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Margate, Florida:

MAY 1, 3, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, 31. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers 3 CEs. Awareness Through Education, Inc. Contact Doreen or Marie at (954) 726-6894.

Orlando, Florida:

Earn $75-$150/hour. Become a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CM) in 6 Days by attending the CLNC® 6-Day Certified Legal Nurse Consulting Seminar from: April 29 - May 4, 2002 at the Grosvenor Resort. Presented by the Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc. & the pioneer of legal nurse consulting: Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD. Call 1-800-880-0944 or Email us at: mail@LegalNurse.com for a FREE information packet. Visit our website: http://www.LegalNurse.com & sign up for the FREE Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine today.

Pompano Beach, Florida:

May, 1, 6, 15, 21, 29. BLS/CPR 4 CEs. Nationwide Health & Safety. Contact: Lauri (954) 943-8002.

West Broward, Florida:

May 1 & 15. BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal. Contact Nursing Unlimited, Inc., (305) 651-1431.

Manchester, New Hampshire:

Children with Special Healthcare Needs: Meeting the Ever Changing Challenge of Caring. Interim Healthcare. Contact: Sandra Poleatewich (603) 668-6956.

Newark, New Jersey:

Nursing Grand Rounds funded through the March of Dimes in cooperation with Gateway Maternal and Child Health Consortium and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey will offer Easing the Transition from Hospital to Home; Postpartum Discharge Planning and Homecare Services from 1:00pm-2:30pm @ University Hospital in Newark.
Reading the learning module is a prerequisite to attending the nursing grand rounds. Contact hours are awarded through the March of Dimes as a result of having read the module and attending the afternoon session.
Fee: none
Contact Shirley Brydie, RN, MS, PhD at 973-972-7176.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

Make A Wish Foundation: An Overview, Nursing of Children Network, Contact: Mary Stec (215) 481-5530.

Fairfax, Virginia:

HIV Clinical Training Program. Inova Juniper Program, Fairfax, VA. Contact: Christine Merrill (703) 204-3786.

Scottsdale, Arizona:

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses presents the Professional Rehabilitation Nursing (PRN) course. Topics include an introduction to rehabilitation nursing, functional disability, cognitive function, and rehabilitation in the community. This course also serves as a great review for nurses interested in taking the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification exam. Call ARN at 800/229-7530 or visit the web site www.rehabnurse.org for more information.

Scottsdale, Arizona:

The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants presents the Professional Legal Nurse Consulting Course May 2-4, 2002 and August 22-24, 2002. This 3-day course provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of legal nurse consulting. The course content provides an excellent review for those preparing to take the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCCÒ) examination. For more information, call 877/402-2562 or visit www.aalnc.org.

San Diego, California:

May 2 - 3, Alzheimer's Disease: Update on Research, Treatment and Care. Location: US Grant Hotel, San Diego, CA. For a brochure and additional information, call Sue Johnson, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center - University of California, San Diego, at 858-622-5850 or fax 858-622-1016.

Newark, Delaware:

GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Medical Management, Delaware Office Nurses Association, Contact: Linda Wildonger (302) 999-0232.

Bonita Beach, Florida:

CPR-BLS 2 CEs. First Call Medical Inc. Contact: (941) 495-5593.
Miami, Florida: May 2, 16, 31 CPR Health Care Provider 3 CEs. Miami Children's Hospital Contact: Registration (305) 666-6511, ext. 8535.

Orlando, Florida:

South Dade, Florida:

May 2, 12, 16, 26. BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal. Contact Nursing Unlimited, Inc., (305) 651-1431.

Atlanta, Georgia:

Professional Development Conference Free Preconference Expo, Cosponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Nursing Spectrum, Atlanta, GA. Contact: Call (800) 866-0919 or visit www.nursingsociety.org.

Chicago, Illinois:

Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal Course, Acute Care Education Systems, Inc., Contact: Information (847) 776-7648.

Boston, Massachusetts:

Introduction to Culturally Competent Care: Understanding Our Patients, Ourselves, and Each Other. Massachusetts General Hospital. Contact: Center for Clinical & Professional Development (617) 726-3111.

Woburn, Massachusetts:

Graduate Information Session, Regis College Division of Nursing, Contact: Patricia Andaloro (781) 768-7188.
Randolph, New Jersey: Delirium, Depression and Dementia in the Elderly Patient: Management Strategies for the "3 D's"
Dementia, depression and delirium are three distinct conditions. Despite the fact that different diagnostic criteria exist for each, there is confusion surrounding the "3 D's." This workshop informs providers that the correct diagnoses and treatment of the "3 D's" can lower morbidity/mortality, lower inpatient length of stay, and lower premature need for nursing home admission and improve well-being and quality of life for the elderly. Options for community care are discussed. CEU 0.3
Instructor: Cheryl Gauff, RN, MSN, GNP, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
Community and Professional Programs, County College of Morris, Randolph (off Route 10)
1 Sessions: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2002 Fee: $34
to receive a brochure, call Linda Lower at 973-328-5182. If you reach her voice mail, leave your name and address and she will mail you a brochure.

