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Nursing Education

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Division of Nursing

Guiding Behaviors for the Learner

We support each other in serving our patients and communities

I will arrive to class on time. I will turn off or place on vibrate my cell phone/beeper. I will take responsibility for my own actions as a learner. I will portray a positive attitude.

We communicate openly, honestly, respectfully and directly

I will listen to you and not interrupt. I will be truthful in my communication. I will be thoughtful and considerate, and sensitive in my communications. I will replace criticism with positive ideas.

We are fully present

I will give my ‘all’ in the classroom setting. We are all accountable

I will follow through on my responsibilities as an adult learner.

We trust and assume goodness in intentions

I will demonstrate understanding and patience in my interactions.

We are continuous learners

I will develop expertise and share that with my team members. I will seek out opportunities and support changes to improve practice. I will seek out information and share what I have learned.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 4 Pertinent Information 5 Assessment of the Patient 8 Clinical Informatics 9 Emergency Response 10 Faith Community Nursing 14 Lecture Series – Grand Rounds 16 Patient Management Issues 18 Professional Development 23 Nursing Skills 30 Core Educational Programs 31 Computerized Learning Options 34 Monthly Schedule of Classes At-A-Glance 36

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Introduction

There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.

Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)

We are pleased to provide you with this Nursing Education Continuing Education course catalog. We have developed our educational plan based on the results of the Learning Needs Assessment, and input from Physicians, Infection Control, Performance Improvement and Risk Management. The courses being offered are divided into the following main categories: Assessment of the Patient, Clinical Informatics, Emergency Response, Lecture Series – Grand Rounds, Patient Management Issues, Professional Development, Nursing Skills, Core Nursing Education Programs, and Computerized Learning Options. Many courses provide MNA contact hours. It is our hope that you will take advantage of these learning opportunities to further your nursing knowledge and skill.

The Office of Professional Practice Joanne Jarboe-Costello, MSN, RN-BC, CPN

Ionara Santos, MSN, RN Terry White, MBA, BSN

Lyn Hsia, BA, Administrative Secretary

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Pertinent Information

Nursing Education Website In an effort to provide on-going nursing education, the Office of Professional Practice has obtained an external website. The external website will allow employees an opportunity to participate in on-going education from a location outside of the hospital. The website address is www.HCteachme.com. To gain access to the website use the following username: Education and password: Education. This website has much helpful information including videotaped classroom presentations and links to pertinent websites. You will be able to obtain MNA contact hours by either attending a live class or viewing the videotaped presentation. Videotaped presentations will not be available until approximately one week following the first live presentation of that particular course. If you are viewing a class on-line, in order to receive MNA contact hours, you need to: 1) view the entire videotape; 2) complete the evaluation process on Survey Monkey; and 3) print your certificate. Registration Registration for courses is quick and convenient through HealthStream. Please follow the guidelines below. It is recommended that you check courses of interest regarding special registration processes that may apply. Registration is required for most courses (except as noted). Employees must register using HealthStream except for some American Heart Association Courses. For ACLS and PALS, registration should be made in the Central Staffing Office on the 1st Floor. The web address for HealthStream is: http://learn.healthstream.com/trinityhealth. Most employees can

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login using their employee ID # (7XXXXX) as the username and password. For easy access to the many courses in the HealthStream catalog, type in the Tag name to search the Healthstream catalog. Nursing students and faculty affiliates are welcome. Nursing students and faculty affiliates should register for courses by calling (301) 754 – 7512.

Contact Hour/s Holy Cross Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The number of contact hours is noted with each class offering.

Course Cancellation Each class requires a minimum enrollment of 4 participants. If a sufficient number of participants do not register within 5 days prior to the class, the program will be cancelled. Participants will be notified of a class cancellation through HCH email. We encourage early registration.

Inclement Weather In case of inclement weather, Nursing Orientation will occur as scheduled. For all other classes, cancellation will follow Montgomery County Public School closings. This will allow staff to be available to provide patient care. Classes will begin on time when there is a delay in school openings. If a class is cancelled, class participants are advised to register for the next available class.

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Updates Please refer to the Office of Professional Practice Department page on HCnet for updates on courses and schedules. Information will be available on the Office of Professional Practice Nursing Education page. Updates will include courses listed as TBD, as well as, any unforeseen schedule changes. If you have questions about a class, please contact the Office of Professional Practice.

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Assessment of the Patient Adult Physical Assessment Format: Links available on the Nursing Education website.

Pediatric Physical Assessment (Tag: Pediatric 2012) Class Description: This two hour course will provide the participant with information on how to assess the pediatric patient. It will look at the basic concepts that are essential to pediatric nursing. Target Audience: RNs who care for pediatric patients Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education website. Lead Faculty: Joanne Jarboe-Costello MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Oct 12th 10 am – 12 n, NEC; Apr 19th

10 am – 12 n, NEC

Neonatal Physical Assessment (Tag: Neonatal Assessment) Class Description: The course will provide the participant with information on how to assess the neonatal patient. Target Audience: RNs who care for neonates Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Sue Ellin Grier Clarke, BSN, RNC-TNP MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: TBD – dependent on Women’s and Children’s orientation schedule.

