Welcome to the
Center for Nursing Professional Development

NHTI, Concord's Community College introduces its new Center for Nursing Professional Development, offering continuing education programs for nurses that meet state requirements for continued competency.

Program Calendar - Spring 2008

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• SURVEY OPPORTUNITY

• The “Learn it in One-Day” Acupressure Workshop

  
  This class teaches a specific acupressure protocol called SEVA/Stress, that can be used for a wide range of needs, including general relaxation and well being or extreme shock and stress. Nurses can learn this simple but effective intervention using this unique touch method. The class incorporates various key acupoints, and chakra tai chi with demonstration and hands-on practice. Cost includes lunch.

  Presenter: Sharon Borggaard, PT, MEd
  Date/Time: March 7 / 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Contact Hours: 6.0
  Cost: $85

• A Psychological Look at Sex Offenders: Current Research and Treatment

  
  For the nurse or nurse practitioner looking for insight with regard to prevalence and etiology behind this distinctive population of psychiatric patients. Specifics in caring and treatment and current research will be discussed.

  Presenter: Barbara Steele, MS, ARNP, CS
  Date/Time: March 20 / 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  Contact Hours: 3.0
  Cost: $59

• Current Trends in Infectious Disease

  
  In collaboration with the NH Department of Health & Human Services, Communicable Disease Control Division, we bring you current information on Multi-drug resistant organisms and the avian flu.

  Presenters: Janet Puffer, RN, MA, CIC & Darlene Morse, RN, MEd, CHES
  Date/Time: March 27 / 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  Contact Hours: 3.0
  Cost: $39

• The Healing Power of Music: The Science of Accutonics, the Art of Healing

  
  Anne Bewley is a professional harpist and Certified Therapeutic Harp and Music Practitioner. Participants will gain an appreciation and understanding of music as a unique therapeutic method in caring for patients by exposure to the underlying principles of music as vibrational medicine.

  Presenter: Anne R. Bewley, PhD, LCMHC
  Date/Time: April 2 / 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  Contact Hours: 3.0
  Cost: $59

• Sole to Soul: Understanding and Using the Endorphin Exercise Response

  
  Learn how the body elicits and uses the naturally produced “feel good drug”, better known as the endorphin response for prevention of disease and improvement in mental and physical health. Includes an interactive session.

  Presenter: Gina McGuire, RN, BS
  Date/Time: April 3 / 8:30 a.m. -12:00 noon
  Contact Hours: 3.0
  Cost: $59

• Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom: Caring for Today’s War Veterans

  
  Caring for this unique population takes a distinctive perspective. Hear the accounts of two physicians with hands on experience on the frontlines and in our local VA Medical Center providing care for New Hampshire’s veterans. Psychological and physical aspects of care will be discussed.

  Presenters: Dr. Robert Zahn, Urgent Care Director & Dr. Ehsan Biswas, Head of Psychiatry from the VA Hospital-Manchester New Hampshire
  Date/Time: April 10 / 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Contact Hours: 4.0
  Cost: $79

• Legal Aspects of Nursing: Protect Your Patient, Your License and Your Agency

  
  This program is designed for nurses who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of legal and risk management strategies related to their practice. Topics covered are based on the specific needs identified by nurses throughout the region who completed our on-line needs assessment survey regarding Legal Issues in Nursing. Called a “nurse’s nurse,” Connie Morrison is an expert in the field of nursing and the law.

  Presenter: Dr. Constance A. Morrison, Esq.
  Date/Time: May 29 / 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Contact Hours: 6.0
  Cost: $99

• Vascular Disease Mini-Conference

  
  The purpose of this conference is to understand current practice guidelines in managing patients with vascular disease. The program will focus on disease specific issues of the vascular patient including assessment, cardiac evaluation of the vascular disease patient and a comprehensive, integrated approach to treatment options.

  Presenters: Mary Macklin, MSN, ARNP & Sandra White, RN
  Date/Time: June 10 / 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  Contact Hours: 4.0
  Cost: $69

• The "Everything you Need to Know about Neuro" Conference

  
  From Massachusetts General Hospital, we welcome Patti Masson, national speaker on neurological issues in nursing. She will cover neurological assessment skills with hands-on practice, caring for patients with current common neurological diagnosis from stroke to head trauma (yes, including pediatrics), neuro-oncology and neurodegenerative disorders.

  Presenter: Patricia Railsback-Masson, RN, MSN
  Date/Time: June 11 / 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Contact Hours: 6.0
  Cost: $99