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In-Person Seminar

Pain Management Nursing Exam Review


Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.

Categories:
Cardiology |  Other |  Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care
Speaker:
Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, RNBC, DAAPM, AHNBC, CIHSM
Program Type:
Certification Exam Review
Duration:
2-Day Event
Location:
Allina Health - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dates


Overview

Target Audience

RN, CNS, LPN/LVN, NP


Course Description

This course will prepare the nurse experienced in pain management to successfully complete the exam. The course provides information for the pain management nurse, covering each of the topics on the test plan along with information on the pathophysiology of pain transmission, pain terminology and assessment of pain interventions, including the ethical issues in pain management.

Key Learning Outcome

  • After completing the program, 80% of participants will report an increase in knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the certification exam.

Program Objectives

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Develop an understanding of the normal pain pathways and the use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological ways to diminish these pathways.
  • Relate pain assessment to interventions and outcomes, including acute, chronic and end-of-life pain.
  • Perform more complete pain assessments, and interact with patients to improve coping and pain management.

Contact Hours


ANCC Approved

ANCC Accredited Provider

 

Contact Hours: 14 (includes 8 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

Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, RNBC, DAAPM, AHNBC, CIHSM's Profile

Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, RNBC, DAAPM, AHNBC, CIHSM Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Quinlan-Colwell is a clinical nurse specialist in pain management at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, adjunct faculty member at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an independent educator consultant in pain management in Wilmington, NC. During her last 20 years in pain management, she has worked at Duke University Medical Center as a CNS and pain program coordinator and with the hospices of UNC Chapel Hill and Duke.

Dr. Quinlan-Colwell earned a PhD in nursing at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Her doctoral research explored the relationships among chronic low back pain, anger and gender. She has also received the Sigma Theta Tau Doctoral Student Award for Excellence and is a North Carolina Great 100 Nurse. She is certified in pain management nursing, advanced holistic nursing and holistic stress management education.

She serves on the boards of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing, Nu Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and the Southern Pain Society, where she is president-elect. She has published book chapters, journal manuscripts and a clinical guide to pain management, in addition to presenting to a variety of audiences nationally and internationally.


Tuition Details

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

Registration Categories Description
General Registrant If your hospital is not listed below please select this category.
Host Registrant Allina 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

e and Address:
Allina Health 
Whitney and Elizabeth McMillan Community & Education Center
2800 10th Avenue S. 
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Parking

Allina Health will provide a parking voucher for registrants for the Purple Ramp.

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.

Hosting Hospital

Hosting Hospital

Alllina Health

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Location Map

Allina Health

2800 10th Avenue S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States

Agenda

Day 1
Date/Time: Mon, May 10, 2027 - 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM (CDT)

Contact Hours: 7

Topics Covered

  • Foundations of Pain: Pathophysiology of Pain
    Pathways | Effects | Effects of Chemical Substances | Common Terminology | Potential Complications
  • Pain Assessment
    Common Issues | Assessment Strategies | Techniques for Pediatric Patients
  • Pharmacological Interventions, Part 1
    Multimodal Analgesia | Nonsteroidas | Commonly Used Opioids | Administration
  • Pharmacological Interventions, Part 2
    Conversion vs. Equilanalgesic Charts | Spine and Brain Stimulation | Intractable Pain
  • Surgical/Invasive Interventions
    Intra-Arterial Techniques | Sprine and Brain Stimulation | Intractable Pain

Day 2
Date/Time: Tue, May 11, 2027 - 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM (CDT)

Contact Hours: 7

Topics Covered

  • Complementary Interventions
  • Foundations of Pain: Neuropathic Pain
    Common Symptoms | Assessment Strategies | Best Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Management
  • Foundations of Pain: Common Pain Syndromes
    Cancer Association | Surgical Management of Back Pain | Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Foundations of Pain: Addiction
    Reasons for Behavoirs | Patients with Substance Abuse Issues
  • Crisis Situations/Ethics
    Suicidal Potential | Principle of Double Effect Research
  • Teaching, Education and Collaboration
    Key Points for Patient and Family | Involving Other Healthcare Professionals