Late Pre-term Assessment (Tag: Late Pre-term) Class Description: This course contains two parts – a module and test in Healthstream and a class. The information in the class

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reviews pertinent information related to assessing the late pre-term infant. Target Audience: RNs who care for late pre-term neonates Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Sue Ellin Grier Clarke, BSN, RNC-TNP MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: TBD – dependent upon Women’s and Children’s orientation schedule.

Sounds: Heart, Lung, and Abdomen (Tag: Sounds) Class Description: Not sure what you are hearing at the other end of the stethoscope? This course is for you! This 2 hour class will afford the participant the opportunity to practice listening to different cardiac, pulmonary and gastrointestinal sounds. Target Audience: All RNs Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Sept 23rd 1 pm – 3 pm, NEC; Dec 2nd 1 pm – 3 pm, NEC; Mar 23rd 1 pm – 3 pm, NEC; Jun 8th 1 pm – 3 pm, NEC

Clinical Informatics PowerChart Refresher (Tag: PowerChart Refresher) Class Description: This 2 hour course will review the different functions that can be performed on the electronic medical record from admission through discharge. The purpose of this course is to highlight information that will be pertinent for documenting the patient’s nursing care. Target Audience: All RNs Format: Class Lead Faculty: Margie Anthony, BSN, RN

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MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Oct 12th 8 am – 10 am, Technology Learning Center; Apr 23rd 8 am – 10 am, Technology Learning Center

Emergency Response AHA Program AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Description: This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of choking. It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Refer to AHA Program Schedule

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Description: This newly revised AHA ACLS is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective BLS with ACLS interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. It is highly recommended that the class participant attend Advanced Cardiac Drugs and Cardiac Rhythms Made Easy before attending this class. Target Audience: As required by clinical area. Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Refer to AHA Program Schedule

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AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Description: The newly revised Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course is to provide the learner with information and strategies needed to recognize and prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children. Target Audience: As required by clinical area. Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Refer to AHA Program Schedule

AHA Instructor Courses Description: This course will provide the participant with the information needed to become an American Heart Association instructor for BLS, ACLS and/or PALS. An application and interview are required before enrolling in this course. Please contact Terry White at x7796 if you are interested in becoming an instructor. Target Audience: Individuals seeking to be AHA Instructors Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location:

BLS Instructor – Oct 3rd & 10th 8 am – 5 pm, PCEC – EDU 3 PALS Instructor – Oct 17th & 24th 8 am – 5 pm, PDR 1 ACLS Instructor – Nov 7th & 21st 8 am – 5 pm, PCEC – AUD A & C

Emergency Responders (Tag: Emergency Responders) Description: This course is for critical care RNs who will be responding to emergency situations. The material in this course will include a review of the emergency response policies and

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procedures, roles and responsibilities, crew resource management skills, documentation, emergency equipment, simulation laboratory experience, STAT blood transfusion and a tour of the hospital. Target Audience: Critical Care RNs who are or will be responding to emergency situations. Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White and Lisa Tenney MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Oct 27th 8 am – 4:30 pm, NEC; Dec 8th 8 am – 4:30 pm, NEC; Mar 8th 8 am – 4:30 pm, NEC; Jun 22nd 8 am – 4:30 pm, NEC

Everything You Wanted to Know About an Emergency Response Situation . . . But Were Afraid to Ask (Tag: Everything About Emergency Response) Description: Are you ready if your patient requires an emergency response? Be prepared. This 4 hour class will review the: HCH emergency response policies and procedures; STAT team vs. code team; code cart equipment; medications; AED/defibrillator; roles of the nurse; and documentation. In addition to the didactic part of the course, there will be an opportunity to role play in the simulation laboratory. This course is for those who care for adults and/or children. Target Audience: RNs who would like more information about their role in a code situation. Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos and Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: 3.5 Dates, Times & Location: Nov 4th 8 am – 12 n, NEC; Feb 15th 9 am – 1 pm, NEC; May 31st 8 am – 12 n, NEC

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Mock Code – Unannounced Description: Every month there will be an unannounced mock code in an area within the hospital. It is expected that all staff members will perform in this code as they would for any patient who is coding. This learning opportunity encourages the staff members to work together as a team, to communicate effectively and to practice the principles learned in BLS, ACLS and PALS. Immediately after the mock code, there will be a debriefing to discuss what actions were performed correctly and opportunities for improvement. Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: TBD, On the units

NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program Description: This program provides the health care provider with information on how to respond to a neonatal code. Pertinent information and hands-on practice are a vital piece to increasing the health care provider’s performance in a neonatal code situation. Target Audience: Nurses working with neonatal patients. Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Michele Drapeau-Clem, BSN, RN MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: TBD