New York City, New York:

May 2-3, Valves in the Heart of the Big Apple II: Evaluation and Management of Valvular Heart Diseases 2002, The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City, NY. Organized by: The Howard Gilman Institute for Valvular Heart Diseases of The Weill Medical College of Cornell University. For additional information, www.gilmanheartvalve.org/Confeence.htm.

Providence, Rhode Island: Information Session for RN to BS Program, Rhode Island College. Contact: Patricia Thomas (401) 456-8482.

Falls Church, Virginia: Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.

Scottsdale, Arizona: The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses presents the Professional Rehabilitation Nursing (PRN) course. Topics include an introduction to rehabilitation nursing, functional disability, cognitive function, and rehabilitation in the community. This course also serves as a great review for nurses interested in taking the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification exam. Call ARN at 800/229-7530 or visit the web site www.rehabnurse.org for more information.

Scottsdale, Arizona: The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants presents the Professional Legal Nurse Consulting Course May 2-4, 2002 and August 22-24, 2002. This 3-day course provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of legal nurse consulting. The course content provides an excellent review for those preparing to take the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCCÒ) examination. For more information, call 877/402-2562 or visit www.aalnc.org.

San Diego, California: May 2 - 3, Alzheimer's Disease: Update on Research, Treatment and Care. Location: US Grant Hotel, San Diego, CA. For a brochure and additional information, call Sue Johnson, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center - University of California, San Diego, at 858-622-5850 or fax 858-622-1016.

Newark, Delaware: GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Medical Management, Delaware Office Nurses Association, Contact: Linda Wildonger (302) 999-0232.
Bonita Beach, Florida: CPR-BLS 2 CEs. First Call Medical Inc. Contact: (941) 495-5593.

Miami, Florida: May 2, 16, 31 CPR Health Care Provider 3 CEs. Miami Children's Hospital Contact: Registration (305) 666-6511, ext. 8535.
Orlando, Florida: Earn $75-$150/hour. Become a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CM) in 6 Days by attending the CLNC® 6-Day Certified Legal Nurse Consulting Seminar from: April 29 - May 4, 2002 at the Grosvenor Resort. Presented by the Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc. & the pioneer of legal nurse consulting: Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD. Call 1-800-880-0944 or Email us at: mail@LegalNurse.com for a FREE information packet. Visit our website: http://www.LegalNurse.com & sign up for the FREE Legal Nurse Consulting Ezine today.

South Dade, Florida: May 2, 12, 16, 26. BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal. Contact Nursing Unlimited, Inc., (305) 651-1431.

Atlanta, Georgia: Professional Development Conference Free Preconference Expo, Cosponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Nursing Spectrum, Atlanta, GA. Contact: Call (800) 866-0919 or visit www.nursingsociety.org.

Chicago, Illinois: Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal Course, Acute Care Education Systems, Inc., Contact: Information (847) 776-7648.

Boston, Massachusetts: Introduction to Culturally Competent Care: Understanding Our Patients, Ourselves, and Each Other. Massachusetts General Hospital. Contact: Center for Clinical & Professional Development (617) 726-3111.

Woburn, Massachusetts: Graduate Information Session, Regis College Division of Nursing, Contact: Patricia Andaloro (781) 768-7188.

Randolph, New Jersey: Delirium, Depression and Dementia in the Elderly Patient: Management Strategies for the "3 D's"
Dementia, depression and delirium are three distinct conditions. Despite the fact that different diagnostic criteria exist for each, there is confusion surrounding the "3 D's." This workshop informs providers that the correct diagnoses and treatment of the "3 D's" can lower morbidity/mortality, lower inpatient length of stay, and lower premature need for nursing home admission and improve well-being and quality of life for the elderly. Options for community care are discussed. CEU 0.3
Instructor: Cheryl Gauff, RN, MSN, GNP, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
Community and Professional Programs, County College of Morris, Randolph (off Route 10)
1 Sessions: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2002 Fee: $34
To receive a brochure, call Linda Lower at 973-328-5182. If you reach her voice mail, leave your name and address and she will mail you a brochure.

New York City, New York: May 2-3, Valves in the Heart of the Big Apple II: Evaluation and Management of Valvular Heart Diseases 2002, The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City, NY. Organized by: The Howard Gilman Institute for Valvular Heart Diseases of The Weill Medical College of Cornell University. For additional information, go to www.gilmanheartvalve.org/Confeence.htm.

