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In-Person Seminar

Nursing Professional Development Exam Review


Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.

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In-Person Seminars |  Certification Exam Reviews |  Certifications |  Staff Development
Speaker:
Kevin McFarlane, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, TCRN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, FAEN
Course Levels:
Intermediate to Advanced
Duration:
2-Day Event
License:
Not Applicable
Location:
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center - Napa, California

Dates


Overview

Target Audience

RN, CNS, NP


Course Description

The Nursing Professional Development Exam Review covers numerous topics of interest and value to the Nurse Educator. These topics cover the various roles of the Nurse Educator, including program planning, management, collaboration, support of change and self-actualization. The Nursing Professional Development Exam Review focuses on the key aspects of the Nursing Professional Development Exam. Adult learning principles are utilized to foster an interactive and supportive environment during the review process.

Who is eligible to take this exam? All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.

  • Hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
  • Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree in nursing.
  • Have practiced the equivalent of two years full-time as a registered nurse.
  • Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in nursing professional development within the last three years.
  • Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in nursing professional development within the last three years.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Describe the Nursing Professional Development 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 Health Employees

Contact Hours


ANCC Approved

ANCC Accredited Provider

 

Contact Hours: 13 (includes 2.5 Pharmacology Contact Hours)

 

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

Kevin McFarlane, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, TCRN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, FAEN's Profile

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Kevin is a highly experienced emergency nurse with over 15 years of experience in nursing education and leadership. He has extensive experience in pediatric and adult emergency as well as trauma care and has managed various programs both in and out of the hospital setting. Currently, Kevin serves as an administrator on duty for a community hospital in El Paso, TX.

With a strong passion for continuing education and sharing knowledge, Kevin is dedicated to the advancement of the nursing profession. Kevin is an active member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) at both the state and national levels. He was recently recognized for his contributions to emergency nursing education and community building and was inducted into the prestigious Academy of Emergency Nursing (AEN).

Kevin is an engaging speaker and presenter, and he regularly shares his insights as a speaker at conferences around the world.


Tuition Details

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

Regisration Categories Description
Host Registrant Providence Health 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.

Location (2 Ways to Attend)

In-person Option 1:

Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Le Puy Conference Center
Main Conferences Room 2 & 3
1000 Trancas Street
Napa, CA 94558

At Home Viewing via Teams Option 2

An email will be sent by the hosting hospital prior to the seminar with a Teams link.

Parking for In-Person Option 1

Park in the back parking lot of the Hospital for complimentary parking.

Hosting Hospital

Hosting Hospital

Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center

In conjunction with...

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

 

Questions?

Have Questions?

MED-ED, a leader in nursing continuing education
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST
 
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CustomerCare@mededseminars.net
 
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Toll Free: 800-763-3332
Local: 704-333-1090
 
By Fax
704-333-5020
 
By Mail
MED-ED, Inc.
1911 Charlotte Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28203

 

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Location Map

Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center

1000 Trancas Street, Napa, California 94558, United States
(707) 252-4411
www.providence.org

Agenda

Day 1
Date/Time: Thu, Oct 24, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (PDT)

Contact Hours: 6.5

Topics Covered

  • Introduction | The Exam
  • Overview
    Adult Education | Learning Objectives | Methodologies, Teaching and Learning
  • Ethical Guidelines and Legal Issues
  • Change
    Change Theories | Elements of Change | Change Process and Evaluation
  • Evaluation of the Learning Process
    Purpose | Evaluation Types | Methodologies | Tools for Evaluation
  • Issues and Trends
  • Accreditation and Approval
    Accreditation | Approval | Terms | Processes | Applying
  • Q & A Session

Day 2
Date/Time: Fri, Oct 25, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (PDT)

Contact Hours: 6.5

Topics Covered

  • Introduction | Questions
  • Learning Needs
    Need Types | Assessment
  • Planning
  • Implementation
    Methods | Techniques
  • Evaluation
  • Marketing
    Definitions | Process | Plan | Implementation and Evaluation | Advertising
  • Performance Improvement
    Terms | Data | Standards
  • Management Aspects
    Resources | Facilities | Budgeting | Records and Reports
  • Educator, Leader, Researcher
  • Studying and Test-Taking
  • Q & A Session