Additional courses will be offered during the year and will be added to this listing. Class dates, times and locations are subject to change. Check for up-to-date details approximately a month before the class.
Instructor: Barbara J. Drew, RN, PhD, FAAN, Professor of Nursing & Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF, Principal Co-investigator of PULSE trial (Practical Use of the Latest Standards for Electrocardiography)
Course Description: --Session begins with basic 12-Lead ECG interpretation followed by ECG monitoring case studies --Focus is placed on the nurse's role in accurate interpretation & clinical decision-making in a variety of scenarios including cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and drug-induced QT Interval prolongation. --Based on research & practice standards, practical information will be provided regarding "best practices" for optimal monitoring. --Interactive session using an Audience Response System to promote classroom participation PULSE study participants--be sure to take the PULSE modules prior to the course to maximize learning from this course. http://nursing.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/education/InService/pulse_study.asp
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this session the participant will be able to: 1) List 3 goals of monitoring to assess when attaching a patient to a hospital ECG monitor 2) Explain how inaccurate electrode placement may affect rhythm & ischemia diagnosis 3) List ECG signs of impending torsades de pointes 4) Define the critical threshold of QTc interval prolongation that is considered dangerous and a reason to consider stopping a QT-prolonging drug 5) List 2 strategies to help diagnose a tachycardia of unknown origin in a post cardiac surgery ICU patient
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No unregistered walk-ins will be allowed. Door will be closed 5 minutes after start of session.
No fee for 10ICC/10CVT staff nurses who have completed the PULSE trial modules prior to class date.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: Nurses & monitor techs in Critical Care & Telemetry Units, Emergency Depts., & other hospital settings that provide cardiac monitoring for acutely ill patients Fee: $20 UCSF staff (Early Bird $15), No fee for 10ICC/10CVT staff nurses who have completed the PULSE trial modules prior to class date; $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0 contact hours
This class provides an in-depth review of pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute coronary syndromes (stable and unstable angina, myocardial infarction).
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: All RNs who provide care to patients with acute coronary syndrome. Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class provides an in-depth review and update of the diagnosis, etiologies, pathophysiology of respiratory topics in the PICU. Treatment and research strategies for pediatric patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) will be addressed. Learn strategies for nursing care, advanced ventilation management and ventilator weaning for this patient population.
Coordinator: Marcia Lo, Elizabeth Colglazier Target Audience: PICU nurses Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $45 all others ($40 Early Bird) Contact Hours: 4.0
The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge needed to administer cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents.
Upon successful completion of the course and post-test, participants will receive an APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card. This card validates that the participant has completed the education and demonstrated the knowledge needed to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy agents to pediatric patients. The card is valid for two years and participants must renew on or before the expiration date.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received no later than two weeks before the class to receive a full refund, after which a $100 cancellation fee will be charged. Advance payment is required.
Coordinator: Donna Dimino , Derek Henss & Jen McGlennon Target Audience: RNs in pediatric settings, both nurses new to pediatric & adolescent chemotherapy/biotherapy administration and those who want a comprehensive review Fee: Free for 7Long & PCRC nurses, $100 other UCSF staff, $250 all others. Advance payment required. Contact Hours: 13.75, provided by APHON
This class provides an in-depth review and update of the pathophysiology, and diagnostic and treatment strategies for adults with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and acute lung injury (ALI). Learn criteria used to diagnose and differentiate ARDS from ALI, strategies for managing nursing care and ventilatory support. Participants may also wish to attend “CHF Update & Administration of Blood/Blood Components", which will precede this class.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar and Hildy Schell Target Audience: All RNs who provide care for patients with ARDS/ALI Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Bone Marrow Transplant in the Pediatric Population – Advanced
Available to those nurses who have participated in the Bone Marrow Transplant intermediate class or have at least one year experience in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). Class content will include:
Indications for stem cell transplant and its effects on the immune system
The immune reconstitution process in the stem cell transplant recipient
Identification of long-term complications and the follow-up process of patients who have had stem cell transplant
The differences between aGvHD, cGvHD and GvL
Coordinator: Trish Murphy & Marisa Quinn, BMT Coordinators Target Audience: RN staff who care for infants and children undergoing HSCT Fee: Free for 7Long & PICU nurses, $20 other UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 5.0
Bone Marrow Transplant in the Pediatric Population – Intermediate
Available to those nurses who have participated in the Introduction to Bone Marrow Transplant class or have at least six months experience in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). Class content will include:
Indications, process and potential outcomes of stem cell transplant
Identification of standard risk and high risk transplantation
Distinguishing between myeloablative and non-myeloablative conditioning regimens and the implications of each regimen
Identifying variances in therapy, outcome and risks for each transplant patient
Identifying resources in HSCT
Coordinator: Trish Murphy & Marisa Quinn, BMT Coordinators Target Audience: RN staff who care for infants and children undergoing HSCT Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Bone Marrow Transplant in the Pediatric Population – Introduction
This 2-part class will include: Overview of treatment and management: theoretical basis for pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) in the pediatric patient Overview of BMT medications, TBI, side effects and nursing considerations Safe handling and administration of chemotherapy related to BMT Nursing care of the pediatric bone marrow transplant patient
Coordinator: Trish Murphy & Marisa Quinn, BMT Coordinators Target Audience: RN staff who care for infants and children undergoing HSCT Fee: Free for 7 Long & PICU nurses, $20/session other UCSF staff, $45/session all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0 contact hours per session
This 2-day class is the ONS Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course based on the Oncology Nursing Society’s (ONS) widely accepted Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice. It provides nurses in adult and pediatric settings with a comprehensive overview of chemotherapy. The program focuses on the theoretical knowledge base needed to administer cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents, including cellular kinetics, drug classifications, safe handling, administration, management of side effects and patient teaching strategies. Case studies relating to the theoretical principles will be presented. Participants will receive a copy of the ONS text: Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice. After successfully completing the course and a post-test, participants will receive a personalized ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card and 13.5 contact hours of continuing education credit. The card validates the nurse has successfully completed the course and has the theoretical knowledge necessary to administer cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents. This card is valid for two years, and may be renewed by completion of an independent study that will include updates on new drugs, administration techniques, and other practice issues.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received no later than 12 business days before the class to receive a full refund. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged to registrants who cancel after the deadline.
Coordinator: Janice Hull & Carol Viele Target Audience: Registered Nurses in adult or pediatric settings who have at least six months experience, preferably in oncology Fee: $100 UCSF staff (may be waived with Dept. of Nursing manager’s signature), $250 all others--payment required 2 weeks before class date (Advance payment required) Contact Hours: 13.5, provided by the Oncology Nursing Society (CA BRN Provider# 2850)
This 4-hour class will present the newly developed CAPD program and the process of PD, including CCPD. The class will cover basic anatomy and physiology of the kidney and its malfunction, related theory, recently revised procedures, and hands-on demonstration. All caregivers who provide CAPD therapy will need to attend this new class and complete the CBO in order to care for this patient population.
