14th annual pediatric nursing conference

november 4–5, 2013sheraton harrisburg hershey hotel • harrisburg, pennsylvania

a continuing education service of penn state college of medicine

topics highlight acute care, ambulatory care, neonatal critical care, and pediatric critical care

overviewThis program is designed to provide nurses from any setting with information on a variety of topics related to pediatric nursing. Explore the unique aspects of children who require nursing care in a variety of settings—acute, ambulatory, neonatal, and critical care. Customized learning will occur through workshop choices. Topics will include patient management utilizing accepted standards and cutting-edge therapies, as well as professionalism and stress reduction/management. Poster presentations will enhance the breadth of the educational offering.

general information

creditAttendees will receive credit only for those sessions that they attend (up to a total of 12.8 contact hours). Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Nursing Education and Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

It is our policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of our educational programs. Faculty and course directors have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Penn State has a process in place to resolve any conflict of interest. Complete faculty disclosure will be provided to program participants at the beginning of the activity.

sponsorshipThis offering is a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Department of Nursing.

locationThe Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, located at 4650 Lindle Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is conveniently situated just off of I‑283 and is easily accessible from the Harrisburg International Airport, Route I‑81, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

accommodationsOvernight accommodations are the responsibility of the participant. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey for program participants at the rate of $137/room for a single, double, triple, or quad room.

Please contact the Sheraton at 1‑800‑343‑5982 or 717‑564‑5511 and mention that you are a participant in the Penn State Touching the Future of Children conference, or online, go to www.StarWoodMeeting.com/Book/PSUTouchTheFuture

The deadline to reserve at this rate is October 13. Rooms are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. We recommend you make reservations as early as possible.

fee Registrations received:

Before September 13, 2013$200—One day | $295—Both days

After September 13, 2013$220—One day | $320—Both days

The fee includes instruction, handout materials (on CD), break refreshments, continental breakfast, and lunch both days.

handoutsAt our on–site registration each participant will receive a CD with handouts for each speaker.

One week prior to the conference all registrants will receive an email providing access to a website with the handouts. Please print your own copies for use during the conference.

call for poster presentationsThe planning committee welcomes submissions to be considered for a poster presentation. Posters are accepted based on relevance to pediatric nursing. Authors of accepted posters will receive a single $50 discount on the conference registration (only one discount per poster and per person).

registrationRegistrations will be confirmed by email upon receipt of payment, authorization to bill, or a credit card guarantee.

If you do not receive a confirmation within two weeks, phone 717‑531‑6483 to confirm. Walk‑ins and late registrations will be accepted if space is available.

Phone 717-531-6483

Fax 717-531-5604

Email ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu

Mail Registrar, Penn State Hershey Continuing Education, G220 P. O. Box 851 Hershey, PA 17033

register online today!pennstatehershey.org/TTFOC

cancellation policyCancellations received later than October 28, 2013, will be assessed a $25 processing fee per conference day. No refunds will be made after October 30, 2013.

Please provide a cell phone number so we can reach you in the event of last‑minute change or cancellation. The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. Preregistered participants will be notified if a program is filled or canceled.

monday, november 4, 2013

8:05 • Opening plenARy SeSSiOn Celebrating Nursing: Human By Birth —Hero By Choice

Renee Thompson, MSN, RN, CMSRNRTConnections, LLC

Are you using your nursing power for good or evil? This session will highlight villainous and heroic behaviors that will enable one to decide which force of nursing power to choose.

9:30 Break/Exhibits/Posters

9:45 • CoNCurreNt SeSSioN #1 (Choose one)

1A Bleeding Disorders in PediatricsDavid Ungar, MDDirector, Hemostasis, Medical AffairsNovo Nordisk

The speaker will provide an overview of the most common bleeding disorders, as well as what you need to know about the assessment and treatment of these disorders.

1B Concussion: evaluation and treatmentHarry Bramley, DO*Associate Professor of PediatricsPenn State College of MedicinePenn State Children’s Hospital

Being able to recognize concussion signs and symptoms in order to begin appropriate treatment is imperative. This discussion will explore treatment, possible long-term consequences and prevention strategies.

1C Lumps, Bumps and Dimples: understanding Congenital Spinal Cord Malformations

Mark S. Dias, MD, FAANS, FAAP*Professor of Neurosurgery and PediatricsVice Chair for Clinical NeurosurgeryDirector of Pediatric NeurosurgeryPenn State Children’s Hospital

Review the spectrum of congenital spinal cord defects—including identification of spinal cord tethering.

1D Go With Your Gut! Surgical Abdominal emergencies in the Pediatric Population

Meghan Kathleen Farrell, RN, MSN, CPNP-ACNYU Langone Medical CenterNew York, NY

A comprehensive overview of the “acuteabdomen” in pediatric patients.

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11:15 • CoNCurreNt SeSSioN #2 (Choose one)

2A Palliative CareDeana Deeter, CRNP, CHPPN, CPON*Hummingbird Program ManagerPenn State Children’s Hospital

More children are multi-system and complex in their care requirements. Gain an understanding of how palliative care services can assist with the management of these children.

