Continuing Education Opportunities Around Iowa - 2008

Central Region

Legislative and Policy Education Day - 0.3 CEUs
Thursday, February 21st
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Des Moines, IA
Learn about current issues in the legislature that affect the nursing profession and provide an opportunity to make contact with elected state representatives and senators to discuss nursing issues. Register by February 10. Faculty: Patty Culver, RN, Lieutenant Governor of Iowa (invited). Fee: $35 for INA Members/ $70 for non members/ $45 for INA affiliate members. Sponsored by Iowa Nurses Foundation. Contact: Carolyn Schaefer, (515) 225-0495.

Care Management of the Adult Patient with Diabetes - 0.8 CEUs
Thursday, March 27th
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Des Moines, IA
To provide health care providers with the skills and concepts necessary to manage the comprehensive care of the adult patient with diabetes. Inpatient and outpatient concepts are discussed. Faculty: Rosemary Ambroson, RN, BAN, CDE. Register by: March 18. Fee: Free for Mercy employees and affiliates; $50 for others. Sponsored by Mercy Diabetes Institute. Contact Mercy Nurse (515) 643-8668.

Legal Documentation for Clinicians - 0.15 CEUs
Thursday, April 24th
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Urbandale, IA
Educate clinicians regarding the importance of legal documentation standards and quality documentation standards for health care professionals. Faculty: Barb Earles, MS CPHRM, RN. Register by: April 18. Fee: $15. Sponsored by Iowa Home Health. Contact Vicki Wildman (515) 557-3124.