General Information
Conference Registration
For a list of the registration fees to the 20th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, see page 17. If you are a subscriber to Pediatric Nursing journal, you will receive special discounted registration fees to this conference. If you wish to subscribe to the journal and receive the discounted registration fees to the 20th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, simply include the special subscription fee of $25 noted on the registration form. Pediatric Nursing journal, published bimonthly, publishes clinically-focused articles for nurses working in pediatric practice, research, administration, and education.
Guest Fees
A fee of $50 will be applied to all guests to the 20th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference. Guest fees include the opening reception in the exhibit hall on Friday evening, and continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. See Registration form for more details.
Hilton in the Walt Disney World[R] Resort
The Hilton in the Walt Disney World[R] Resort has been designated as the headquarter hotel for the Pediatric Nursing Conference. A block of rooms has been secured for the Pediatric Nursing attendees at the special rate of $149.00 single/double; rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 11.5%). The Pediatric Nursing special rate is available until Thursday, August 19, 2004. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space-available basis. To make your reservations, call Reservations at 407-827-4000 and refer to Pediatric Nursing. You may also mail or fax the hotel reservation form found on page 17 directly to the Hilton. As with any Hilton, children under 18 stay for free when occupying the same room with parents or grandparents.
The hotel is located in downtown Disney, within walking distance of the Marketplace and Pleasure Island. For added convenience, it is also connected to all Disney theme parks by complimentary and continuous transportation. Multi-day tickets to Disney World can be purchased directly at Hilton's onsite Disney Merchandise Shop.
Room amenities include voice mail, computer hookup, and for the inner child in you, the Disney Channel is free in all guest rooms. Two heated swimming pools can be found on property, along with a state-of-the-art health club.
Child Care Information
The hotel does offer onsite child care. Child care is the sole responsibility of the Pediatric Nursing attendee with regards to making the arrangements and payments. You can contact the hotel directly at (407) 827-4000 for more information on this service.
Finding something that appeals to you will not be difficult, as you are surrounded by the 'Magic' of Disney, including theme parks, water parks, and restaurants. If a day of golf is what you have in mind, there are five championship PGA courses nearby. All Hilton guests receive preferred tee times and complimentary transportation to the course of their choice.
Discounted Airfares
Both American and Delta Airlines have been chosen as the official airlines of the Pediatric Nursing Conference, offering discounted fares from September 7 through September 15, 2004.
American. To receive your discounted fare through American Airlines, call the American Reservation Center at (800) 433-1790 between 5:00 am and midnight Central Time, Monday through Sunday, and refer to file number A8694AQ.
Delta. To receive your discounted fare, contact the Delta Meeting Network Sales and Service department at (800) 241-6760 between 8:00 am--11:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Sunday, and refer to file number 204068A.
Airport Information
Mears Transportation runs from the airport to the hotel. The cost is $17 per person one way. Vans can be found outside baggage claim A & B. Reservations are needed only for your return trip to the airport and should be made at least 90 minutes before your departure from the hotel, not your airline departure. Please call (407) 423-5566.
Driving from the Airport
The hotel is 18 miles from the Orlando International Airport. Take 528 West to Interstate 4 West, and follow 14 West to exit 68. Turn right onto S.R. 535 North. At next traffic light, turn left onto Hotel Plaza Blvd. The Hilton is the fourth hotel on the left. For all other driving directions to the hotel, please click on the Pediatric Nursing Web site at www.pediatricnursing.net.
Car Rental
Avis has been chosen as Pediatric Nursing's car rental company. To receive discount rates, contact Avis directly at (800) 331-1600 or visit their Web site www.avis.com and refer to AWD code J658660.
Hotel Parking
There is no charge at the hotel for self-parking.
Temperature
September is usually a very warm month in Florida. Temperatures range from a high of 91[degrees] during the day to 73[degrees] in the evening, so flip flops and a bathing suit are a necessity for your free time in Florida. Don't forget to pack the suntan lotion! Other information regarding Orlando can be found at www.orlandoinfo.com.