2B Pediatric enuresisCarmel A. McComiskey DNP, PNP-BC, CPNP-ACDirector, Nurse PractitionersUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore, MD

Voiding dysfunction is a significant issue for children and can result in negative consequences if not treated properly, physically and psychologically. The pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatment will be reviewed.

2C Skin–to–Skin: Kangaroo Care (KC)Sue Johnson, RNC-NIC, CKCFamily Nurse LiaisonYork HospitalYork, PA

Certified Kangaroo Care nurses share the evidence and outcomes supporting skin-to-skin care, along with strategies to improve the practice of KC in your unit.

2D the Beat Goes on: What’s New in the Pediatric Cardiac iCu?

Lisa M. Kohr, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC/AC, MPHPNP Cardiac Intensive Care UnitChildren’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

Cardiac patients present unique challenges in their care. This session highlights preoperative and postoperative priorities,and will review new trends in the management of heart disease in children.

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Concurrent Sessions

A = Acute B = Ambulatory

C = NICU D = PICU

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7:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 Welcoming Remarks

Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital

12:30 Lunch/Exhibits/Posters

1:30 • CoNCurreNt SeSSioN #3 (Choose one)

3A Pediatric Solid organ injury: Waiting, Watching and Beyond

Ellen A. Reynolds, MSN, CRNP, CPNP, PC/ACPediatric Nurse Practitioner, Trauma ServicesChildren’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMCPittsburgh, PA

This session highlights the important aspects of caring for the trauma patient. Gain an understanding of pediatric trauma care management and nursing interventions.

3B Asthma: Management and treatmentTimothy J. Craig, DO, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FACOI*Distinguished EducatorProfessor of Medicine and PediatricsDivision of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care MedicineDirector, Clinical Allergy, Asthma, Immunology and Respiratory ResearchProgram Director, Section ChiefPenn State College of Medicine

Discussion on how-to optimize asthma treatments by understanding the newest findings and updated guidelines.

3C understanding and responding to Medical Futility in the NiCu

Rebecca L. Volpe, PhD*Director, Clinical Ethics Consultation ServiceAssistant Professor of HumanitiesPenn State College of Medicine

Overview of case studies to stimulate thought and discussion on the topic of futility of care in neonatal patients.

3D using Simulation-Based education to improve Quality of Care

Melissa Brannen, MD*Assistant Professor of PediatricsPenn State Children’s Hospital

Simulation is a very effective strategy to improveclinical practice. This session will help you incorporatesimulation training into your area of practice.

3:00–4:15 • ClOSing plenARy Consequences: Current trends in illicit and rx Drug Abuse from a Law enforcement Perspective Craig S. LeCadre

Senior Supervisory Special Agent, Office of Attorney GeneralHarrisburg, PA

Through an overview of current substance abuse information, this presentation will inform health-care providers of the challenges related to this ongoing medical and societal issue.

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Hershey, PennsylvaniaConcurrent Sessions

A = Acute B = Ambulatory C = NICU D = PICU

2013 planning committee

Myra Popernack, RN, MSN, CRNP, CCRN—Chair

Patti Artley Hart, RN, MS, CPN, NE-BC

Melissa McClure, RN, BSN, CPN

Yvonne Powers, CCMEP—Conference Coordinator

Mary Lewis, RNC, MSN

Brooke Soulier, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC, CCRN

tuesday, november 5, 2013

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Hershey, PennsylvaniaConcurrent Sessions

A = Acute B = Ambulatory C = NICU D = PICU

8:05 • oPeNiNG PLeNArY SeSSioN Children’s Advocacy: Where We’ve Been… Where We Are Going?

Stephen Jones, MS, RN, CPNP, ETPediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner and Enterostomal TherapistChildren’s Hospital at Albany Medical CenterAlbany, NY

Are you an effective child advocate? This session will highlight significant historical events in the development of child advocacy legislation, and offers useful interventions to enhance your advocacy skills.

9:30 Break/Exhibits/Posters

9:45 • CoNCurreNt SeSSioN #1 (Choose one)

1A Caring for the Medically Complex Patient and FamilyCarol Murray, RN, MS, PCNS-BC, CPNP-ACPediatric Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Pediatric Critical Care ComplexDayton Children’s HospitalDayton, OH

Abigail Reidel, RN, MS, CNP-AC/PCPediatric Nurse PractitionerThe Pediatric Critical Care ComplexDayton Children’s Medical CenterDayton, OH

Our patients are getting more complicated and require more nursing care. Gain an understanding of the complex care needs of our growing patient population. Uncover the technology advancements and treatment plans to effectively care for their needs.

1B Basic issues and Challenges in reporting Suspected Child Abuse

Benjamin Levi, MD*Associate Professor of Pediatrics and HumanitiesPenn State Hershey Children’s HospitalPenn State College of Medicine

Are you confident in knowing what “reasonable suspicion” should lead to a child abuse report? Do you know you are mandated by law to do so? Gain an understanding in your role as a health-care provider in protecting our children from abuse.