S.T.A.B.L.E. Description: This program provides information on how to care for the critically ill neonate. Target Audience: Nurses working with neonatal patients. Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Michele Drapeau-Clem, BSN, RN MNA Contact Hour/s: 7.75

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Dates, Times & Location: TBD

STEMI Description: This course will provide the participant with the AHA guidelines for appropriate patient management with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The Emergency Responders course is a pre-requisite for attending this course. Target Audience: All Patient Care Services staff Format: Class and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Jan 12th 10 am – 12 n, NEC; Jun 28th 10 am – 12 n, NEC

Faith Community Nursing **For information and registration related to Faith Community Nursing offerings, please call Carmella Jones at x7066 or Susan Roach at x7007.

Chronic Disease Leader Training Description: This leadership-training program will educate the participant to be a facilitator for chronic disease training. This program teaches adults with chronic medical conditions how to manage their health in order to live longer and better lives. Format: Presentation and interactive discussion MNA Contact Hour/s: 24 – must attend all four sessions Dates, Times & Location: Nov 10th 9 am – 3 pm, HC Resource Center; Nov 11th 9 am – 3 pm, HC Resource Center; Nov 17th 9 am – 3 pm, HC Resource Center; Nov 18th 9 am – 3 pm; HC Resource Center, Dameron Dr., Room 11b

FCN Fall Forum and Networking Event Description: A meeting of practicing faith community nurses, health ministry leaders, team members and those interested in beginning a health ministry or faith community nurse practice in

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their place of worship. Ample time is given for sharing information about specific programs, resources and a speaker presentation. Format: Presentation and interactive discussion MNA Contact Hour/s: 1 Dates, Times & Location: Oct 1st 9 am – 12 n, PCEC – EDU 2 & 3

FCN Retreat Description: Come away for a day to simply rest, relax and renew your strength as we laugh and share with each other in a spiritual environment. Format: Interactive and reflective activities MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Nov 4th 9 am – 3 pm, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910 Registration Fee: TBD

FCN Spring Education Program Description: Plan to attend this popular all day seminar focused on professional faith community nursing practice. Threaded through the day is a specific topic related to spirituality, community resources, and advocacy applicable to the FCN directly working with members of the faith community. Format: Class and interactive discussion MNA Contact Hour/s: TBA Dates, Times and Location: Apr 20th 9 am – 3:30 pm, PCEC AUD A & C Registration Fee: $50.00

FCN Winter Forum and Networking Event Description: A meeting of practicing faith community nurses, health ministry leaders, team members and those interested in beginning a health ministry or faith community nurse practice in their place of worship. Ample time is given for sharing information about specific programs, resources and a speaker presentation. Format: Presentation and interactive discussion

MNA Contact Hour/s: 1

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Dates, Times & Location: Feb 25th 9 am – 12 n, PCEC – EDU 2 & 3

Informational Session – Faith Community Nursing Description: Faith Community Nursing is a nursing specialty that is practiced in churches, synagogues and mosques. Registered nurses are invited to come and learn more about how this ministry can be started in their faith community. Format: Class, Videotape MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Sept 13th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Holy Cross Resource Center, Dameron Dr., Rm 16

Support Team Development Training Description: The participant will be trained in how to develop a support team. Information will include how to organize intentional and coordinated groups of friends, neighbors, family and/or church members to provide practical, emotional, spiritual and quality of life support to people living with health concerns or other special needs. Format: Class, Videotape MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times and Location: Oct 11th 6 pm – 9 pm, PCEC – EDU 1 Book Fee: $20.00

Lecture Series – Grand Rounds Hospital Grand Rounds Description: This 1 hour educational lecture is designed to present to the physicians, nurses and other health care providers the latest advances in health care. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Format: Lecture Lead Facilitator: Murray Grant, MD MNA Nurse Facilitator: Joanne Jarboe-Costello MNA Contact Hour/s: 1

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Dates, Times & Location: Every Tuesday, 12 n – 1 pm (except mid July through August), PCEC

Neuroscience Grand Rounds Description: Presentations during this 1 hour educational offering discuss the current standards of care and treatment protocols available for the treatment of patients with neurological disorders. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff working in Neuroscience areas. Format: Case study presentations Lead Facilitators: Andrew Barbash, MD and Sharon Harriston, MS, RN, CRNP, CCNS MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: Every Friday 12 n – 1 pm, PCEC

Nursing Grand Rounds Description: This 1 hour continuing education activity is being offered to enhance the nurse’s knowledge by presenting information on current nursing trends, clinical practice issues, performance improvement findings, evidence-based practice, and nursing research toward successful patient outcomes. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Format: Class, Videotape available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Facilitator: Joanne Jarboe-Costello MNA Contact Hour/s: 1 Dates, Times & Location:

October 20th 12 n – 1pm, PCEC – AUD B & D January 19th 12 n – 1 pm, PCEC – AUD A & C March 15th 12 n – 1 pm, PCEC – AUD A & C May 17th 12 n – 1 pm, PCEC – AUD A & C

Palliative Care Grand Rounds Description: Discussion of key Palliative Care issues and their application to the Holy Cross Hospital patients is the focus of this 1 hour education program.

