Specialty Areas

Select a specialty area below for a description of Conferences within that specialty.

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Case Management
Our Case Management Conferences examine key quality issues in health care decision making in and between various institutions and provide strategies to respond to changing regulatory legislation that impacts both quality and financial decision making in health care. Medicare and other auditing entities drive the business of health care while patients are savvier about checking out provider “report cards”. Patient safety, staffing issues, admitting and discharging patients to the appropriate level of care, ensuring documentation reflects evidence-based practice, communicating effectively across settings, addressing the needs of the uninsured, current best practice strategies as well as an update on legislative and regulatory changes that impact case management are just some of the topics covered.
Hospital Case Management Administration	Chicago, IL	Oct 12-13, 2009
Case Management Along the Continuum	Nashville, TN	Nov 15-18, 2009
Case Management Along the Continuum	Las Vegas, NV	Oct 10-13, 2010
Critical Care
We offer Critical Care Conferences addressing the health care needs of pediatric and adult critically ill and injured patients. Insight on a diverse set of issues ranging from the disease process itself to preventing and treating complications to emphasizing a multidisciplinary team approach will be provided. Learn how science, technology, pharmacology and human factors all influence the achievement of best possible outcomes for these patients.
The National Conference of Neonatal Nursing	Nashville, TN	May 14-16, 2009
Advanced Critical Care & Trauma	San Francisco, CA	Oct 18-20, 2009
Advances in Transplantation	San Antonio, TX	Nov 1-4, 2009
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing	Nashville, TN	Nov 8-11, 2009
The National Conference of Neonatal Nursing	Las Vegas, NV	Mar 16-20, 2010
A Slice of AACN NTI	Las Vegas, NV	Apr 5-8, 2010
Psychiatric and Behavioral Issues
The Psychiatric Nursing conference will provide the tools you need to sharpen your skills and improve your effectiveness through accurate assessment and diagnosis, the "right" mix of therapy and medication, and appropriate follow-up for your clients with mental healthcare needs. The Forensic Trends: Psychiatric and Behavioral Issues conference explores the theory, assessment strategies and interventions which will produce the best possible legal and therapeutic outcomes for both survivors and perpetrators of interpersonal violence.
Psychiatric Nursing	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 19-21, 2009
Psychiatric Nursing	Nashville, TN	Mar 30-Apr 1, 2009
Psychiatric Nursing	La Jolla, CA	Apr 23-25, 2009
Forensic Trends: Psychiatric and Behavioral Issues	Las Vegas, NV	April 21-24, 2010
Psychiatric Nursing	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 10-13, 2010
Psychiatric Nursing	Las Vegas, NV	April 21-24, 2010
Forensic Trends: Psychiatric and Behavioral Issues	Las Vegas, NV	May 4-7, 2010
Neonatal
We offer numerous Neonatal Conferences addressing the latest innovations and research in neonatal care. From Neonatal Pharmacology to The Fetus & Newborn to the National Conference of Neonatal Nursing and Developmental Interventions in Neonatal Care, we have a variety of educational programs to meet the needs of neonatal health care professionals.
Neonatal Pharmacology	Las Vegas, NV	Mar 26-28, 2009
The National Conference of Neonatal Nursing	Nashville, TN	May 14-16, 2009
Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition: Update 2009	San Francisco, CA	Jul 20-22, 2009
Perinatal Dilemmas	Snowmass, CO	Aug 11-13, 2009
Fetus & Newborn: State of the Art Care	San Francisco, CA	Oct 27-30, 2009
Developmental Interventions in Neonatal Care	Washington, DC	Nov 4-7, 2009
The National Conference of Neonatal Nursing	Las Vegas, NV	Mar 16-20, 2010
Neonatal Pharmacology	Orlando, FL	May 12-15, 2010
Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition: Update 2010	San Diego, CA	May 17-19, 2010
The Fetus & Newborn: State of the Art Care	Chicago, IL	Oct 17-20, 2010
Developmental Interventions in Neonatal Care	San Francisco, CA	Nov 13-16, 2010
Neuro Rehabilitation
We offer a multi-disciplinary clinical perspective for the rehabilitation of persons with Spinal Cord Injury as well as address new discoveries in technology and research in Brain Injury.
