From gym class to glucose monitoring, this continuing education program is designed to provide guidelines for the management and support of the school age child with diabetes. A focus will be on the techniques used to balance insulin and nutritional needs with school activities. Acute and chronic complications will be discussed as well as prevention and health promotion strategies. Current references and resources will be provided.

Topics will include:

• The diabetes disease process
• Brief overview of Insulin and Insulin pumps
• Glucose monitoring
• Glycemic control
• Physical activity
• Guidelines for referral

Fee: $65/$50 for MU Students (A light dinner is included in the program fee)

This program will provide 3 contact hours for nurses.

For more information, contact Barbara Paskewich, MSN,RN, MA, CHES, Director of Professional Development and Special Projects, at 732-571-3694 or bpaskewi@monmouth.edu.

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This workshop is designed to provide health care professionals with a better understanding of the complex decision making process that is involved in the planning of end-of-life care. The instructors will explore and review end-of life care choices such as hospice, palliative care and advanced directives. The patients’ perspective will be presented, highlighting research on “The inner life at the end of life,” life reviews and attitudes toward death. Participants will engage in a simulated medical decision process and analyze different types of advanced directives. The goal will be to facilitate patient centered care and shared decision making through effective communication and planning.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Examine the complexities surrounding end-of-life care including different levels of care, types of proxy and advanced directives.
• Discuss ethical issues faced by healthcare professionals in providing care during the dying process.
• Review challenges faced by families and caregivers as they honor patient wishes in end of life decisions.
• Evaluate strategies to maximize patient autonomy.
• Facilitating communication about end-of-life decisions.

Fee: $98/$20 for current MU Nursing and Health Studies Students (a light lunch is included in the program fee)

This program will provide 5 contact hours for Nurses.

For more information, contact Barbara Paskewich, MSN,RN, MA, CHES, Director of Professional Development and Special Projects, at 732-571-3694 or bpaskewi@monmouth.edu.

Step up for the “Boot Camp” at Monmouth University – an immersion program for Nurse Practitioners providing specialized training in key areas. The hands-on experience will be facilitated by content experts who will share knowledge, tips and techniques for practice. The boot camp is suitable for individuals who would like to update their knowledge and/or who are new to the role.

Participants will complete 2 modules daily of the total 4 listed below. Each day will include a 1.5 hour pharmacology update.

• X-Ray Interpretation
• Care of Common Orthopedic Injuries and Splinting Basics
• Suturing and Wound Closure
• Clinical Decision Making – Interpreting and Integrating Diagnostics

Fee: $450/$400 for MU Students and Alumni (Instructional materials, a continental breakfast and a light lunch are included in the program fee)

For more information, contact Barbara Paskewich, MSN,RN, MA, CHES, Director of Professional Development and Special Projects, at 732-571-3694 or bpaskewi@monmouth.edu.