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Target Audience: All Nursing Staff working in Medicine,Surgical and Oncology units Format: Lecture Presentation Lead Faculty: Barbara Supanich, RSN, MD, FAAHPM MNA Contact Hour/s: 1 Dates, Times & Location: 2nd Thursday of the Month (except summer months), 12 n – 1 pm, PCEC

Patient Management Issues

19th Annual Gynecologic Seminar Description: This program will provide a stimulating review of the lastest trends in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy and gynecologic oncology. A world-class faculty will provide practical didactic lectures liberally supported with video demonstrations. Target Audience: Health care providers involved with gynecology and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Format: Conference Lead Faculty: Carla Halik, RN, CNOR MNA Contact Hour/s: TBD Dates, Times & Location: Apr 21st 7:30 am – 3 pm and Apr 22nd 7:30 am – 1 pm, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort,

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Advanced Cardiac Drugs (Tag: Cardiac Drugs) Description: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) includes several interventions in order to keep a patient alive who is having a dangerous or potentially fatal heart rhythm. Many of those interventions include advanced cardiac drugs meant to keep patients alive, as well as, protect heart function for later interventions. Do you have the information you need to safely administer advanced cardiac drugs? This 4 hour course will provide the learner with information about:

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1) Basic ACLS drugs and usage; 2) Drugs, doses and routes of administration during cardiovascular emergencies; and 3) Integrating basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algorithms.

Target Audience: All Nursing Staff who would like to learn or refresh their knowledge on cardiac drugs. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: 3.5 Dates, Times & Location: Sept 30th 8 am – 12 n, NEC; Dec 16th 8 am – 12 n, NEC; Mar 22nd 8 am – 12 n, NEC; Jun 15th 8 am – 12 n, NEC

Advances in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Description: This conference provides pediatric emergency health care providers with updates and current academic trends in topics commonly encountered in the care of the acutely ill pediatric patient. Target Audience: Health care providers working in pediatric critical care and emergency medicine areas Format: Conference Lead Faculty: Carla Halik, RN, CNOR MNA Contact Hour/s: 6 Dates, Times & Location: Nov 4th 8 am – 4:30 pm, PCEC

Blood Gas Interpretation (Tag: Blood Gas) Description: The purpose of this 2 hour course is to enhance the participant’s basic principles of acid-base balance, as well as, provide a systematic approach to the interpretation of arterial blood gases. Target Audience: Critical Care RNs. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75

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Dates, Times & Location: Oct 19th 10 am – 12 n, NEC; Apr 26th 10 am – 12 n, NEC

Cardiac Rhythms Made Easy (Tag: Rhythms Made Easy) Description: Having trouble passing the rhythm class for ACLS? If so, please consider attending this informative 4 hour course on arrhythmias. Information to be covered in this program includes: 1) heart anatomy; 2) basic electrophysiology; 3) normal ECG measurements; and 4) basic arrhythmias. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff who would like to learn or refresh their knowledge on cardiac rhythms. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: 3.5 Dates, Times & Location: Sept 30th 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, NEC; Dec 16th 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, NEC; Mar 22nd 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, NEC; Jun 15th 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, NEC

Diabetes – Come Hear What Is New (Tag: Diabetes) Description: This two hour course will provide the participant with information on the significance of glycemic control, the new insulins and how they compare to previous ones, insulin pumps, continuous glucose sensors, AND resources at your fingertips. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Linda Henderson, RN, CDE MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Nov 16th 9 am – 11 am, PCEC – EDU 2; Feb 16th 10 am – 12 n, PCEC – EDU 4; May 30th 10 am – 12 n, PCEC – EDU 4

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EKG Course (Tag: EKG) Description: EKGs range from simplicity to complexity, from boring to fascinating. This interactive EKG class provides an introduction to clinical electrocardiography including: standardized terminology, specific EKG findings with pathophysiology and expected clinical status of the patient. Target Audience: All RNs caring for patient on cardio-pulmonary monitors. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Terry White MNA Contact Hour/s: 3.5 Dates, Times & Location: Sept 15th 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, PDR 1&2; Dec 1st 9 am – 1 pm, NEC; Mar 9th 9 am – 1 pm, NEC; Jun 29th 9 am – 1 pm, NEC

Geriatric Resource Nurse Training (Tag: Geriatric 2012) Description: This program provides education on the physical and psychological changes/issues/concerns when caring for the elderly. Target Audience: RNs working with the geriatric population. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Cindy Wilson, BSN, RN MNA Contact Hour/s: 6.25 Dates, Times & Location: TBD

