National Conference of Neonatal Nursing

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NEONATAL NURSING

Preconference A • Preconference B = Pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority for nurses

Preconference A Neonatal Pathophysiology: Certification Exam Review This two-day Preconference will provide a comprehensive review of Neonatal Pathophysiology for NICU nurses, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who are interested in taking the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification Exam, or just increasing their knowledge base and understanding of the neonate. Course content will provide an overview of the various organ systems as well as address the physiologic basis of disease states seen in the neonate. Although clinical and management correlates will be mentioned during the presentations, the primary focus will be on understanding the pathophysiologic basis of disease in neonates. Certification exams are offered through the National Certification Corporation (NCC) and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). For more information about these exams, eligibility and application process, please visit their websites at www.nccnet.org and www.aacn.org. Nurses who have previously taken the exam suggest this book as an excellent reference: Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3rd Edition, Verklan and Walden (Editors). Validate your expertise and earn tangible recognition of your commitment to the profession of nursing by earning your certification! ( = 2.0 hrs.) Tuesday, April 1
7:00 a.m.	Preconference A Registration • Check-In
8:00	Neonatal Immunocompetence & Infectious Disease
	Role of Inflammation in neonatal disease Systemic inflammatory response Newborn host defense mechanisms Role of neutrophils and complement Neutropenia in the newborn
	Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP
9:30	Refreshment Break
9:45	Neurology: Physiology and Pathophysiology
	Embryologic basis for common anomalies Neurodevelopmental physiology Alphabet soup: IVH, PVL and HIE
	Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, CNNP, CNS
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
11:45	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	Neonatal Renal Physiology
	Factors affecting renal function Acute renal failure (intrinsic, pre-renal, post-renal) Common neonatal renal disorders Hydronephrosis, hypertension, UTI’s
	Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP
2:45	Refreshment Break
3:00	Surgical Emergencies
	Gastrointestinal Respiratory Cardiac
	Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, CNNP, CNS
4:00	Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis
	Fluid balance disorders (fluid depletion & excess) Hypo/hypernatremia Hypo/hyperkalemia
	Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP
5:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:30	Adjourn
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Wednesday, April 2
8:00 a.m.	Developmental Overview of Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
	Fetal and transitional cardiac function Embryologic basis for common anomalies
	Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, CNNP, CNS
9:45	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:15	Physiology of Hemostasis
	Physiology of neonatal clot formation Common bleeding disorders in the newborn DIC Thrombocytopenia Neonatal thrombotic disease
	Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:30	Respiratory Distress
	Pathogenesis of common respiratory disorders in the newborn RDS BPD Neonatal pneumonia Retained fetal lung fluid Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
	Jan Sherman, PhD, RN, NNP
3:15	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:45	Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
	Moving from SIRS to MODS Role of inflammatory mediators Organ dysfunction criteria and presentation
	Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, CNNP, CNS
5:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:30	Adjourn
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Preconference B Neonatal Cardiology This Preconference is designed for neonatal nurses who would like to advance their knowledge to the next level. Explore the anatomy and physiology of the pediatric heart. Investigate the most up-to-date assessment, diagnostic, management and intervention strategies as they relate to the care of your patients. Don’t miss this chance to focus on this challenging area of neonatal nursing! ( = 2.0 hrs.) Wednesday, April 2
7:00 a.m.	Preconference Registration • Check-In
8:00	“Top 10” List to Understand Congenital Heart Disease Gwen Fosse, MSA, RN
8:30	Management of the Ductus: Current Options Jose A. Honold, MD
9:15	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
9:30	Overview of Congenital Heart Defects Gwen Fosse, MSA, RN
10:30	Evaluation and Management of Infants with Suspected Heart Disease Jose A. Honold, MD
11:15	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
11:45	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	Neonatal Dysrhythmias: Identification and Treatment Modalities Sharon Fichera, MSN, RN, CNNP, CNS
1:45	Pre-Op Care of the NICU Infant Jose A. Honold, MD
2:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:00	Feeding and Nutritional Issues of the Infant with Heart Disease Tyra Bradbury, MPH, RD
3:45	Advances in Neonatal Interventional Cardiology Abraham Rothman, MD, FACC, FAAP
4:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:05	Adjourn
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