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Nursing Education
Conference
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr.
Translational Research
Building
at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia
www.chop.edu/cme
Course Information
Course Overview
In the hospital setting, nursing education and staff
development are constantly evolving. This one-day
conference will provide continuing education that
addresses the impact of changes in undergraduate
and graduate level nursing on hospital nursing
education and staff development, innovative
teaching strategies, technology in nursing
education, and engaging staff in professional
development. The conference is directed toward
all nurses who participate in the orientation and
continuing education of nursing staff.
General Information
The conference will be held on the first floor of the
Ruth M. and Tristram C. Colket, Jr. Translational
Research Building. The registration fee is $100
($75 for CHOP employees) and includes the day
and evening conference as well as buffet breakfast,
lunch, evening snacks and parking. If you wish
to attend just the evening session, the fee is $25
(free for CHOP employees). As part of our Going
Green initiative, syllabus material will not be
distributed at the conference, but will be available
online up to one week prior and two weeks
following the conference.
Registration
Preregistration is required. The deadline for
registration is Monday, June 1, 2015. Those
wishing to attend may register by mail, fax or
online at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
CME website, www.chop.edu/cme. Instructions
for mailing or faxing registrations are on the
registration form included in this brochure. If you
have not received a confirmation letter within
15 days of sending your registration, please contact
the Continuing Medical Education Department at
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at
215-590-5263.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants
should be able to:
• Describe the impact of curriculum changes in
undergraduate and graduate nursing programs
on the role of nurse educators
• Explore the application of creative teaching
strategies
• Discuss the use of technology in nursing
education
• Differentiate between evidence based practice,
research and quality improvement
• Discuss engagement of staff in professional
development
Nursing Accreditation
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is
approved as a provider of continuing education
in nursing by the Pennsylvania State Nurses
Association, which is accredited as an approver of
continuing education in nursing by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
Accreditation. This activity has been submitted to
the PA State Nurses Association for approval to
award contact hours.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves
the right to cancel or postpone any course due
to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of
cancellation or postponement, the Hospital will
refund registration fees, less a $40 service fee, but
is not responsible for any related costs, charges or
expenses to participants, including cancellation
charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. In
order to process refunds, cancellations must be
received in writing by Monday, June 1, 2015. No
refunds will be issued thereafter.
Services for People with Disabilities
If special arrangements are required for an
individual with a disability to attend this meeting,
please contact the Continuing Medical Education
Department at 215-590-5263.
Program: Thursday, June 11, 2015
7 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:10 a.m. Curriculum Changes in Undergraduate Nursing Education: The Whys and Hows
Moderator: Evelyn Lengetti, M.S.N., R.N.-B.C.
With representatives from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University Schools of Nursing
9 a.m. The Impact of Curriculum Changes on Transition to Practice: Perspectives from the Clinical
Instructor, Staff Development Specialist and Orientation Coordinator
Clinical Instructor – Sherry Monteleone, M.S.N., R.N.C., I.B.C.L.C.
Staff Development Specialist – Karen King, M.S.N., R.N.C.
Orientation Coordinator – Amanda L. Seelhorst, B.S.N., R.N.
9:45 a.m. Break
10 a.m. Creative Teaching Strategies
Just-in-time Training – Stephanie Helman, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N., C.C.N.S.
Simulation – Grace Good, B.S.N., M.A., R.N.; Christine Bailey, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N.
CPR Rolling Refreshers – Dana E. Niles, M.S., D.Phil.(c)
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Differentiating Between Evidence-based Practice, Research and Quality Improvement
Mei Lin Chen-Lim, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.C.
Katherine Finn Davis, Ph.D., R.N.
Jennifer P. Patten, M.S.N., R.N.C.-N.I.C.
1:30 p.m. Role of the Nurse Educator: Emerging Technologies and the Changing Skill Sets of R.N.s
Karen Goldschmidt, M.S.N., R.N.
2:15p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Update on Graduate Education
Amy Scholtz, M.S.N., R.N., W.H.N.P.-B.C., C.C.N.S.-B.C.
3:15 p.m. Engaging Staff in Professional Development
Jennifer Fisher, B.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.
4 p.m. Day Session Evaluation
Evening Session
4:30 p.m. Vendor Fair and Poster Session
Food and beverages will be provided.
5:30 p.m. Online Education and Staff Development
Walden University Faculty
6:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussion
Coffee and dessert available.
7:30 p.m. Evening Session Evaluation
8 p.m.Adjourn
Course Faculty
Unless otherwise noted, faculty is from
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Course Directors
Karen King, M.S.N., R.N.C.
Nurse Manager, Nursing Education and Emergency Care Programs
Donna Rust, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Education Nurse Specialist
Course Planning Committee
Katherine Finn Davis, Ph.D., R.N.
Nurse Researcher
Jennifer Fisher, B.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.
Clinical Nurse, Perianesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Evelyn Lengetti, M.S.N., R.N.-B.C.
Director, Nursing Education and Community Programs; Co-director of the Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation
AnneMarie Monachino, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.
Education Nurse Specialist
Sherry Monteleone, M.S.N., R.N.C., I.B.C.L.C.
Education Nurse Specialist
Sally Poliwoda, B.S.N., R.N.
Coordinator, Community Nursing Advocacy Fellowship (CNAF)
Mary E. Sizer, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.
Education Nurse Specialist
Amy Scholtz, M.S.N., R.N., W.H.N.P.-B.C., C.C.N.S.-B.C.
Advanced Practice Provider Manager; Coordinator for Graduate Nursing Student Clinical Placements
Laura Williams, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.E.N.
Education Nurse Specialist
Course Faculty
Christine Bailey, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N.
Clinical Educator, Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation
Mei Lin Chen-Lim, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.C.
Clinical Research Nurse Lead
Karen Goldschmidt, M.S.N., R.N.
Jonas Scholar; Assistant Clinical Professor
Department Chair, R.N.-B.S.N. Degree Completion Program
College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University
Grace Good, B.S.N., M.A., R.N.
Clinical Educator, Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation
Stephanie Helman, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N., C.C.N.S.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, CICU
Dana E. Niles, M.S., D.Phil.(c)
Research Program Manager, Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation
Jennifer P. Patten, M.S.N., R.N.C.-N.I.C.
Patient Safety Process Manager
Amanda L. Seelhorst, B.S.N., R.N.
Clinical Supervisor, Cardiac Center
Faculty Representatives from:
Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions
University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing
Walden Online University, Nursing
Registration
Nursing Education Conference
Thursday, June 11, 2015 – Registration Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2015
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
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Conference Registration Fees
Full Day: q Nurses: $100
Evening Only: q Nurses: $25
q CHOP Employees: $75
q CHOP Employees: Free
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will be accepted for credit card payments only.
Method of Payment
q Personal check q Institutional check
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q Discover
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q American Express
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Credit Card # ______________________________________________________________________
Exp. Date __________________________________________
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
Ms. Micah Holliday • Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
215-590-5CME • Fax 215-590-4342 • hollidaydm@email.chop.edu
Register online at www.chop.edu/cme
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