National Conference of Neonatal Nursing

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NEONATAL NURSING

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= Pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority for nurses

Thursday, April 3
7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration Check-In • Exhibits
8:00	Infection Reduction in the NICU Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN (= .25 hr.)
8:45	Septic Shock in the Newborn Carol A. Botwinski, EdD, RNC, ARNP ( = .5 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:15	New Therapies for Perinatal Asphyxia Jose A. Honold, MD (= .25 hr.)
11:00	Neonatal Effects of Prenatal Substance Abuse Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP (= .75 hr.)
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel ( = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:45	Management of Pulmonary Hypertension Mark L. Shwer, MD ( = .5 hr.)
2:30	Hot Topics in Feeding the High-Risk Neonate Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN ( = .25 hr.)
3:15	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
4:00	Advances in Respiratory Care: What’s New? Jay P. Goldsmith, MD ( = .25 hr.)
4:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel ( = .5 hr.)
5:15	Adjourn


Friday, April 4 During each Concurrent Session, 5 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size. Choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.
8:00 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1
#11	Neonatal Ventilation: Matching Strategy with Pathophysiology Mark L. Shwer, MD
#12	Under Pressure: Dopamine, Dobutamine, Volume and Hydrocortisone Carol A. Botwinski, EdD, RNC, ARNP (= 1.5 hr.)
#13	Neonatal X-Ray Interpretation: Challenging Cases Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP
#14	Prevention and Treatment of Brain Injury in the LBW Infant Jay P. Goldsmith, MD ( = .25 hr.)
#15	Delivery Room Emergencies: Complex Cases Terri Schneider-Biehl, MN, RNC, NNP Ellen Tappero, MN, RNC, NNP ( = .25 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2
#21	Does Abnormal Cranial Shaping in Infants Affect the Brain? Short & Long Term Implications, Interventions and Prevention Sue C. Ditmyer, MSN, PNP, RNFA (= .25 hr.)
#22	Tricky Lab Values and the CBC: Clinical Applications Mark L. Shwer, MD
#23	Nursing Care of the Very LBW Infant Terri Schneider-Biehl, MN, RNC, NNP ( = .25 hr.)
#24	Controversies and Unanswered Questions in Neonatal Resuscitation Jay P. Goldsmith, MD (= .5 hr.)
#25	Fluid & Electrolyte Management in the Neonate: Case Studies Carol A. Botwinski, EdD, RNC, ARNP (= .5 hr.)
11:30	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
#31	Bioethics in the NICU: Case Histories in Neonatal Ethics Isabell B. Purdy, PhD, NNP, CPNP
#32	Positioning the High Risk Infant: Making a Difference in Patient Care Michele Hyams, DPT
#33	Care of Neonates with Neurosurgical Malformations: Hydrocephalus and Myelomeningiocele Sue C. Ditmyer, MSN, PNP, RNFA ( = .25 hr.)
#34	The Role of Inflammation in Neonatal Lung Disease Martin J. Blahnik, MD ( = .25 hr.)
#35	Update on the Management of Hyperbilirubinemia Gregory C. Martin, MD, FAAP (= .25 hr.)
2:30	Refreshment Break
3:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
#41	Perinatal Steroids and Long Term Outcomes Isabell B. Purdy, PhD, NNP, CPNP ( = .75 hr.)
#42	Approach to the Borderline Viable Premature Baby Richard Fulroth, MD
#43	Bacterial Infections and Sepsis: Case Studies on Recognition and Management Ellen Tappero, MN, RNC, NNP ( = .5 hr.)
#44	Managing Pain in the Neonate Martin J. Blahnik, MD ( = 1.5 hr.)
#45	Non-Invasive Modes of Ventilation in the NICU Gregory C. Martin, MD, FAAP
4:30	Adjourn

Saturday, April 5
8:00 a.m.	Minimally Invasive Surgery for Newborns: What’s New? Cathy E. Shin, MD
8:45	NICU Infant Outcomes: Who’s At-Risk for What? Isabell B. Purdy, PhD, NNP, CPNP
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	NEC and Short Gut Syndrome Cathy E. Shin, MD (= .25 hr.)
10:45	Reducing Medication Errors and Other Complications in the NICU Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN ( = .25 hr.)
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel ( = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Conference Summary and Evaluation
12:30	Adjourn

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