Psychiatric Nursing

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

Highlights and Benefits

You Are Invited!
As mental health practitioners, we strive to provide our clients with the care and direction that will “open the door” to their recovery. This is a multi-faceted process involving accurate assessment and diagnosis, the “right” mix of therapy and medication, and appropriate follow-up. And of course the client must be fully engaged in order for the treatment strategies to be effective and the best possible outcomes to occur. How can we facilitate this process through the continuum of care we provide, regardless of the clinical setting in which we practice?

For 23 years the Psychiatric Nursing conferences have brought together a stellar group of clinically active, expert faculty to provide the take-home information you need to sharpen your skills and improve your effectiveness. Bring your questions and challenging cases -- our faculty will give you the thought-provoking guidance you need in an interactive learning environment. Return to work feeling informed, revitalized and ready to meet any challenge!

Highlights of the 2008 conferences include:

Three unique conferences, three unique locations! Choose the one that works best for your interests, needs and schedule.

The always popular Psychopharmacology Preconference, this year focusing on Developing Strategies for Rational Drug Selection by applying science and evidence to clinical decision-making in the selection of psychotherapeutic drugs. An in-depth look at Psychiatric Emergencies: Crisis Assessment and Management providing approaches to a variety of emergent situations and psychiatric disorders, de-escalation techniques and support for staff in the aftermath.

Main Conference presentations covering diverse topics, current treatment strategies and thought-provoking approaches.

20 Concurrent Session choices at each conference, allowing you to tailor your conference experience to meet your individual educational needs and interests.

Case studies interwoven with didactic content in order to bring the information to life.

A chance to investigate new topics! Learn about the unique psychiatric issues faced by military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and the increasing need for non-military mental health care providers to be involved in their care.

New perspectives gained through dynamic interaction with our expert faculty as well as your colleagues from across the country.

Mark your 2008 calendar now and plan to join us at one of these outstanding educational experiences. Bring your team members along and enjoy magical Orlando. See you there!

Planning Committee
Mary Ann Nihart, MA, ARNP, CS, BC
Paul T. Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN
Deborah Antai-Otong, MS, APRN, BC, FAAN

Jeannine Strunk, BSN, RN
Program Manager
Contemporary Forums

Rave Reviews

“This conference was absolutely excellent. I consider it time well spent due to the tremendous amount of knowledge gained, the great opportunities for new insights in psychiatric nursing. ”
Frances Davis, MSN, RN
Gulfport, MS
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“Inspiring focus on the power of the nurse to influence the direction of mental health care in the future ”
Pat Brotzge, RN
Malvern, PA
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“The value of attending the annual psychiatric nursing conference is not only education and CEUs but the support and sense of community from your colleagues.”
Maggi Broggel RNC
Burlington, WA
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“I’ve attended Psychiatric Nursing Conferences for 30+ years. Your conferences help me stay current with my practice.”
Caroline Voors, APRN, BC
Ft. Wayne, IN
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“In addition to the excellent update on many topics, the networking with other psychiatric nurses was wonderful. Professionals from all over the country have experienced many of the same issues I have.”
Elizabeth Drummond, MS, APRN, BC
Springfield, MA
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“Once again, Contemporary Forums has helped me move ahead in my psychiatric nursing profession by arranging a stimulating conference.”
Nita Loveland, RN
Columbus, IN
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“Thank you for an educational event at which we are “safe” to discuss our professional failures as well as our successes.”
Christine Knowles, RNC
Troy, NY
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“Speakers were well informed, up-to-date, and clinically relevant. Slides and materials were clear, well organized, and useful. The conference was stimulating and well organized.”
Suzanne Baldwin, MA, RN, BC
Emerson, NJ
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“This conference was well organized with considerable attention to detail. As a conference participant, I was extremely impressed with the level of expertise of the faculty, the diversity of relevant topics, and the provocative discussion. The schedule is well planned and the hotel facilities were excellent.”
Carol Rumpler, MS, APRN
Cincinnati, OH

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