Providence, Rhode Island: Information Session for RN to BS Program, Rhode Island College. Contact: Patricia Thomas (401) 456-8482.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.

Scottsdale, Arizona:

The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants presents Legal Nurse Consulting: A Review of the Principles and Practice May 2-4, 2002 and August 22-24, 2002. This 3-day course provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of legal nurse consulting. The course content provides an excellent review for those preparing to take the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) examination. For more information, call 877/402-2562 or visit www.aalnc.org.

Miami, Florida:

Pediatrics: Pain Management 6 CEs. Jackson Health System. Contact (305) 585-7134.

Orlando, Florida:

South Holland, Illinois:

AHA CPR Instructor Renewal Course, South Suburban College, Contact: Continuing Education (708) 596-2000 ext. 2231.

Baltimore, Maryland:

Research with Children: The New Legal and Policy Landscape. Location: Baltimore, MD. This conference will explore legal and ethical issues raised by recent regulatory policies, judicial opinions and government studies on children. Sponsored by American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, Boston, MA. For more information or to register on-line, please visit www.aslme.org/conferences.

Valhalla, New York:

EYE on WOMEN'S HEALTH
Presented by: Westchester Medical Center
Location: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill
Registration Fee: $150.00 includes refreshments, lunch & educational material
Contact hours: 7.2
For further information call Nursing Staff Development 914-493-8892.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

Fourth Annual Southeastern Wisconsin Nursing Research Conference: "Building Bridges to Research Based Practice"
Presented by: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing Continuing Ed.
Marquette University Aurora Health Care Covenant Health Care Children's Hospital of Wisconsin ProHealth Care, Inc. Sigma Theta Tau VA Great Lakes Health Care System Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 414-229-5617 or email wduval@uwm.edu.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

4th Annual Southeastern Wisconsin Nursing Research Conference, Univeristy of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Contact: Information (414) 229-5617.

Scottsdale, Arizona:

Orlando, Florida:

South Dade, Florida:

ECG Prep for ACLS. Contact Nursing Unlimited, Inc., (305) 651-1431.

Atlanta , Georgia:

May 4 - 9, AACN National Teaching Institute (NTI), American Association of Critical Care Nursing, Atlanta, GA. CONTACT Barbara Mayer 949/362-2000.

DeKalb, Illinois:

Know Your Legal Risks, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Chicagoland Chapter, Contact: Judi Kuczek (815) 753-6569.

Evanston, Illinois:

Nursing Conference 2002: Experience the Difference. Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Contact: Information (847) 657-3510.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

Pain Symposium: A Nurse's Perspective, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Contact: Barbara Sachs (215) 456-6075.

Alexandria, Virginia:

"Postpartum Depression: What It Is and What You Can Do About It" is the title of a seminar to be held on Saturday, May 4, at the Lyceum in Old Town, Alexandria. Dr. Wendy Hookman, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown Hospital and Director of the Women's Mood Disorders Program there, and Diane Puckett, LPC, LMFT, an experienced clinician in private practice, will address the biological, emotional, and medical impact of this illness as well as the therapeutic interventions appropriate for it. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors, the program will begin with a light luncheon at 12:30 p.m.; presentations will begin at 1:30 p.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Cost: $25. CEU-2.5 contact hours. For reservations, call Diane Bayne at 703-323-7845, or send a check for $25, made out to NVLPC, to Diane Bayne at 5422 Riverboat Way, Fairfax, VA 22032. The Lyceum is located on the corner of Washington and Prince Streets in Old Town, Alexandria.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.

North Miami Beach, Florida:

May 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 28. BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal. Contact Nursing Unlimited, Inc., (305) 651-1431

Boston, Massachusetts:

Seminar in Exploring Doctoral Education, Boston College School of Nursing. Contact: Kristin Parent (617) 522-4928.

Salem, New Hampshire:

Multiple Trauma, Multiple Issues: Caring for the Pediatric Trauma Patient, Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network. Contact: Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital (603) 893-2900, ext. 411.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey:

PediaPrep Overview, Loving Care Pediatric Homecare, Contact: (877) 654-0909.

West Long Branch, New Jersey:

Suturing Workshop- May 7, 2002 Lab Room Edison, 215 6-9pm Fee $35. $20. (for Monmouth University Students)
Presented by Ethicon, "hands on" techniques for suturing. This is a laboratory class. for more information please call: 732-571-3694.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.

Wallingford, Connecticut:

APNs in Home Care, The Connecticut Association for Home Care, Inc. Contact: Ann Anthony (203) 265-9931.

West Broward, Florida:

May 8, 22. BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal. Contact Nursing Unlimited, Inc., (305) 651-1431.