Conference at a Glance
Friday, September 10,2004
7:30 am-8:00 am
Preconference Workshop Registration
(Separate registration fee required)
8:00 am-8:10 am
Welcome
8:15 am-4:30 pm
Preconference Workshops
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Certified Pediatric Nurse Examination
(Separate registration fee required)
2:00 pm-6:00 pin
Conference Registration
5:30 pm-5:45 pm
Welcome
5:45 pm-7:00 pm
101 OPENING PLENARY SESSION
Rekindle the Magic: One Heart, One Mind, One Mission
7:00 pm-7:15 pm
Dialogue with Participants
7:15 pro-8:30 pm
102 Opening Reception/Exhibit Hall Opens
Saturday,: September 11, 2004
7:00 am-5:O0 pm
Conference Registration
7:30 am-8:15 am
Continental Breakfast
Seated Chair Massage
8:15 am-8:30 am
Welcome/Announcements
8:30 am-9:30 am
210 PLENARY SESSION
How Wide is Your World? Expanding Practice Into the Public Policy Arena
9:30 am-10:30 am
220 PLENARY SESSION
Partnership is not a Platitude: Sharing Stories of Caring Collaboration
10:30 am-11:15 am
Break
Exhibits
Writer's Consultation
Seated Chair Massage
11:15 am-12:30 am
230 PLENARY SESSION
Beach Lessons: Love What You Do or Create a New You!.
12:30 pm-2:00 pm
Lunch On Your Own
Seated Chair Massage
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
240 The Pediatric Sedation Continuum: Nursing Implications
241 Mental Health Screening, Early Interventions, and Health Promotion in Children and Teens
242 Child Abuse and Neglect: Indicators, Investigative Process, and Professional Responsibilities
243 First Do No Harm: Systems to Support Patient Safety
3:00 pin-3:45 pm
Break
Exhibits
Writer's Consultation
3:45 pm-4:45 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
250 Marching Toward ANCC Magnet Recognition in a Pediatric Population
251 Short on Shots: An Immunization Update
252 Assessment of Common Lower Respiratory Tract Problems in Children: Asthma, Bronchiolitis, and Pneumonia
253 Bursting the Bubble of Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases
Sunday, September 12,2004
7:00 am-5:00 pm
Conference Registration
7:30 am-8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am-9:45 am
310 PLENARY SESSION
The Changing Face of AIDS: Only Men, Women, and Children Get AIDS
9:45 am-10:00 am
Break
10:00 am-12:15 pm
LEARNING INTENSIVES (2)
320 Pediatric Emergencies: Are You Prepared?
321 Pediatric Pharmacology: Essential Skills for Pediatric Nurses
10:00 am-11:00 am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (2)
322 Pain, Pain Go Away: Untold Stories of Children's Pain
323 Pediatric Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT): It's Not Just Bone Marrow Anymore
11:00 am-11:15 am
Break
11:15 am-12:15 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (2)
330 Walking a Tightrope: Living with Your child's Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
331 Infectious Diseases: Emerging Threats
12:15 pm-2:00 pm
340 Awards Luncheon
2:15 pm-3:15 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
350 Pediatric Submersion injuries: When Seconds Count
351 Creating an Emergency Department (ED) Service Culture
352 Is This a Stupid Question? Fears, Concerns, and Misconceptions of the Teenage Mind
353 Unlocking the Mysteries of Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Current Research Findings
3:15 pm-3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm-4:30 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
360 Single Ventricle Physiology: Nursing Care for Children with the Most Complex CHD
361 Pediatric Spinal Injuries: Clinical Problems, Evidence-Based Practice, and Outcomes
362 Tips for Seizure Management in Children
363 Developmentally Supportive Care for Neonates: A Process for Changing Practice
5:00 pm
adjourn
Evaluation
Friday, September 10, 2004 Preconference Workshops
001 Pre-Conference Workshop 7.9 Contact Hours
Pediatric Palliative Care: Enhancing Family-Centered Care for Children with Life-Threatening Conditions--An Introduction to the Curriculum of The Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care (IPPC)
Overview
In its recent report, When Children Die, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) highlighted the urgent needs of children with life-threatening conditions. For clinicians and institutions committed to meeting those needs by improving pediatric palliative and end-of-life care, The Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care (IPPC) offers a number of educational and quality improvement resources. During this workshop, participants will receive an overview of IPPC's innovative curriculum and video series, which were designed both to facilitate individual clinician learning and to provide suggestions to institutions for strengthening their programs and services. Participants will also experience several activities from the curriculum.
Objectives
During the workshop's activities, participants will:
1. Identify values and behaviors of health care professionals that are conducive to ethical and effective engagement with children and families.
2. Develop an understanding of the challenges faced by health care professionals when engaging in difficult conversations with children and families as well as the attitudes, skills, and behaviors relevant to communicative and relational competence.
3. Use a conceptual framework for approaching difficult decisions about the use of life-sustaining treatments for children and recognize the moral obligation to share decision making with parents.
4. Explore the challenges experienced by health care professionals in working with children at the end of life and their families as well as coping strategies used by professionals in those situations.
