Hemodynamic Interpretation and Technology for Critical Care Nurses - October 14, 2024

Houston, TX US
October 14, 2024

In intensive care units (ICUs), nurses are at the forefront of providing critical care to patients with complex medical needs. While basic hemodynamic monitoring is foundational, certain patient conditions necessitate advanced monitoring techniques. Our program is specifically designed to equip ICU nurses with the essential knowledge and skills required for advanced hemodynamic monitoring.

Program Objectives:

  • Enhanced Understanding: Participants will deepen their understanding of advanced hemodynamic variables, enabling them to accurately interpret patient data.
  • Skill Development: Nurses will develop competence in assisting with invasive line placement, a crucial aspect of advanced monitoring procedures.
  • Device Familiarization: The program will familiarize participants with additional monitoring devices commonly used in advanced hemodynamics.
  • Patient Safety Focus: Throughout the program, emphasis will be placed on maintaining patient safety during monitoring procedures, ensuring optimal care delivery.

Target Audience

Registered Nurses in Critical Care Units

Learning Objectives

Nursing Learning Outcome:

By the end of this activity, participants will gain the essential knowledge and skills needed to manage patients with hemodynamic monitoring devices.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 Attendance
  • 5.50 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 5.50 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

Course opens: 
10/14/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Event starts: 
10/14/2024 - 7:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/14/2024 - 1:00pm CDT
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Time

Lecture

People needed

0700 - 0715

 

Self-Knowledge Assessment/Welcome

 

0715-0815

 

Hemodynamic Lecture

 

 

Scott Bagwell MSN RN CCRN CSC

 

0815 - 0900

 

Pulmonary Artery Catheter Lecture

 

Scott Bagwell MSN RN CCRN CSC

0900-0915

 

Break

 

0915-1000

 

Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Technology Lecture

 

 

Scott Bagwell MSN RN CCRN CSC

 

1000-1030

 

Pulmonary Catheter Insertion (Demonstration)

 

 

1030-1045

 

Break

 

1045-1245

 

Skill Stations (30-min Rotations)

  1. SV02 Lab Draw & Calibration
  2. Fluid Bolus Challenge with MIHT

 

Self-Guided Stations (30-min Rotations)

  1. Line Dressing Practice & Securement
  2. Hemodynamic variables Q/A

1245-1300

 

Self-Knowledge Assessment/CE Evaluation Survey

Conclude Class

 

Houston Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Scott Bagwell MSN RN CCRN CSC

 

Everyone in control of the content of this activity has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

To be awarded 5.50 continuing professional development hours, the participant must attend the program in its entirety and complete the evaluation tool.

Available Credit

  • 5.50 Attendance
  • 5.50 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 5.50 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

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