Join widely acclaimed national speaker

Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP

Geriatric Gems: Evaluation of the Older Adult

Pharmacology: Simplify Don’t Mystify

DB Productions presents…

Educational Fun, Sensational Sun

Maui Nursing & Allied Health Conference

March 24 – 25, 2014

Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa3700 Wailea Alanui Drive • Wailea, Maui, HI 96753

Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNPMany people can conduct health seminars or write books on health, but very few can make them both thoroughly informative and entertaining. Barb makes complex health topics easily understandable, appealing and hilarious. She has provided more than 2400 educational and motivation seminars on clinical topics and health maintenance topics to healthcare professionals and corporations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Barb has provided courses on Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment to both graduate and

undergraduate students, including the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Barb is the Executive Director and President of CPP Associates, Inc., a continuing education firm for corporations and healthcare professionals based in Chicago, IL.

Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP Many people can conduct health seminars, or write books on health, but very few can make them both thoroughly informative and entertain-ing. Barb makes complex health topics easily understandable, appealing and hilarious Barb has provided more than 2400 educational and motivation seminars on clinical topics an health maintenance topics to healthcare professionals and corporations throughout the US and Cana-da. She has provided courses on Advanced

Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment to both gradu-ate and undergraduate students, including the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Barb is the Executive Director and President of CPP Associates, Inc., a continuing education firm for corporations and healthcare professionals based in Chicago, IL.

Target Audience — Nurses in acute care, long term care, home care, including Nurse Educators, APNs, RNs, LPNs, and students. Applicable for other health care professionals including pharmacists, respiratory thera-pists, physical therapists, and others who deal with patients who have dia-betes, who are taking medications, and for all those health care profession-als caring for older adults.

Conference Locations Conference Locations Conference Locations October 15October 15October 15---161616

St Edward’s Mercy Medical CenterSt Edward’s Mercy Medical CenterSt Edward’s Mercy Medical Center———Hennessy Conference Room Hennessy Conference Room Hennessy Conference Room 7301 Rogers Ave ◦ Fort Smith, AR7301 Rogers Ave ◦ Fort Smith, AR7301 Rogers Ave ◦ Fort Smith, AR

October 17October 17October 17 Schmeiding Center for Senior Health and EducationSchmeiding Center for Senior Health and EducationSchmeiding Center for Senior Health and Education———Auditorium Auditorium Auditorium

2422 N. Thompson ◦ Springdale, AR 2422 N. Thompson ◦ Springdale, AR 2422 N. Thompson ◦ Springdale, AR

Poster AbstractsSubmit by February 28, 2014

Consider submitting a poster related to your professional practice. Topics related to clinical experiences, education, public health or an evidence-based clinical study with implications for nursing or allied health care. Abstracts will be peer reviewed with notification of acceptance within two weeks after submission. For complete poster presentation guidelines, download information at www.DeanneBlach.com. Poster presenters must be registered to attend the conference and pay full registration.

ANCC Nursing Contact HoursThis activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association for approval to award nursing contact hours.The Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing

education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Geriatric Gems: Assessment of the Older Adult = 5.5 contact hoursPharmacology Simplify Not Mystify = 6 contact hoursAll faculty at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience (1) any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services and (2) any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be shown to participants in a slide format prior to the start of the program. Please contact Deanne Blach at 870-715-7508 for more information about nursing contact hours.

Target Audience — Health Care Professionals including all nurses (RNs, LPNs, RNPs) caring for patients in acute care, home care and long term care settings; Nurse Educators and nursing students; all allied health professionals and students with EMS, PT, OT, RT, & Radiology. Exceptional content for Long Term Care staff including administrators, nursing directors and nursing staff.

July 23-26, 2014 Clinical Focus on Pharmacology for Nurses and EducatorsJW Marriott Resort, Spa & Golf • 221 N. Rampart Blvd. • Las Vegas, NVG Speakers: Barb Bancroft, MSN, RN, PNP & Teresa Till, RN, EdD, CCRNG Topics: Pharmacokinetics, Genetics, Geriatrics & Nutrition; Polypharmacy;

Drugs influencing Inflammation and Immunity; Drugs and the GI Tract; Neuropharmacology; Hormonal Chaos; Cardiac and Respiratory Drugs; Diabetes and Chemotherapy

G Poster Session on clinical nursing, nursing education, public health and evidence-based clinical studies with implications for nursing practice.