1C Patient and Family–Centered Care in the NiCuCatherine Keech, RN, BSN, RNC-NICU, IBCLCClinical Nurse Educator, NICUDepartment of Education, Practice & ResearchShady Grove Adventist HospitalRockville, MD

A discussion on shared experiences and strategies to fully integrate the principles of family–centered care in a busy NICU unit.

1D Critical Care Complications related to Bone Marrow transplant in Pediatrics

JoBeth McBee, MSN, APN, NE-BC, PPCNP-BCHematology, Bone Marrow TransplantSt. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMemphis, TN

A bone marrow transplant patient requires intensive care; what complications and care management can you anticipate and then intervene?

11:15 • CoNCurreNt SeSSioN #2 (Choose one)

2A Basic Fracture CareWilliam Hennrikus, MD*Professor of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMedical Director, Penn State Hershey Bone & Joint InstituteAssociate Dean for Continuing Medical EducationPenn State College of Medicine

Learn about the types and stages of fractures in children, as well as the medical and nursing management of fracture care. 2B Autism: Current treatment and Management

Michael J. Murry, MDAssociate Professor of Psychiatry Director, Division of Autisum Services

An overview on the latest information about autism.

2C Neonatal Pharmacology Shailaj Sharma, PharmD*

Neonatal/Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist

Neonates are not small adults; what does that mean for medication therapy? This session will also review a new medication for treatment of retinopathy.

2D Conscious Sedation: Floating in SpaceStephen Jones, MS, RN, CPNP, ETPediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitionerand Enterostomal TherapistChildren’s Hospital at Albany Medical CenterAlbany, NY

Our goal: Safety and quality during procedures requiring sedation. This session helps us to meet that goal for our pediatric patients by understanding the concepts of conscious sedation and appropriate monitoring of sedation.

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12:30 Lunch/Exhibits/Posters

1:30 • CoNCurreNt SeSSioN #1 (Choose one)

3A The effects of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children

Tamara L. Hill, BSN, RN, MSN, CPNP-ACPediatric Acute Care Nurse PractitionerDivision of Pediatric Nephrology University of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore, MD

This session will focus on the care of the child with chronic kidney disease. We will discuss the challenges and management related to this patient population.

3B Should i or Shouldn’t i? Risky Behaviors in Kids Janice Selekman DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN Professor, University of Delaware

Newark, DE

In this session, learn what you need to know about risk taking and risky behaviors in the pediatric population.

3C neonatal Abstinence Syndrome(nAS): infants and Families at Risk

Nancy Forsyth, RN, MSN, NNP-BCNeonatal Nurse PractitionerBeebe Medical CenterLewes, DE

How do we provide the best possible care for NAS infants and their families? This session will review: assessment, management and coordination of care.

3D nutrition in Critical illnessSharon Y. Irving, PhD, RN, CRNPAssistant ProfessorAssociate Course Director, PediatricsUniversity of Pennsylvania, School of NursingNP, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care MedicineThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

Specific metabolic changes occur in critical illness; can you identify the vital components needed to ensure proper nutrition to meet these dynamic needs and recovery?

3:00 – 4:15 • CLoSiNG PLeNArY enhancing the patient experience: nurses Already Do it!

Janice Selekman DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASNProfessor, University of DelawareNewark, DE

Join in the discussion about what defines a “good patient experience.” Explore how pediatric nurses individualize care to meet unique patient needs, and positively contribute to the overall patient experience.

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Hershey, PennsylvaniaConcurrent Sessions

A = Acute B = Ambulatory C = NICU D = PICU

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register me for the following: nov. 4, 2013. Choose one breakout session in each column:

1A—Bleeding Disorders in Pediatrics 2A—Palliative Care 3A—Pediatric Solid Organ Injury

1B—Concussion: Evaluation and Treatment 2B—Pediatric Enuresis 3B—Asthma

1C—Understanding Congenital Spinal Cord Malformations 2C—Skin–to–Skin: Kangaroo Care 3C—Medical Futility in the NICU

1D—Surgical Abdominal Emergencies 2D—What’s new in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU? 3D—Simulation‑Based Education

nov. 5, 2013. Choose one breakout session in each column:

1A—Caring for the Medically Complex Patient and Family 2A—Basic Fracture Care 3A—The Effects of Chronic Kidney Disease

1B— Issues/Challenges in Reporting Suspected Child Abuse 2B—Autism: Current Treatment and Management 3B—Risky Behaviors in Kids

1C—Family‑Centered Care in the NICU 2C—Neonatal Pharmacology 3C—Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

1D—Complications Related to Bone Marrow Transplant 2D—Conscious Sedation: Floating in Space 3D—Nutrition in Critical Illness

Check appropriate fee: Registrations received before September 13, 2013: $200 One day $295 Both days

Registrations received after September 13, 2013: $220 One day $320 Both days

Poster presentation: Hard copy of poster presentation is attached

Poster presentation will be emailed/faxed/mailed

Method of payment: Check enclosed payable to Penn State

Bill my sponsoring organization—letter of authorization is attached

HMC/COM employee—bill department budget

Cost Center/Budget #: ____________________________________

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14th annual pediatric conference

touching the future of children

november 4–5, 2013