2016 HAWAI`I NURSING CONFERENCES

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1 db productions presents EDUCATIONAL FUN! SENSATIONAL SUN! 2016 HAWAI`I NURSING CONFERENCES featuring BARB BANCROFT, RN, MSN, PNP The best speaker you ll EVER hear! Barb makes complex topics easily understandable, appealing and hilarious! I wish Barb had been MY nursing instructor! North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education 1515 Pioneer Drive Harrison, Arkansas Honolulu - Nov Legal Issues in Nursing Practice & Education NCLEX Success Strategies for Students Pharmacology: Simplify Not Mystify The Old Ticker - Update on the Aging Heart Wailea Beach, Maui - Nov. 7 8 Interpretation of Lab Tests Neuro for the Not-So-Neuro-Minded

2 Target Audience These conferences are designed for nurses in all practice settings, including Practitioners, Clinicians, Nurse Educators, Public Health, School Nurses and other Health Care Providers who need clinical updates on legal issues, pharmacology, cardiac, laboratory interpretation and neurologic conditions. Nursing Students are always welcome! Conference Outcomes By the end of these programs, participants will be able to apply the knowledge to: Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers. Function as a role model for avoiding litigation by practicing safe nursing care. Provide evidenced-based care for the aging cardiac patient. Improve the safety of using medications. Implement preventive strategies to slow the development of one s aging heart. Identify the required actions to manage patients with neurological deficits. Report critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures on a timely basis. Call for Posters Consider submitting a poster on any classroom or clinical topic, legal issue or an evidence-based clinical study with implications for nursing practice. Abstracts will be peer reviewed with notification of acceptance within two weeks after submission. Nursing students are welcome to submit a poster abstract as part of a leadership or capstone course. Please note poster presenters must register and pay to attend the conference. Complete guidelines can be found at Exhibitor Opportunities Exhibitors are invited to display their products and services. Refreshments and lunch will be provided in the exhibit area for maximum exposure to attendees. Special pricing for non-profit organizations. We are looking for educational, clinical and fun vendors with purses, jewelry and clothing for nurses. Contact Deanne for more information about registering as an exhibitor. Nursing Contact Hours - (5.5 Hours Each Day) These activities have been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association for approval to award nursing contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association (OBN ) is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Conflict of Interest/Disclosures None of the speakers or members of the planning committee have a conflict of interest (no financial relationships) with products, speaker bureaus or other organizations. Disclosure will be shared with learners prior to the start of the programs. Successful Completion Learners must sign in before a session begins, provide an address for communication, be present within 5 minutes of the start time and stay for at least 80% of the full day s session. Each day may be attended separately. Contact Info For questions about CE, contact Nurse Planner, Deanne A. Blach, MSN, RN at or deanne@deanneblach.com. Speakers Barb Bancroft is a widely acclaimed international speaker, noted for her humorous, entertaining and information packed seminars. She is author of four books her latest, Kiss My Asparagus, An Essential Guide to Nutrition s Role in Health and Disease. Barb has provided more than 3000 seminars throughout the US and Canada. She has provided courses on Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment to both graduate and undergraduate students. Barb is currently the Executive Director and President of CPP Associates, Inc., a continuing health education firm. Mark Hagemeier, Esq. Mark is an Associate General Counsel for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and teaches at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Extremely intelligent and fun, Mark has a great sense of humor that keeps audiences engaged while he presents legal issues nurses face in practice and education all within his perspective as an attorney for the largest medical system and nursing program in Arkansas. Stephanie Johnson, EdD(c), MSN, RN, BC, CNE Stephanie teaches in a BSN program at Morehead State University in KY. She began her nursing career as an ADN graduate and now is nearly completed her doctorate in Teacher Leadership at Walden University. Stephanie s nursing background includes education, leadership, critical care, med/ surg and staff development/clinical mentoring. Stephanie is also an ANCC Magnet Appraiser and serves as the Nursing Services Coordinator for the Kentucky State Police. Donna Rossmeisl-Kear, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL Donna is a Clinical Educator at Maui Memorial Medical Center and owner of ACLS & PALS of Maui. As a partner in The Gym Maui, she advocates for healthy lifestyles and women s wellness. Donna is active in the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee for Hawaii and the Maui Nurses Scholarship Foundation. Donna s critical care, trauma, and educational background provide a rich mix for an engaging educational event for students to learn and enjoy. Mardie Timken, MSN, RN Mardie has a diverse background in nursing practice including acute care in Med/Surg and ICU; telephone triage, pulmonary rehab, school nursing, 10 years in nursing education and currently working in sales as a regional manager for Hurst Review Services. Mardie has a passion for helping students to PASS THE NCLEX the very first time! She has a great depth of understanding how to help students review core content, a proven approach for helping students pass the exam.