Program Schedule
7:30 am-8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am - 8:10 am
Welcome
Cynda Hylton Rushton, DNSc, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor of Nursing Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Program Director, Harriet Lane Compassionate Care The Johns Hopkins Children's Center Baltimore, MD
8:10 am-8:20 am
Overview of the IPPC and its Curriculum
David M. Browning, MSW, BCD
Director, Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care Education Development Center
Newton, MA
8:20 am-9:20 am
Speaking the Same Language: Values and Principles of Pediatric Palliative Care
Deborah L. Dokken, MPA
Family Advocate and Consultant
Chevy Chase, MD
Using a videotape of grandparents/guardians discussing the experience of their granddaughter who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, this introductory activity aims to enhance the ability of health care professionals to understand, support, and engage more effectively with children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
9:20 am-10:00 am
The Experience of Professional Caregivers in Pediatric Palliative Care (Part I)
Cynda Rushton and David Browning
In this activity and its continuation in the afternoon, participants will view a videotape of other health care professionals describing their work in pediatric palliative care and begin to examine their own experiences with children and families.
10:00 am-10:30 am
Break
10:30 am-11:30 am
Communication in the Context of Relationship
David Browning and Deborah Dokken
With the goal of enhancing health care professionals' communication and relational skills, this activity reviews insights from relevant literature and presents a conceptual framework to use when engaging in 'difficult conversations' with children and families.
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Supporting an Adolescent Facing Death
David Browning
In this activity, participants will view a videotape examining the experience of a 17-year-old facing death and the communication challenges for health care professionals assigned to her care. Participants will discuss similar challenges that they face in their own practice.
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Lunch On Your Own
1:30 pm-2:15 pm
Assessing Benefits and Burdens of Life-Sustaining Treatments
Cynda Rushton
Using case studies, this activity and the one that follows will introduce participants to a conceptual framework for approaching decisions to use or forgo life-sustaining medical treatments and discuss the importance of honoring parental discretion in decision making, especially when the benefits are marginal or uncertain.
2:15 pm-3:00 pm
Honoring Parental Values When Benefits are Marginal or Uncertain
Deborah Dokken and Cynda Rushton
3:00 pm-3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm-4:00 pm
The Experience of Professional Caregivers in Pediatric Palliative Care (Part II)
Cynda Rushton and David Browning
4:00 pm-4:30 pm
Wrap-up and Evaluation
002 Pre-Conference Workshop Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): A Primer
7.8 Contact Hours
Overview
This intensive workshop will provide participants with essential information and skills to implement and stimulate a change to evidence-based nursing practice in pediatric settings. An overview of the five steps of EBP will be covered with an emphasis on formulating PICO questions, searching for the best evidence, and rapid critical appraisal. Emphasis also will be placed upon motivating a change to EBP in organizational and clinical practice settings as well as successful strategies for teaching EBP.
Objectives
At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the five steps of EBP.
2. Identify search strategies to find the best evidence to guide clinical practice.
3. Conduct rapid critical appraisal of evidence.
4. Describe strategies for teaching and mentoring EBR
5. Discuss the stages of organizational change and strategies to overcome challenges in motivating a change to EBP.
Program Schedule
7:30 am-8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am-8:15 am
Welcome
8:15 am-9:15 am
Making a Case for Evidence-Based Practice
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, CPNP, NPP, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research and Professor
Director, Center for Research & Evidence Based Practice and PNP & Dual PNP/NPP Programs
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester, NY
9:00 am-10:00 am
Searching for the Best Evidence
Ellen Fineout-Overholt, PhD, RN
Associate Director
Center for Research & Evidence-Based Practice
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester, NY
10:00 am-10:30 am
Break
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Critically Appraising Evidence
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk
Ellen Fineout-Overholt
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Lunch On Your Own
1:30 pm-2:45 pm
Teaching and Mentoring Others in EBP
Ellen Fineout-Overholt
2:45 pm-3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Creating a Vision and Motivating a Change to EBP in Health Care Settings
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk
4:00 pm-4:30 pm
Evaluations
Pediatric Nursing[R]
20th Annual Conference
September 10-12, 2004
Hilton in the Walt Disney World[R] Resort
Orlando, FL
16.2 Contact Hours
Conference Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
1. Identify major health care issues and their impact on child health and pediatric nursing practice.
2. Apply contemporary trends in health care and pediatric nursing practice to selected clinical problems.
3. Identify nursing strategies for providing continuity of care to a variety of pediatric populations.
4. Identify strategies for personal growth and emotional and professional renewal.
5. Describe methods for providing excellent clinical nursing care based on research findings, educationally sound programs, and clinical innovation.
