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PODCAST

PART I: LECTURE

PART II: DISCUSSION

  • Title: Avoiding Burnout in MS Nurses
    Speaker: Constance Easterling, MSN, ARNP, CRRN, MSCN
    Chairperson: Jennifer Smrtka, MSN, ARNP, MSCN
    Date: December 20, 2011
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Regional Meetings for 2011 PDF Print E-mail
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Caring for the Patients with MS

Awarded 6.5 contact hour (s) of continuing nursing education; 4.0 of these credits are in the area of pharmacology.


Topical Outline :
  • Nature of MS - Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Natural History, Clinical Course
  • Treatments - Acute Relapse Management, Disease Modifying Therapies and Worsening MS
  • Case Studies on Morning Sessions Incorporating Concepts of Chronic Illness Management
  • Practical Management of Complex Symptoms with Case Studies
  • Trends in Research, Emerging MS Therapies and Role of the MS Nurse
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Complex Issues in MS: Creative Nursing Solutions

Awarded 6.5 contact hour (s) of continuing nursing education; 3.5 of these credits are in the area of pharmacology.


Topical Outline :

  • The Diverse Role of the MS Nurse
  • Nature of MS - Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Natural History and Clinical Course
  • Acute Relapse Management, Disease Modifying Therapies
  • Functional Changes, Role of Rehabilitation and the Management of Progressive MS
  • Comprehensive Symptom Management with Case Studies

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Skills Development in Multiple Sclerosis Nursing

Awarded 5.0 contact hour (s) of continuing nursing education; 3.0 of these credits are in the area of pharmacology.


Topical Outline :

  • Understanding Immunology
  • New and Emerging MS Therapies and Role of the MS Nurse
  • Managing Complex Symptoms
  • Case Studies
  • Triage and Management of Complex Patient Situations
  • Motivational Interviewing: A Skill for MS Nurses

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One Day Nursing Congress 

Registration begins at 8 am; Program begins at 9:00 am; Program concludes approximately at 5:00 pm.


Topical Outline :

  • MORNING SESSION
    Comprehensive Overview of MS
    Definition of MS Nursing
    Case Studies with ARS


  • AFTERNOON SESSION (BASIC TRACK)
    DMTs and Outcomes of Treatment
    Symptomatic Care in MS


  • AFTERNOON SESSION (ADVANCED TRACK)
    Immunology and Neuroimaging in MS
    Diagnostic Challenges in MS


  • ALL ATTENDEES
    Complex Case Studies for ALL Attendees
    Evaluations and Wrap-up

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