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March Certification Madness: PCCN, CCRN and Medical-Surgical Review Courses

Mar
12
Mon
To
Mar
16
Fri
Mar 12-16, 2012
Education 1
Aurora, CO

March Certification Madness: PCCN, CCRN and Medical-Surgical Review Courses. This week-long event offers three 2-day courses to provide clinical registered nurses the opportunity to prepare for the PCCN, CCRN and Medical Surgical Review exams.

Registration Details

Registration is closed.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WALK-IN REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME ONLY.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received before registration closes, March 4, 2012 will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee.  No shows or cancellations after March 4, 2012 will NOT receive a refund; no exceptions.

Fees & Payment

- Community/Non-UCH Employee: $225.00; $235.00 day of event
- UCH Employee: $175.00; $185.00 day of event

Online registration deadline is March 4, 2012

You can no longer mail in registrations for this event; Walk in registration is available the day of the event; $10.00 fee charged on day of event as noted above, no exceptions.

Description

March Certification Madness -
PCCN, CCRN and Medical-Surgical Review Courses

PCCN - March 12-13, 2012
CCRN - March 13-14, 2012
Medical-Surgical - March 15-16, 2012

This week-long event offers three 2-day courses to provide clinical registered nurses the opportunity to prepare for the PCCN, CCRN and Medical Surgical Review exams.

VIEW COMPLETE AGENDA HERE

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WALK-IN REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR EACH CLASS 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME ONLY.

Continuing Nursing Education Credit:

PCCN: 15.0 Contact hours.
CCRN: 15.0 Contact hours.
MEDICAL SURGICAL: 14.5 Contact hours.

Contact hours will be awarded to nurses who attend this program in its entirety and complete the course evaluation.

University of Colorado Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

CCRN Review Course Description and Objectives

This two day intense critical care review course is intended for nurses who are planning to take the AACN-CCRN certification exam or as a clinical practice review seminar. By the completion of this two day intense course the nurse will be able to:

  1. Identify the common critical care needs of patients with single and multi-system organ abnormalities.
  2. Outline assessment strategies and treatment options for common critical care problems.
  3. Review the pathophysiology for single and multi-system dysfunction and discuss the pharmacological management for each.
  4. Describe the AACN synergy model of caring and blueprint for the CCRN certification exam.

PCCN Review Course Description and Objectives

This two day intense acute care review course is intended for nurses who are planning to take the AACN-PCCN certification exam.  By the completion of this two day intense course the nurse will be able to:

  1. Identify the common acute care needs of patients with single and multi system organ abnormalities in the step-down and telemetry units (progressive care units).
  2. Outline assessment strategies and treatment options for common progressive care problems.
  3. Review the pathophysiology for single and multi-system dysfunction and discuss the pharmacological management for each.
  4. Describe the AACN synergy model of caring and the blueprint for the PCCN certification exam.

Medical/Surgical Review Course Description and Objectives

The purpose of this course is to provide clinical registered nurses the opportunity to prepare for the medical surgical certification exam. By the completion of this two day intense course the nurse will be able to:

  1. Identify common cardiovascular complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  2. Identify common Neurological complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  3. Identify common Musculoskeletal complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  4. Identify common Integumentary complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  5. Identify common Renal complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  6. Outline the professional practice role aspects of med/surg nursing.
  7. Identify common Respiratory complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  8. Identify common Hematologic complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  9. Identify common Endocrine complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  10. Identify common Gastrointestinal complications, treatment options and nursing care concerns.
  11. Discuss five core concepts of holistic med/surg nursing care of the adult.

Accommodations:

SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Special Rate of $89/night
Denver Fitzsimons
13400 E. Colfax Ave.

Book with Marriott Directly

Location & Parking Information

Parking at the Anschutz Medical Campus is $5.00 per day (or UCH permit) only. Parking for this activity is available in the Ignacio, Georgetown, or Julesburg parking lots. All are indicated with a red X on the attached map. Cash/coin/credit card accepted. Handicapped visitor parking is also available.

Parking Map

Questions:

Please direct questions to:
Amanda Nenaber
Email: amanda.nenaber@uch.edu
Phone: 720-848-7720

Instructor(s)

  • Certified Educator

Contact

Joan Akiyama, Program Assistant, Cont. Education at 720-848-6694 or send an email

Schedule & Location

Schedule

This event includes all of the 5 meeting times below.
Date Time Location Instructor
1. Mon, March 12 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Education 1 Certified Educator
2. Tue, March 13 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Education 1 Certified Educator
3. Wed, March 14 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Education 1 Certified Educator
4. Thu, March 15 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Education 1 Certified Educator
5. Fri, March 16 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Education 1 Certified Educator

Location Details

  • Education 1
    13070 E. 19th Ave.
    Aurora, CO 80045