Please be sure to complete the online CAPD module prior to attending this class. http://nursing.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/education/InService/
Coordinator: Lisa Tsang Target Audience: Nurses providing CAPD therapy to pediatric patients Fee: No fee. UCSF staff only Contact Hours: 4.0
Part 1--Truncus Arteriosus, TAPVC, ALCAPA Part 2--Preop management, surgical intervention & postop management of infants with HLHS Single Ventricle Patients for Glenn & Fontan Procedures Postop management of children following cavopulmonary anastomosis (Glenn & Fontan) Part 3--PHT & use of iNO, CPB, Cardiac Arrythmias, NIRS Monitoring
Coordinator: Lori Fineman Target Audience: Nurses caring for infants/children with Congenital Heart Disease Fee: No fee. UCSF staff only. Contact Hours: 4.0/class
This class will cover complex congenital heart defects that have not been discussed in previous cardiac courses. These will include: double outlet ventricles, complex atrioventricular canal defects, complex transposition of the great arteries and other complex lesions. Surgical procedures, postoperative sequelae and complications and nursing care of these infants and children will be discussed.
Coordinator: Lori Fineman Target Audience: All staff who care for infants/children with Congenital Heart Disease Fee: Free for PCICU & PTCU (7N) nurses/$20 other UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class will prepare the Intensive Cardiac Care RN to care for Cardiothoracic Surgery patients. Topics to be covered include surgical techniques, the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), surgical recovery (“the first hour and beyond”), key monitoring considerations, fluids and electrolytes, common IV infusions and effects, managing chest tubes, pain and glycemic control, incision care, common complications, sternal precautions with assessment of sternal stability, epicardial pacing and pacing wire care.
Coordinator: Adam Cooper Target Audience: All RNs who provide care to adult patients post cardiothoracic surgery Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class will include case studies on patient scenarios in the Adult ICU. Adult ICU training program participants will be divided into smaller groups. Each group will be expected to present a patient case scenario using a nursing rounds format. Instructions to participants about this class will be given during the last day of the training program.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: Registration restricted to Adult ICU training program participants Fee: none Contact Hours: 3.5
Based on the Adult CCRN Certification Examination blueprint, this 2-day program is designed for experienced Critical Care nurses and Progressive Care Unit nurses who are preparing for the Critical Care Nurse certification (CCRN) or Progressive Care Unit certification (PCCN). This course will provide participants with highlights of critical care concepts essential to passing the CCRN/PCCN exams. Get the most out of this course by reviewing fundamental concepts of physiology and assessment prior to the course!
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: Nurses who are preparing for adult critical care/progressive care certification exams Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $200 all others (Early Bird $190) Contact Hours: 14.0
1/23/2010 - & 1/24/2010 - For more information, go to www.osher.ucsf.edu
Laughter yoga is a combination of yoga breathwork, clapping, stretching, group laughter yoga exercises and deep relaxation for stress relief. Laughter Yoga was created by Dr. Madan Kataria, MD and his yoga teacher wife, Madhuri in Mumbai, India in 1995 and is now practiced in 65 countries around the world. Laughter Yoga can provide medical benefits including increased tissue & organ oxygenation, elevated endorphin levels which can reduce aches, pains, anxiety & depression, improved circulation, enhanced immune, digestive & cardiac systems, and decreased cortisol & stress. In this 2-day certification course presented by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, you will learn and lead laughter yoga techniques as well as adaptations to sensitively accommodate diverse populations. Upon certification, as part of an international network, you will have access to an array of professional resources & promotional tools to support you as a professional Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.
Instructors: Carmela Carlyle, MA, a highly-qualified training specialist, counselor and yoga therapist who has worked as part of medical interdisciplinary teams, with hospice, in mental health services, in skilled nursing and eldercare residential settings for many years. She teaches in a variety of venues throughout the Bay Area, maintains a private Yoga Therapy practice and is a popular presenter at professional conferences and retreats. Carmela was trained & certified by Dr. Kataria and has integrated Laughter Yoga into all aspects of her private practice.
Teresa Corrigan, RN, MA, BCIA: Certified Laughter Yoga Leader & Biofeedback Practitioner Teresa is a pioneer in the development of creative stress, anxiety & pain management strategies. Teaching Laughter Yoga and integrating Laughter Yoga into her practice at the UCSF Osher Center, she is seeing a breakthrough in patients who've not had much to laugh about for a long while.
For more information, go to www.osher.ucsf.edu or call 707-765-9035 Registration: www.carmelacarlyle.com
Coordinator: Carmela Carlyle, MA & Teresa Corrigan, RN, MA, BCIA Target Audience: Fee: $295 (includes training manual, certificate, CEs for RNs, yoga mats, blankets & bolsters, snacks & lots of healing laughs) Contact Hours: 12.0
This beginning level class is designed to facilitate transition into the charge nurse role. An overview of the role and responsibilities facing the charge nurse, problem solving skills, delegation, and legal liability will be addressed. This class will also explore effective methods of communication and priority setting, as well as introduce principles related to the budget. Content is specific to the UCSF Medical Center setting.
Coordinator: Alexander Agbay Target Audience: RN staff with at least one year experience Fee: Free for UCSF staff. Registration limited to UCSF staff only. Contact Hours: 7.0
CHF Update; Administration of Blood/Blood Components
6/11/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
The CHF Update will provide a brief review of cardiac A & P, hemodynamic concepts, pathophysiology of congestive heart failure, signs and symptoms of CHF, and update on treatment strategies. The Administration of Blood/Blood Components will review the nursing implications related to the administration of blood/blood components.
Clinical Nurse III Role (Part I): Are you ready? Are you interested? What does it take?
2/25/2010 - 8:30am - 12:00 noon NOTE ROOM CHANGE
If you are curious about the Clinical Nurse III role and would like to learn more about it, this is just the class for you! Facilitated by nursing education, this 2-part course is conducted by Clinical Nurse III leaders from all areas of the hospital and Human Resources Development staff. Part I provides you with all the information you need to pursue CNIII promotion. Topics include:
The roles & responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse III leader
The CNIII promotion process from start to finish
Tips for identifying a CNIII project and seeing it successfully through to completion
Assessing what you can/need to do to ready yourself for the role
Tips for getting the support of your manager and peers
Clinical Nurse III Role (Part II): Communication Skills for CNIIIs
3/18/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
As indicated in the title, the second part of this course focuses on developing one’s interpersonal communication skills, particularly as regards to giving performance based feedback and managing conflict. Current CNIII staff and staff considering the CNIII role will find this class helpful.Topics include:· Completion of a Leadership and Communication Style inventory to identify areas of strength and areas to develop· Communication Skills: Giving performance based feedback and skills for conflict management· Resources for improving writing skills, public speaking skills and teaching skills. Registration is limited to UCSF staff only.
