Promoting the Health of Women & Newborns Science Relationships Wisdom What are people saying about Chocolate for the Soul? If I had planned this conference I wouldn t have changed a thing terrific conference Wednesday & Thursday, & 23, 2006 Four Points Sheraton, Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday,, 2006 PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES The AWHONN Education Committee is proud to offer you valuable pre-conference workshops. Consider attending one of these sessions to fine tune your skills in intrapartum, women s health & neonatal nursing care. Course text/handouts, continental breakfast and lunch are included in the course fee for the all-day pre-conference activities. Keep in mind that there are a limited number of spaces available at each pre-conference offering. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! AWHONN s Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices Workshop (AFHMPP) $150.00 8:00 AM to Linda Christinsen-Rengel, BSN, RNC, Perinatal Outreach Coordinator, Fetal Monitoring Instructor Denise Palmer, MS, RN, Perinatal Outreach Manager, Fetal Monitoring Instructor Laura Senn, MS, RNC, Staff Nurse, Fetal Monitoring Instructor Nanette Vogel McCaa, BSN, RNC, Resource Educator, Fetal Monitoring Instructor Trainer The AWHONN AFHMPP Workshop is a one-day workshop (9.9 contact hours) focusing on the application of advanced fetal monitoring knowledge and skills in intrapartum nursing practice (contact hour credit includes independent study in preparation for the workshop). The content presented in this workshop builds on the essential knowledge and skills gained through the FHMPP (Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles and Practices) two-day workshop. The workshop uses a case study approach focusing on the analysis of FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) patterns/characteristics and related case information. The workshop emphasizes underlying maternal-fetal physiology, instrumentation, interpretation, intervention and verbal and written communication skills. Successful completion of a written examination is required for completing the workshop and earning continuing education credit. Expected Level of the Learner: The AWHONN AFHMPP workshop is designed for registered nurses who have successfully completed the FHMPP two-day workshop, a comparable fetal heart monitoring workshop, and/or are certified in fetal heart monitoring. In order to facilitate successful completion of the AFHMPP Workshop, participants are expected to review AWHONN s Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles and Practices, Third Edition in advance of taking the course. 1. Synthesize the knowledge and skills from the FHMPP and the AFHMPP Workshop in the analysis of complex cases. 2. Demonstrate necessary decision making for the proper selection and verification of FHM techniques in complex cases. 3. Analyze complex FHM case-scenarios. 4. Correlate critical fetal heart rate patterns/characteristics with related maternal fetal physiology and indicated clinical interventions in complex cases. 5. Evaluate fetal-maternal response to interventions in complex cases. 6. Describe the role and responsibility of the professional nurse in the use of FHM in complex cases. 7. Communicate verbal and written data to verify accountability, legal responsibility, and risk management in complex cases. The course text will be sent to the participant as confirmation of course registration.
Labor Support Workshop $150.00 8:00 AM to Jeanette Schwartz, RNC, MA, ICCE, CD (DONA), Co-founder of J&M Birth Consultants, Doula Trainer, Clinical Manager, Maternity Care Center, Woodbury, MN Marilyn Hildreth, RN, CD (DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLC, Co-founder of J&M Birth Consultants, Doula Trainer, Labor & Delivery Nurse, Brookings, SD The Labor Support Workshop will introduce the participant to labor support; evidence based practice; setting the stage; the three P s (Progress in labor, positions for second stage, postpartum follow-up); and role playing. Regardless of the culture or the century, women have always been there for each other at the birth of a baby. Health care professionals who offer support to a birthing woman can strengthen the moment that becomes a lasting bond between mother, child, and family. As health care providers and labor and delivery nurses learn the role of offering labor support to the birthing woman, satisfaction in their work drastically increases. When providers are confident in their labor skills, birthing families are able to focus on their birth experience and one another, leading to a higher level of satisfaction for the patient. You are at her side, supporting the expectant mother s decision for how she wants to experience childbirth. Whether she wants pharmacological assistance or wants to experience a natural childbirth, you are there to help her find the information she needs to make an informed decision. She then depends on you to support that decision. Eye to eye, breath to breath, heart to heart. 1. Demonstrate support techniques to reduce the discomfort of labor. 2. Explain two comfort measures to relieve back labor. 3. Demonstrate two positions for second stage of labor to enhance the descent of the baby. 4. List two warning signs of postpartum depression. S.T.A.B.L.E. Program $150.00 8:00 AM to This activity has been designed to meet the MN Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 8 CH. ICEA credit is pending. Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support Debbi Fligor, RN, S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified / Lead Instructor Kristin Quist, RN, S.T.A.B.L.E Certified / Lead Instructor Patti Mortland, NNP, S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified / Support Instructor Hundreds of times each day, in hospitals and communities around the world, newly born infants become ill and require specialized care. Immediate high quality supportive care must be available at all times for all neonates. Each member of the health care team nurses, physicians, therapists and assistants must know what to do for the sick neonate, and must work together to do it well. The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program content is critical to the effort to reduce infant mortality and morbidity and is intended for use by all members of the healthcare team 1. Identify a guideline of neonatal pre-transport stabilization and post resuscitation activities in a format that optimizes retention and recall, and targets the majority of neonatal problems. 2. Describe the role of community hospital caregivers in neonatal transports. 3. Identify the components of the pneumonic S.T.A.B.L.E. The cost of the text (Transporting Newborns the S.T.A.B.L.E. Way: A Manual for Community Hospitals: Pretransport Stabilization of Sick Newborns, by Kristine A Kalsen, RNC, MS, NNP) is included in the course fee. Certification by the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program and 9.0 Contact Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. A special thank you to Fairview Ridges Hospital for sponsoring the S.T.A.B.L.E. Instructors! What are people saying about Chocolate for the Soul? I feel very fortunate to be able to hear these incredible experts speak. Everything was excellent... an excellent, insightful speaker... presented great ideas to bring to work. They are such motivators...
