This program is an excellent review for those planning to take the Orthopaedic Nurse Certification Board Exam and those wanting to enhance their orthopaedic knowledge base.

CONTACT HOURS:
7.0 Category A contact hours

OBJECTIVES
1. Employ appropriate management tactics to address various
2. Formulate individualized, holistic care strategies for the orthopeadic patient.
3. Differentiate methods to prevent, lessen or treat complications in the orthopaedic population.
4. Validate techniques for safe mobilization with assistive devices as appropriate for the orthopaedic patient.
5. Evaluate specific education approaches to promote self-care and maximum independent mobility for the orthopaedic patient.

SPEAKER:  Kathy Smith, RN, BSN, ONC.
Kathy has worked in the orthopedic specialty since 1997.  She began her orthopedic career as a staff nurse and since has held the positions of nursing unit supervisor, orthopedic nurse clinician, and currently orthopedic nurse manager.  Kathy has obtained her orthopedic nurse certification.  She is active in her local chapter of NAON, having held various officer positions including secretary, president elect and president.  She is interested in helping nurses grow in their knowledge and care of the orthopedic patient and helping to distinguish the specialty of orthopedics. 

DATE:
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
7:30 am – 4:30 pm

LOCATION:
Burle Business Park
IU 13 Conference Center
1020 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601