COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of this national inaugural conference, JOINING FORCES TO RESTORE LIVES: Nursing Education and Research in Veterans Health, is to support a comprehensive national initiative to include education about issues specific to veteran’s health and advances in research into the nursing curriculum to better prepare nurses to care for military veterans and their families.The dynamic role of nursing professionals spanning nursing executives, scientists, researchers, educators, advanced practice nurses and registered nurses will engage in an educational forum specifically designed to provide current relevant core content to support veterans returning from war or deployment which face a variety of physical and psychological health care needs including: traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, suicidal ideation, homelessness, sexual trauma and substance abuse.

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL Prerequisites not required.

LEARNING

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this national conference and educational activity, the participant will be able to:• Describe the physical and psychological health issues of military veterans and their families• Identify best available evidenced based practice curriculum to integrate veterans health into curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels of nursing education• Identify and evaluate current, relevant and focused nursing research available to integrate new knowledge of veterans health into current professional nursing practice• Identify and explore best practices of innovative strategies for integration of veterans health into undergraduate and graduate nursing education• Describe national pioneering research including for new treatments in PTSD, sexual trauma and nurse scientists as leaders in veterans health• Evaluate the role of the professional nurse in supporting veterans health, education and research

TARGET AUDIENCE This conference is designed to meet the educational needs of a targeted audience spanning global nursing executives, scientists, faculty, researchers, educators, advanced practice nurses and registered nurses in supporting veterans health education and research.

ACCREDITATIONUSF Health is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Upon successful completion of this continuing nursing education activity, 6.5 contact hours will be awarded to the participant.

MEETING LOCATION USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)124 S. Franklin Street Tampa, Florida 33602www.camls-us.org (pictured on left)

Accommodations for Disabilities Please notify the CPD office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 46, Tampa, FL 33612 or call (813) 224-7860 or e-mail lsabo@health.usf.edu by November 2, 2012 if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Equal Opportunity Events, activities, programs and facilities of the University of South Florida are available to all without regard to race, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, Vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the university’s respect for personal dignity.

REGISTRATIONNursing Professionals On or before September 19, 2012 ...... $199 After September 19, 2012 ................... $225 USF Health Alumni ............ $25 discountGroup discount for 5 attendees or more ............................................. $25 discountJoining Forces Member ........ $25 discountIn order to receive a discount, please provide proof of membership upon arrival at the conference. Fees include the course content, syllabus, certificate of attendance and food and beverage functions. No registration will be confirmed without full payment. Cancellations must be received in writing by October 1, 2012, and will be subject to a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations after October 1, 2012. USF Health reserves the right to cancel this program due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be given to participants. USF Health will not be responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is cancelled.

3 WAYS TO REGISTER Enrollment is limited!Register Early! 1. Online at www.cme.hsc.usf.edu

2. Fax registration form to (813) 224-7864

3. Mail form with payment to: USF HPCC - Office of Continuing Professional Development Attn: LS 2013311/1150 PO Box 628263 Orlando, FL 32862-8263

AGENDATIME SESSION / EVENT

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Conference Registration

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Complimentary Buffet Breakfast

8:00 AM - 8:20 AM

Welcome and IntroductionDianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health and Dean, College of Nursing, University of South FloridaConstance Visovsky PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Community Engagement, College of Nursing, University of South Florida

8:20 AM - 8:45 AM

KeynoteJames L. Harris, DSN, APRN-BC, MBA, CNL, FAANDeputy Chief Nursing Officer, Office of Nursing Services, Department of Veterans Affairs“Linking Nursing Education and Research to Joining Forces Initiatives”

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Concurrent Session – Oral Presentations

Track A - EducationEducating Undergraduate Nursing Students in Veteran’s Care

Track B - ResearchMilitary Sexual Trauma and Abuse

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Concurrent Session – Oral Presentations

Track A - EducationVeteran’s Health as a Nursing Specialty

Track B - ResearchCombat and Deployment Issues

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Complementary Buffet LunchLunch and optional exhibit hall

1:00 PM - 2:30 PMPoster PresentationsPoster presentations highlighting nursing education and research, JOINING FORCES to meet the needs of veterans, service members and their families.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Break

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Concurrent Sessions

Track A - EducationHot topics in Veteran’s Health Education

Track B - Research Hot Topics in Veteran’s Health Research

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Summary/Evaluations/Closing Remarks

5:00 PM Optional Activity: CAMLS Tour

COURSE DIRECTORSDianne Morrison-Beedy PhD, RN WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health & Dean, College of Nursing, University of South Florida

Constance Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Community Engagement, College of Nursing, University of South Florida

Cindy L. Munro, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, College of Nursing, University of South Florida

Faculty Disclosure:USF Health adheres to the ANCC Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflicts of interest are resolved, and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drugs or devices during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERJames L. Harris, DSN, APRN-BC, MBA, CNL, FAAN, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Office of Nursing Services, Department of Veterans Affairs

Dr. Harris provides leadership and guidance to the VA’s 80,000+ nursing personnel who care for veterans each year. As Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, he assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of national policy and strategic

planning activities that support the missions of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): clinical care, education, research and backup to the Department of Defense and emergency preparedness.

Dr. Harris has an extensive background in nursing management and education, a published author, and consultant. He is also a Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and maintains a practice as a mental health provider.

USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)

LODGING

Tampa - Downtown Convention Center 513 South Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

813-769-8300 Fax: 813-769-8307

Limited block of rooms available for early registrants with Embassy Suites Hotel

featuring:

• Complimentary breakfast

• Complimentary two-hour Manager’s Reception

• Discounted valet parking

Reservations: Please call 1-800-Embassy and mention the “Joining Forces” conference or visit www.hsc.cme.usf to receive special group rate. A limited block of rooms is available and cannot be guaranteed after October 8, 2012 or when block reservation meets its limit.

Embassy Suites is located downtown, just one block from CAMLS, streetcar to Ybor City’s shops and nightlife, Channelside’s upscale restaurants and movie theaters, Tampa Bay Times Forum, Florida Aquarium and area attractions.

JOINING FORCES TO RESTORE LIVES: NURSING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

IN VETERANS HEALTH

A national conference hosted by the

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

COLLEGE OF NURSING

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

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and Simulation (CAMLS)

REGISTRATION FORM JOINING FORCES TO RESTORE LIVES:

Nursing Education and Research in Veterans Health November 13, 2012 USF Health CAMLS

Register online at www.cme.hsc.usf.edu Or fax this registration form to (813)224-7864. Or mail this registration form with payment to: USF HPCC - Office of Continuing Professional Development Attn: LS 2013311/1150 PO Box 628263 Orlando, FL 32862-8263 For assistance or information please call the Office of Continuing Professional Development at (813) 224-7860 or 1 (800) 852-5362.

Registration Fees:Nursing Professionals On or before September 19, 2012 .............. $199 After September 19, 2012 ........................... $225USF Health Alumni .................... $25 discountGroup discount for 5 attendees or more from same organization........................... $25 discountJoining Forces Member ................. $25 discountPlease select one applicable discount above. In order to receive a discount, please provide proof of membership upon arrival at the conference.

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