Wakefield, Massachusetts:

The Keys to Home Care. North Metropolitan Homemaker - Home Health Aide Services, Inc. Contact: Pat Hodgkin (781) 245-2004.

Weymouth, Massachusetts:

Bereavement and Loss, Welch Healthcare & Recruitment Group. Contact: Education Office (781) 337-4542.

Woburn, Massachusetts:

"Keys to Home Care"
A Colloquium focusing on the Political/Financial/Service/Educational aspects of Elder Home Care, relative to present day issues.
Ten 'Round Table' discussions with local Politicians, will follow our honorable key-note speaker, Lillian Glickman-Health and Human Services.
Held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Woburn, Ma.
Register early! This Conference will fill quickly.

Vineland, New Jersey:

Secondary Mental Health Illness & AIDS, Garden Area Health Education Center, Contact: Ruth Thompson (856) 507-7868.

Upland, Pennsylvania:

Behavioral Health Conference, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Contact: (610) 447-2060.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurses Care for America. Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Lori Cook (703) 207-7455.

Santa Rosa, California:

Care and Management of the Diabetic Foot Ulcer. Dr Rajabreet Sarkara UCSF Surgeon to lecture. This is a lecture that is part of the Northern California Chapter of AMSN meeting. Lecture is open to all interested parties. 4-5:30 PM Life Learning Center 521 Doyle Park Drive Santa Rosa. Questions please call 707-538-4116.

Bonita Springs, Florida:

May 9 or 30 CPR-BLS. First Call Medical, Inc. Contact Clara McElroy (941) 495-5593.

Chicago, Illinois:

APR 9 Insulin Management & Intervening Illness: R. S. Beaser, MD, Satellite Broadcast Swedish Covenant Hospital Contact: Rosemary Mittenthal (773) 878-8200, ext. 5669.

Chicago, Illinois:

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Meeting Topic: Expert Witness
Speaker: Pat DeFiglio, RN, LNC
Location: American Osteopathic Association 142 E. Ontario St., 9th floor Chicago, IL
RSVP before noon May 9th. Call Alex Kennedy 312-202-8065 Cost: $10 for non-members.

Boston, Massachusetts:

In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development Training Programs for Health Professionals. Location: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA. For more information, Marybeth Palmigiano, Program Consultant, Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility at 617-497-7440 or e-mail psrmabo@igc.org.

Boston, Massachusetts:

Seminar in Exploring Master's Education, Boston College School of Nursing. Contact: Kristin Parent (617) 522-4928.

Pembroke, Massachusetts:

Clinical Applications of Angiogenesis Research, South Shore Registered Nurses Association. Contact: SSRNA (781) 829-1008.

Pembroke, Massachusetts:

Clinical Applications of Angiogenesis Research with Judah Folkman, MD. Please call South Shore Registered Nurses Association at 781-829-1008 for information.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey:

PediaPrep: Vent, Loving Care Pediatric Homecare, Contact: (877) 654-0909.

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania:

Falls Across the Continuum of Care, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Contact: Arlene Solnick (610) 975-4574.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.
Madison, Wisconsin: May 9 -11, Sports Medicine Symposium, sponsored by University of

Wisconsin Medical School. Location:

Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI. For additional information, contact Gwen at 608-263-2850 or Sarah at 608-263-2856 or e-mail aslakson@facstaff.wisc.edu, University of Wisconsin Continuing Medical Education or visit www.cme.wisc.edu.

Miami, Florida:

BLS for Health Care Providers 8 CEs. BLS for Health Care Providers Recertification 4 CEs. Miami-Dade Community College. Contact: Registration (305) 237-4147.
Pompano Beach, Florida: ACLS sponsored by Nationwide Health & Safety. Contact Lauri Wilfong (954) 943-8002.

Pompano Beach, Florida:

ACLS Recertification. Nationwide Health & Safety. Contact: Lauri (954) 943-8002.

Arlington, Massachusetts:

Reiki Class, Arlington Reiki Associates. Contact: Arlington Reiki Associates (781) 648-9334.

Hampstead, New Hampshire:

Again and Again Until I Get It Right - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Appletree Education. Contact: Carol (603) 895-2437.

San Antonio, Texas:

Take the Road Less Traveled: The Expanding Spectrum of Migraine, sponsored by Primary Care Network. Location: San Antonio, TX. For additional information, call 800-769-7565 or visit www.primarycarenet.org.

Falls Church, Virginia:

Alzheimer's Classes for Caregivers. Alzheimer's Family Day Center, Falls Church, VA. Contact: Joan Dutchess (703) 532-8899.

Seattle, Washington:

May 11-16, TEPR 2002, 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition; Washington State Convention Center, The Medical Records Institute; Contact: www.tepr.com/2002/early.shtml, jane@tepr.com, 617-964-3923 x 225.