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| 6:30 – 7:30 AM | Fun Run/Walk for Nurses House (Ticketed event; see Registration) Get some exercise and raise funds for Nurses House, an international organization that assists RNs in need. After you register, you will be mailed a sponsor sheet. Ask your colleagues, friends, and family members to sponsor you with a donation. When you come to convention, bring the completed sponsor form and the donations you’ve collected. The first 50 people to send in their entry fees will receive Nurses House t-shirts and prizes will be awarded to the top four fundraisers. |
| 8:00 – 9:15 AM | Concurrent CE Sessions (1.25 contact hours each)
Track 1: The Adoption OptionCorinna Lohser, MPHSpence-Chapin Services to Families and Children As healthcare providers, nurses have a responsibility to inform patients who are uncertain about parenting about all of their options, including adoption. Nurses in prenatal and post-natal settings play a critical role in advocating for women and adolescents who express an interest in adoption. Get information about contemporary adoption practices, an overview of adoption law and birth-parent rights; and important tools you can use in situations where adoption is being considered. Objectives:
Track 2: Compassion Fatigue: The Cost of CaringCarol Lynn Esposito, JD, RNAssociate Director, NYSNA Economic and General Welfare Program Thomas Lowe, MPH, RN, COHN-S, COHST Occupational Safety and Health Representative, NYSNA Economic and General Welfare Program Compassion fatigue is a natural consequence of patient care. Nurses must continuously monitor themselves and their reactions, recognizing the potential negative consequences of caring too much. Learn how to identify the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, physical, and work performance symptoms of compassion fatigue. Explore various methods for monitoring and preventing it. Objectives:
Track 3: Healthcare Reform: The Path to a Single Payer SystemAndrew Coates, MDPhysicians for a National Health Program Karen Ballard, MA, RN Rekindling Reform The debate over healthcare reform has taken front stage in Washington this year, resulting in a great deal of discussion and even more confusion. Join us for a discussion about healthcare reform – past, present and future – and learn about ongoing efforts to move our nation toward a single payer healthcare system. Objectives:
Track 4: Different Generations, Different ExpectationsConnie Jastremski, MS, MBA, RNImogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY All organizations face the challenges of having four generations working side by side in the workplace. Learn the value systems of the four generations (Traditionalist, Boomers, Xers, and Millennials), how these value systems were formed, and how they affect the workplace. Explore how to work with people from different generations and how to use each generation’s strengths to create a workable succession plan. Objectives:
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| 8:00 - 9:15 AM | Parliamentary Procedure Learn the basic skills related to the parliamentary process used in Voting Body sessions. This “hands-on” session provides actual practice in Voting Body procedures and will enable you to be a more effective participant in the decision-making process. |
| 9:30 – 11:30 AM | Professional Issues/Voting Body (1.5 contact hours) Today’s session will include an address from the NYSNA Chief Executive Officer and reports from member councils and committees. Objectives:
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| 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Exhibit Hall and Lunch Visit the exhibitors you missed on Friday evening or get more information from the many vendors on hand. A free box lunch will be served |
| 2:00 – 3:15 PM | Special Session for Nursing Students Get the “scoop on scope” at a presentation on RN scope of practice, legal and regulatory requirements, and the important topic of delegation of tasks and supervision of other healthcare workers. Students are encouraged to observe the morning Professional Issues/Voting Body session and the Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM, when a nursing student will be honored. |
| 2:00 – 3:15 PM | Concurrent CE Sessions (1.25 contact hours each) Track 1: Organ Donation Education for NursesJoan Kruegler, MSNew York Alliance for Donation, Inc. New York State has one of the lowest percentages of organ donors in the U.S. Find out some of the reasons for this low enrollment and the nurse’s role in public organ donation education. This program is designed for nurses who are not already in the transplantation field, who want to be prepared to educate the public about organ donation. Objectives:
Track 2: Applying Emotional Intelligence to Patient CareMark Van BurenNew Haven Consulting Group, Inc. Emotional intelligence – the ability to identify, understand, use, and manage emotions in yourself and others – is often misunderstood in human interaction. Many choose the profession of nursing because of their inherent respect for maintaining personal dignity while delivering patient care. Discover how an Emotional Intelligence Blueprint can help you understand how EI has both helped and hindered you at your most critical nursing moments. Objectives:
Track 3: Nurse Advocacy: The LDC ExperienceJanice Howard, MS, RNMiriam Gonzalez, BS, RN Veronica Richardson, RN, C Linda O’Brien, MS, RN Shaun Flynn, Director, NYSNA Governmental Affairs From the 1932 Nurse Practice Act to last year's legislation banning mandatory overtime, individual nurses have played key roles in shaping public policy in New York State. Join veterans of NYSNA’s Legislative District Coordinator program for a discussion about the importance of nurse advocacy from a nurse’s perspective. Objectives:
Track 4: Documentation: Nurses on the Front Line of LitigationAnn Marie Parisi, RN, CLNCNightingale Legal Consulting, Saratoga Springs, NY When nurses are involved in litigation related to malpractice or negligence, their use of documentation can be crucial. Learn about current legal issues that affect the nursing profession as a whole. Follow the steps through a nursing negligence case and see how documentation affects the outcome. Participants will have an opportunity to review examples of nursing documentation and critique common documentation blunders. Objectives:
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| 3:30 – 4:45 PM | Concurrent CE Sessions (1.25 contact hours each) Track 1: SANE: It’s Not Just About the SpermJanice Ceccucci, RN, SANE-A, NYSAFE, SANP-PSexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program Step into the world of forensic nursing and learn about the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) specialty. Patient assessment, evidence collection, specialized techniques, and the legal process will be discussed. Learn about the role of the SANE nurse and the requirements needed to complete training. Objectives:
Track 2: Safe Patient HandlingMelissa Rowland, RN, EESWNY Council on Occupational Safety & Health The Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH), through the New York State Demonstration Project, has implemented safe patient handling and movement programs in three acute care and two long-term care facilities. This presentation will include some of the key elements of the WNYCOSH safe patient handling programs, research data on reduction of worker injuries and lost workdays, and a brief overview of current state legislation. Objectives:
Track 3: Protecting Patients Through Legislative AdvocacyShaun FlynnDirector, NYSNA Governmental Affairs Decisions are made every year at the State Capitol that affect nursing practice and patient care. Too often, these decisions are made without adequate input from nurses. Explore the basics of state government and the major nursing issues that are currently under consideration. Learn the skills to become an effective legislative advocate for your patients and your profession. Objectives:
Track 4: The Aging of the HIV EpidemicJudy K. Shaw, PhD, MS, ANP-CSamuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY As the HIV epidemic enters its third decade, greater attention is being directed to the diagnosis and management of older HIV-infected patients. These patients have an extremely complicated disease course, often with complications of HIV, adverse effects from ART, mental illness, substance abuse, and multiple medical co-morbidities. Get updated on various aspects of antiretroviral medication, as well as treatment and therapeutic options for managing the expanding aging population with HIV. Objectives:
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| 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Insulation Doctrine and the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Program As part of the settlement of the lawsuit brought against NYSNA last year, the plaintiffs and NYSNA agreed to participate in a panel discussion on issues of insulation and the NYSNA Collective Bargaining program. Panelists for the Nurses for Unity group will be Patricia Kane, RN and Judy Sheridan-Gonzalez, RN. Panelists for NYSNA will be Tina Gerardi, MS, RN, CAE, Chief Executive Officer and Elizabeth Orfan, Esq., NYSNA labor counsel. In addition to remarks by the panelists, there will be opportunity for audience members to ask questions and seek clarification on these issues. Please note: no contact hours awarded. |
| 6:00 – 7:15 PM | Awards Ceremony A highlight of Convention, the Awards Ceremony recognizes nurses who have made significant contributions to the profession. Enrich your Convention experience by attending this semiformal event. Hear from the award winners and express your congratulations to them. There is no charge for this event. |
| 7:30 PM – Midnight | Awards Dinner (Ticketed event; see Registration) Spend the last night of Convention in style and honor our award recipients. Enjoy the company of old friends while establishing connections you will keep for a lifetime. |