Laboratory Value Interpretation (Tag: Laboratory Value) Description: This course is geared to those who would like to increase their knowledge base on the indication for and interpretation of laboratory tests performed at HCH. The allied health employee may find this course to be beneficial. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff and Allied Health Employees

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Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos and Terry White Dates, Times & Location: Oct 7th 8 am – 10 am, NEC; Apr 25th 8 am – 10 am, NEC

Medication Review (Tag: Medication Update) Description: This review will provide the participant with information on antibiotics, their common side effects, drug interactions and administration of heparin drip. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff providing care to adult patients Format: Class, PowerPoint slides and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Meriam Senay, PharmD and Adrenrele (Dele) Fabayo, RPh MNA Contact Hour/s: 1 Dates, Times & Location: Oct 31st 12 n – 1 pm, PCEC – EDU 3; Apr 25th 12 n – 1 pm, NEC

Pain Management Update (Tag: Pain Update) Description: This two hour course will provide the participant with the principles of pain assessment and management. The different pain assessment tools, methods of treatment and documentation will be discussed. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Debbie Rose, MSN, CRNP MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Nov 7th 10 am – 12n, PCEC – EDU 4; Feb 23rd 8 am – 10 am, PCEC – EDU 1; May 2nd 8 am – 10 am, PCEC – EDU 1

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Sepsis (Tag: Sepsis) Description: Treating patients with severe sepsis costs hospitals nearly $17 billion per year . . . by recognizing sepsis early and treating it promptly, you may be able to prevent the patient from progressing to septic shock. (Powers, 2010) This two hour course will provide the participant with pathophysiology, early recognition, bundle components including practical application and review of case studies. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Lead Faculty: Mary Shorb, BSN, RN, CCRN MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Nov 3rd 8 am – 10 am, PCEC – EDU 1; Feb 1st 10 am – 12 n, PCEC – EDU 1; May 16th 2 pm – 4 pm, PCEC – EDU 1

Wound/Ostomy Care (Tag: Ostomy) Description: This class will provide the participant with updates on caring for the patient with a wound or ostomy. It is a nice refresher for those nurse who would like to increase their knowledge on wound assessment and treatment as well as ostomy care. A review of the HCH products will be provided. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Lead Faculty: Wound and Ostomy Nursing Staff MNA Contact Hour/s: 0.75 Dates, Times & Location: Oct 25th 8 am – 9 am, PCEC – AUD B; Apr 17th 1 pm – 2pm, PCEC – EDU 4

Professional Development Certification: Getting Started (Tag: Certification) Description: Have you thought about getting certified but just not sure where or how to start? This class is for you. Information in this class will provide you with the tools you need to

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get you on the right track. Topics to be covered include: typical certification process, certifying organizations, decisions on ways for studying, exam administration and what to do after the certification exam. Target Audience: All RNs who are interested in becoming certified in a specialty area. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Joanne Jarboe-Costello MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Oct 3rd 8 am – 10 am, PCEC – EDU 4; April 26th 10 am – 12 n, PCEC – EDU 4

Certified Nursing Assistant Education (Tag: Nursing Assistant Education) Description: This program provides information that will be helpful for the certified nursing assistant in performing patient care activities. A wide variety of topics are covered throughout the year.

Sept - Communication Oct - How to Accept & Respond to Delegation Nov - Emergency Response Dec - Christmas Party January through June 2012 topics will be available in December

Target Audience: All Certified Nursing Assistants Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Joanne Jarboe-Costello and Jackie Beecher, RN, CMSRN MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm and the following day, Friday at 7:30 am, PCEC

Sept 8th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Sept 9th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PCEC – AUD D

Oct 13th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Oct 14th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PCEC – AUD D

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Nov 10th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC - EDU 4 Nov 11th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PCEC – AUD D

Dec 8th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Dec 9th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PCEC – AUD D

Jan 12th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Jan 13th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PCEC – PDR 2

Feb 16th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Feb 17th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PCEC – PDR 2

Mar 8th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Mar 9th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PCEC – PDR 2

Apr 12th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Apr 13th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PDR 2

May 17th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 May 18th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, AUD D

Jun 14th 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Jun 15th 7:30 am – 8:30 am, PDR 2

Charge Nurse Workshop (Tag: Charge Nurse NU) Description: This 8 hour workshop will cover all of the essentials needed to be an effective charge nurse. Topics in this program include: roles and responsibilities; staffing patterns; financially sound decision making; making safe, competency-based assignments; managing emergency situations; fostering teamwork; and, creating a positive nursing work environment. Come! Learn the information you need to be a successful charge nurse. Target Audience: All RNs who are or will be in charge within their clinical area Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Celia Guarino, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

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MNA Contact Hour/s: 6.5 Dates, Times & Location: Oct 13th 8 am – 4:30 pm, PCEC – AUD B&D; Apr 11th 8 am – 4:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4