Brain Injuries	Las Vegas, NV	Mar 5-7, 2009
Spinal Cord Injuries	Orlando, FL	Mar 19-21, 2009
Brain Injuries	San Antonio, TX	Apr 28 - May 1, 2010
Spinal Cord Injuries	Boston, MA	May 13-15, 2010
Nurse Education
Our Nurse Education Conferences highlight innovative practical tools and techniques to deliver consistent and current nurse education at all levels. Explore cutting-edge educational technology that is designed to reduce the workload of nurse educators while providing a consistent quality educational experience for nursing students.
Mosby's Faculty Development Institute	Orlando, FL	Jan 5-6, 2009
Emerging Technologies in Nurse Education	La Jolla, CA	Jun 26-27, 2009
Mosby's Faculty Development Institute	San Diego, CA	Jan 3-5, 2010
Emerging Technologies in Nurse Education	Boston, MA	Jul 18-20, 2010
Obesity & Nutritional Management
We offer practical tools and strategies for obesity treatment and management with a comprehensive approach, including clinical, behavioral and psychosocial interventions. We also explore viable solutions for the nutrition challenges you face with your pediatric and neonatal patients. Gain insight on specific nutrients, effects of maternal nutrition on fetal development, nutritional approaches to selected disease states, evaluation of feeding problems and more!
Obesity Treatment and Prevention	Las Vegas, NV	Apr 30 - May2, 2009
Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition: Update 2009	San Francisco, CA	Jul 20-22, 2009
Obesity Treatment and Prevention	Washington, DC	May 6-8, 2010
Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition: Update 2010	San Diego, CA	May 17-19,2010
Obstetrics
We offer a variety of Conferences that explore evidence-based approaches to medical conditions and emergencies which can affect both maternal and fetal health and outcomes. Current monitoring techniques and management strategies for a wide array of high-risk obstetric complications are discussed.
Obstetric Nursing	Orlando, FL	Apr 16-18, 2009
Perinatal Dilemmas	Snowmass, CO	Aug 11-13, 2009
Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing	Chicago, IL	Nov 9-10, 2009
Obstetric Nursing	Las Vegas, NV	April 28 - May 1, 2010
Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing	Las Vegas, NV	Oct 25-27, 2010
Oncology
Our Oncology nursing Conference offers multiple topics in oncology, addressing current and future trends in cancer diagnosis and therapy and will equip practitioners to meet both physiological and psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
Oncology: Clinical Issues and Trends	Washington, DC	Sep 14-16, 2009
Pediatrics
We offer a variety of pediatric Conferences addressing common and complex problems experienced by children of all ages. From office based to hospital based, from obesity to adolescent health care, from neonatal to young children with special needs, we have something to meet the educational needs of pediatric health care professionals.
The Young Child with Special Needs	Las Vegas, NV	Mar 23-24, 2009
Adolescent Health Care	Boston, MA	May 8-9, 2009
Nursing Care of the Hospitalized Child	Las Vegas, NV	May 13-15, 2009
Hot Topics in Pediatric Primary Care	Jackson Hole, WY	Jul 27-29, 2009
Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition Update 2009	San Francisco, CA	Jul 20-22, 2009
Clinical Issues in Pediatrics	Scottsdale, AZ	Oct 28-31, 2009
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing	Nashville, TN	Nov 8-11, 2009
The Young Child with Special Needs	Orlando, FL	Mar 16-20, 2010
Pediatric Nursing: Care of the Hospitalized Child	San Francisco, CA	May 12-15, 2010
Adolescent Health Care	Seattle, WA	May 13-15, 2010
Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition: Update 2010	San Diego, CA	May 17-19, 2010
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing	San Diego, CA	Oct 26-30, 2010
Pharmacology
These courses allow you to update your knowledge of pharmacology and meet the requirements for gaining or renewing prescriptive authority in most states.