Coordinator: Janice Hull Target Audience: Any UCSF RN contemplating CNIII promotion, and current CNIIIs interested in refining their leadership skills Fee: $20 (Early Bird $15) Contact Hours: 4.0
These meetings serve as a forum for sharing information on best practices, clinical updates, and discussion of professional issues. They are being held in conjunction with Grand Rounds to make attendance at both offerings convenient for the participants.
Coordinator: Maureen Doherty Target Audience: All CNIIIs/CNIVs. CNIIs who frequently function in a charge nurse role or are considering CNIII promotion are also welcome. Fee: None. Pre-registration not necessary. Limited to UCSF staff. Contact Hours:
This 1-day review course will cover important concepts necessary to successfully complete the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing's Neuroscience Nursing (CNRN) certification exam.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar, Lisa Day Target Audience: Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $100 all others (Early Bird $90) Contact Hours: 7.0
Congenital Heart Defects in Pediatric Patients: Clinical Application of Levels I & II
Part A - This is a review of Level I, II defects/surgical repairs; clinical application & immediate postoperative nursing care; case reviews; patient rounds in the unit Part B - Continuation of Clinical Applications of Level I, II CHDs including advanced hemodynamics, care of intracardiac lines, pacemakers, emergent situations
Coordinator: Lori Fineman Target Audience: All staff who care for infants/children with Congenital Heart Disease Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $85/day all others (Early Bird $80/day if payment received 2 weeks before class date) Contact Hours: 8.0 per day
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) in the Pediatric ICU
3/19/2010 - 10:00am - 2:30pm Part 1
3/22/2010 - 10:00am - 2:30pm Part 2
This class is for the PICU/PCICU RN who is competent in providing CRRT via the PRISMA machine. We are upgrading our machine to the PRISMA-FLEX. This new machine offers improved safety mechanisms for both the patient and the RN. If you do not attend one of these classes, you will not maintain your competency. Registration is limited to UCSF staff only.
Coordinator: Shelley Diane, Lori Fineman Target Audience: Pediatric Critical Care RNs Fee: No fee, UCSF staff only Contact Hours: 5.0
Critical Care Nursing: Standards & Professional Practice; Endocrine/Metabolic Emergencies
2/26/2010 - 12:30 - 4:30pm
This course will reinforce documentation standards in the adult ICUs and the Adult Critical Care standards of care. Endocrine/Metabolic Emergencies will review the various endocrine and metabolic disorders that present in Critical Care. The critical care monitoring and management of patients with the diagnoses of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNK), adrenal crisis and metabolic acidosis (anion gap review) will be presented. Registration restricted to Adult ICU Training Program participants.
This class provides an opportunity for nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals to expand their cultural awareness and decrease cultural barriers affecting patient care. Class content will include: diversity among spiritual & religious beliefs, LGBT issues, cultural practices at the end of life, cultural influences on communication, and effects of culture and values on perceptions of health and illness.
Coordinator: Pauline Chin Target Audience: All health care professionals Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $85 all others (Early Bird $80) Contact Hours: 6.5
Current Therapy for Neonates with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Topics: --Review of HIE pathophysiology --Discussion of HIE & current therapy --Cerebral Function Monitor (CFM) --Care of patient using the cooling blanket
Coordinator: Mary Kay Stratigos Target Audience: ICN nurses Fee: No fee; Registration limited to UCSF ICN staff only Contact Hours: 4.0
Determining decision-making capacity in hospitalized patients. This class will discuss the ethical issues involved in the process of obtaining informed consent for medical procedures, and explore the different facets of decision-making in an acute care setting.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar, Lisa Day Target Audience: All nurses Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class will enable the pediatric or adult staff nurse to do discharge teaching for a patient with diabetes mellitus. Class content will include: carbohydrate counting, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration.
This class is for nursing staff who care for adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. Content will include: an update on pathophysiology of type 1 & type 2 diabetes, new oral hyperglycemic agents and analog insulins, carbohydrate counting, and teaching strategies for optimal care.
Coordinator: Pauline Chin Target Audience: Nurses caring for adult and pediatric inpatients Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class will review the most commonly performed diagnostic tests/procedures (e.g. MRI, CT scan, stress test, etc) and the significant nursing responsibilities related to these procedures.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: All RNs who provide care for adult patients undergoing diagnostic tests/procedures Fee: $20 UCSF staff/$45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 3.5
All you ever wanted to know about charting and how it relates to patient care, risk management, medical cases and legal implications. Shauna Lobre, CNIV will share her expertise as an expert witness with more than 20 years of clinical experience to highlight pitfalls and provide guidelines for documentation. Ideas and real examples from the instructor’s own practice will be shared. Susan L. Penney, JD, Director of Risk Management, will address medical-legal issues related to your nursing practice. She has 25 years of experience as a medical malpractice defense attorney representing hospitals and physicians, and most recently worked in a physician advocacy role in the legislature for the California Medical Association.
Coordinator: Shauna Lobre & Susan L. Penney Target Audience: All UCSF RN staff Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This two-part introductory electrocardiography (ECG) workshop is intended for nurses and telemetry technicians responsible for ECG monitoring and interpretation. Basic principles of electrocardiography including physiology, waveform measurement, recognition of the principal dysrhythmias, electrode placement and lead selection will be taught through lecture and practical application.
Session 1 – Sinus, Atrial, Junctional Rhythms Session 2 – Heart Blocks, Paced Rhythms, Ventricular Rhythms All RNs & telemetry technicians (TTs) new to ECG interpretation must attend both sessions. Experienced RNs/TTs who want to brush up on telemetry may attend one or both sessions.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar, Alexander Agbay, & Adam Cooper Target Audience: RNs and telemetry technicians responsible for ECG monitoring & interpretation Fee: $20/session UCSF staff, $45/session all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0 per session
Emergency Preparedness (Mock Codes) in Pediatrics (PICU)
These review sessions will include emergency situation simulations involving a multi-disciplinary team. Disciplines participating include: PICU Residents, PICU Fellow, Pharmacy, Respiratory, and Registered Nurses. Each discipline will have the opportunity to practice their responsibilities in an emergency situation including pre-code and code states. The goal of these classes is to promote effective teamwork by simulating real-life pediatric emergencies.
Registration limited to UCSF staff only. **REGISTER FOR THESE SESSIONS UNDER "Nursing Internal Classes", http://nursing.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/education/ARclasses.asp
Emergency Preparedness in Pediatrics--Acute Care (Mock Codes)
These review sessions will include emergency situations involving a multi-disciplinary team. Disciplines participating include: Residents, Pharmacy, & Registered Nurses. Each discipline will have the opportunity to practice responsibilities in an emergency situation including pre-code and code states. The goal of these 2-hour classes is to promote effective teamwork by simulating real-life pediatric emergencies.