3 Honolulu $ Accomodations Hawai`i Prince Hotel Waikiki 100 Holomoana Street Honolulu, HI Local: Toll-Free: Room Rates $183 (Oceanfront Marina) $188 (Oceanfront Prime) Single/Double + Tax Be sure to ask for DB Productions special group rate! One night non-refundable room & tax required at booking. Limited block of rooms being held, please reserve early. Cut-off date is October 1, Once the room block is full, the discounted rate no longer applies. Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Airport Transportation SpeediShuttle $15.48 Each Way (per person) Register at: res?groupid=dbp44417 A driver will pick you up in baggage claim at the Honolulu International Airport (HNL). To make reservation changes, call SpeediShuttle at Optional Area Tours Located in the lobby of the Hawaii Prince Hotel, the Expedia Activity Desk can help you arrange activities for the most popular island attractions and events. Tours include Pearl Harbor, the USS Missouri, Ford Island, National Memorial (Punchbowl) Cemetery of the Pacific, Iolani Palace, Leahi (Diamond Head), the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Bishop Museum, trips to other islands, and much, much more! This is your one-stop solution for finding the best happenings around the island! Did we mention great shopping within walking distance at the Ala Moana Shopping Mall? Honolulu $ Overviews Nov. 2 - Legal Issues in Nursing Practice & Education Mark Hagemeier, Esq., Associate General Counsel Mark will cover an assortment of legal issues related to nursing practice and education that impact administrators, educators, and clinicians. Attendees will leave the seminar with a better understanding of state and federal laws that effect the practice of nursing and the education of the future nursing workforce. Mark uses a case study approach to discuss a range of topics: the elements of all malpractices actions and why practitioners, educators, and students should understand them; the anatomy of a lawsuit; the state Nursing Board and its jurisdiction; federal laws that impact nurse educators and supervisors, including Title IX and Title VII discrimination, the ADA, FERPA, and HIPAA. Finally, Mark will discuss how social media, state sunshine laws, and affect nursing practice. Nov. 2 - NCLEX Success Strategies for Students Mardie Timken, MSN, RN Donna Rossmeisl-Kear, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL Stephanie Johnson, EdD(c), MSN, RN, BC, CNE Nursing students are invited to attend this conference in preparation for being successful on the NCLEX exam. These experienced nurse educators will guide the students through the often challenging topics of fluids & electrolytes, cardiac, neuro, communication, pharmacology, management of care, prioritization, delegation & making assignments. Students are welcome to attend the closing session to hear about the legal implications using social media and all topics relevant to today s nurse. Nov. 3 - Pharmacology: Simplify Not Mystify Barb has been teaching Pharmacology to undergraduate and graduate nursing students for over 25 years. Her simplified approach to pharmacology has been described as THE BEST Pharmacology course I have ever taken and Why didn t I learn Pharmacology like this in Nursing School this makes so much more sense! Learn about the numerous classes of drugs including the prils, sartans, triptans, cyclovirs, olols, alols, ilols, prazoles, dipines, afils and many more. You will learn about class mechanisms of actions, class side effects, specific drugs in each class their similarities and differences, and clinical indications. Learn Pharmacology the Barb way...fact-filled, fun and full of practical pearls for everyday use! Nov. 4 - The Old Ticker - Update on the Aging Heart Barb discusses the changes that occur to the cardiovascular system as we age the cardiac valves, the cardiac muscle, the arterial system and serum cholesterol. She will correlate the common clinical cardiac conditions observed in the aging population chronic heart failure, hypertension, valvular heart disease including aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation and hypercholesterolemia. Barb will also discuss the myriad of drugs used to treat the various cardiovascular conditions their mechanisms of action, the side effect profiles, drugdrug and drug-food interactions, and polypharmacy. Risk factors will also be discussed for cardiovascular diseases diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, diet, lack of exercise, obesity the usual suspects. Prevention is part of the key to a healthy heart...but aging, in and of itself, is the major culprit for the old ticker.