November 11, 2014Transition into Practice: Success Strategies for New Graduate & Student NursesHawaii Prince Hotel and Golf Club Waikiki Beach • 100 Holomoana Street • HonoluluG Topics: Transitioning into Practice; Mini NCLEX® Reviews; Test Taking

Strategies; Building your Resume for Professional Practice; Understanding Fluids and Electrolytes; Pharmacology Simplified; Saving the Life of Your Cardiac Patient; ABGS Simplified; Interpretation of Lab Values; Panel Discussion Q/A.

G Poster Session held for nursing student research and projects. Day includes plenary and breakout sessions; breakfast, lunch and a dinner presentation.

G Nursing Faculty Workshop with Donna Ignatavicius, MS, RN, ANEF - Writing NCLEX®-Style Test Items to Promote Critical Thinking

November 12-13-14, 2014Hawaii Nursing and Nurse Educator ConferenceHawaii Prince Hotel and Golf Club Waikiki Beach • 100 Holomoana Street • HonoluluG Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP - Interpretation of Lab Tests; Journey

through the GI Tract; Physical Assessment PearlsG Michele Deck, RN, BSN, MEd, LCCE, FACCE – Creative Teaching

Strategies for Nurse Educators, Lions, Tigers and Bears Oh My! Strategies for Unhappy Learners; Using Technology to Enhance Teaching

G Poster Session on clinical nursing, nursing education, public health nursing and evidence-based clinical studies with implications for nursing.

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Monday, March 24Geriatric Gems: Assessment of the Older AdultThis one-day seminar provides an in-depth discussion of essential aspects of the geriatric patient. Physiologic changes with aging are correlated with physical assessment findings as well as side effects of common drugs used in the aging population. An emphasis on neurologic function includes peripheral neuropathies, dementia and delirium, movement disorders and the special senses. Type 2 diabetes and thyroid dysfunction are covered in the endocrine system. Reproductive changes are gender specific and include causes of erectile dysfunction in the male and menopausal changes in the female. Cardiovascular diseases include coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis as well as hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. Respiratory function briefly covers COPD and other age related conditions. The effect of NSAIDs in the GI system is emphasized as are the common causes of constipation in the elderly population. The effect of a decreased glomerular filtration rate and drug excretion is correlated with side effects and drug toxicity. This lecture is a must for anyone working with geriatric patients!

Learning OutcomesAt the completion of the conference, the attendee will be able to:

Describe the normal changes that occur with aging body systems.

Discuss the various techniques used to assess each of the above systems.

Correlate the above findings with common conditions observed in the elderly population.

Describe the effects of the most common drugs on the physical assessment of the geriatric patient.

Discuss the positive changes one can make to “slow” the aging process.

AGENDA 7:30 Registration with continental breakfast. Exhibits and posters open 8:15 Welcome and disclosures 8:30 Age-related changes occurring with aging body systems

Techniques to assess body systems in older adults 10:00 Refreshment break with exhibitors and posters 10:30 Correlation with common conditions in the elderly 12:00 Networking lunch (provided). Exhibits and posters open 1:00 Effects of common drugs on older adult physical assessment 2:15 Refreshment break with exhibitors and posters 2:45 Effects of common drugs on older adult physical assessment (con’t)

Making positive changes to “slow” aging process 4:00 Program complete*

*Evaluation process completed online after conference

Tuesday, March 25Pharmacology: Simplify Don’t Mystify

Barb has been teaching Pharmacology to undergraduate and graduate nursing students for over 25 years. Her simplified approach to learning 11,000 prescription drugs, 10,000 over-the-counter-drugs, and too-many-to-count herbal and alternative drugs has been described as “THE BEST Pharmacology course I have ever taken” and “Why didn’t I learn Pharmacology like this in Nursing School—this makes so much more sense!” Learn about the numerous classes of drugs including the “prils,” “sartans,” “triptans,” “cyclovirs,” “olols, alols, ilols,” “prazoles,” “dipines,” “afils” and many more. You will learn about class mechanisms of actions, class side effects, specific drugs in each class – their similarities and differences, and clinical indications. Barb approaches this daunting task with humor, historical highlights and clinical applications that will not only help master the information but will also help apply the material in the clinical setting. Learn Pharmacology the “Barb” way…fact-filled, fun, and full of practical pearls for everyday use!

Learning OutcomesAt the completion of the conference, the attendee will be able to:

Differentiate among the various classes of drugs by using the “suffix” for each class.

Identify the clinical uses of the above classes of drugs in children and adults.