Women and Heart Disease: Defying the Odds $75.00 12:00 PM to Mary C. Dutkiewicz, MSN, APRN, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Jeanne M. Wilton, RNC, MS, IBCLC, WHNP, Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Women and Heart Disease: Defying the Odds will give an overview of research on women and heart disease and explain the gender specific cardiovascular risk factors unique to women. The role of HDL s and drug treatments as well as current guidelines will be explored. Menopausal symptoms and the ways estrogen acts as cardioprotection as well as non-hormonal alternatives for menopause will be discussed. Finally, integrative medicine in cardiovascular disease and the 2005 Consensus Report will be introduced. Come for your patient! Come for yourself! 1. Describe gender specific cardiovascular risk factors unique to women. 2. List current treatment guidelines, lipid target goals and clinical management options in clinical situations. 3. List three benefits of hormone therapy during menopause and discuss current recommendations regarding hormone therapy and heart disease. 4. Describe the natural source and significance that diet plays in CV health and disease. Lunch is not included in the fee for this course. After successfully completing this educational activity, the participant will be awarded 8.1 contact hours. Driving Directions to: Four Points by Sheraton Minneapolis 1330 Industrial Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55413 Phone: 612-331-1900 or www.fourpoints.com/metrodome From the Airport Follow I-494W out of the airport Take I-35W North to Industrial Blvd (exit #22) The hotel will be on the right side as you exit From the North Follow I-694 to I-35W South Take Industrial Blvd (exit #22) Turn left The hotel will be on the right From the South Follow I-694 to I-35W North. Take Industrial Blvd (exit #22) The hotel will be on the right side as you exit From the East Follow I-94W towards Minneapolis Take Highway 280 North. At the first stoplight take a left (Broadway Street) Follow Broadway to the first stoplight, which is Industrial Blvd Turn right The hotel will be on the left From the West Follow I-394E to I-94E Take I-35W North to Industrial Blvd (exit #22) The hotel will be on the right side as you exit Room Reservations Four Points Sheraton, Minneapolis, MN A limited number of rooms can be reserved by contacting the Four Points Sheraton directly. There is no group rate available for this event. Please contact the Four Points Sheraton at: 1330 Industrial Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Phone: 612-331-1900 Fax: 612-331-6827 Toll-free: 1-800-325-3535 www.fourpoints.com/metrodome
Promoting the Health of Women & Newborns Science Relationships Wisdom Thursday, February 23, 2006, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE The Education Committee for the Minnesota Section of AWHONN would like to invite you to attend the 8 th Annual Chocolate for the Soul Conference Promoting the Health of Women & Newborns. Science. Relationships. Wisdom. Chocolate will be in evidence throughout the day! Come join us for a day of rejuvenation, education and networking with your colleagues. 7:30 8:00 a.m. Registration, Exhibits, Breakfast Breakfast sponsored by: Minnesota Perinatal Physicians 8:00 9:30 a.m. Critical Challenges in Caring for the Perinatal Patient- Judith Poole 9:30 9:50 a.m. Break, Door prizes, Exhibits 9:50 12:00 p.m. Critical Challenges in Caring for the Perinatal Patient- Judith Poole (continued) 12:00 1:00 p.m. Lunch, Door Prizes, Exhibits, & Business Meeting 1:00 2:30 p.m. From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings... Generational Differences Faith Roberts 2:30 2:50 p.m. Chocolate Moment Break sponsored by: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview 2:50 4:30 p.m. The Power of Hope and Miracles... IT S IN EVERY ONE OF US - Faith Roberts 8.2 Contact Information Hours No refunds for cancellations after Friday, February 16, 2006 No refunds will be issued for no-shows For further information call Nanette Vogel McCaa at 763-520-7227 or nanette.mccaa@northmemorial.com Discounted AWHONN memberships will be available the day of the conference. Bring your checkbooks!
