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04:30pm - 05:45pm EDT - September 27, 2019

Friday

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With so much change in health care, nurses’ voices in health policy could not be more important today. Learn how AMSN is organizing med-surg nurses and a vital advocacy agenda to make a difference – and how you can play a role.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Frank Purcell discloses that he serves as a legislative consultant to AMSN in 2018-19. 

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will engage in the professional advocacy program of AMSN, communicate AMSN's advocacy agenda within the context of contemporary health policy trends, and relate the AMSN agenda to issues medical-surgical nurses address day-to-day with their patients.


Friday

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Review the signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal and examples of evidence-based tools for the med-surg nurse to screen for presence and severity. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to manage withdrawal and treatment of substance use disorder, and their implications, are covered.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will discuss SBIRT as a model of care for patients with addiction, describe addiction as a chronic illness, and identify modes of medication-assisted therapy for addiction.


Friday

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This session shares the culmination of 10 years of legal consulting, using actual nursing malpractice cases to identify themes associated with errors or omissions that most likely lead to safety issues, with a discussion of how these problems can be alleviated or reduced.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will identify themes associated with errors that lead to safety issues and discuss nursing strategies to alleviate nursing errors.


Friday

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Advances in the use of insulin treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus have changed how they are used in patient care. This session reviews the normal physiologic insulin secretion by pancreas, types of insulin available, automated insulin delivery systems, insulin pump, and closed loop insulin delivery systems.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe the various types of insulin used to treat DM and the types of insulin delivery systems and explain how the closed loop insulin delivery system is used to treat DM.


Friday

Review assessment and nursing care for kidney, pancreas, liver, intestine/multi-visceral, heart, and lung transplant recipients; list common aspects of care; and discuss immunosuppressive drug therapy.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will review assessment and common aspects of nursing care for kidney, pancreas, liver, intestine/multi-visceral, heart, and lung transplant recipients and discuss immunosuppressive drug therapy.


09:00am - 10:15am EDT - September 29, 2019

Sunday

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The MAGNUS Experience, administered through the office of advanced practice at a quaternary healthcare center, offers a unique opportunity for clinical nurses to participate in rich and thought provoking discussions centered on uncovering their leadership potential. Each nurse is challenged to “lead from where they are.”

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:

After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe the components of an effective clinical empowerment program.


Sunday

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Discuss the use of a program to identify and implement an interprofessional treatment and monitoring plan for patients admitted to medical-surgical units who also have active complex behavioral health patterns.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe the management of keeping complex behavioral health patients safe who are admitted to medical-surgical units.


Sunday

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Address the benefits and risks of social networking and the nurse’s responsibilities when using this means of communication.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will describe at least two ways social media impacts the nursing professional.


Sunday
09:00am - 10:15am EDT - September 29, 2019 | Room: Stevens Salon A5
Credits Available:
1.25 CH | 1.25 Rx

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This session focuses on adverse effects and inappropriate use of medications related to the care of older adults, including perceived psychological and behavioral issues. Guidelines addressing the safety of prescribing medications under the Beers criteria are addressed.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will understand the Beers Criteria and how to use it in a clinical setting, identify medications to avoid in the geriatric population, and discuss appropriate use of psychotropic medications in managing agitation in the geriatric population.


Sunday

**Speaker has requested not to share handouts.**

This session is designed to bring medical-surgical nurses up to date on precision medicine from genetics to survivorship of cancer patients.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 9/29/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received. 

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will state the importance of genetic testing in cancer treatment protocols.