Registration limited to UCSF staff only. Limit: 8/class **REGISTER FOR THESE SESSIONS UNDER "Nursing Internal Classes", http://nursing.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/education/ARclasses.asp
This course, part of the UCSF School of Nursing curriculum, examines the theory and practice of providing end-of-life care to patients and their families within and across multiple practice settings, including acute care. A case-based, experiential, and multidisciplinary approach to palliative care will address symptom management as well as cultural, spiritual, ethical and communication issues. Taught by faculty from Schools of Medicine and Nursing as well as outside speakers.
Sessions are open to the Dept. of Nursing staff at no charge. Staff may attend some or all of the sessions as desired. Attendees will earn 2 contact hours per session, issued at end of course. SESSION 1 - End-of-Life & Palliative Care Overview End of Life & Palliative Care: Principles & Practices Comfort Care Suites at UCSF SESSION 2 - The Context of Dying End-of-life Care in ICUs End-of-life Care in EDs SESSION 3 - Communication, Conflict & Collaboration at the End of Life SESSION 4 - The Context of Dying with Palliative Care Services: A Panel SESSION 5 - Ethical Issues at the End-of-Life SESSION 6 - Symptom Assessment & Management SESSION 7 - The Context of Dying with Hospice Care; End-of-Life Care for the Older Adult SESSION 8 - Cultural Aspects of End of Life Care: Hispanic & Asian Cultures SESSION 9 - Grief & Bereavement SESSION 10 - Spirituality; Course Summary & Evaluation SESSION 11 - Student Presentations
Objectives: 1) Review pathophysiology of DKA in pediatric patients 2) Understand goals of medical management for this patient population in the first 24 hours in the PICU 3) Review pathophysiology of HUS in pediatric patients 4) Understanding the medical management in this population 5) Review nursing role in the care of patients with DKA & HUS
This course, presented by the UCSF Children's Hospital Outreach Program, is an advanced program in fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring. Topics will include: --2008 NICHD terminology and interpretive categories --FHR patterns associated with acidemia --Umbilical cord gases: what they tell us --Intrauterine resuscitation techniques --FHR emergencies --Management of complicated tracings
Speaker: Tekoa L. King, CNM, MPH, Associate Professor, Dept. of OB/GYN, UCSF Medical Center
Fees: $35 UCSF obstetric staff, $85 Perinatal Outreach Contract Hospital staff, $100 all others. Fee includes printed syllabus, CEUs, continental breakfast and lunch. No group rate or student rates.
Location: UCSF Medical Center, Medical Sciences Bldg., Cole Hall, 513 Parnassus Ave., SF, CA 94143 For directions, campus map and parking info, go to http://ucsf.edu/maps/
Registration: Register online or complete and fax attached registration form. Registration deadline: 3/15/10. CREDIT CARD only please.
Refunds: No refunds after 3/15/10, unless program cancelled.
Questions: For further information, call (415) 353-1574.
Finding Health & Medical Information on the Internet
The professional medical librarians who provide research and reference support to faculty, staff, and researchers at Mt. Zion present this hands-on workshop. You explore where to find the best information for your patients and where to find professional nursing information to support evidence-based practice. You will learn strategies and practice techniques for extracting relevant data efficiently from full-text internet resources and bibliographic databases.
Coordinator: Adam Cooper Target Audience: Anyone interested in doing a literature search Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 3.0
Has it been awhile since you’ve participated in a Code Blue? Have you ever actively participated in a Code Blue? Attend this class to prepare for the next Code Blue emergency. This class provides a thorough review of the roles and responsibilities of members of the Code Team with focus on the staff nurse role, administration of common emergency drugs, the location of items in the crash cart, and the safe operation of the defibrillator in the acute care setting. Several mock codes will be re-enacted to provide active practice and the opportunity to utilize newly acquired skills and knowledge. The following emergency situations will be re-enacted: neuro, cardiac, metabolic, respiratory, and shock.
Class size limit: 15 Registration limited to UCSF staff only.
Coordinator: Janice Hull, Adam Cooper Target Audience: All Acute Care RNs who want to feel more confident in a code situation. Fee: None Contact Hours: 4.0
This all day training session is presented by the UCSF Office of Environmental Health & Safety and UCSF Medical Center Committee on Multi-Casualty Incident Triage & Training. Attendees will be trained on basic principles of chemical, biological and radiological materials that may be present in a man-made emergency, the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment, and the use of powered air purifying respirators and decontamination procedures. The training concludes with a practical mock exercise.
To enroll, email pattie.mcnatt@ucsfmedctr.org
Coordinator: EH&S Target Audience: Any UCSF staff whose emergency response role may involve contact with contaminated materials Fee: Free to all UCSF staff Contact Hours: 6.0 (2.5 for Refresher Course)
This course will provide Adult ICU training program participants with an overview of the care provided in the other adult ICUs, PACU, & ED to help them get prepared for floating to other units. Instructions/documents required for this experience will be sent to participants by Noraliza Salazar one week prior to the assigned date.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: Limited to Adult ICU training program participants Fee: none Contact Hours: none
1/12/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Partnership Among Disciplines: A Key Ingredient for Safe & Quality Patient Care
2/9/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Shared Decision Making Model
3/9/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Safe Medication Administration Practices
4/13/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Health Literacy/Patient Education
5/11/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Family-Centered Care; Patient Satisfaction
6/8/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Magnet Program Update
7/13/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Perioperative Issues Affecting Postoperative Care
9/14/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Emergency Preparedness; Heart Matters: Spirituality & Healing for Our Patients & Ourselves
10/12/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Evidence-Based Nursing Practice at UCSF; Nursing Research 101
11/9/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Medico-Legal Case Studies; CNIII/IV Project Showcase
12/14/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00 noon Electronic Health Records: Epic Update
Co-sponsored by Nursing Education and the Research & Practice Council, these sessions provide an opportunity for participants to learn about practice outside of their specialty and to keep informed about the state-of-the-art happenings throughout the Medical Center. Rounds that have a clinical focus will have pediatric and adult components where appropriate.
2010 Topics (subject to change) January - Partnership Among Disciplines: A Key Ingredient for Safe & Quality Patient Care February - Shared Decision Making Model March - Safe Medication Administration Practices (Restricted to UCSF employees) April - Health Literacy/Patient Education May - Family-Centered Care; Patient Satisfaction June - Magnet Program Update July - Perioperative Issues Affecting Postoperative Care August - no grand rounds September - Emergency Preparedness; Heart Matters: Spirituality & Healing for our Patients & Ourselves October - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice at UCSF; Nursing Research 101 November - Medico-Legal Case Studies; CNIII/IV Projects Showcase December - Electronic Health Record: Epic Update
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: All licensed health care providers (UCSF staff only) Fee: None Contact Hours: 2.0
This class, based on the AACN national training program, will cover CVP, PAP, PCWP, CO/CI, and Sv02/AvDO2 monitoring. Recommended evidence-based procedures that enhance accurate monitoring will also be presented. Pre-course study required—contact Noraliza Salazar (Nursing Education) for workbook prior to class date.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar and Hildy Schell Target Audience: New & experienced critical care nurses, Cardiac Cath Lab nurses, and other clinicians who monitor patients with invasive hemodynamic devices Fee: No fee for Adult Critical Care UCSF staff, $20 other UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This course, part of the UCSF School of Nursing curriculum, explores research related to physiological, psychological, and social responses to human pain; nursing implications for pain assessment; and management of acute and chronic painful conditions across the life span.