Conference Overview
Friday, September 10, 2004
7:30 am-8:00 am
Preconference and Workshop Registration
8:15 am-4:30 pm
Preconference and Workshops
2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Conference Registration
5:30 pm-5:45 pm
Welcome
Veronica Feeg, PhD, RN, FAAN
Editor, Pediatric Nursing
Cynda Hyltort Rushton, DNSc, RN, FAAN
2003 Conference Chairperson
5:45 pm-7:00 pm
101 OPENING PLENARY
Rekindle the Magic: One Heart, One Mind, One Mission
Debra Townsend, RN
President & CEO
Debra's Concepts of Care, Inc.
Chief Spirit & Synergy Officer
Lee Memorial Health System
Ft. Meyers, FL
Look into the heart of nursing and you will see a kaleidoscope of talent. Working together with one heart, one mind, and one mission, we have the potential to revitalize our profession and to once again create joy within the workplace. This session will assist participants to articulate their value as an artist of care. The professional star of the 21st century and the qualities that define self-directed and self-empowered colleagues will be discussed. Three ruts in the road to excellence and distinctive qualities that define the leader/explorer of the new millennium will be explored. Strategies that promote holistic healing for the professional will be offered.
7:00 pm-7:15 pm
Dialogue with Participants
7:15 pm-8:30 pm
102 Opening Reception
Exhibit Hall
Join colleagues and conference faculty at the opening reception to launch the 2004 Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference. Enjoy refreshments and network with colleagues in an informal atmosphere. In the Exhibit Hall, over 40 exhibitors from around the country will display their products and information services to conference attendees.
Saturday, September 11, 2004
7:00 am-5:00 pm
Conference Registration
7:30 am-8:15 am
201 Continental Breakfast
Seated Chair Massage
8:15 am-8:30 am
Welcome/Announcements
Cynda Hylton Rushton, DNSc, RN, FAAN
2004 Conference Chairperson
8:30 am-9:30 am
210 PLENARY SESSION
How Wide Is Your World? Expanding Practice Into the Public Policy Arena
Barbara Gill MacArthur, MN, RN, FAAN
Administrator for Cardiovascular Services
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Tallahassee, FL
Are you in an apolitical state, reluctant to participate in anything that sounds like politics? Have you yet to consider the ramifications of inactivity for the profession and for health care policy? Are the 'soccer moms' speaking louder than you are? The skills for political influence can become an essential component of your pediatric nursing practice. This session will describe definitions of nursing that may translate into public understanding. Various aspects of advocacy and how they relate to public policy will be explored. Strategies for public policy involvement and an expanded vision of nursing practice will be offered.
9:30 am-10:30 am
220 PLENARY SESSION
Partnership is not a Platitude: Sharing Stories of Caring Collaboration
Deborah L. Dokken, MPA
Family Advocate and Consultant
Chevy Chase, MD
2003 Pediatric Nursing Humanitarian
Award Recipient
Sometimes important words are used so often that the meaning behind them is obscured or even diminished. The word 'partnership' is heard commonly in our language to describe relationships ranging from business to personal. 'Partnership' is also a key word in discussions of family-centered pediatric health care. But what is its real meaning? Using stories from both families and health care professionals, this session will define some of the characteristics of authentic partnerships and illustrate their impact on the quality of care for children and families. Strategies for strengthening parent-professional partnerships will be offered.
10:30 am 11:15 am
Break and Exhibits
Writer's Consultation
Seated Chair Massage
Meet with members of the Pediatric Nursing Editorial Board at their booth to discuss ideas for articles, explore various writing strategies, and learn practical tips for successful publications.
Poster Sessions
Research posters selected from peer-reviewed abstract submissions and clinical posters exemplifying innovative practice and programs will be presented. Participants will have an opportunity to meet and discuss research questions and clinical practice with leading nurse researchers and clinicians in an informal atmosphere. See page 15 for information on how to submit your abstract.
11:15 am-12:30 am
230 PLENARY SESSION
Beach Lessons: Love What You Do or Create a New You!
Debra Townsend, RN
President & CEO
Debra's Concepts of Care, Inc.
Chief Spirit & Synergy Officer
Lee Memorial Health System
Ft. Meyers, FL
Let's face it, we took our eyes off retention decades ago. Today, we are paying the price. Our stars are falling, our leaders are exhausted, and our 'new kids on the block' are still being eaten alive. This session will explore retention, recruitment, and resiliency strategies worthy of integrating into our workforce. The commitment crisis and the need for awakening the corporate soul will be explored. The 'circle of success' that assists teams to rediscover passion and purpose in their work will be highlighted. Strategies to reframe chaos and create internal/external respite will be offered.
