October 7, 2014 Journey Through the GI Tract Hennessy Conference Room Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith AR October 8, 2014 Shampoos, Tattoos, Barbeques: What s New in the World of Infectious Disease Gilbreath Conference Center Baptist Health - Little Rock, AR Returning to NW Arkansas...the widely acclaimed national speaker, nurse educator and practitioner... noted for her humorous, entertaining and information packed seminars Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP
ANCC Nursing Contact Hours This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association for approval to award nursing contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. 5.5 October 7: Journey Through the GI Tract 5.5 October 8: Shampoos, Tattoos, Barbeques What s new in the world of infectious disease All faculty at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience (1) any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services and (2) any unlabeled/ unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. A complete list of vendors will be available at the conference in the printed materials. The educational event will be kept separate from promotional activities. For questions about CE, contact Deanne Blach at 870-715-7508 or deanne@deanneblach.com Target Audience Nurse Clinicians in all practice settings, Nurse Educators, Staff Educators, Clinical Nursing Leaders, Nursing Faculty, Nursing Students, School Nurses, other health care providers needing a clinical update. Conference Learning Outcomes At the end of this program, the learner will be able to: G Define common clinical conditions of the GI tract and correlate evidence-based treatment with each. G Discuss evidence-based pharmacological interventions when caring for patients with GI disorders. G Describe the techniques to complete an accurate physical assessment exam. G Refer to the latest guidelines on vaccines and infectious disease. G Relate the appropriate use of antimicrobial and other drug therapy in prevention and treatment of infectious disease. Exhibits: October 8 Exhibitors will be displaying products and services. Refreshment breaks will be provided in exhibit area for maximum exposure to attendees. Lunch is provided to both attendees and exhibitors. For more information to be an exhibitor or explore opportunities to be a sponsor for breaks, please email deanne@deanneblach.com or call 870-715-7508. Hennessy Conference Room Gilbreath Conference Room
Internationally Renowned Speaker, Educator, Author, and Humorist Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP Barb Bancroft RN, MSN, PNP is a widely acclaimed national 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. Many people can conduct health seminars, or write books on health, but very few can make them both thoroughly informative and entertaining. Barb Bancroft makes complex health topics easily understandable, appealing and hilarious. Barb has provided more than 2200 educational and motivational seminars on clinical topics and health maintenance topics to healthcare professionals and corporations throughout the US and Canada. She has been the keynote/plenary speaker for corporate groups such as Smith Barney/Citicorp and the Million Dollar Round Table. She has provided keynote/plenary speeches for healthcare associations including the Association for Practitioners for Infection Control, The National Association of Biology Teachers, The Emergency Nurses Association, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Pacific Coast Dental Association, and the Washington State Dental Association. Barb has held graduate faculty positions at the University of Virginia and the University of Arkansas. She has provided courses on Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment to both graduate and undergraduate students. She is currently the Executive Director and President of CPP Associates, Inc., a continuing education firm for corporations and healthcare professionals based in Chicago, Illinois.
Tuesday, October 7 Journey Through the GI Tract Fort Smith, AR Join Barb for a Journey through 33 feet of GI Tract covering A & P, pathology, and pharmacology of various GI structures and disorders. Barb begins with the mouth and oropharynx, continues through the esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel, and rectum. Functions and disorders of the liver, spleen, and pancreas are reviewed. Clinical entities discussed include: tonsils and adenoids, esophageal varices, Barrett s esophagus, GERD, peptic ulcer disease, NSAID gastropathy, E.Coli 0157:H7, celiac disease, Crohn s disease, appendicitis, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, the rectum as a portal of entry for various and sundry STIs. Barb will discuss the treatment including drugs for GERD such as the PPI s and H2 blockers, palliative treatment for esophageal varices, Barrett s esophagus, antibiotics for peptic ulcer disease, celiac diet, various drugs used for Crohn s disease and UC, and the treatment of colon cancer. 8:00 Registration with continental breakfast AGENDA 8:30 Structure & Function of the GI Tract; Nursing Assessment of the Patient with GI Disorders 10:00 Refreshment breaks 10:15 Common Clinical Conditions of the GI Tract 11:45 Networking Lunch provided 12:30 Medical Treatment & Nursing Care; Pharmacology for the Patient with GI Disorders 1:45 Refreshment break 2:00 Pharmacology for the Patient with GI Disorders (con t) 3:00 Wrap Up and Evaluations 3:15 Program complete
