Excellence in Cardiovascular Nursing 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
This conference will highlight assessment, intervention, and clinical application of current therapies to guide nursing care for cardiac patients across the continuum of care. Our goal is to enhance the learning opportunities for nursing staff to incorporate the knowledge of new approaches to the treatment of heart disease into the assessment, planning and delivery of expert nursing care. Program Overview and Objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium participants will: - Identify updates in open-heart surgery techniques such as OPCAB and minimally invasive valuve replacements.
- Discuss the current therapies used in maintaining tight glycemic control for patients with acute coronary syndromes.
- Identify the end-of-life and palliative (pain) issues for heart failure patients.
- Discuss the current guidelines for treating heart disease in women and the special considerations for pharmacological therapies.
- Identify the tools to connect happiness with family-centered care to stay energized in the nursing profession.
Program Schedule & Presentations
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| 7:30-8:00 | Registration & Continental Breakfast | | 8:00-8:15 | Welcome | | 8:15-9:15 | Update in Open Heart Surgery Techniques
Zahir Rashid, MD, FACS, FACC Medical Director
CardioThoracic Surgery
Bronson Methodist Hospital
| | 9:15-10:15 | Achieving Optimal Glycemic Control: How Tight is Right?
Linda Benson, RN, MS, APRN-BC, CCRN Rapid Response Team Member
Bronson Methodist Hospital Glenn Carlson, RN, MSN, CCRN Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult
Bronson Methodist Hospital
| | 10:15-10:45 | Break | | 10:45-11:45 | End Stage Heart Failure Symptom Management:
Pain, Dyspnea, Anxiety
Deb Russell, RN, NP Adult Palliative Care Service
Bronson Methodist Hospital Anne Cavanagh, MD Adult Palliative Care Physician
Bronson Methodist Hospital
| | 11:45-1:00 | Lunch and Exhibits | | 1:00-2:00 | Women’s Hearts Can Be Broken:
Understanding Therapeutic Options
Sandra Chase, BS, Pharm D, FMPA Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy - Ferris State Universtiy
SL Chase, Inc.
Ada, MI
(sponsored by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
| | 2:00-2:15 | Break | | 2:15-3:15 | Three Good Things: Happiness Every Day, No Matter What!
Erika Oliver Erika Oliver LLC
Positive Approach Coach
Portage, MI
| | 3:15 | Evaluations and Closing |
Registration Fees
- Licensed professional $105
- Nursing student (first degree only) $50
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