These sessions are open to Dept. of Nursing staff at no charge. Earn 2.0 contact hours of continuing education credit for each session (issued at end of course). You may attend some or all of the sessions.
Jan. 6 - Using an Evidence-Based Approach to Pain Assessment & Management (Kathleen Puntillo) Jan. 13 - Physiological Dimensions of Pain (Chris Miaskowski) Jan. 20 - Pain Assessment (Kathleen Puntillo) Jan. 27 - Pharmacologic Interventions (Chris Miaskowski) Feb. 3 - Pharmacologic Interventions (Chris Miaskowski) Feb. 10 - Psychological Interventions (Katherine Bowman) Feb. 17 - Regulations & Standards Regarding Pain Management (Chris Pasero) Feb. 24 - Physical Measures for Pain Control (Chris Zampach), Influence of Gender & Genetics in Pain Management (Chris Miaskowski) Mar. 3 - Use of Medical Marijuana in Pain Management (Donald Abrams), Complementary Therapies for Pain Management (Wolf Mehling) Mar. 10 - Pain in Special Populations--Children (Kimberly Sutters), Older Adult (Mark Hawk)
Individualized Developmental Care in the Newborn Intensive Care Nursery
Education toward the effective delivery of intensive care in a neurodevelopmental framework. Speaker: Kathleen A. Vandenberg, PhD, NIDCAP Master Trainer This class is the official first training day of NIDCAP Training.
Coordinator: Mary Kay Stratigos Target Audience: ICN nurses Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $65 Perinatal Outreach Contract Hospital staff, $85 all others (Early Bird $60/$80) Contact Hours: 7.0
Keep up to date with the latest in infection control. The staff of the Infection Control Department will be presenting this course and will focus on the following topics: 1) Bloodborne pathogens of concern--the risk, prevention, exposure & follow-up; 2) Outbreak investigation--a method to the madness; 3) Infection Control 101--how hand hygiene plays a role
Coordinator: Adam Cooper Target Audience: Healthcare workers who have direct patient contact Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Intermediate Pediatric Oncology & Chemotherapy Administration: Supportive Care
This is a continuation of the Introduction to Pediatric Oncology classes held in the training program for nurses new to chemotherapy in the pediatric population. Objectives: 1) to provide an overview of common supportive care measures for the pediatric oncology patient; 2) to discuss the potential of extravasation in chemotherapy administration, and how to minimize risks to the pediatric patient
Coordinator: Marcia Lo & Donna Dimino Target Audience: RNs in 7Long & PCRC Fee: No fee. UCSF staff only. Contact Hours: 4.0
This introductory seminar is designed for RNs directly responsible for the care of patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy. Class size limited to 10.
Coordinator: Adam Cooper & Jonathon Pascual Target Audience: Critical care nurses who provide care for patients with IABP Fee: No fee. 10ICC nurses only Contact Hours: 7.0
Want to brush up on your IV and/or phlebotomy skills? This class will review appropriate equipment and procedures. Teaching methods include demonstration and a supervised hands-on practice with artificial arms.
Note: This class does NOT provide phlebotomy or IV certification. Class size limit: 12
Coordinator: Adam Cooper Target Audience: Any RN wishing to brush up on IV and/or phlebotomy skills Fee: None Contact Hours: 1.0
This class is for staff who care for kidney, pancreas, liver or intestinal transplant patients. Content will include: the transplant selection process, surgical procedures, potential complications, immunosuppressive and medication therapies, and nursing care.
Coordinator: Pauline Chin Target Audience: Adult Critical Care and Acute Care Nurses Fee: Free for 9Long staff, $35 other UCSF staff, $85 all others (Early Bird $30/$80) Contact Hours: 6.5
This course is designed for nurses interested in obtaining a better understanding of how to use laboratory data to plan nursing care. The laboratory tests chosen for discussion will include basic hematology and coagulation tests, electrolytes, renal function tests, ABGs, enzymes, lipids and bilirubin levels. Participants will have an opportunity to request information on lab values they are particularly interested in. Jane Vincent Corbett, RN, EdD, Professor Emerita, Department of Adult Health at the University of San Francisco is the faculty for this course. She is the author of Laboratory Tests & Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnosis, now in the 6th edition.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: RNs in adults and pediatrics Fee: $35 UCSF staff, $85 all others (Early Bird $30/$80) Contact Hours: 6.5
Lifesaving Skills for Nurses: SBAR & Critical Communication for Patient Safety
3/11/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
Provides opportunities to learn and practice critical thinking skills in identifying changes in a patient's clinical condition. Objectives: 1) To review, learn, develop and practice critical thinking skills in identifying changes in a patient's clinical condition; 2) To learn and practice the SBAR communication tool to urgently and clearly communicate critical information to patient care providers; 3) To enhance nurses' ability to promote mutual understanding and to cope with difficult situations Registration limited to UCSF staff only.
Become more proficient in the nursing care and management of the pediatric liver transplant patient. Topics include: --Pre-transplant management --Surgical procedure --Nutritional considerations --Transplant medications --Post transplant nursing care
Nursing considerations for post-op care, including potential medical and surgical complications and pharmacological overview
Family-Centered Care of the pediatric liver transplant patient and family
Coordinator: Pediatric nurse educators Target Audience: Pediatric RNs with a minimum of 6 months experience in acute or critical care Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Topics to be reviewed in this class: --Mechanics of breathing/ventilation/perfusion --Indications for mechanical ventilation --Mechanical ventilation modes --Other considerations related to the care of the mechanically ventilated adult patient: responding to alarms, nutrition, drugs, weaning, transport, etc.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: Adult Critical Care Nurses Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This 2-day course will provide a foundation in preparation for the certification exam in medical-surgical nursing. Faculty for the course will be drawn from a wide variety of experts in UCSF Medical Center and School of Nursing. This course will follow the test content outline and include biophysical and psychosocial concepts, pathophysiology, patient care issues, and current issues and trends. There will be time to practice sample test questions and to work on test taking techniques.
Coordinator: Lou Mulligan Target Audience: RNs who are currently working in adult med-surg areas and are considering sitting for the Medical-Surgical Certification Exam Fee: No fee for UCSF staff/$170 all others ($160) Contact Hours: 13.0
Would you like to become more proficient in managing common cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic emergencies? This class will refine your knowledge of current trends in the medical and nursing management of angina and myocardial infarction, pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, increased intracranial pressure, cerebral vascular accidents, and septic shock.