MORNING SESSION Critical Challenges in Caring for the Perinatal Patient - Judith Poole Caring for the perinatal patient becomes more challenging each and every day. This presentation will identify barriers to effective communication and teamwork in the perinatal unit and describe effective communication strategies. This session will present risk factors, nursing implications and management of common emergencies such as shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, hypertensive crisis and eclampsia. NICHD terminology will also be introduced. Finally, components of a patient safety program for the perinatal unit will be outlined. Join Judy as she shares her own clinical experience giving you the knowledge you need to care for the critical challenges of the perinatal patient. Judith H. Poole, PhD, RNC, CNS Judy is currently a member of the AWHONN Board of Directors and is President Elect for AWHONN in 2006. Judy brings you clinical expertise and commitment to excellence surpassed by none. Author of numerous perinatal and critical care chapters and articles, Judy has published in Essentials of Maternity Nursing, Core Curriculum for Post Anesthesia Nursing Practice, Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, Maternity and Gynecologic Care, Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women s Health Nursing, and MCN. Judy is a practicing clinician who specializes in high risk, emergency OB management. AFTERNOON SESSION From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings... Generational Differences Faith Roberts Why can't things stay the way they were? Why is it so difficult to attract and retain people who care? Where is the "work ethic" in today's healthcare providers? Today's generational differences have caught us all off guard. What skills will assist leaders/educators when working with this increasingly diverse workforce? One thing is for sure; if you don't plan on changing, don't plan on hiring! This presentation will highlight the heroes, stories, values and traditions of the four generational groups in the workforce today. The Power of Hope and Miracles...IT S IN EVERY ONE OF US Faith Roberts How can we treat patients well when we can t even be nice to each other? Motivating everyone to realize the IMPACT that they have on others is perplexing at best. Patients expect the care that they receive to be excellent and, too often, they are disappointed. Too often in health care the core value of competence is rewarded at the expense of an equally important value... caring. This talk will ask the participants to look at themselves as the patient ambassador and realize... it s in every one of us... to be wise. Faith Roberts, RNC, Community Parish Nurse Program Coordinator, Lecturer Currently the Parish Nurse Program Coordinator for Carle Foundation Hospital Faith draws on her extensive experiences in Administration, Education and Clinical Practice when giving presentations. Her unique ability to blend theory and reality make her presentations truly powerful and enjoyable. Her gift of storytelling captivates her audience to both the drama and humor found in nursing practice. We laugh and we cry as Faith shares her experiences and wisdom; we are forever touched by the gifts that are uniquely Faith. Faith s varied experiences as staff nurse educator and manager allow her to speak empathically to many audiences on many topics. Enjoy! A Complimentary Seated Massage will be available for every participant!
Promoting the Health of Women & Newborns Science Relationships Wisdom Wednesday & Thursday, & 23, 2006 REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORM All registrations must be postmarked on or before February 16, 2006 MAKE CHECK FOR CONFERENCE FEES PAYABLE TO: MN Section AWHONN DETACH REGISTRATION FORM AND MAIL WITH CHECK TO: Mary Goering, 1584 Beechwood Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116. Phone 651-241-6434. Name: Address: Phone: Title/Position: AWHONN Member # Employer: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 PRE- CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES Pre-Conference Registration: 8:00 AM Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices: $150.00 Labor Support Workshop: $150.00 S.T.A.B.L.E. Program: $150.00 Pre-Conference Registration: ½ Day Session 12:00 PM Cardiovascular Health & Women s Screening: $75.00 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Conference Registration: 8:00 AM AWHONN Member: $100.00 Non-member: $150.00 Full-time student: $50.00 ROOM RESERVATIONS FOUR POINTS SHERATON INFORMATION TO EXHIBITORS? A limited number of rooms can be reserved by contacting the Four Points Sheraton directly. There is no group rate available for this event. Please contact the Four Points Sheraton at 612-331-1900 or 1-800-325-3535 or www.fourpoints.com/metrodome Our exhibitors frequently ask to receive a list of participants, city, and phone number before the conference. I DO NOT give AWHONN permission to include my information on this list. (initial)