4 Wailea Beach, Maui $ Accomodations Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive Wailea, HI Local: Toll-Free: Room Rates $229 (Terrace View) $269 (Ocean View) Single/Double + Tax Be sure to ask for DB Productions special group rate! One night non-refundable room & tax required at booking. Limited block of rooms being held, please reserve early. Cut-off date is October 3, Once the room block is full, the discounted rate no longer applies. Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Airport Transportation Roberts Hawai`i Express Shuttle $38.70 Round Trip (per person) Register at: mauinurse2016/ A driver will pick you up in baggage claim of the Kahului Airport (OGG). To make reservation changes, call Roberts Hawai`i Express Shuttle at Optional Area Tours Located next to the front desk registration area, you will find an Expedia Concierge Desk to help you arrange activities for Maui s top adventures and tours. Experience Wailea with the Te Au Moana Luau on the Marriott property. Make sure you have time to explore the tropical beauty of the Hana Coast on a guided van tour on the Road to Hana. There is hiking, ziplining, biking, helicopter tours, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, rafting, submarines, sunrise cruises and turtle encounters. This is your one-stop solution for finding the best happenings around the island! Wailea Beach, Maui $ Overviews Nov. 7 - Interpretation of Lab Tests Barb s approach to interpreting lab tests is a must hear for nurses in all areas and nurses at all levels. You will leave the seminar with a plethora of practical pearls that can be applied to your patients in the hospital, in the primary care facility, or in the ICU. The WBC and differential is discussed as it relates to viral infections, bacterial infections, and parasitic infections. Iron deficiency anemias will be differentiated from B12 and folic acid anemias and, Barb will give you some helpful hints for patients with lead as a cause of anemia. The lipid profile will be discussed as will liver function tests and clinical correlations. Barb will also correlate various drugs with their effects on lab tests, including chemotherapy, antibiotics, statins, and other lipid-lowering agents. Nov. 8 - Neuro for the Not-So-Neuro-Minded This seminar includes an overview and update of functional neuroanatomy and Neuro assessment. Barb takes a journey through the brain the Cerebral Cortex (all four lobes and their functions), and how to assess the 4 lobes as well as pathophysiology, including head injuries, brain tumors, and dementias; the basal ganglia and assessment, including the patient with a movement disorder Parkinson s disease, Huntington s chorea, and athetosis; the brain stem assessment and clinical correlations including cranial nerves; spinal cord and the reflex arc. It s a great lecture for novices to neuro as well as seasoned neuro nurses everyone learns some new tidbits as well as refreshing some old tidbits. E komo mai i na - moku nani. (Welcome to the beautiful islands.)

5 7:15 8:00 2:30 3:45 5:00 7:30 2:30 3:45 Honolulu $ Agenda Nov. 2 - Legal Issues in Nursing Practice/Education - Mark Hagemeier and NCLEX Success Strategies for Students Welcome & Disclosures LEGAL: Malpractice Claims & the Anatomy of a Lawsuit NCLEX : 1A. Content for NCLEX Success: Understanding Fluids & Electrolytes 1B. Listen Up! - Basic Communication Skills for the Novice Nurse LEGAL: State Law: Claims by Faculty & Students NCLEX : 2A. Saving the Life of Your Cardiac Patient 2B. Management of Care: Prioritization, Delegation & Assignments Networking Lunch (provided) / (exhibits & posters open) LEGAL: Licensing, Medical Records, & Policies: Legal Pitfalls in Nursing NCLEX : 3A. Pharmacology Made Easy 3B. Neuro Nuggets for Nursing Students To Friend or Not to Friend: Legal Issues Involving Social Media & Hurst Review Quiz Bowl - Free for All Nursing Students (refreshments provided) Nov. 3 - Pharmacology: Simplify Not Mystify - Barb Bancroft Various Classes of Drugs Using the Suffix Clinical Uses of Selected Drugs Networking Lunch (provided) / (exhibits & posters open) Clinical Uses of Selected Drugs (con t) Recalling Complex Mechanisms of Actions; Common Treatment Regimens; Clinical Interactions with Food & Alternative Therapies Nov. 4 - The Old Ticker - Update on the Aging Heart - Barb Bancroft 7:30 A & P Changes in the Aging Heart; Common Cardiac Conditions in the Aging Break 10:00 Treating the Aging Heart with Anti-Hypertensives, Beta-Blockers, ACE Inhibitors, ARBS, Diuretics, Nitrates & Digoxin 11:30 Networking Lunch (provided) 12:30 Mechanism of Actions, Adverse Effects & Side Effects, Drug-Drug Interactions & Drug-Food Interactions 1:45 Break Risk Factors for Heart Disease; Preventive Measures to Slow Down the Development of an Old Heart 3:00 Wrap-up & Evaluation 3:30 7:30 8:00 2:30 3:45 7:30 2:15 3:15 3:30 Wailea Beach, Maui $ Agenda Nov. 7 - Interpretation of Lab Tests - Barb Bancroft Welcome & Disclosures WBC Development & Function; Correlation to Common Clinical Conditions; Interpretation of Serum Protein Electrophoresis RBC Maturation; Lab Tests to Determine Function; Common Clinical Conditions Networking Lunch (provided) / (exhibits and posters open) Common Enzymes Used for Interpreting Clinical Conditions; Common Clinical Conditions with Those Enzymes (Part 1) Common Clinical Conditions with Those Enzymes (Part 2) Nov. 8 - Neuro for the Not-So-Neuro-Minded - Barb Bancroft Neuro-Embryologic Origins of the Nervous System; The Cerebral Cortex Cortical Dysfunction - Brain Attack, Head Injury, Encephalitis & Degenerative Diseases Networking Lunch (provided) / (last opportunity with exhibits & posters) Basal Ganglia Dysfunction: Tardive Dyskinesia, Parkinson s Disease, Huntington s Chorea, Dyskinesias, Tourette s & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Break Brainstem & Cerebellum - Head Injury, Autism & Movement Disorders Wrap-up & Evaluation Mai pale iki a o a kou hoahana. (Learn from each other.)

