San Fernando Valley AACN presents:
2014 Fall SymposiumHot Topics in Critical Care
Wednesday October 8, 2014
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SpeakerKirsten Pyle-Springer BSN, RN,
CCRN, CNRN, SCRN
atThe Odyssey Restaurant
15600 Odyssey DriveGranada Hills, Ca 91344
Tel.# 818-366-6444or 818-366-5817
San Fernando Valley Chapter
Am
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About Kirsten
Kirsten Pyle-Springer has spent her 29-year nursing career
devoted to critical care and quality management. She graduated with
her BSN from Grand Canyon University. Kirsten is currently working
in the Neurosurgical Trauma ICU at Cottage Hospital in Santa
Barbara, California.
Kirsten has been extensively involved in Critical Care related
education, locally and nationally since 1988 and has been a
critical care consultant since 2003. She has had several national
advisory board appointments including the American Association of
Critical Care Nurses. Kirsten has authored and published multiple
nursing journal articles and nursing research outcomes studies,
some of which were presented nationally, including the Congress for
the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the National Teaching
Institute, the Emergency Nursing Association Conference and the
American College of Chest Physicians Congress.
Kirsten received the AACN Circle of Excellence Award for
Excellence in Collaboration: Nurse to Physician, and her teams were
the recipient of the Hoag Hosp i t a l Ou t s t and ing Pe r fo
rmance Improvement Award, the American Hospital Association Circle
of Life Award, and the 2008 JCAHO Earnest B. Codman Award for
Outstanding use of outcomes data for performance improvement.
She is married with two adult daughters, enjoys playing golf and
is very involved with the Santa Barbara arts community.
Program DescriptionThis program is designed for nurses who work
in areas where critically ill and high acuity patients are cared
for. It will address topics related to current issues and practices
in the critical care setting. The goal of this symposium is to
enhance the professional nurses knowledge base in the ever
expanding and changing world of critical care nursing. We also
welcome nurses from areas outside of critical care such as ED,
PACU, DOU/TELE.
FEESAs listed on the registration form. Fees include continental
breakfast, lunch and vendor exhibits. Your cancelled check is your
receipt and registration will be confirmed via email. For
information or specific dietary requests for lunch call (818)
645-4252 E-Mail: [email protected] National AACN members are
invited to become a local SFVAACN Chapter member for $25.00 annual
dues in order to qualify for SFVAACN membership discount.
Continuing Education CreditProvider No. 00124 as approved by the
California Board of Registered Nurses for 7.0 hours of CEU
credit.
Refund and Cancellation PolicyRefunds are issued, less a $25.00
processing fee, if cancellations are received before October 1,
2014. No refunds will be given after this date. We reserve the
right to make necessary changes to the agenda and to cancel the
program by phone or email no later than 3 working days prior to the
program.
Late Fee: Additional fee of $25.00 for registrations postmarked
after October 1, 2014 and for on- site registration.
Chapter InformationIn 1970, an innovative group of nurses
founded an organization called San Fernando Coronary Care Nurses
Association. By 1972 the group became a chartered chapter of the
American Association of Critical Care Nurses with the purpose of
fostering the professional growth of Critical Care Nurses through
quality educational opportunities and promotion of the philosophy
and objectives of National AACN.
Chapter Membership is open to Nurses who are members of National
AACN
Local chapter dues are $25.00 annually. Forms for SFVAACN
membership will be available at the symposium. SFVAACN meets the
2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm for discussion of business and
professional activities. All members are welcome.
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Program AgendaOctober 8, 2014
0730 0750 Registration
0750 0800 Welcome and opening remarks, President, SFVAACN
Chapter 0800 0930 Medical / Legal Case Reviews: Guarding your Heart
and your License (AACN cerp category B)
0930 1000 Break & Exhibits
1000 1100 The Cold, Hard Facts: Hypothermia (AACN cerp category
A)
1100 1230 Sepsis - A Sizzling Hot Topic...Still (AACN cerp
category A)
1230 1400 Lunch & Exhibits
1400 1500 Street Drugs: An Epidemic in Our Own Back Yard (AACN
cerp category B). 1500 1515 Break
1515 1615 The Secrets of a Highly Successful Rapid Response Team
(AACN cerp category B)
1615 1630 Post Test / Evaluation
7.0 hours of CNE
Classroom is air-conditioned; dress accordingly