Clinical Ladder: Getting Started (Tag: Clinical Ladder) Description: The Clinical Ladder process will not overwhelm you! This class will break the information down into chunks to be easily accomplished. Come find out what you need to know in order to have a successful professional portfolio. Once you see how easy this is, you will appreciate your efforts. Target Audience: All RNs who are eligible for the Clinical Ladder. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Ann Deegan, BSN, RN MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Nov 17th 9:30 am – 11:30 am, PCEC – EDU 4; Feb 6th 9:30 am – 11:30 am, PCEC – EDU 4; May 3rd 9:30 am – 11:30 am, PCEC – EDU 4

Coaching in Nursing: An Introduction Description: This on-line program will help you learn the skills required to be a coach and help you integrate coaching skills into your practice. This is an introduction to basic coaching principles and processes. The website address is: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Education/ProfessionalDevelopment/Documents/Coaching%20and%20Mentoring%20Workbook_STTI.pdf Target Audience: RNs who would like to develop or practice their skills at coaching. Format: Online self-learning module Lead Faculty: Sigma Theta Tau MNA Contact Hour/s: 6 available through Sigma Theta Tau after completing a short post-test (quiz)

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Communication – Stressed Out? (Tag: Communication 2011) Description: Communication breakdown is a major cause of devastating sentinel events in hospital settings. (Bartholomew, 2007). This 2 hour educational session will provide the participant the tools and methods to effectively communicate with colleagues, handle nurse-to-nurse hostility, deal with challenging patients and confidently interact with physicians (including SBAR). There will be an opportunity to role play. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff members Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Joanne Jarboe-Costello MNA Contact Hour/s: 1.75 Dates, Times & Location: Oct 6th 8 am – 10 am, NEC; Apr 12th 8 am – 10 am, NEC

Developing Nurse Scientists

Description: The National Institute of Nursing Research provides an online education module, Developing Nurse Scientists with information on NINR, Clinical Center overview, grantsmanship, program development and key issues in research. This self-learning program is available at: http://www.ninr.nih.gov/Training/OnlineDevelopingNurseScientists/ Target Audience: All Nursing Staff who are interested in nursing research Lead Faculty: National Institute of Nursing Research Format: Self-learning program through the National Institute of Nursing Research. MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A

Nurse-In-Training Education Program (Tag: Nurse Education Program) Description: The purpose of this program is to prepare the foreign nurses-in-training for the RN Board Examination. In addition to the clinical exposure, this program offers a fast-paced

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NCLEX-RN review classes, independent study time, and one-on-one counseling to enhance Nursing knowledge applied to the Exam. NCLEX-RN style questions, discussion of question rationales,and critical thinking will be used for appropriate response to questions.Test-taking skills will be evaluated throughout the program as well as the participant’s readiness for successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam. This course is structured as a thirteen-week course. Classes will be held twice a week from 10:00 am – 12 noon including a 15 minute break. Target Audience: Nurses-in-Training. Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos Format: Class, independent study and counseling MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location: 10 am – 12 n, PCEC

Sept 2nd

Sept 6th Sept 9th Sept 13th Sept 15th Sept 20th Sept 23rd Sept 27th Sept 30th Oct 4th Oct 6th

Oct 11th Oct 14th Oct 18th Oct 21st Oct 25th Oct 27th

Preceptor Workshop (Tag: Preceptor Workshop) Description: Guiding, coaching, and developing nurse colleagues are imperative for successful patient outcomes, safe practice, and nurse satisfaction & retention. This 4 hour course explores the role of the Preceptee (learner); the roles of the

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Preceptor (role model, socializer, educator/teacher); and the ‘elements’ of the toolbox (writing objectives, competency based orientation, conflict management, and feedback & evaluation). Target Audience: All Nursing Staff who are or are going to be a preceptor. Lead Faculty: Joanne Jarboe-Costello Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website MNA Contact Hour/s: 3.5 Dates, Times & Location: Nov 2nd 8 am – 12 n, NEC; Feb 22nd 12 n – 4 pm, PCEC – EDU 4; May 29th 8 am – 12 n, NEC

Spanish Class – Functional Spoken Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Description: This course will provide the participant with exposure to medical vocabulary that will facilitate communication to: assess medical history; signs and symptoms; general health; and, provide general instructions to the patient. The course will introduce the student to the basic grammatical structure of the Spanish language. Class meetings are conveniently held at Holy Cross Hospital one afternoon per week for the duration of the academic semester. The class meetings take place between 4 – 6:45 pm. Additional information can be found on HCnet – Multicultural Services page. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Lead HCH Contact: Elizabeth Collado, x 7084 Registration: Separate registration through Montgomery College is required. Please refer to HCnet – Multicultural Services page Format: Class – 2 ¾ hours each week for a semester Academic Credit: 3 Dates, Times & Location: TBD

