Continuing Education Programs

Location: Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Fee

• Community: $485
• MU students/alumni/preceptors: $435

15 contact hours will be provided (includes 3 pharmacology)

Are you looking to enhance your advanced practice skills? Join us for an immersion program for nurse practitioners providing specialized training in key areas.

Instructional materials, Boot Camp t-shirt, and a light lunch are included in the program fee.

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Participants will attend one pharmacology, and two skills classes each day selected from the breakout sessions that are outlined below.

Both Days, All Attend

Pharmacology Update – Prescribing for Psychiatric Disorders (8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.)

Laura G. Leahy, DNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN
Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, Board Certified in Psychiatric & Addictions Advanced Practice Nurse, and Master Clinician in Psychopharmacology

Content will focus on medication treatment option for psychiatric disorders that are frequently seen in urgent and primary care settings.

Day One Morning Breakout Sessions, 10:15 a.m.-1:15p.m. (Select One)

Clinical Decision Marking: Interpreting & Integrating Diagnostics

Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-C

Participants will review the process of clinical decision making, construct differential diagnosis, identify appropriate testing and analyze diagnostic results.

ECG Interpretation

Dr. Charles Miller, MD, FACC

Recommended for those with some basic ECG exposure. Review basic cardiac electrophysiology and learn how to correctly interpret a 12 lead ECG including “hands on” interpretation. In addition, all of the common (and some uncommon) cardiac dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndrome ECG patterns will be reviewed.

Day One Afternoon Breakout Sessions, 2:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (Select One)

Cardiology Basics for the Outpatient Practitioner

Tricia Marceante, MSN, RN, APN-C

Participants will review cardiac physiology, basic ECG interpretation, arrhythmias, ECG changes with myocardial infarction, and current guidelines for managing cardiac concerns primarily seen in primary and urgent care.

A Day in a Pediatric Practice

Dr. Steve Miller, DO

Participants will improve their pediatric assessment skills, review clinical presentations for a variety of common pediatric disorders, guidelines for treatment, prescribing guidelines, and recourses to use for pediatric practice.

Day Two Morning Breakout Sessions, 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Select One)

Wound Assessment & Suturing

Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-C

Content will include the principles of wound assessment and closure, the administration of local anesthesia and suturing techniques and pre and post procedural considerations including vaccinations and use of antibiotics.

Radiographic Interpretation of Chest and Musculoskeletal System

Patricia Dempsey, DNP, APN-C, PPCNP-BC

This module will focus on the essentials of x-ray interpretation. Participants will learn to interpret plain films in a systematic manner. Areas of study will include extremity evaluation with a special emphasis on acute traumatic findings.

Day Two Afternoon Breakout Sessions, 2:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (Select One)

Care of Common Orthopedic Injuries & Splinting Basics

Dr. Marc Menkowitz, MD, and Courtney Ellenberger, APN

Attendees will learn to evaluate common fractures and dislocations, review basic principles of dislocation/reduction, differentiate indications and contraindications for splinting and describe/demonstrate basic splinting techniques and identify potential complications.

Wound Assessment & Suturing

Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-C

Content will include the principles of wound assessment and closure, the administration of local anesthesia and suturing techniques and pre and post procedural considerations including vaccinations and use of antibiotics.

ECG Interpretation

Dr. Charles Miller, MD, FACC

Recommended for those with some basic ECG exposure, participants will review basic cardiac electrophysiology and learn how to correctly interpret a 12 lead ECG including “hands on” interpretation. In addition, all of the common (and some uncommon) cardiac dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndrome ECG patterns will be reviewed.

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Planners, content experts, and speakers have declared no conflict of interest, there is no commercial support for this activity. Criteria for successful completion: participants must stay for the entire module (no more than 10 minutes can be missed) participate in activities, and complete program evaluations. Contact hours will only be awarded for modules attended. Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the program.

The Center for Professional Development in Nursing & Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver, by the American Nurses Credentialing Commission on Accreditation. Provider number: P242-10/21-24.

Visit our website to view registration and refund policies. For more information contact Barbara Paskewich, director of professional development, The Center for Professional Development in Nursing and Health. Email is preferred, bpaskewi@monmouth.edu. (732) 571-3694. 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch NJ, 07764

Location: Monmouth University, location TBA (join us in person or on Zoom)

Fee: $10. Current students and alumni join us for free!

Contact Hours: 1.5 nursing contact hours will be provided

Tea and Coffee will be Served

If you are considering furthering your career as an advanced practice nurse, join us for a career café. A panel of faculty members and Monmouth University alumni who are currently practicing in psychiatric-mental health, urgent care, and primary care will engage in a conversation about the role and responsibilities of the advanced practice nurse. Our panel of experts will share their expertise and provide insight regarding factors to consider when deciding whether or not to pursue advanced practice nursing education.

Key topic areas include: 

• The role of the advanced practice nurse in today’s healthcare climate
• Opportunities and challenges for nurses in advanced practice
• Job outlook and growth areas for nurse practitioners
• An overview of graduate program expectations and pathways

Presenters:

Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-C, Associate Professor, Graduate Faculty, Nurse Practitioner Track Coordinator at the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies. Rose Knapp has practiced as an Advanced Practice Nurse for 23 years in Urgent Care, Emergency Care, and Primary Care. 

Cheryl Leiningen, DNP, RN, PMHNP-C, Associate Professor and Scholar with the Edmond J. Safra Visiting Nurse Faculty Program at the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Cheryl Leiningen has practiced as an advanced practice nurse for 23 years in adult and psychiatric/mental health care.

Successful Completion: Participants will attend 100% of the program, and complete an online evaluation to receive contact hours. None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.

This program is offered through Monmouth University. Visit our website to view registration and refund policies.

For additional questions, email bpaskewi@monmouth.edu

The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies at Monmouth University is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation Provider Number: P242-10/21-24.

Place: Remote-live meeting via Zoom

Fee:  $30. $20 for Monmouth University Alumni and Preceptors.

For Nurses: 2 contact hours will be provided.

This 2-hour course can be used to count toward the recently released Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 8 hour training requirement for DEA registered practitioners on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance abuse disorders. If you would like to learn more about this requirement, use this link to find the guidelines and SAMHSA’s content recommendations.

The purpose of this program is to provide nurses and healthcare professionals with updated information on how to screen and support pain management patients when substance abuse is a concern. Using a case study approach, the instructor will describe the assessment and evaluation process, tools and techniques for screening and outline important considerations when prescribing.

Topics will include an overview of:

• Substance abuse disorders
• Identification of at-risk patients
• Review risk management tools and screening tools
• Interpreting toxicology reports
• Education methodologies for patients and their families
• Creating a pain medication contract with patients
• Medication facilitated recovery
• Numerous resources for further information

Lead Instructor: Nicole Keegan DNP, APN. Nicole Keegan is an advanced practice nurse and a graduate from Monmouth University’s DNP program. She is the director of Pain Management Services for the Monmouth Medical Center and is the sole proprietor of the Pain Relief Center of New Jersey, an outpatient pain practice established in 2014.

Successful Completion: Participants must attend 95% of the program, participate in learning activities and complete an online evaluation to receive contact hours. Planners, content experts and speakers have declared no conflict of interest. There is no commercial support for this activity. 

This program is offered through Monmouth University. Visit our website to view registration and refund policies.

For additional questions, email bpaskewi@monmouth.edu

The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies at Monmouth University is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation Provider Number: P242-10/21-24.