Identify strategies to recall the complex mechanisms of action for each of the above classes of drugs.

Discuss common treatment regimens for selected clinical conditions in children and adults.

Relate clinical interactions with food and alternative therapies.

AGENDA 7:15 Registration with continental breakfast. Exhibits and posters open 8:00 Welcome and disclosures 8:15 Various classes of drugs using the “suffix”

Clinical uses of the above classes of drugs 9:45 Refreshment break with exhibitors and posters 10:15 Clinical uses of the above classes of drugs (con’t) 12:00 Networking lunch (provided). Exhibits and posters close after lunch 1:00 Strategies to recall the complex mechanisms of actions

Common treatment regimens for selected clinical conditions 2:15 Refreshment break 2:30 Common treatment regimens for selected clinical conditions (con’t)

Clinical interactions with food and alternative therapies 4:00 Program complete*

*Evaluation process completed online after conference

Register EarlyTake advantage of our early bird discount! Registration form(s) and fees must be submitted online or postmarked by January 31, 2014.

Group Discounts!For 3 or more registrations submitted together.

Registration Deadline—March 10Please call after this deadline to ensure space is available. Registrations must include full payment to be accepted. Confirmation is sent if registration form and payment are received 2 weeks before conference begins.

Cancellation PolicyAn administrative fee of $100 will be charged to changes to registration (cancellations and refunds). After March 10, no refunds will be issued.

Contact Information:

Deanne A. Blach, MSN, RNPrimary Nurse Planner

Conference Chair President, DB Productions, Inc.

Email: Deanne@deanneblach.comPh. (870) 715-7508Fax (870) 749-2276

One night non-refundable room and tax deposit required at time of booking. Garden/Mountain view $199 per night; Ocean view $229 per night; Each additional person $40/room. Be sure to ask for “DB Productions Maui Nursing Conference” special group rate.Limited block of rooms being held, please reserve early. Cut-off date for room rate February 24, 2014. Once the room block is full the discounted rate may no longer apply. Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservations.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATIONMake arrangements for transportation with Maui Express by going to www.RobertsHawaii.com. Click on “Airport Shuttle”; then “Maui” tab; select ‘Round Trip’ or ‘One Way’ and click ‘Book Now’. Be sure to enter the Promo Code ‘MAUINURSE2014’ at the end of the booking process. To make a change to reservation, call toll free 1-866-293-1782 or in Hawaii 808-954-8630. One way transfer is $21.60 per person and round trip is $38.70 per person; two people booking a shuttle together receive additional discounts.

If flying to Maui, make arrangements to fly into the Kahului Airport (code OGG).

Exhibits– March 24-25Exhibitors will be displaying products and services. Refreshment breaks will be provided in exhibit area for maximum exposure to attendees. Lunch is provided to both attendees and exhibitors. For more information, to be an exhibitor or explore opportunities to be a sponsor for breaks or a networking reception, please email deanne@deanneblach.com or call 870-715-7508.

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For reservations call (808) 879-1922

Registration Please register by March 10th. After March 10th, call for availability.

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*Be sure your email address is correct and legible to ensure you receive the confirmation letter, receipt of funds and access to on-line handouts which can be downloaded 2 weeks prior to the conference. If you are registering a group, it is essential to include email addresses for every registrant so each person receives follow-up communication.

If not attending the full conference please

indicate which day you will be attending

j March 24 Geriatric Gems: Evaluation of the Older Adult

j March 25 Pharmacology: Simplify Don’t Mystify

HandoutsAll handouts will be available 2 weeks prior to the conference via a link you will receive in an email. Please print your handouts before arriving at the conference. No handouts will be available on-site.

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Mail registration form and fees toDB Productions, 724 CR 670 • Green Forest, AR 72638

Conference Pricing(Includes nursing contact hours, light breakfast refreshments, lunches,

and vendor resources. Note handouts will be available to download online only.)

Early Bird - Register by January 31Individual: $325 for both days $

Individual: $175 per day (indicate which day) $

Group of 3 or more: $300/$150 per person $ (registrations submitted and paid together)

Register after January 31Individual: $375 for both days $

Individual: $200 per day (indicate which day) $

Group of 3 or more: $350/$175 per person $ (registrations submitted and paid together)

Register on site March 24-25Individual: $500 for both days $

Individual: $250 per day (indicate which day) $

Prelicensure Nursing and Allied Health Students$50 per day (indicate which day) $

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