Opportunities from the Center for Perioperative Education

AORN Journal,  July, 2006  

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PERIOPERATIVE NURSING COURSE 101

AORN's Perioperative Nursing Course 101 is a comprehensive program for educating new perioperative nurses. The curriculum covers 27 crucial topics in a scripted lecture format with PowerPoint presentations and is designed to be integrated with your facility's specific policies and procedures.

Perioperative Nursing Course 101 will help you develop confident, better-educated, safety-conscious employees. The course includes overviews, reading assignments, glossaries, bibliographies, posttests, preceptor guidelines, handouts, slide presentations, a critical skills assessment checklist, a "Preparing the Preceptor" module with free contact hours, and more. For a free information packet, contact Laurie Clark at (800) 755-2676 x 258 or x 280, or visit AORN Online at http://www.aorn.org/education /periop101.htm.

AORN MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

Choosing Excellence: Best Practices in Recruitment and Retention

July 21, 2006

Denver Marriott City Center, Denver

This all-day educational seminar will appeal to managers, leaders, and staff members who have an interest in learning about organizations that have been successful in recruiting and, more important, retaining staff. Participants will learn to use successful recruiting practices and proven retention tools. The role of recruitment and retention in Magnet-status hospitals also will be explored. This seminar will include lectures, small group discussions, and case studies. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aorn.org/events.

NEW

Building Financial Skirts for Perioperative Managers

Oct 12, 2006

Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville

This one-day seminar is designed for nurse managers and nurse leaders who are new to the management role, staff nurses training for management positions, and experienced managers interested in validating current financial processes. The program will give you skills to effectively manage capital and operational budgets, full-time equivalent calculations, monthly financial reports, and more. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aorn.org/events.

NEW

Technology Selection & Implementation: What Every Manager Needs to Know

Oct 26, 2006

Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia

Learn how to address the technological challenges of the perioperative environment. This one-day seminar is designed to provide managers and nurses specializing in informatics with the tools they need to evaluate and select all types of new technology, from perioperative information systems to robotics to radio frequency identification technology. The seminar also will cover business requirements and financial implications. This event is offered the day before AORN's Business of Perioperative Nursing Conference, which also is being held in Philadelphia. For more information or to register, visit http:// www.aorn.org/events.

AORN CONFERENCE

AORN Leadership Conference Building Authentic Leaders: A Partnership for Success

July 21-23, 2006

Denver Marriott City Center, Denver

Authenticity means being genuine. Being an authentic leader is about being true to yourself and your values. Perioperative nurses are challenged daily by the issues they face, and they must become authentic leaders to successfully rise above those challenges.

This conference will focus on creating partnerships both inside and outside the nursing profession that support the ongoing development of current and future nurse leaders in professional and volunteer settings. By sharing experiences, developing mentoring relationships, and committing to personal development, participants will come away with practical strategies to assume new and expanded roles and responsibilities, allowing them to understand how to make their visions become reality at this critical time in health care.

This year, the leadership program will feature two educational tracks to meet the needs of executive and association nurse leaders. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aorn.org/events.

NEW

Laser Concepts in Health Care

Sept 7, 2006

The Westin Casuarina, Las Vegas

This one-day program is conveniently offered the day before AORN's clinical and RN first assistant (RNFA) conference. The seminar is designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of laser science as applied to the technology and safety requirements for perioperative professionals working with and responsible for class 3b and class 4 medical lasers. Learn about the latest American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and laser safety issues from nationally recognized laser expert Penny J. Smalley, RN. For more information or to register, visit http://www .aorn.org/events.

Advances in Clinical and RNFA Practice: From Technology to Touch

Sept 8-9, 2006

The Westin Casuarina, Las Vegas

AORN's 2006 annual clinical conference is designed to meet the needs of clinically oriented perioperative nurses and RNFAs by presenting in-depth education sessions, expert presenters, and hands-on opportunities in multiple clinical specialty areas. Advance your knowledge on a broad range of topics, from recent technological advances to integrated health practices, and enjoy numerous networking opportunities. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aorn.org/events.