Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.
Total Contact Hours: 12.5 including 12.5 ANCC Approved
RN, CNS, NP
This two-day class is a comprehensive review of medical-surgical nursing and will explore principles necessary for practice, comprehensive assessment techniques and cutting-edge therapeutics. Use it as preparation for the certification exam, or as a review of general medical-surgical practice. Content is taught at an advanced level and is designed for the experienced med-surg nurse, however, nurses new to med-surg will find the teaching methods easy to understand. Strategies for successful completion of the exam will be explored, as well as a review of the major topics and content covered in the exam.
This seminar teaches to both the ANCC and MSNCB Medical-Surgical Nursing Exams.
This program prepares the learner to:
Please refer to the table below to determine your registration category.
Regisration Categories | Description |
Host Registrant | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Employees |
Contact Hours: 12.5
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.
Full Agenda (221.6 KB) | 2 Pages | Download |
Handout A printed handout will be provided at the seminar. |
PDF Handout Will be available within two weeks of the seminar start date. |
PDF PowerPoint Will be available within two weeks of the seminar start date. |
Pam has more than 35 years of varied nursing experience. She has worked as a staff/charge nurse for medical-surgical and pediatric units. Her experience also includes nurse management, nursing administration, nursing education and consulting. While Pam currently works as an independent consultant, she maintains her skills by working as a clinical educator for medical-surgical and specialty surgery at an acute care facility in Charlotte, NC. Pam is dually certified in medical-surgical nursing from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Additionally, she has partnered with various nursing schools to assist nursing students in their preparation for the NCLEX Exam.
Pam speaks nationally on clinical and legal topics for the healthcare professional. Her passion is evidenced by her energy, presentation style and ability to engage the audience. She was awarded the 2013 South Carolina Educator of the Year Award by the South Carolina AHEC Consortium and considers it a privilege to share her expertise.
Please refer to the table below to determine your registration category.
Regisration Categories | Description |
Host Registrant | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Employees |
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.
Location
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
30 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
Sky View Conference Room D (3rd Floor Expansion) - Turn left at Security and go all the way to the end of the hallway and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Parking
Complimentary
Walk-In Fee
As long as space is available, you can register the day of the seminar with an additional walk-in fee of $15. Please note that only cash, money orders, credit cards and hospital checks are accepted at the door. Personal checks are not accepted.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing or by phone up to 14 days prior to the seminar will receive a Full Refund. A 10% processing fee will be charged for refunds requested less than 14 days prior to the seminar. Cancellation fee will be waived for tuition transferred to another seminar or if applied to Self-Study products. In the rare event that MED-ED must cancel, MED-ED’s liability is limited to tuition.
Contact Hours: 6.5
Topics Covered
Homeostasis
Shock | Fluid and Electrolytes | Lab Interpretation | Nutrition | Pain
Cardiovascular
Anatomy and Physiology | MI | CAD | HTN | Peripheral Vascular Disease | CHF | Pulmonary Edema |
Endocarditis | Valvular Disease | Cardiomyopathy | Peripheral Vascular Disease | Amputation | AAA
Respiratory
Anatomy and Physiology | COPD | Asthma | Atelectasis | ARDS | Chest Trauma | SARS | Pleural Effusion | Pulmonary Embolus | Pulmonary Embolism | TB | Practice Questions
Neurological
Anatomy and Physiology | CVA | Increased Intracranial Pressure | Spinal Cord Injury | Cerebral Aneurysm | Multiple Sclerosis | Myasthenia Gravis | ALS | Alzheimer’s | Parkinson’s Disease | Seizures | Huntington’s Disease | Guillian-Barré
Q & A Session | Practice Questions
Contact Hours: 6
Topics Covered
Musculoskeletal
Anatomy and Physiology | Fractures | Osteomyelitis | Arthritic Conditions | Orthopedic Surgery
Gastrointestinal
Cholecystitis | Liver Disease | GI Bleed | Hepatitis | Pancreatitis | IBS | IBD | PUD | Obesity
Genitourinary
Pyelonephritis | Renal Stones | BPH | UTI | Nephritic Syndrome | Glomerulonephritis | Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)
Endocrine
Anatomy and Physiology | Addison’s | Cushing’s | Diabetes | Hypo/Hyperthyroidism | Hyper/Hypoparathyroidism | SIADH | Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetes Insipidus | Pituitary Tumors
Immunologic
AIDS | Lupus | Overview of Immune Disorders
Integumentary
Anatomy and Physiology | Basal Cell Carcinoma | Malignant Melanoma | Psoriasis | Ulcers and Wounds | Lyme Disease
Hematology
Anemias | Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s | Sickle Cell | DIC
Eyes and Ears
Glaucoma | Detached Retina | Meniere’s Syndrome | Inner Ear Disturbances
Professional Issues | Legal and Ethical
Patient Education | Delegation | Ethical Principles | Research | Nursing Negligence | Consent | Coordination of Patient Care
Test-Taking Strategies and Test Questions
Exam Preparation Strategies | Application Process | Practice Questions and Interpretation