12:30 pro-2:00 pm
Lunch On Your Own
Seated Chair Massage
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
240 The Pediatric Sedation Continuum: Nursing Implications
Susan d. Senecal, MSN, RN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coordinator of the Pain Management Team
All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
Sedation represents a continuum that may result in patients changing from minimal sedation to deep sedation and anesthesia with subsequent loss of protective reflexes and homodynamic instability. Appropriate patient assessment and monitoring both during and after the procedure; knowledge of analgesics, sedatives, and anesthetics used during procedures; and timely and appropriate emergency airway management are crucial aspects for nurses to know to ensure positive patient outcomes.
241 Mental Health Screening, Early Interventions, and Health Promotion in Children and Teens
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, CPNE, NPP, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research and Professor
Director, Center for Research & Evidence-Based Practice and PNP & Dual PNP/NPP Programs
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester, NY
Mental health problems in childhood and adolescence have reached staggering numbers across the U.S. This session will focus on assessment and early intervention for the most common mental health problems in children and teens. Risk and protective factors will be discussed with an emphasis on strategies to prevent child and adolescent mental health problems.
242 Child Abuse and Neglect: Indicators, Investigative Process, and Professional Responsibilities
Marsha Summersill, BA
Senior Case Coordinator
Child Protection Team
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women
Howard Phillip's Center for Children and Families
Orlando, FL
Every minute in the U.S., a child is abused or neglected, often unrecognized by health care professionals. This session will discuss indicators of child physical and sexual abuse and neglect and behaviors associated with abused children. Procedural guidelines for reporting suspected abuse and neglect of children and the roles of Child Protective Services, medical professionals who diagnose child abuse, law enforcement officers/detectives, and state attorneys will be explored. Nursing implications will be highlighted.
243 First Do No Harm: Systems to Support Patient Safety
Richard MacArthur, MD, MS
Chief Medical Officer
Vice President for Medical Affairs
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Tallahassee, FL
The IOM report, To Err is Human, documented the shocking incidence of medical errors. This session will interface among compliance, legal mandates, practice. Systems approaches, EBP, and new models of integrating patient safety initiatives into the fabric of health care institutions will be explored. Pediatric case studies will be used to illustrate content.
3:00 pm-3:45 pm
Break
Exhibits
Writer's Consultation
3:45 pm-4:45 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
250 Marching Toward ANCC Magnet Recognition in a Pediatric Population
Patricia Messmer, PhD, RN, FAAN
Nurse Researcher
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida
Jacqueline L. Gonzalez, MSN, ARNP, CNAA
Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
ANCC Magnet status recognizes children's hospitals that demonstrate nursing excellence in practice, education, and research. Only a handful of pediatric institutions have received Magnet recognition. This session will review current ANCC standards for Magnet recognition. Strategies for demonstrating evidence that documents compliance with ANCC standards and supports a pediatric institution's application will be discussed. A case study of one model for a successful application will be highlighted.
251 Short on Shots: An Immunization Update
Douglas J. Short, MD
Assistant Director of Medical Education--Pediatrics
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women
Orlando, FL
Giving routine immunizations is not without controversy or risk. This session will explore vaccine efficacy and safety based on current research. Strategies for discussing the issues with parents will be suggested. The latest immunization recommendations from the ACIP, AAP, and AAFP will be discussed.
252 Assessment of Common Lower Respiratory Tract Problems in Children: Asthma, Bronchiolitis, and Pneumonia
Teresa S. Bruney, MSN, ARNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Worthington Pediatrics
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Florida
College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL
Lower respiratory tract illnesses are common in childhood and require specialized assessment and treatment. This session will review assessment of the respiratory system. Normal and abnormal physical findings and pearls in physical assessment will be highlighted. Distinct findings on physical exam in pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and asthma will be discussed. Red flags that arise from the history and physical that indicate the need for intervention will be discussed. Suggestions for patient and parent education will be offered.
253 Bursting the Bubble of Primary Immune Deficiency (PID) Diseases
William Blouin, MSN, ARNP, CPNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Immunology
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
Primary immune deficiency (PID) diseases create diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. Participants in this session will gain an understanding of the immune system and how it functions. Specific PID diseases, clinical and diagnostic information, and therapies will be covered. Other issues relevant to children, families, and those caring for children with PID will be discussed.
Sunday, September 12, 2004
7:00 am-5:00 pm
Conference Registration
7:30 am-8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am 9:45 am
310 Plenary Session
The Changing Face of AIDS: Only Men, Women and Children Get AIDS
Cathy Robinson Pickett, BS
Executive Director
Friends Together
Lakeland, FL
HIV/AIDS is now considered a chronic, life-limiting health condition. This interactive session will explore a wide range of topics, from transmission to the enormous challenges of our children who were born HIV positive in the mid to late 80s that now face high school and college with the burden of being HIV positive. Specific content necessary for health care professional to meet continuing education requirements will be covered.