Coordinator: Lou Mulligan Target Audience: Adult Med-Surg RNs with a minimum of six months acute care experience Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
4/8/2010 - For more information see flyer. & 4/9/2010 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Update your knowledge in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing at this conference presented by Bay Area Healthcare Facilities. The topics are very timely professional and clinical updates. Faculties for the presentations are experts from academic and clinical arenas throughout the Bay Area.
For a complete listing of the agenda, fees, and application form, please visit www.med-surg.org. For questions about the conference, contact Lou Mulligan at (415) 353-8833 or by e-mail at marylou.mulligan@ucsfmedctr.org
Location: South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 So. Airport Blvd., South San Francisco
Neonatal Resuscitation Simulation and Team Training Class
2/26/2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
This program includes scenarios associated with high-risk deliveries and resuscitation of the newborn. The simulation sessions will provide practitioners the opportunity to actively participate as a team and practice a variety of skills during different scenarios. An infant mannequin simulator will be used for hands-on training and scenarios will take place in an actual patient room or in the set-up room. Simulations will be videotaped and a de-briefing session will follow each scenario. This is an ideal class for staff who attend deliveries, especially new admit nurses. Registration limited to 8 participants. This class will give you credit for attending a mock code.
Coordinator: Marcia Lo, Mary Kay Stratigos Target Audience: ICN nurses Fee: No fee. Registration limited to UCSF ICN nurses only Contact Hours: 3.0
2/11/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm rescheduled to April 21
4/21/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
Basic neuro assessment techniques and strategies for all nurses. This class will discuss nervous system anatomy & physiology as it relates to a basic neuro exam and emphasize ways to fit neuro assessment into your busy day.
Coordinator: Lisa Day Target Audience: Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class will present advanced concepts in assessment of neurologic status. Participants will learn how to do a thorough neuro exam, how to anticipate deficits based on the patient’s history and nervous system lesion, and how to target an exam to the patient’s specific needs.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: All nurses Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 3.5
This class will present advanced concepts in the care and treatment of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizures, brain tumors, and neuropharmacology.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar Target Audience: All nurses Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Become more proficient in the nursing care & management of neurological & neurosurgical patients in the PICU. Join us for this informative 4-hour class. Topics include: --A review of common neurological/neurosurgical issues in the PICU --How to perform an advanced neurological exam --ICP monitoring devices & indications for each one --Brain Tumors (locations, treatments, prognoses) --Nursing care & management of neurological & neurosurgical patients in the PICU
Coordinator: Marcia Lo, Emilie Menard Target Audience: Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Nicotine Addiction & Tobacco Treatment: A Foundation Course for Nurses
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
Did you know that patients are three times more likely to quit smoking if they are advised by a nurse to stop smoking and given nicotine replacement therapy? As a nurse, YOU CAN make a difference and help your patients to stop smoking!!! This fact-paced and interesting 4-hour class will explore the epidemiology of tobacco use, the basic principles of nicotine addiction, basic behavioral strategies for treating tobacco dependence, and the ABCs of pharmacological support.
Coordinator: Gina Intinarelli, Lou Mulligan Target Audience: All nurses Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Designed for health care providers whose job responsibilities may require them to participate in neonatal resuscitation. Both Full Provider and Renewal classes are offered. Preparation for this class includes reading the NRP Textbook (not provided).
This course is designed for health care providers who are interested in becoming NRP instructors. NRP license must be current and review of the NRP textbook is recommended.
Coordinator: Stephanie Mazely Target Audience: RN staff working in Neonatal Intensive Care or Labor & Delivery Fee: $35 UCSF staff, $65 Perinatal Outreach Contract Hospital staff, $85 all others (Early Bird $30/60/80) Contact Hours: 7.5
Designed for health care providers whose job responsibilities may require them to participate in neonatal resuscitation. Both Full Provider and Renewal classes are offered. Preparation for this class includes reading the NRP Textbook (not provided).
Coordinator: Stephanie Mazely Target Audience: Fee: Free for UCSF OB, ICN, Pedi CCFP & Transport staff, $20 other UCSF staff, $30 for Perinatal Outreach Contract Hospital staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$25/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Nurse-performed radiographic interpretation of PICC lines is a relatively new role for nurses, requiring increased knowledge & expertise. The presenters will discuss vascular anatomy & utilize actual radiographs for illustrating the various normal and abnormal PICC placements. Participants will test their knowledge on selected radiographs.
Registration: use this brochure/registration form For more information, email Ben.Gigliotti@CRBARD.com or call 858-353-4273.
Coordinator: Adam Cooper & Ben Gigliotti (Bard) Target Audience: PICC team members, vascular access specialists or nurses working with central line placement Fee: $200. Fee waived for UCSF nurses. Contact Hours: 6.0 contact hours from Bard Access Systems
Objectives: At the end of this session, the participant will be able to do the following: 1) Identify and troubleshoot common CRRT alarms 2) Identify risk reduction strategies related to CRRT medications. A NxStage representative will be present to assist with answering special troubleshooting questions.
Limit: 12 participants
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar & Hildy Schell-Chaple Target Audience: For 9ICU & 10ICC RNs who have already been CRRT-trained Fee: None. Limited to UCSF staff only. Contact Hours: 2.0
Oncological Emergencies & Symptom Management for the Cancer Patient (Adult)
3/25/2010 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
This course is designed for both inpatient and outpatient nursing staff to enhance their knowledge in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Topics addressed include:
Ostomy & Enterocutaneous Fistulas — Caring for the Patient with
This class will provide an overview of the care of the patient with an ostomy/fistula and help to allay some of the uncertainties that nurses have when caring for this patient population. Topics to be discussed include:
Nursing management
Patient/family teaching
Problem solving
Helping the patient to cope
Coordinator: Pauline Chin & Susan Barbour Target Audience: All RNs Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class will present the basic principles of pacemakers, both temporary and permanent, in the adult population. Participants will learn the indications for various types of pacemakers, how the technology works, and how to troubleshoot paced rhythm strips and ECGs.
Class size limited to 15. UCSF staff only. Participants may also wish to attend “Cardiothoracic Surgery (Adult)”, which precedes this class in the morning.
Coordinator: Adam Cooper and Charles Witherell Target Audience: All nurses who provide care for patients with pacemakers Fee: No fee for 10ICC & 10CVT staff, $20 other UCSF staff (Early Bird $15) Contact Hours: 3.5
This 2-part class is an in-depth overview of children with pain. The topics covered include: --Review of the pathophysiology of pain in children --Comprehensive pain assessment --Pharmacologic pain management update including adjunct therapy, dependence vs. tolerance --Issues with neonates, withdrawal, palliative care --Alternative pain modalities
Coordinator: Pediatric nurse educators Target Audience: Pediatric nurses Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $45/session all others (Early Bird $40/session) Contact Hours: 4.0 per session
Palliative Care--This 2.5 hour class will present information on Palliative Care pertaining to the critically ill neonate. Topics will include medical management, family communication, and available resources.
