which will be returned upon attendance.
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| Contact Hours
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6.7 |
| MNA Contact |
Theresa Yannetty, 781.830.5727 or 800.882.2056, x727 |
| Critical
and Emerging Infectious Diseases CLASS IS FULL |
| Description |
This
program is designed to provide nurses with current
information regarding critical infectious diseases, e.g. HIV/AIDS,
Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, MRSA and emerging infectious diseases,
e.g. Avian flu, Marburg virus, SARS, EBOLA, BSE and other diseases.
The morning session will address specific diseases, their epidemiology,
signs/symptoms, treatment and prevention. The afternoon session
will address protecting nurses and others from disease exposure
through the use of environmental and work-practice controls,
as well as personal protective equipment. |
| Speakers |
Alfred
DeMaria, MD; Maureen Spencer, RN, MEd, CIC; Thomas P.
Fuller, ScD, CIH, MSPH, MBA; Kathleen McPhaul, PhD, MPH, BSN,
RN
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CLASS IS FULL
March
21 |
| Time |
8
a.m. – 4 p.m. (light lunch provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA
Members, Free*; Others, $195
*Requires
$50 deposit which will be returned upon attendance. |
| Contact Hours
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6.0 |
| MNA Contact |
Phyllis
Kleingardner, 781.830.5794 or 800.882.2056, x794 |
| Prevention
and Management of Disruptive Behavior |
| Description |
This
broad-based program of violence prevention for nurses
and other health care providers is based on the Department of
Veterans Affairs’ newly revised national training program.
The four levels of stress and assessment, interpersonal and
preventive intervention skills specific to each level will be
addressed. Participants will learn how to effectively respond
to disruptive behavior and deescalate potentially violent behavior,
with the goal of achieving a positive and safe outcome for patients,
staff, and others involved. |
| Speakers |
Carol
Dacey, BSN, RN
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| Date |
March
27 |
| Time |
8
a.m. – 4 p.m. (light lunch provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA
Members, Free*; Others, $195
*Requires
$50 deposit which will be returned upon attendance. |
| Contact Hours
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Will
be provided. |
| MNA Contact |
Theresa Yannetty, 781.830.5727 or 800.882.2056, x727 |
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| ACLS
Certification and Recertification -
CLASS IS FULL |
| Description |
This
American Heart Association course will provide
information on the clinical management of cardiac and respiratory
emergencies through case study approach. Course content includes
assessment, arrhythmia recognition, intubation, defibrillation
and pharmacological interventions. This is a two day certification
and a one day recertification course. Recertification candidates
must present a copy of their current ACLS card at the time of
registration. Attendees of this course must be proficient in
basic dysrhythmia interpretation.
This challenging course requires a high degree of self study
and is best suited for nurses who work in the areas of acute
and critical care. |
| Speakers |
Carol
Mallia, RN, MSN; Mary Sue Howlett, BSN, RN, CEN and other
instructors for the clinical sessions
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CLASS IS FULL (both dates)
April
1 and April 8 (Certification)
April 8 (Recertification only)
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| Time |
9
a.m. – 5 p.m. (light lunch provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
Certification:
MNA members, Free*; Others, $250
Recertification: MNA members, Free*; Others, $195
*Requires $75 deposit which will be returned upon attendance.
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Will be provided. |
| MNA Contact |
Liz
Chmielinski, 781.830.5719 or 800.882.2056, x719 |
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| Nurse
Protect Thyself: Tools to Minimize Legal Exposure |
| Description |
This
program, which is co-provided by the MNA and the
Southern New England Chapter of the American Association of
Legal Nurse Consultants, will provide nurses with information
to minimize liability in nursing practice situations. The elements
of negligence and how nurses are accountable through regulations,
scope of practice and standards of care will be addressed. Documentation
and its uses in litigation will be discussed and strategies
provided to protect your nursing practice. |
| Speakers |
Legal
Nurse Consultants, Southern New England Chapter of
the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
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| Date |
May
9 |
| Time |
8
a.m. – 4 p.m. (light lunch provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA
and AALNC Members, $95; Others, $125 |
| Contact Hours
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Will be provided. |
| MNA Contact |
Liz
Chmielinski, 781.830.5719 or 800.882.2056, x719 |
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| Interpreting
Laboratory Values |
| Description |
This
program will enhance the nurse’s ability to evaluate and
determine the clinical significance of laboratory values. Clinical
case studies will be used to illustrate the relationship of
laboratory values to patient conditions. Clinical management
of abnormal laboratory values will be discussed. |
| Speakers |
Mary
Sue Howlett, BSN, RN, CEN
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| Date |
June
10 |
| Time |
5–9
p.m. (light supper provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA
Members, Free*; Others, $95
*Requires $25 deposit which will be returned upon attendance.
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| Contact Hours
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Will be provided. |
| MNA Contact |
Phyllis
Kleingardner, 781.830.5794 or 800.882.2056, x794 |
| Wound
Care |
| Description |
A
comprehensive overview of the factors affecting wound
care and strategies for managing complex wounds. A thorough
review of wound products will enable the nurse to select the
optimal dressing based on clinical findings and new dimensions
of wound care. |
| Speakers |
Carol
Mallia, MSN, RN
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| Date |
June
24 |
| Time |
5–9
p.m. (light supper provided) |
| Place |
MNA Headquarters, Canton |
| Fee |
MNA
Members, Free*; Others, $95
*Requires $25 deposit which will be returned upon attendance.
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| Contact Hours
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Will be provided. |
| MNA Contact |
Phyllis
Kleingardner, 781.830.5794 or 800.882.2056, x794 |
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| Important
Information for All Courses: |
- Registration: Registration will be processed
on a space available basis. Enrollment is limited for all courses.
- Payment: Payment may be made with a Master Card, Visa
or AMEX by calling the MNA contact person listed or by mailing
a check to the MNA, 340 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021
- Refunds: Refunds are issued up to two weeks before the
program date minus a 25 percent processing fee. No refunds are
made less than 14 days before the program's first session or for
subsequent sessions of a multi-day program.
- Program Cancellation: MNA reserves the right to change
speakers or cancel programs due to extenuating circumstances.
In case of inclement weather, please call the MNA at
781.821.4625 or 800.882.2056 to determine whether a program will
run as originally scheduled. Registration fee will be reimbursed
for all cancelled programs.
- Contact
Hours: Continuing nursing education contact hours for
all programs except “Advanced Cardiac Life Support”
are provided by the Massachusetts Nurses Association. Contact
hours for “Advanced Cardiac Life Support” are provided
by the Rhode Island State Nurses Association. To successfully
complete a program and receive contact hours or a certificate
of attendance, you must: (1) Sign in; (2) Be present
for the entire time period of the session; and (3) Complete and
submit the evaluation.
Massachusetts Nurses Association is accredited as a provider
of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Rhode Island State Nurses Association is accredited as an
approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- Chemical Sensitivity: Scents may trigger responses in
those with chemical sensitivities. Please avoid wearing scented
personal product when attending MNA continuing education programs.
- Directions: For directions to the MNA headquarters
click here. If the event
is being held at another location, click on the name of that location
from within the course description.
Note:
All CE programs run entirely by the MNA are free of charge to all
MNA members. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
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