9:45 am-10:00 am
Break
10:00 am-12:15 pm
LEARNING INTENSIVES (2)
320 Pediatric Emergencies: Are You Prepared?
Mark E. Swanson, MD, FAAP, FCCP, FCCM
Medical Director
Nemours Children's Clinic--Orlando
Medical Director
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women
Orlando, FL
Linda Sarabasa, RN, CCRN
Cardiac Educator for Pediatric Critical Care
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women
Orlando, FL
What are the major causes of pediatric emergencies? What assessment skills do nurses need to respond to emergencies? What are the most effective responses? This interactive session will use pediatric emergency case studies to explore assessment, management, and nursing responsibilities. The newest PALS guidelines will be reviewed and suggestions for coordination of care and documentation will be offered.
321 Pediatric Pharmacology: Essential Skills for Pediatric Nurses
Marilyn Tortes, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
Cherese Jones, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Critical Care
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
Competence in clinical pharmacology is an essential skill for pediatric nurses. This interactive session emphasizes key components of pediatric pharmacology and focuses on antimicrobial usage in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The most common pediatric infectious diseases will be reviewed (meningitis, pneumonia, and otitis media). Antibiotic use in pediatrics, the process of selecting an antibiotic, chemotherapeutic spectra, classes of antibiotics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, and drug resistance will be discussed. Pediatric medication safety will be reviewed including definitions and relationships among medication misadventures, medication errors, and adverse drug events. Special considerations involved in the administration of medications to infants, children, and adolescents will be explored. Case studies will be presented with audience participation.
10:00 am-11:00 am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (2)
322 Pain, Pain Go Away: Untold Stories of Children's Pain
Cindy Garlesky, MSN, ARNP, CEN
Nurse Practitioner, Pain Service
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
In contrast to children with acute pain, children with chronic pain rarely exhibit objective, observable signs of pain. Chronic pain has been estimated to affect up to 20% of the pediatric population and poses a significant challenge in clinical management. Additionally, the boundaries of chronic pain management extend far with implications into the developmental, psychosocial, and physiological realms. Using case presentations, current assessment and management of chronic pain in children will be explored. Case studies will be used to differentiate acute versus chronic pain and identify ways to better assess and manage chronic pain in children.
323 Pediatric Ontology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT): It's Not Just Bone Marrow Anymore
William Blouin, MSN, ARNP, CPNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Immunology
Miami, FL
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a new frontier in treatment of certain oncologic conditions. This session will describe the history, evolution, and state of the art of HSCT. Clinical (oncologic) conditions with indications for HSCT will be examined. Donor selection, types of transplant, nursing implications, and ethical considerations will be discussed.
11:00 am-ll:15 am
Break
11:15 am-12:15 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (2)
330 Walking a Tightrope: Living with Your Child's Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
Pamela A. Brown, PhD, RN, CCRN
Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing School of Nursing,
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Having a child with CHD who requires hospitalization in a PICU presents parents with complex and corn, pound stresses. Parents must face the chronic nature of CHD, the high technological environment of the PICU, and uncertainty about the child's future. This presentation will identify the complex emotions and behaviors that parents experience when their child with CHD has a critical illness. The presentation will provide unique insight and voice to parents' experiences by describing the process in their own words. Implications for pediatric nurses will be offered.
331 Infectious Diseases: Emerging Threats
Dorothy Thomas, BSN, RN, CIC
Director Infection Control
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
The threat of SARS, tuberculosis, resistant organisms, and the flu are creating new challenges for pediatric nurses. This session will include information on current, emerging infectious diseases and their potential impact in the health care setting. Societal and environmental factors that influence the risk of emerging pathogens will also be discussed. CDC isolation guidelines and new respiratory protection standards to deal with illnesses such as influenza, SARS, etc. will be presented.
12:15 pm-2:00 pm
340 Awards Luncheon
All participants are invited to attend the complimentary luncheon where the recipient of the annum Pediatric Nursing Humanitarian award as well as the awards for Research and Clinical Posters will be given.
2:15 pm-3:15 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
350 Pediatric Submersion Injuries: When Seconds Count
Kay Rhoades, MSN, ARNP, CCNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care
All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
Accidents involving young children in water can lead to devastating outcomes. This session will review the incidence and characteristics of submersion injuries in childhood. The complex initial and long-term diagnoses of children who survive submersion injuries will be discussed. The impact on the child and family and the diverse outcomes of submersion injuries will be explored. Nursing implications for the child and family will be reviewed.