Neonatal Pharmacology	Las Vegas, NV	March 26, 2009
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians	Philadelphia, PA	Aug 4-9, 2009
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians	Nashville, TN	Aug 25-30, 2009
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians	Las Vegas, NV	Sep 15-20, 2009
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians	San Francisco, CA	Oct 27-Nov 1, 2009
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians	Las Vegas, NV	June 7-13, 2010
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians	Washington, DC	Oct 11-17, 2010
Primary Care
We offer a variety of Conferences addressing a number of common health care challenges seen in primary care settings. From Ambulatory OB/GYN and Contraceptive Technology to Clinical Issues in Pediatrics we have a Conference that meets the needs of primary care providers.
Contraceptive Technology	San Francisco, CA	Mar 19-21, 2009
Contraceptive Technology	Washington, DC	Apr 2-4, 2009
Obesity Treatment and Prevention	Las Vegas, NV	Apr 30-May 2, 2009
Adolescent Health Care	Boston, MA	May 8-9, 2009
Advances in Health Care for Women Over 40	Scottsdale, AZ	May 18-19, 2009
Hot Topics in Pediatric Primary Care	Jackson Hole, WY	Jul 27-29, 2009
Office Gynecology	Jackson Hole, WY	Aug 2-5, 2009
Contraceptive Technology: Quest for Excellence	Atlanta, GA	Oct 29-31, 2009
Clinical Issues in Pediatrics	Scottsdale, AZ	Oct 28-31, 2009
Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing	Chicago, IL	Nov 8-10, 2009
Contraceptive Technology	San Francisco, CA	Mar 24-27, 2010
Contraceptive Technology	Boston, MA	Apr 15-17, 2010
Office Gynecology	Snowmass, CO	Aug 8-11, 2010
Transplantation
This Conference offers current trends in donor and candidate evaluation, ethical issues and best practices with evidence based protocols for solid organ transplantation. Strategies for managing long term complications of organ transplantation and emerging pharmacological therapies are reviewed to maintain organ function and minimize side effects of immunotherapy.
Advances in Transplantation	San Antonio, TX	Nov 2-4, 2009
Women’s Health
We offer a variety of Women’s Health Conferences addressing evidence-based approaches for assessing and managing common and complex problems experienced by women of all ages, from adolescence through menopause. From Contraceptive Technology and Office Gynecology to Obstetric Nursing, we have educational programs to meet the needs of the women’s health care professional.
Contraceptive Technology	San Francisco, CA	Mar 19-21, 2009
Contraceptive Technology	Washington, DC	Apr 2-4, 2009
Obstetric Nursing	Orlando, FL	Apr 16-18, 2009
Obesity Treatment and Prevention	Las Vegas, NV	Apr 30-May 2, 2009
Advances in Health Care for Women Over 40	Scottsdale, AZ	May 18-19, 2009
Office Gynecology	Jackson Hole, WY	Aug 2-5, 2009
Perinatal Dilemmas	Snowmass, CO	Aug 11-13, 2009
Contraceptive Technology: Quest for Excellence	Atlanta, GA	Oct 29-31, 2009
Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing	Chicago, IL	Nov 8-10, 2009
Contraceptive Technology	San Francisco, CA	Mar 24-27, 2010
Contraceptive Technology	Boston, MA	Apr 14-17, 2010
Advances in Health Care for Women Over 40	La Jolla, CA	May 20-22, 2010
Obstetric Nursing	Las Vegas, NV	Apr 28-May 1, 2010
Perinatal Dilemmas	Jackson Hole, WY	Jul 18-21, 2010
Office Gynecology	Snowmass, CO	Aug 8-11, 2010
Contraceptive Technology: Quest for Excellence	Atlanta, GA	Oct 7-9, 2010