Objectives:

• • Describe use of advance directives/DNR orders.
• • Explore strategies for assisting patients and families in making end-of-life decisions.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 3

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Objectives:

• Describe OBN rules related to documentation.
• Examine critical components of complete, accurate, and timely paper or electronic documentation.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 3, category A

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Objectives:

• Define an ethical dilemma
• Explore factors in contemporary healthcare that create ethical dilemmas
• Discuss issues related to moral distress in the practice of nursing
• Identify value perspectives that influence decisions of patients and families
• Examine the role of the nurse in assisting patients, families, and colleagues with ethical dilemmas

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 6

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Objectives:

• Identify the rationale for self-care in the context of quality patient care.
• Discuss strategies for effective interpersonal communication.
• Explore options for effective dealing with conflict in the work environment.
• Examine strategies for effectively identifying and addressing stressors.
• Discuss the concept of "mental presence" as it affects patient safety.
• Evaluate processes for creating and maintaining a healthy work environment.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 6

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Objectives:

• Identify the role of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) related to implications for the future of nursing.
• Identify ways nursing education can best prepare nurses for tomorrow's practice world.
• Discuss evolving roles in nursing practice.
• Describe Ohio Board of Nursing rules related to competence and safe practice.
• Explore the role of professional associations in supporting the profession.
• Identify ways to get involved in influencing the future of nursing.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 6, including 1 category A

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Objectives:

• Identify responsibilities in medication administration related to OBN rule.
• Discuss issues related to bioavailability of medications.
• Explore issues related to safety of medication administration and use.
• Discuss current efforts to limit prescription medication misuse and abuse.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 3 (including 1 category A)

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Objectives:

• Describe practice issues for nurses related to Ohio Board of Nursing law/rules.
• Examine issues related to meeting the continuing education requirement for relicensure.
• Discuss issues related to professional boundaries.
• Explore legal issues relevant to nursing practice.
• Discuss current legislation of interest to nurses.
• Identify recent/pending changes to OBN law/rules.
• Describe the role of the nurse in impacting changes to laws and rules.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 6, including 3 category A

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Objectives:

• Describe practice issues for nurses related to Ohio Board of Nursing law/rules.
• Examine issues related to meeting the continuing education requirement for relicensure.
• Identify recent/pending changes to OBN law/rules.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 3 category A

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Objectives:

• Identify patient rights and responsibilities in the healthcare environment.
• Explore ways the healthcare team can support patients in relation to their rights and responsibilities.

Facilitator: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC
Contact hours: 3

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# = meets law and rules requirement for nursing relicensure

* approved by social work/counselor board for clock hours