6 Testimonial from the 2015 Hawai`i Nurse Conferences: This was by far the best conference I have attended all year! Barb is such a dynamic speaker. And even though GI is our specialty, we learned so much. Please be sure to keep us updated on future conferences. You put on a class act. Thanks again! - Ann Early Bird Discount! Register by July 15, 2016 to receive our early bird discount. Group Discount! A group discount is available for 3 or more registration forms & fees submitted together. Registration Deadline Since conference space is limited, please register by October 21, After October 21st, call for availability. Cancellation Policy No refunds will be given, but a substitute may attend. Otherwise, the registration fee(s) will be forfeited. Handouts, Surveys & Certificates All conference handouts, evaluation surveys, and CE certificates will be available online. You will be ed a link to download handouts two weeks prior to the conference. Please note that handouts will not be available on-site. You will need to complete the evaluation survey online after the program concludes and print the CE certificate from your computer. Be certain the address you provide is correct, so you can receive the link for your handouts and obtain CEs. Photo Credits ewastudios, keeweeboy, mrdoomits & 123RF Stock Photo Please Register by October 21, After October 21 Call for Availability. Register online at or mail a check with this completed form. Registrations must include full payment to be accepted. Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Mobile Phone: Address: Please provide an accurate and legible address to ensure you receive your confirmation letter, receipt of funds and access to on-line handouts (which can be downloaded 2 weeks prior to the conference). If you are registering a group, it is essential to include addresses for every registrant so each person receives follow-up communication. Registration Fees (includes nursing contact hours, networking lunches, & digital handouts) Honolulu - Nov On or Before July 15, 2016 Full Conference: $475 per person - Groups (3 or more): $425 per person Individual Day(s): $175/day per person After July 15, 2016 Full Conference: $525 per person - Groups (3 or more): $500 per person Individual Day(s): $200/day per person Pre-licensure Student Individual Day(s): $50/day per person If you are not attending the full conference, please mark which day(s) you will attend. Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Registration Wailea Beach, Maui - Nov. 7 8 On or Before July 15, 2016 Full Conference: $350 per person - Groups (3 or more): $325 per person Individual Day(s): $175/day per person After July 15, 2016 Full Conference: $375 per person - Groups (3 or more): $350 per person Individual Day(s): $200/day per person Pre-licensure Student Individual Day(s): $50/day per person If you are not attending the full conference, please mark which day(s) you will attend. Nov. 7 Nov. 8 db db productions of nw ar, inc. Deanne A. Blach, MSN, RN Conference Chair 724 CR 670 Green Forest, AR Phone: Fax: deanne@deanneblach.com Web: Honolulu AND Wailea Beach, Maui - Nov On or Before July 15, 2016 After July 15, 2016 Both Conferences: $825 per person Both Conferences: $900 per person - Groups (3 or more): $750 per person - Groups (3 or more): $850 per person Pre-licensure Student - Both Conferences: $250 per person Total Amount Enclosed: $ Make checks or money orders payable to: DB Productions of NW AR, Inc. Sorry, no purchase orders are accepted as payment. Please send registration form & fee to: DB Productions of NW AR, Inc. 724 CR 670 Green Forest, AR 72638