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Charge Nurse Development
Mon. May 14, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hollywood Community Hospital, 6245 De Longpre Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Sponsored by: FlexEd
Contact: Bonnie Richardson
Tel: (909) 464-2299
Email: bonnie@flexed.com
Web: www.flexed.com
Cost: $100; no charge for hospital employees with ID badges.
CEUs: 8

Course will discuss advanced leadership strategies, communication techniques, priority setting and conflict management. Will include practice scenarios in group exercises.

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6th Annual Children’s Nursing Symposium
Wed. May 16, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

Sponsored by: Torrance Memorial
Tel: (310) 517-4610
Web: www.pdln.net
Cost: $75, including lectures, syllabus, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Register by phone by May 7 to ensure your spot
CEUs: 7

Management issues and standard of care principles for infant, child and adolescent healthcare providers. Lectures will include influenza, adolescent sleep biology; anaphylaxis in children; seizures and epilepsy in children; and screening, brief intervention, referral, treatment (SBIRT) and motivation interviewing in adolescents.

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Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Review Seminar
May 17 & 18 (Thu.-Fri.), 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Francis Medical Center, 3630 East Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA

Sponsored by: American Nurses Crentialing Center (ANCC)
Contact: Kathy Krolak
Email: livesemr@ana.org
Web: www.nursecredentialing.org
Cost: $310 for ANA/APNA members, $345 for non-members. Recommended resource manual $86.50 members, $95.50 non-members.
CEUs: 14

Course will enhance psychiatric and mental health nursing practice and provide an outline for nurses preparing for certification exams.

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Cardiology Update 2012
May 18, 2012 (Friday), Registration: 7:00 a.m., Conference: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Health Conference Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, Calif. 90505.

Sponsored by: Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Tel: 310-517-4706
Email: colleen.farrell@tmmc.com
Web:  click here
Cost: Torrance Memorial Physicians, Nurses & Employees: $100, RNs and other health care professionals: $125, Physicians: $150

This symposium is designed to provide health care professionals with evidence-based diagnostic and management skills to improve health care outcomes and quality of life for patients with cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors. 

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Basic to Advanced ECG & Antiarrhythmic Therapy Course
May 22-24 (Tue.-Thu.), 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3345 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 910, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Sponsored by: California School of Health Sciences
Contact: Nancy Katip
Tel: (866) 539-7081
Email: nkatip@cshs.edu
Web: www.hprovider.com
Cost: $200
CEUs: 24

Three-day program designed to enable RNs working in ED, critical care, PACU, OR and telemetry to interpret dysrythmias.

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Diabetes/Care of the Diabetic Patient
Fri. May 25, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Temple Community Hospital, 235 N. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90004

Sponsored by: FlexEd
Contact: Amanda Wagner
Tel: (909) 464-2299, ext. 35
Email: amanda@flexed.com
Web: www.flexed.com
Cost: $40; no charge for club
members and affiliated hospitals with ID badges.
CEUs: 4

Course will discuss the latest research on treatment modalities for diabetic patients, current regulatory guidelines and patient education and programs. Current techniques for blood glucose testing and insulin administration will be reviewed.

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Nurse Leadership in a Global Economy
6/5/12 Garden Grove OR 6/7/12 Long Beach, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Anaheim Marriott Suites, 12015 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove CA, Or
Long Beach Marriott, 4700 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach CA

Sponsored by: California Nurses Association and National Nurses United
Tel: (510) 273-2250
Email: info@nationalnursesunited.org
Web: To register, go to www.nationalnursesunited.org/ce
Cost: Free to CAN/NNU Members, $50 includes new membership
CEUs: 6

This class will examine the meaning, history, and impact of globalization in the United States and internationally. Using this knowledge base, we will compare and contrast the impacts of globalization on healthcare by investigating the policies of the World Health Organization, international lending institutions, and the World Trade Organization. The class culminates with a detailed study of the international response to globalization among nurse leaders, women’s movements for health, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to sustain and build quality healthcare around the world.

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Emergency Nursing
6/14/12 TO 7/19/12 (6 weekly meetings), 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Olympia Medical Center, 5900 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Sponsored by: FlexEd
Contact: Amanda Wagner
Tel: (909) 464-2299
Email: Amanda@flexed.com
Web: www.flexed.com
Cost: $100.00 for affiliated hospitals employees & club members with ID, $500 General Public
CEUs: 48

This program includes curriculum outlined and developed by the Emergency Nurses Association, utilizing the appropriate textbook included. This course is designed to help the RN/LVN who would like to work in the Emergency Department with the theory and skills necessary to function safely. Topics include: respiratory, cardiac, behavioral health emergencies, shock emergencies, trauma, and other system emergencies.

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Pain Management & Treatment Modalities
6/18/12, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
West Anaheim Medical Center, 3033 West Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804

Sponsored by: FlexEd
Contact: Bonnie Richardson
Tel: (909) 464-2299
Email: bonnie@flexed.com
Web: www.flexed.com
Cost: Free to affiliated hospitals & Club Members with valid ID, $50 General Public
CEUs: 4

This program will assist the RN/LVN to effectively recognize and manage pain among their patients. Current physiological theories, research and treatment modalities will be discussed including current regulatory standards for compliance.

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Nurse Educator Certification
6/22/12 to 6/24/12 (3 days), 9:00 am to 5:0 pm
California School of Health Sciences, 12141 Brookhurst St., Suite # 101, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Sponsored by: CSHS
Contact: Nancy Katip
Tel: (714) 539-7081
Email: nkatip@cshs.edu
Web: www.hprovider.com
Cost: $400
CEUs: 24

During the course of the 3-day workshop, the participant will be provided with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of nursing educators with an emphasis on course structure, teaching strategies, classroom evaluation techniques, small tutorial groups and in-clinical sitting. Additionally, the course highlights principles of adult learning.

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Health Insurance Portability Act: What RNs need to know about privacy rules & protected health information
6/26/12, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Anaheim Marriott Suites, 12015 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA

Sponsored by: California Nurses Association and National Nurses United
Tel: (510) 273-2250
Email: info@nationalnursesunited.org
Web: To register, go to www.nationalnursesunited.org/ce
Cost: Free to CAN/NNU Members, $50 includes new membership
CEUs: 6

This course reviews pertinent HIPAA definitions, legislative history and intent of privacy rules and regulations as they relate to protected electronic health information. It describes the safeguards that RNs must follow to protect the privacy of patients’ health information and discusses the rationale and strategies for protecting RN professional practice and credibility with the public. In addition, a selected review of publicly reported HIPAA violations and penalties are included to increase awareness and help RNs avoid the risk of discipline by the employer, their professional licensing board, or the imposition of penalties and fines imposed by civil or criminal courts.

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CPR for Family, Friends & Caregivers
Ongoing classes at various dates & times

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Torrance
Tel: (888) 618-6659
Web: click here

Learn the basics of CPR from experienced American Heart Association-certified instructors. Open to the public.