351 Creating an Emergency Department (ED) Service Culture
Janet Livingston, MBA, RN, MHA
Administrator, Emergency Services
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women
Orlando, FL
Creating a culture of service excellence in a Level 1 Trauma Center/ED requires innovation and systems thinking. Service excellence and patient satisfaction have a direct link to an ED and hospital's financial survival. This session will describe a service alignment process focusing on the ED as 'the front door' to the organization. Leadership strategies, educational initiatives, rewards and recognition, and outcome evaluation will be discussed.
352 Is This a Stupid Question? Fears, Concerns, and Misconceptions of the Teenage Mind
Debbie M. Popovich MSN, CPNP
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Florida, College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL
Ever wonder what they're wondering? Gleaned from 8 years of experience working with adolescents at Planned Parenthood, this session will present male and female teen fears, concerns, and misconceptions about sex, sexuality, STI testing, and the ever-terrifying pelvic exam. Tips on patient preparation for the pelvic exam and efficiently completing a wet mount slide without nasal aspiration will be included.
353 Unlocking the Mysteries of Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Current Research Findings
Jennifer Harrison Elder, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor
College of Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Autism is a mysterious disorder with no conclusive etiology or cure. This session provides important diagnostic information and a critical review of current treatment approaches and research findings. Through the use of case examples, participants will learn to make informed choices and assist families in seeking the most appropriate and empirically sound treatment for their children.
3:15 pm-3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm-4:30 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4)
360 Single Ventricle Physiology: Nursing Care for Children with the Most Complex CHD
Jo Ann Nieves, MSN, ARNP, CPN, APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner--Cardiology
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
Advances in neonatal cardiovascular surgical and perioperative care have dramatically improved survival in babies born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and other forms of single ventricle defects. Operative management strategies will be described and current outcomes reviewed. Specific nursing care assessments and interventions to help assure a stable circulation for the patient with single ventricle physiology will be presented. Case studies will be presented to highlight management of potential problem areas.
361 Pediatric Spinal Injuries: Clinical Problems, EBP, and Outcomes
Janice Hayes, PhD, RN
Trauma Nurse Researcher
Broward General Medical Center
Professor, Florida Atlantic University
Miami, FL
Trish Arriola, RN
Staff Nurse
Trauma Resuscitation Unit
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
Management of pediatric spinal injuries must be tailored to the individual child's age, neurological status, and type and level of injury. The biological differences of children make differences in fracture patterns and the management necessary for successful treatment. Head size relative to the body, flexibility of the spine, growth plates, and the elasticity and compressibility of the bone make spinal injuries in children a challenge. Using a case study we will look at questions related to care and patient outcomes. Partnerships between staff nurses and nurse researchers to develop meaningful clinical research will be discussed.
362 Tips for Seizure Management in Children
Kay R. Taylor, MSN, ARNP
Pediatric Neurology
Orlando, FL
Seizures in childhood occur for varied reasons and manifest in diverse ways. This session will review common types of seizures seen in infancy through adolescence. The diagnosis and management, including the newer antiepileptic drugs, will be discussed. Special considerations for support of the child and family and school needs will be explored.
363 Developmentally-Supportive Care for Neonates: A Process for Changing Practice
Linda Lowman, MEd
NICU Developmentalist
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women
Orlando, FL
Louise Kaigle, MSN, RN
Administrator for Children's Critical Care
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women
Orlando, FL
Research has demonstrated that outcomes for neonates are improved when they are cared for in ways that support their development. This session describes the benefits of developmentally supportive care for neonates and their caregivers. A family-centered change process for implementing developmentally-supportive care in a tertiary NICU that includes educational, environmental, administrative, and family issues will be described. Implications for extending the philosophy of developmentally-supportive care beyond the NICU will be offered.
5:00 pm
Adjourn
Evaluation
Manuscript Development Consultation with Pediatric Nursing Editors
Schedule a 30-minute individual session on Saturday, September 11, from 10:30 am-11:15 am or 3:00 pm-3:45 pm, with Pediatric Nursing Associate Editors Rick Harbin and Judy Rollins re discuss manuscript ideas and get feedback on content, style, organization, etc. Editors will provide extensive individual manuscript development consultation to potential authors. Bring your manuscript (from very rough to complete) and reserve a session at the Pediatric Nursing booth in the exhibit hall. For more details call Lauren McClintock, Editorial Coordinator, at (856) 256-2346, prior to the conference.
Seated Massage Offerings!
The Pediatric Nursing Conference is pleased to offer four seated massage sessions on Saturday, September 11, 2004, at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Two professional massage therapists, Marie Simpson, RN, LMT, and Marie McGill, RN, LMT, will provide the sessions to registrants on a first come, first serve basis, during the following breaks on September 11:7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
A sign-up sheet will be available at the registration desk when you register for the conference. The massages average 15 to 20 minutes, depending on demand, and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. The cost for a massage will be $15. Appointments will only be scheduled onsite and will NOT be accepted prior to the conference. The sessions will take place in the Pediatric Nursing Exhibit Hall.