Neurological Assessment of the Neonate--This 1.5 hour class provides a review of the neurological examination in the neonate.
Quarterly classes are offered to patient care assistants (PCAs) on a wide variety of topics such as Emergency Care, Communication Skills, and Infection Control. Major disease processes are also discussed in relation to the PCA role on the health care team.
Coordinator: Marcia Lo Target Audience: Fee: None Contact Hours: 3.0
Nursing Education carries a number of self-study modules that PCAs can use to increase their knowledge and fulfill their continuing education requirements for CNA certification (1.0 contact hour for each module upon successful completion of post-test). Each month we receive a new addition to our inventory. Modules are posted online at http://nursing.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/education/courses.asp.Please print them out and return completed test to Nursing Education, Box 0210.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Facilitator Training
Are you prepared to care for patients who are deteriorating or are coding? Train to be a Nurse Facilitator of mock codes in a multidisciplinary team approach, using actual patient cases. This is an opportunity for pediatric nurses to work in their environment, with their emergency equipment, and with the pediatric team (MDs, RTs)
Coordinator: Shelley Diane Target Audience: UCSF pediatric nurses. Fee: No fee. UCSF staff only Contact Hours: 2.0
This is an advanced class designed to prepare both acute & critical care nurses to anticipate and manage oncologic emergencies. Both 7Long & PICU RNs are encouraged to participate.
Objectives: 1) Discuss case studies highlighting oncologic emergencies and their associated pathophysiology 2) Review nursing care implications as they relate to the patient environment, supportive care for families, and identification of available resources 3) Examine pharmacologic therapies related to care of these patients.
2/26/2010 - 10:30am - 3:00pm Note: Time & Location have been changed
This class focuses on presentation and management of children with shock, in particular septic shock. We will review the pathophysiology of shock, the presentation of septic shock and discuss nursing assessment skills, monitoring tools and management strategies.
At the end of this class, participants will be able to: --Recognize early & late signs of shock --Describe the pathophysiology of septic shock --Identify monitoring tools, from clinical assessment to thermo-dilution catheters --Understand management strategies for septic shock
Presented in conjunction with George Mark Children's House, this class is for interdisciplinary staff who work collaboratively in providing care that focuses on quality of life and relief of suffering for babies, children and adolescents with life threatening conditions and their families. Course content will include guiding principles of palliative care, including cultural perspectives of care, communication strategies, pain and symptom management, and care during the last 24 hours of life. This course is appropriate for intensive care and non-intensive care hospital-based providers as well as community-based home care and hospice providers.
Objectives: 1) Distinguish important principles of pediatric palliative care and how they can help guide clinical practice; 2) Summarize essential factors which promote effective patient/family and provider relationships; 3) Describe the role of self-care on personal and general levels for professional providers in the field of pediatric palliative care
See attached flyer for schedule. Registrants will be asked to select from list of concurrent sessions at time of registration.
NOTE: This course will be repeated on 12/1/09 at George Mark Children's House. Go to www.georgemark.org/www.index.htm for more details and registration.
Major breakthroughs in the field of pain management are continually occurring. This course will benefit both the novice and expert practitioner as it addresses the latest evidence based practices in treating challenging acute pain problems. Chris Miaskowski, RN, PhD, FAAN, former president of the American Pain Society and internationally recognized nurse leader in the field of pain management, will provide the keynote address on "Pain Assessment & Management", while other highly recognized experts in the field will address advances in the pharmacologic management of acute pain for adults, including PCA & Epidural therapies.
This 1-day workshop is for nursing staff that will be orienting either new graduate or experienced nurses to the UCSF Medical Center. It is designed to prepare clinical preceptors to facilitate the new graduate nurse's transition to competent bedside staff as well as helping experienced nurses who are new to UCSF.
Course content includes: 1) Skill Acquisition (how new graduate & experienced nurses acquire the skills that are required as they transition into their new roles; 2) the Concepts of Clinical Teaching; 3) Coordination of students who come to UCSF; 4) the responsibilities of UCSF preceptors with students/collaboration with Clinical Instructors; and 5) the responsibilities of UCSF preceptors with new staff
Coordinator: Lou Mulligan Target Audience: All RN nursing staff Fee: Free for UCSF staff & faculty from UCSF, USF & SFSU, $85 all others (Early Bird $80) Contact Hours: 7.5
UCSF uses the data from this quarterly prevalence study to compare our rate of pressure ulcer occurrence in adults and Children’s Hospital to other ‘like’ hospitals, and to identify who at UCSF is getting pressure ulcers. Any nurse can participate in the 4-hour study. Please join us to help complete the study and learn more about pressure ulcer prevention and identification. Please register at least 2 weeks prior to the Study Day (to facilitate finalization of Study Day unit assignments). For more information, contact Susan Barbour at 353-1085 or Nursing Performance Improvement at 353-2412.
This study is coordinated through CalNOC. CalNOC is a collaborative Project of ANA\California, the Association of California Nurse Leaders and the CalNOC Steering Committee. Its mission is to advance improvements in patient care by: • Building & sustaining a valid and reliable statewide outcomes database • Conducting research to advance evidence-based interventions to achieve quality • Synthesizing and disseminating data to shape public policy, practice & education
Coordinator: Susan Barbour, Jenny Pacholuk Target Audience: Any nurse wishing to learn more about pressure ulcer prevention/identification & participate in study Fee: None. UCSF staff only. Contact Hours: 1.0
This class will offer an opportunity to update clinical knowledge and skills in caring for patients with pulmonary hypertension. Content on medical management and cutting-edge therapies (Flolan, Bosentan, and investigational drugs), as well as patient education will be emphasized.
Coordinator: Adam Cooper Target Audience: Adult Acute Care RNs, Critical Care RNs, and ED nurses. Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Pulmonary Physiology (Advanced) & Practical Skills in the Intensive Care Nursery: The Next Step
3/23/2010 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
This class is geared toward nurses in the Intensive Care Nursery at UCSF Children’s Hospital who are ready to assume advanced clinical roles and skills. Class participants will develop an understanding of complex pulmonary disease processes in the neonate, a review of high-risk obstetrics and the near-term infant. The role of the admit nurse will be explored, with particular emphasis on attendance at high-risk deliveries.
