- Healthcare in China - Where East Meets West
Nursing Study Abroad 15 day tour - May/June 2009
Nursing Continuing Contact Hours Provided
Join us for an informational session on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 6:00 p.m. on campus at NHTI.
This outstanding, 15 day China program offers a unique educational and cultural experience combining study at Tongji University in Shanghai, on-site healthcare visits and a chance to explore China's world-famous historical sites including:
- The Great Wall
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City's Imperial Palace
- Ming Tombs
- The Bund
In addition to touring with an experienced local guide and an NHTI escort, participants may attend lectures, presentations, and workshops, immersing in a combination of unforgettable educational and cultural experiences designed to enhance their understanding of the healthcare culture in China.
- The "Learn it in One Day" Acupressure Workshop
Back by popular demand, this class teaches a specific acupressure protocol, SEVA/Stress, which can be used for a wide range of needs including general relaxation and well being or extreme shock and stress. Participants will 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. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Please be aware this program accepts a limited number of participants. On site registration is not available.
Presenter: Sharon Borggaard, PT, M.Ed.
Location: Delta Dental, Two Delta Drive, Concord
Date: September 12, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Contact Hours: 6.0
Cost: $85 includes lunch
- Pharmacology Updates
- Session I: Psychopharmacology
This program will discuss the psychoactive and chemical interactions in the brain of commonly prescribed psychiatric medications.
Presenter: Judy Figueroa, MS, ARNP
Date: September 25, 2008
Time: 8:45 am - 12:00 noon
Contact Hours: 3.0
Cost: $59 for morning session only / $99 for all day including sessions I & II
- Session II: Medicinal Herbal Therapy
Registered clinical herbal pharmacist Steve Ottariano will present his wealth of knowledge, backed by scientific evidence, on simple effective herbal treatments, available on today's market.
Presenter: Steve Ottariano, BS Pharm, R.Ph.
Date: September 25, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Contact Hours: 3.0
Cost: $59 for afternoon session only / $99 for all day including sessions I & II
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The Multi-generational Workforce: Preparing for the Transition
The baby boomer generation is beginning to reach retirement age, setting the stage for an unprecedented transition in the workforce during the next decade. This workshop will address the opportunities and risks of preparing, developing and working with the next generation. We will consider the challenges unique to healthcare providers and examine the various wants, needs and values of young adults entering the work force.
Presenter: Fred King, MBA
Date: October 9, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Contact Hours: 3.0
Cost: $59
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COPD: Emerging Trends and Treatment Options
The irreversible condition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the US. This program is an intermediate review and update for caregivers designed to increase awareness and improve outcomes. Content will include statistics, current research, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment goals and guidelines with a review of medications.
Presenter: Rosalyn Lawrence
Date: October 10, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Contact Hours: 3.0
Cost: $59
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Mindful Communication: Fostering Emotional Intelligence
People who communicate well build and maintain satisfying, productive relationships with colleagues, patients and families. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to recognize and overcome interpersonal communication problems. Participants will be given practical tips for improving their emotional intelligence to help them communicate more effectively.
Presenter: Dan Huston, Professor of English and Communications
Date: October 22, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Contact Hours: 3.0
Cost: $59
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Curriculum Design Workshop for Nurse Educators
Join us for an interactive workshop with nationally known speaker, author and educator Dr. Linda Caputi. She will present the nuts and bolts of curriculum development and evaluation.
Presenter: Linda J. Caputi, RN, MSN, Ed.D., CNE
Location: Sweeney Hall Auditorium, NHTI Campus
Date: October 24, 2008
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Contact Hours: 6.0
Cost: Early bird discount for registrations received by October 10 - $119.
Registration received after October 10 - $139.
Objectives of this program:
- Discuss the basics of curriculum design, update and enhancement
- Examine the major influences on today's nursing curriculum
- Discuss the basics of curriculum design, update and enhancement
- Discuss how to build an organizing framework for your curriculum
- State how to turn a curriculum on paper into a curriculum in action
- Examine the process of evaluating curriculum to determine effectiveness
- Share ideas with attending colleagues regarding workshop content
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Speaker Bio: We welcome as distinguished faculty Dr.
Linda Caputi, MSN, Ed.D., RN, CNE. Dr. Caputi has authored over 25 educational
multimedia programs and several nursing education books, produced and
developed videotapes, and published book chapters and journal articles. She
has won numerous awards and has presented at over 100 conferences and
workshops. She has consulted with schools of nursing in the areas of
curriculum design, faculty development, and increasing NCLEX scores. She
was acknowledged for teaching excellence in the 1998, 2002, and 2005
editions of Who's Who Among America's Teachers. She was named Educator of
the Year for 2004 by the National Organization of Associate Degree
Nursing. She is on the editorial staff for Advance for Nurses and serves on
the Board of Governors for the National League for Nursing. She is a
Professor of Nursing at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and has
taught nursing for over 27 years.
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Oral Care Issues in Nursing: Keeping the Mouth Connected to the Body
Medicine and dentistry have been separate for too long. Oral care issues are a major missing link in health and wellness of the older adult. This course will address the systemic implications of oral health while identifying the signs and symptoms of oral disease and common oral problems for medically dependent patients. Topics include: statistical data, research information, and the etiology of oral to systemic pathology.
Presenter: Elizabeth Brown, RDH, MPH
Date: November 7, 2008
Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Site: Pleasant View Nursing Home, 239 Pleasant St, Concord NH
Contact Hours: 4.0
Cost: $79
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End of Life Care: Finding Your Comfort Zone & Beyond
Co-sponsored with the New Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
This seminar is designed to give an in-depth look at the care and management of the patient and family facing end of life issues. Attendees will discuss the philosophy, definitions and levels of care, optimal pain management, and spiritual implications for the caregiver, the patient and their families. See how the NH Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Cares About End-of-Life Care.
Presenters:
Janice McDermott, Executive Director of NH Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Kelly Doherty, MS, ARNP
Bevan Tulk, BS, CT
Date: November 14, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact Hours: 6.5
Cost: $109
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Cultural Competency for the Healthcare Professional
Clinicians increasingly encounter patients of different cultural backgrounds who hold a broad range of perspectives regarding health. The culturally competent healthcare professional is effective in providing patient centered care resulting in successful health outcomes. Self awareness of one's own health perspective, knowledge and respect for different cultural beliefs, and building communication skills are the main objectives of this course.
Presenter: Connie George, RDH, M.Ed.
Date: November 20, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Contact Hours: 3.0
Cost: $59
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PLEASE NOTE
- Programs will start on time. Please leave yourself extra time for picking up workshop materials and enjoying refreshments.
- Lunch is on your own unless otherwise indicated.
- Student Discount - students enrolled in a course of study at NHTI are eligible for a discount of 50% off the cost of programs.
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