Pediatric Nursing's 2004 Humanitarian Award Recipient
Cathy Robinson Pickett, BS
On behalf of Jannetti Publications. Pediatric Nursing will present the 2004 Pediatric Nursing Humanitarian Award to Cathy Robinson Pickett, BS. HIV educator and advocate, at the 20th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference. The award will be presented at the Awards Luncheon on Sunday, September 12 2004. Having survived a rape, during which her attackers infected her with HIV, Cathy has used this experience to educate others about HIV and AIDS. She travels extensively around the state of Florida, speaking to classes, student assemblies, conferences, and small gatherings. Cathy has done extensive work on AIDS policy and law, lobbying for patient rights, producing educational videos, and finding time to speak one-on-one to all who are interested.
Friends-Together, founded by Cathy and her husband Steve, is designed to further AIDS advocacy and education. Among its many activities, Friends-Together hosts weekend camps for families infected and affected with HIV 'AIDS. Through the camp and many other activities. Cathy continues her mission of primary and secondary education and prevention.
Cathy Robinson Picket has been recognized by numerous organizations for her tireless work on behalf of HIV/AIDS education. In 2001. she was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA). She has been named a Daily National Point of Light, Young Floridian of the Year by the Florida Jaycees. and Humanitarian of the Year by The River Fund. She has also been the recipient of the Partners in Education Award for The Collier Education Foundation and Knighted the Arch Angel of Michael Award from the International Police Chief Association.
For additional information about the Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, visit www.pediatricnursing.net
Past Pediatric Nursing Humanitarian Award Recipients 1989 Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Gang Camp 1990 Beverly Johnson Association for the Care of Children's Health 1991 Marian Wright Edelman Children's Defense Fund 1992 Rosalynn Carter Betty Bumpers Every Child By Two 1993 Ida Martinson University of California--San Francisco 1994 Henri Landwirth Give Kids The World Foundation 1995 David W. Soukup National CASA Association 1996 Janet Marchese Down Syndrome Adoption Exchange 1997 Rear Admiral Julia R. Plotnick United States Public Health Service 1998 Joseph Cristina Children Affected by AIDS Foundation 1999 Craig Kielburger Free the Children 2000 Barbara Larson MEDIC Foundation 2001 Leslie Mancuso Project Hope 2002 'Mattie' J.T Stepanek Poet and Peacemaker 2003 Deborah L. Dokken Co-Founder--Partners in Intensive Care
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women Tour
Giving kids a chance at life. That's one of the many things we do best at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women. We serve the special medical needs of children and women in a warm and caring, family-centered environment, using the most advanced technologies to speed the healing process. There is no other place like it in Central Florida and Arnold Palmer Hospital would like to invite all Pediatric Nursing Conference participants to tour its facility on Saturday, September 11, 2004, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For our young patients, careful attention has been paid to creating a cheerful, comforting atmosphere that minimizes stress and generates smiles. Behind the scenes is a sanctuary of healing. Babies and children who previously would not have survived because life-saving treatments were several hours away or out of state are now thriving because of the care they received at Arnold Palmer Hospital. We specialize in high-risk births, taking every precaution and using every means available to ensure the safety of mother and baby. Of course, our commitment to quality goes beyond high-risk cases. We offer a full range of services, including many you won't find anywhere else in the area.
Arnold Palmer Hospital, named in honor of the golf legend, has become one of the busiest and most respected hospitals for the medical treatment of children and women throughout the Southeast. Since opening in 1989, it has touched the lives of 1.5 million children and women and their families from around the country and around the world.
Over 10,000 babies are delivered at Arnold Palmer Hospital each year, making it the state's largest Labor & Delivery Department and one of the busiest in the nation. In addition, our NICU admits over 1,200 babies per year. At the heart of our pediatric program are the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which provide a wide range of services to children of all ages and severity of illness and injury. Behind the scenes, our multidisciplinary residency program is training tomorrow's doctors today, using the most cutting-edge technologies and procedures available.
When it matters most, you look to a medical professional that you can trust. The people at Arnold Palmer Hospital are what make it a truly special place. Known for their incredible combination of compassion and medical expertise, the clinical staff specializes in healing both the patient and family. Visit our Web site at www.arnoldpalmerhospital.org
If you are interested in taking part in this special tour, please complete the registration form below and return with your registration to the Pediatric Nursing Conference. Transportation will be provided from the The Hilton in the Walt Disney World[R] Resort to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women beginning at 6 p.m. Registrations must be received by September 3, 2004.
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Deadline: September 3, 2004
