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In-Person Seminar

CPAN®/CAPA® Exam Review


Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.

Average Rating:
   37
Categories:
In-Person Seminars |  Certification Exam Reviews |  Certifications |  Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care
Speaker:
Meg Suermondt, BSN, RN, CCRN, CAPA
Course Levels:
Intermediate to Advanced
Duration:
2-Day Event
License:
Not Applicable
Location:
Providence Saint Mary Medical Center – Apple Valley - Apple Valley, California

Dates


Overview

Target Audience

RN, CNS, NP


Course Description

This course is designed for nurses working in the perianesthesia setting who plan to take the CPAN/CAPA Exam. The course will focus on core concepts defined by ASPAN™ for caring for all populations.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Describe the CPAN/CAPA Exam, test plan and the practice requirements to sit for the exam.
  • Construct a study plan for the exam based on understanding the blueprint and domains of practice covered.
  • Identify common mistakes and pitfalls that are made during studying and testing for the exam.
  • Recall the core components covered in the exam through didactic supplementation and test questions.

Tuition Breakdown

Tuition Details

Please refer to the table below to determine your registration category.

Regisration Categories Description
Host Registrant Providence Employees

Contact Hours


ANCC Approved

ANCC Accredited Provider

 

Contact Hours: 13.75 

 

MED-ED, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 

MED-ED, Inc. is an approved provider by the following State Boards of Nursing: Florida/FBN 50-1286 and California #CEP10453.



Course Materials

Speaker

Meg Suermondt, BSN, RN, CCRN, CAPA Related Seminars and Products


Meg has spent nearly 30 years as a nurse for adult and pediatric patients in emergency departments, critical care units and perianesthesia care units. A veteran of both bedside nursing and management, she now practices as a traveling nurse. Meg has held eleven state and territorial RN licenses, and has worked in PACUs, ICUs and ERs across the nation from Alaska to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Meg holds dear a passion for learning, teaching, sharing and promoting the patient-nurse experience. An advocate of professional growth, information networking and credentialing, she is a member of AACN, ENA and ASPAN™.


Tuition Details

Please refer to the table below to determine your registration category.

Regisration Categories Description
Host Registrant Providence Employees

General Information

Tuition Includes

Program Handout, Electronic PowerPoint Slides and CE Certificate.

The Day Of

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. The day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

Locations

In-person location:
Providence Saint Mary Medical Center – Apple Valley
Admin 1, 2, 3
16071 Kasota Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307

Virtual location 1:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Saint Mary Medical Center – Apple Valley Employees

Virtual location 2:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Eureka Employees

Virtual location 3:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Saint Jude Medical Center Employees

Virtual location 4:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Employees

Virtual location 5:
At-Home Viewing for Healdsburg Hospital – Providence Employees

Virtual location 6:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Saint John’s Health Center Employees

Virtual location 7:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Orange Employees 

Virtual location 8:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Burbank Employees

Virtual location 9:
At-Home Viewing for Petaluma Valley Hospital – Providence Employees

Virtual location 10:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Employees

Virtual location 11:
At-Home Viewing for Providence Mission Hospital – Mission Viejo
 

Hosting Hospital

Hosting Hospital

Providence St. Mary Medical Center – Apple Valley

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MED-ED, Inc. A Leader in Nursing Continuing Education

 

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Total Reviews: 37

Location Map

Providence Saint Mary Medical Center – Apple Valley

16071 Kasota Rd., Apple Valley, California 92307, United States

Agenda

Day 1
Date/Time: Sat, May 18, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (PDT)

Contact Hours: 6.5

Topics Covered

  • The Test
    CPAN and CAPA Test | Certification Preparation | Test-Taking Strategies
  • Practice Standards
    The Professional Nurse | Overview of Perianesthesia Nursing and ASPAN Standards
  • Legal, Regulatory and Professional Issues
    Legal Terms, Regulatory Bodies and Professional Issues
  • Assessment of the Perianesthesia Patient
    Nursing Process in the Perianesthesia Setting | Perianesthesia Nursing Assessment
  • Age Specific Care in the Perianesthesia Setting
  • Patient Clinical Data Related to Perianesthesia Nursing
    Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | Chemistry Labs | Hematology and Blood Transfusions
  • ABG Interpretation

Day 2
Date/Time: Sun, May 19, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 04:45 PM (PDT)

Contact Hours: 7.25

Topics Covered

  • Anesthesia
    Anesthetic Techniques and Blocks | Anesthetic Agents, Drugs and Adjuncts
  • Herbal Drugs and Homeopathic Treatments Related to Anesthesia Outcomes
  • Medications in the Perianesthesia Setting
    Common Medications Used in Perianesthesia Nursing | Pain Management
  • Education
    Patient and Family Education
  • Perianesthesia Complications
    Airway Emergencies | Cardiovascular Emergencies | Hemodynamics | Neurologic Complications | Post-Op Nausea and Vomiting | Malignant Hyperthermia | Management of Hypothermia