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30th Annual Geriatric Nursing Conference Growing in the Geriatric Specialty: Fueling Your Passion

In Person

September 6, 2024
8:00 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT
Location: Jean Student Center

This Geriatric Nursing Conference is designed to provide a comprehensive update on key areas of geriatric care, focusing on ethics in elderly care, delirium prevention and management, acute exacerbations of chronic cardiovascular conditions, addressing workplace violence, and effective patient mobilization strategies. The sessions will offer evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary approaches, and practical insights to enhance the quality of care for older adults.

Target Audience: This program is ideal for nurses and interdisciplinary team members involved in geriatric care, care coordination and management

Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this program, the participants will be able to: Describe three recent evidence-based changes in practice related to the care of the elderly and discuss ethical considerations in geriatric care.  Participants will also evaluate opportunities to advance their professional practice within the specialty of geriatrics.

Contact Hours: 6

Planned Sessions:

  • Ethical Considerations in Geriatric Care:
  • Delirium Prevention and Management in Older Adults
  • Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions
  • Addressing Workplace Violence in Geriatric Settings
  • Effective Patient Mobilization and Functional Independence
  • Navigating the Pathways of Geriatric Nursing: Insights from Professional Associations, Specialty Certifications, and Shared Experiences

Detailed brochure available on registration site.

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