Wednesday, October 8 Shampoos, Tattoos, & Barbeques Little Rock, AR Join Barb for an up-to-the-minute overview and update on the current issues in the world of infectious disease. Questions to be answered will include: What are the two most important fundamental aspects of infection control? Do vaccines trigger chronic diseases? Is there a connection between autism and vaccines? What vaccines should you get as an adult? Why have previously controlled infections such as pertussis, measles, and mumps made a comeback of sorts? How much fecal material do you deposit in your underwear every day? How long does MRSA live on a keyboard? How many diseases can you get from tattooing and piercing? Why were we able to eradicate smallpox? Barb also covers SARS, West Nile Virus, MRSA, HIV, and current trends in infectious disease: Everything global economics, travel, warming Zoonoses (pet to human transmission of diseases) Sexually transmitted infections Food-borne illnesses (Salmonella, shigella, campylobacter jejuni, listeria monocytogenes, E. Coli, and so many more) The overuse, misuse, and abuse of antibiotics Emergence of hospital-acquired infections Bioterrorism and a never ending supply of immunocompromised patients. AGENDA 8:00 Registration with continental breakfast 8:30 Infectious Disease Prevention What s New in Adult and Pediatric Vaccines Global Issues and Emerging Infectious Disease 10:00 Refreshment break with exhibitors 10:30 Global Issues (cont d) Implications for Pets Causing Disease 12:00 Networking Lunch provided with exhibitors 1:00 Major Food-Borne Illnesses Antibiotic Misuse 2:15 Refreshment break with exhibitors 2:45 Antibiotic Misuse (cont d) Sexual Promiscuity, SARS, Avian Flu, MRSA, C. Difficile, Pertussis 3:45 Wrap Up and Evaluations 4:00 Program complete
Contact Information: Deanne A. Blach, MSN, RN Conference Chair President, DB Productions Email: Deanne@deanneblach.com Ph. (870) 715-7508 Fax (870) 749-2276 REGISTER ONLINE: www.deanneblach.com/register CONFERENCE LOCATIONS: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Hennessy Conference Room - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith 7301 Rogers Ave. G Fort Smith, AR Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Gilbreath Conference Center - Baptist Health 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7 G Little Rock, AR Register Early! Take advantage of our early bird discount! Registration form(s) and fees must be postmarked by September 1. Group Discounts! For 3 or more registrations submitted together with payment. Please Register by September 26 Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, please register early. Registrations must include full payment to be accepted. Confirmation is sent if registration form and payment are received 2 weeks before conference begins. Please call after the deadline to see if there is still an opportunity to attend. Handouts and Online Access You will receive an email 2 weeks prior to the conference to download and print the handouts. No handouts will be available on-site. Please ensure the your email is clearly legible and listed on the registration form so you can receive the links to the handouts, evaluation form, and print your certificate. Cancellation Policy An administrative fee of $100 will be charged to changes to registration (cancellations and refunds). After September 26, no refunds will be issued.
FEES Registration fee includes nursing contact hours, refreshment breaks and lunch. Please note handouts will be available to download online only. Indicate which payment category is applicable for your registration. *Every attendee needs to complete a registration form with your individual email address to ensure you will receive the email link to download the handouts prior to the conference. Before September 1 Individual - One day: $150 per day (USD) (*indicate which day) Individual - Register for both days: $275 (USD) Groups of 3 or more: $125/person per day (USD) (Registration forms and fees submitted together) After September 1 Conference Registration Individual - One day: $175 per day (USD) (*indicate which day) Individual - Register for both days: $325 (USD) Groups of 3 or more: $150/person per day (USD) (Registration forms and fees submitted together) Amount Due Please register by September 26th. After September 26th, call for availability. First Name: Last Name: *Home Address: City: State/ZIP: Home Phone: Cell Phone: *Email (to send confirmation): *Be sure your email address is correct and legible to ensure you receive the 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 email addresses for every registrant so each person receives follow-up communication. Please register online with Paypal at http://www.deanneblach.com/register Purchase Orders accepted (to access early-bird pricing, payment must be made prior to September 26) Mail registration form and fees to DB Productions of NW AR, Inc. 724 CR 670 Green Forest, AR 72638 Student Pricing Prelicensure Students: $75 (USD) per day Nursing Program: Total Amount Enclosed _ If not attending both days, please indicate which day(s) you would like to attend: j October 7 Journey Through the GI Tract j October 8 Shampoos, Tattoos, Barbeques
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