Medical-Surgical Nursing

Certification Review Course

May 20th & 21st, 2021 0800-1630

Registration begins at 0730 Baptist Health

Barrow Road Training Center 900 Barrow Road, Little Rock,

AR 72205

Hosted by:

Fee: $175 (non-Baptist Health

nurses)

Pre-registration is required. Contact Sheurika McKeever for

more information regarding the virtual option

Continental breakfast, hot lunch and snacks provided

both days.

14 CNE Contact Hours Available

Course Description: This two-day course is an overview of interventions that medical-surgical nurses use to promote quality of life for their clients. Using the nursing process to enhance physical and psychological well-being in clients and their significant others is inherent in the role of the medical-surgical nurse. Taking this course will provide those taking the medical-surgical certification exam with information necessary for success. This course is also ideal for RN’s who are new to the specialty, those re-entering the field who desire a refresher course or for RN’s transitioning from another area into medical-surgical nursing. Learning Outcome: After completing this learning activity, the participant will have validated basic foundational knowledge and concepts of medical-surgical nursing and improved preparedness for the CMSRN exam.

Schedule

Thursday, May 20, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Topics Covered Include: Exam Info & Test Taking Tips Fluids and Electrolytes Gastrointestinal System Respiratory System Hematologic System Integumentary System

Friday, May 21, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Topics Covered Include: Cardiovascular System &

Shock Endocrine System Diabetes Renal System Genitourinary Systems &

Cancer Musculoskeletal Systems Neurologic Systems Pain, Post-Op, Nutrition Nursing Practice Issues

Faculty

Leisa Kelly is the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for the Medical and Post-Surgical Divisions at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her Associate degree from Miami University (of Ohio), Bachelor's degree from Otterbein College, and Master’s degree from Ohio State University. She has practiced in a variety of settings including emergency department and medical-surgical nursing. As a CNS, Leisa promotes evidence-based practice through interdisciplinary collaboration, staff nurse education and participation in research projects. Her personal interests include emergency, med-surg nursing and care of the geriatric patient. She was the recipient of the Clinical Practice Nurse Research of the Year (2013) and Advance Practice Registered Nurse (2015) at the Annual Louisiana ANA Nightingale Awards. She most recently in 2017 was selected to the Great 100 Nurses in Louisiana. Leisa is a current member of Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), American Nurses Association (ANA), Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), and Sigma Theta Tau.

Registration Fee: $175.00 (non-Baptist Health

nurses) Pre-registration is required.

All non-Baptist Health participants, please click the link below to

register: https://baptisthealthweblink.baptisthealthar.com/wlp2/classes/info/B

FT0006J A confirmation letter will be send to you upon receipt of your payment

Contact Hours: This educational activity 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 continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AJJ is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider Number CEP 5387.

Cancelation Policy: Received 7 days prior to the course: fee is refunded less a $25.00 administrative fee. Received less than seven days prior to course: no refund. Credit (minus $25.00 administrative fee) towards another course of your choice to be used within 12 months. In the event an emergency makes the course instructor unavailable and a qualified substitute cannot be found, we will reschedule you into a future program or issue a full refund.

If you have any questions, please call or email: Sheurika McKeever, 501-202-6095 Sheurika.mckeever@baptist-health.org