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The Art & Science of Palliative Care Nursing
June 5-6, 2008

Course Description

This course has been specially developed for nurses, by nurses, in palliative care. The Art and Science of Palliative Care Nursing focuses on essential concepts in end of life care including communication, pain and symptom management, along with ethics. The goal is to deepen clinical knowledge as well as professional skill in responding to the needs of patients, families, and colleagues.

This two-day course focuses on adult palliative nursing.
For a copy of the brochure with application form, click here.

Newton Marriott
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
617-969-1000
www.newtonmarriott.com

Featuring:

Course Directors

Constance Dahlin, APRN, BC, PCM
Advanced Practice Nurse, Palliative Care Service
Massachusetts General Hospital
Faculty, Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care

Maureen Lynch, APRN, BC-PCM
Nurse Practitioner, Pain and Palliative Care Service
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Faculty, Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care

2007 Course Faculty

Connie Dahlin, APRN, BC, PCM
Maureen Lynch, APRN, BC-PCM
Bridget Fowler, PharmD
Todd Hultman, PhD, APRN, ACHPN
Jennifer Kales, RN, MS, APN
Rhaea Photopoulos, APRN, BC
Cynthia Moore, PhD

2007 Course Schedule

Day One
7:45 - 8:00 Registration (Continental Breakfast provided)
8:00 - 8:30 Introduction to Course: Connie Dahlin, Maureen Lynch
8:30 - 10:00 Communication: Connie Dahlin, Maureen Lynch
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Pain Management: Basics & Beyond: Jennifer Kales
11:30-12:30 The Methadone Revival: Bridget Fowler
12:30-1:30 Lunch (provided)
1:30 - 2:30 Management of GI Symptoms: Rhaea Photopoulos
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:00 Sleep Disturbances: Todd Hultman
4:00 Wrap Up & Evaluations

Day Two
8:00 - 8:15 Welcome
8:15 - 10:00 Respect & Trust: Cornerstones of Palliative Nursing:
Cynda Rushton
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 They Don't Get It: Medical Futility & Moral Distress:
Cynda Rushton
12:00-1:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 2:30 Caring for the Children When there is Serious Illness in the Family: Cynthia Moore
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:00 Conflict Management: Connie Dahlin, Maureen Lynch
4:15 Wrap Up and Evaluation

Please dress in layers as the meeting rooms tend to get cold.

2007 Registration Information

Partners Affiliates tuition: $275
Non-Partners tuition: $360
(includes breakfast, breaks, lunch, and course materials)

Scholarships Available
Scholarships may be available based on financial need. Requests should be sent, along with the registration form, in writing with the following:
a) Letter of request
b) Explanation of need, and
c) Plan of how education will be disseminated.

Continuing Education Credit:
ANCC approved CEUs pending

Cancellation/Refund Policy:
The cancellation fee is $75.00. If the participant must leave before the completion of the course, no refund will be made nor will education credits be provided.

Registration Form

Registration Fee: ______________
Registration payment must be received by Friday, May 25, 2007

Please make checks payable to HMS Center for Palliative Care
and return to:
HMS Center for Palliative Care
attention: Venus Watson
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street, SW G312B
Boston, MA 02115

Name:____________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________
Institution: ________________________________________________
SSN: ________________ (CEU purposes only)
Any dietary restrictions/request for meals: ______________________
__________________________________________________________

For additional information please contact
Venus Watson: pallcare@partners.org

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