Coordinator: Mary Kay Stratigos Target Audience: UCSF ICN nurses Fee: None. Registration limited to UCSF ICN staff only. Contact Hours: 7.5
Renal Transplant in Pediatrics — A Multidisciplinary Approach
2/2/2010 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Become more proficient in the nursing care and management of the pediatric renal transplant patient. Topics include:
Causes of End Stage Renal Disease
Types of transplants, criteria for transplant, and donor selection
Nursing considerations for pre-operative preparation, post-op care, including nutrition, potential medical and surgical complications and pharmacological overview
Overview of immunosuppression: protocols (steroid-free, steroid based, complications and management of side effects
Signs and symptoms of rejection (humoral & cellular) and treatments for rejection
Family-Centered Care of the pediatric renal transplant patient and family
Discharge planning
Coordinator: Pediatric nurse educators Target Audience: Pediatric RNs with a minimum of 6 months experience in Pediatric acute or critical care. Fee: Free for 6L & PICU nurses, $20 other UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
The Center for Nursing Research & Innovation presents a 2-day program devoted to nursing research. Day 1 – Research Role Development Workshops Back by popular demand, these workshop will provide the novice investigator with basic information necessary to develop, fund, conduct, analyze, present and publish an evidence-based quality improvement or research project. Day 2 - 11th Annual Research in Action Day--Podiums & Posters Keynote: Julia Aucoin, DNS, RN, BC, Chief Knowledge Officer, Practical Success "Generating Research, Changing Practice, Accountability for Quality" For information and registration, call or email Donna Frantz 650-723-7062, dfrantz@stanfordmed.org
Respiratory Care Skills: Oxygen Therapy, Tracheostomy Care, & Chest Tubes
4/22/2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
Attend this class to learn more about a potpourri of respiratory care skills from our expert clinical nurse specialist and respiratory therapy staff. A comprehensive review of oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care and chest tube management will be provided with opportunity to practice newly learned skills.
Coordinator: Janice Hull Target Audience: Adult Med-Surg RNs with a minimum of six months acute care experience Fee: $20 UCSF, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
S.T.A.B.L.E. is designed for all healthcare personnel who provide care for well or sick infants. S.T.A.B.L.E is the mnemonic for Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. This is an educational tool for neonatal/maternal health care providers to organize care during post-resuscitation or pre-transport stabilization period. Certification will be granted upon successful completion of pre- and post- test. Preparation for this class includes reviewing the S.T.A.B.L.E. textbook (not provided)and completion of pre-test, which will be send to registrants prior to class date.
Coordinator: Steve Kloman Target Audience: All healthcare personnel who provide care for well or sick infants Fee: Free for UCSF ICN staff, $35 other UCSF staff, $65 for Perinatal Outreach Contract Hospital staff, $85 all others (Early Bird $30/$60/$80) Contact Hours: 7.5
Content: Discussion of UCSF Medical Center’s moderate sedation guidelines and responsibilities of providers throughout the sedation continuum. Includes review of procedural set-up; patient preparation, equipment monitoring, recovery & documentation; commonly used pharmacological agents, handling an emergent airway; and where to find informational resources on sedation, medications, and emergency responses. This class does not cover unit-specific procedures and activities.
Coordinator: Marcia Lo Target Audience: All RNs participating in procedural sedation. Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This class will provide an in-depth review and update on current treatment strategies and nursing management of patients with sepsis, septic shock, acute renal failure, and acute and chronic hepatic failure.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar and Hildy Schell Target Audience: All nurses who provide care for critically ill patients with sepsis and MODS Fee: $20 UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $15/$40) Contact Hours: 4.0
This pediatric focused class will benefit both acute care & critical care nurses. Topics include: 1) Anatomy & Physiology of Integumentary System; 2) Wound care principles; 3) Skin & wound care products; 4) Identification of and caring for pressure ulcers; 5) Identification of and caring for diaper dermatitis; 6) Stoma care and challenges; 7) Wound Vacuum therapy
Coordinator: Marcia Lo & Shelley Diane Target Audience: All staff who care for infants/children Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
1/20/2010 - 4:30 - 6:30pm Wed. x 10 weeks; Advance payment with check required for registration & 3/24/2010 -
At the end of this 10-week course, participants will have increased their confidence and abilities to communicate with Spanish speaking patients. The course is focused on everyday hospital conversations. No previous Spanish is needed.
Registration: Advance payment required. To register, send check (payable to "Oscar Alvarez")along with name/address/phone/email to UCSF Nursing Education, 533 Parnassus, U-107, San Francisco, CA 94143-0210. For more information, call Julie at 415-353-1993 or Oscar Alvarez at 510-526-1225.
Cancellations: Registration fee will be fully refunded if cancellation is received 5 days prior to the program. Refunds are not available after that time.
Coordinator: Oscar Alvarez, Spanish Fluency Programs. Target Audience: Fee: $125 (check payable to “Oscar Alvarez”) sorry, no Early Bird rate available Contact Hours: 20.0 (2.0 per day)
Spanish for Healthcare Providers--Intermediate/Advanced Level (1 day seminar)
3/31/2010 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
The focus of this seminar is to review medical terminology and helpful medical phrases for advanced students. Other topics include grammar review, role playing and conversational exercises, and cultural health perspectives in the Latino community.
Coordinator: Oscar Alvarez Target Audience: Healthcare providers with intermediate/advanced level Spanish Fee: $55 Contact Hours: 6.0
Presented by the UCSF Patient Safety Fellows, this 4-hour class emphasizes the role of the bedside nurse as the champion of patient safety. Real cases are presented by UCSF bedside nurses as a way to educate and share how multiple key factors contribute to the harm or rescue of a patient. These key safety factors may include: function and reliability of systems; knowledge and utilization of resources; clarity of communication between healthcare providers; expression of urgency; assertion; level of skills and knowledge; appropriate surveillance; a healthy work environment; and/or culture of safety.
Nurses act as the last barrier to preventing patient harm. Most times we succeed at protecting our patients -- sometimes we fail. “Stories from the Bedside” is both an opportunity to celebrate what we do as nurses and an opportunity to learn from the experiences of fellow nurses and colleagues, in order to improve our practice and keep our patients safe.
If you have a story to share, please contact: Kathleen Burke, RN (Kathleen.Burke@ucsfmedctr.org) or Jackie Ferris, RN (Jacqueline.Ferris@ucsfmedctr.org).
Coordinator: Kathleen Burke & Jackie Ferris Target Audience: All professional healthcare providers - limited to UCSF staff Fee: None UCSF staff only. Contact Hours: 4.0
From current medical interventions for acute stroke through current methods of stroke rehabilitation, this class is intended for anyone who works with stroke patients across the continuum of care. The class will emphasize the Joint Commission quality indicators for stroke centers.
Coordinator: Noraliza Salazar, Lisa Day Target Audience: Health care providers who work with stroke patients. Fee: No fee for UCSF staff, $45 all others (Early Bird $40) Contact Hours: 4.0
Tracheostomies: Indications, Care & Management in the Pediatric Population
This course will provide you with an overview of the care and management of tracheostomies in the Pediatric population. Topics will include:
Anatomical/physiological indications for tracheostomies
Tracheostomy care and management in accordance with UCSF
Department of Nursing policies and procedures
Appropriate interventions for complications and emergencies
Hands-on skills
Coordinator: Pediatric nurse educators Target Audience: Pediatric RNs with a minimum of 6 months experience in pediatric acute or critical care Fee: Free for UCSF staff, $40 all others (Early Bird $35) Contact Hours: 4.5