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Nursing Skills IV Therapy Seminar (Tag: IV Therapy) Description: The 6 hour course will discuss: the history of IV therapy, different types of peripheral and central venous access, standards of care, managing complications and documentation. Also blood transfusion, parenteral nutrition and IV medication administration will be included. An opportunity to perform IV skills, PICC removal, and central line dressing change will be provided. Target Audience: All nurses especially those who are new to Holy Cross Hospital. Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website MNA Contact Hour/s: 5.5 Lead Faculty: Ruth Manchester Dates, Times & Location:

Tuesday, Sept 27th 8:30 am – 4 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Tuesday, Nov 22nd 8:30 am – 4 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Tuesday, Jan 10th 8:30 am – 4 pm, PCEC – EDU 2 Tuesday, Mar 13th 8:30 am – 4 pm, PCEC – EDU 2 Tuesday, May 22nd 8:30 am – 4 pm, PCEC – EDU 2

Skills Lab (Tag: Skills Lab) Description: This open lab is an opportunity for nursing staff members to practice and increase proficiency in performing nursing skills. Procedures included but not limited to the following: IV insertion, accessing a port, drawing blood, changing a colostomy bag, setting up a chest tube, inserting a nasogastric tube, programming a PCA pump including providing a clinician boluis, performing an EKG, providing trach care and using a wound VAC. Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Format: Class and Links to websites Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A

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Dates, Times and Location: Nov 9th 1 pm – 4 pm, Sim Lab; Jan 25th 1 – 4 pm, Sim Lab; Apr 18th 1pm – 4 pm, Sim Lab

Core Educational Programs Competency Assessment – Annual Description: Competency Assessment is an annual event to validate staff members’ performance with necessary skills in order to provide safe patient care. Target Audience: All nursing staff Format: Either demonstration in the patient care setting and/or demonstration in a simulated environment. Lead Faculty: Clinical Educators, Professional Development Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialists MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times and Location: Feb 8th, PCEC - AUDs; Feb 9th, PCEC - AUDs; Feb 10th, PCEC - AUDs; Mar 1st, PCEC - AUDs; Mar 2nd, PCEC - AUDs; Mar 5th, PCEC - AUDs

Competency Assessment – Validator Training Description: Validator competency assessment is performed annually before the competency assessment event. Validators must be approved by their Directors in order to be trained. The intent of the validator training/competency assessment is for validators to assess their peers’ competency (during patient care and/or the competency fair). Target Audience: All Nursing Staff Format: Demonstration in the patient care setting or in a simulated environment. Information is provided on HCnet – Office of Professional Practice page. Lead Faculty: Clinical Educators, Professional Development Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialists MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times and Location: Dec 5th 1 pm – 4 pm, PDR 1 & 2; Dec 7th 1 pm – 4 pm, PCEC – AUD A & C; Jan 9th 10 am – 1 pm,

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PCEC – AUD A & C; Jan 18th 10 am – 1 pm, PCEC – AUD A & C

New Graduate RN Support Group (Tag: New Graduate) Description: The New Graduate RN support group is meant to facilitate the transition between nursing student and professional nurse. The intent of these support group meetings is to provide the new professional with helpful tools in the clinical setting. New Graduate RN Support Group topics include the following:

Sept - Reality Shock Oct - Critical Thinking Nov - Communication Jan - Risk Management Feb - Customer Service & Dealing with Difficult Situations Mar - Decision Making & Delegation Apr - Stress Management May - Ethical Issues including Code of Ethics and One Year Celebration

Target Audience: New Graduate RNs Format: Class, Videotape and Links available on the Nursing Education Website Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location:

Sept 19th 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 1 Oct 17th 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Nov 21st 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Jan 16th 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Feb 20th 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Mar 19th 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 Apr 16th 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 4 May 21st 12 n – 2 pm, PCEC – EDU 4

Patient Care Services & Nursing Orientation Description: This program provides patient care and nursing personnel hired into the Department of Patient Care Services and

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Division of Nursing with an introduction and overview to the departmental goals, policies and procedures, accreditation and regulations, nursing excellence, and nursing professional practice. The purpose is to allow for successful integration into Holy Cross Hospital. The Patient Care Services and Nursing Orientation is a 4-day program immediately following Hospital Orientation. Target Audience: Newly hired employees for the Department of Patient Care Services and the Division of Nursing Format: Class Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Dates, Times & Location:

2011 – Week of: Sept 12th 8 am – 4:30 pm Oct 3rd 8 am – 4:30 pm Oct 24th 8 am – 4:30 pm Nov 14th 8 am – 4:30 pm Dec 12th 8 am – 4:30 pm 2012 – Week of: Jan 9th 8 am – 4:30 pm Jan 30th 8 am – 4:30 pm Feb 20th 8 am – 4:30 pm Mar 12th 8 – 4:30 pm Apr 2nd 8 am – 4:30 pm Apr 23rd 8 am – 4:30 pm May 7th 8 am – 4:30 pm May 21st 8 am – 4:30 pm Jun 11th 8 am – 4:30 pm Jun 25th 8 am – 4:30 pm

Summer Nurse Extern Program Description: This program is offered to nursing students from an accredited nursing program to provide an exposure to patient care in an area the student has an interest. To be eligible to participate in the program, students will graduate within 12 months from the beginning of this program. The Summer Nurse Extern Program is eight weeks long. It includes an orientation designed especially

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for the nursing student’s learning needs. Sequential learning experiences include skills sessions, NCLEX-RN review, and a variety of clinical lectures. The Summer Nurse Extern Orientation is a 2-day program immediately following Hospital Orientation. MNA Contact Hour/s: N/A Lead Faculty: Ionara Santos Dates, Times & Location:

Orientation: Jun 4th – 6th 8 am – 4:30 pm, EDU 3 Program: Jun 7th – Jul 27th, Monday through Friday day shift Afternoon Activities: Tuesdays, 1 pm – 3:30 pm, PCEC – EDU 4

Jun 12th

Jun 19th

Jun 26th

Jul 3rd Jul 10th Jul 17th Jul 24th

Computerized Learning Options Providing Continuing Education Contact Hours

Advance for Nurses Description: Provides some free CE courses http://nursing.advanceweb.com/CE/ TestCenter/Main.aspx Merion Publications Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association (No.221-3-O-09), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

HealthStream Description: This computerized electronic education technology allows individuals to attain information at the learner’s pace and convenience. In some instances, courses will be assigned and in other instances an individual may peruse the catalog and assign a

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course to themselves. Assigning a course can be accomplished by following these directions:

1. Enter Healthstream 2. Click on the Catalog tab 3. Using the search feature, locate the course 4. Click on the desired course 5. Course Overview will open – on the right side of the

screen will be a box saying, Enroll in this course 6. Click on the box 7. Now you are enrolled in the course

Medscape.com – Medscape Nursing Descrption: Provides many free CE courses. Medscape, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nurse.com – A Gannett Company Description: Provides many free CE courses http://ce.nurse.com/FreeCE.aspx Accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Online CEUs Description: Provides many free CE courses http://www.nurseceu.com/free_nursing_ceus.htm This website contains links to free courses. Online CEUs recommends you check the specific link for information on accreditation as a provider of continuing nursing education.

PEARLS Review Description: HCH provides access to this site free of charge. Provides certification test prep covering 70+ nursing certifications; offers 900+ ANCC approved continuing education contact hours. http://www.pearlsreview.com

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Accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Need access to PEARLS? Please contact Lyn on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at x7512.

Monthly Schedule of Classes At-a-Glance

Course Name Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

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Annual Gyn Seminar X Advanced Cardiac Drugs X X X X Advances in Pediatric Emergency Medicine X AHA – BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Instructor Course See separate schedule for AHA offering

AHA – Instructor Course BLS

PALS ACLS

Blood Gas Interpretation X X Cardiac Rhythms Made Easy X X X X Certification: Getting Started X X Certified Nursing Assistant Education X X X X X X X X X X

Charge Nurse Workshop X X Clinical Ladder: Getting Started X X X Coaching in Nursing: An Introduction Communication – Stressed Out? X X Competency Assessment - Annual X X

Competency Validator Trng X X Developing Nurse Scientists Diabetes – Come Hear What is New X X X EKG Course X X X X Emergency Responders X X X X Everything You Wanted to Know about an Emergency Response Situation . . . But Were Afraid to Ask

X X X

Chronic Disease Leader Training X FCN – Fall Forum and Networking X

FCN – Retreat X FCN – Spring Education Program X FCN – Winter Forum and Networking Event X

Iunformatoinal Session X Support Team Development X

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Course Name Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Training

Geriatric Resource Nurse Training

Hospital Grand Rounds X X X X X X X X X X IV Therapy Seminar X X X X X Lab Value Interpretation X X Late Pre-term Assessment Medication Review X X NCLEX-RN Review Course X X Neonatal Physical Assessment Neonatal Resuscitation program

Neuroscience Grand Rounds X X X X X X X X X X New Graduate RN Support Group X X X X X X X X Nurse-in-Training Education Program X X

Nursing Grand Rounds X X X X Pain Management Update X X X Palliative Care Grand Rounds X X X X X X X X X X Patient Care Services & Nursing Orientation X X X X X X X X X X Pediatric Physical Assessment X X

PowerChart Refresher X X Preceptor Workshop X X X S.T.A.B.L.E Sepsis X X X Skills Lab X X X Sounds: Heart, Lung, and Abdomen X X X X Spanish Class – Functional Spoken Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

STEMI X X Summer Nurse Extern Program X

Wound/Ostomy Care X X

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Produced by Nursing Education

The Office of Professional Practice Holy Cross Hospital

1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910

2011