Foundations of Neuroscience Nursing Day I - August 1, 2025
Overview
2-Day workshop focused on pathophysiology, assessment, early detection of changing conditions and education of patients with neurologic disorders.
Target Audience
Registered Nurses
Learning Objectives
Nursing Learning Outcome:
On completion of the activity, registered nurses are expected to report via the post-activity survey increased knowledge of neurological disorders, assessment, and management of patients with neurological disorders.
Program
0730-0830 Neuro Assessment- Kristen LaCour, MSN, RN, CCRN
0830-0915 Neuro Diagnostics – Stephen Winert, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEBC
0915-0930 Break
0930-1045 Hemorrhagic Stroke- Ashlyn Hayes, BSN, RN, SCRN
1045-1115 Thrombolytic Therapy- Courtney Hall, Pharm D.
1115-1200 Lunch
1200-1345 Ischemic CVA - Jan Flewelling, BSN, MEd, CNRN
1345-1400 Break
1400-1530 NIHSS- Jan Flewelling, BSN, MEd, CNRN
1530-1545 Closing Remarks
Venue
Bluebird Auditorium
Faculty
Stephen Winert, MSN, RN, CCRN |
Jan Flewelling, MEd, BSN, CNRN |
Kristen E. LaCour MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN |
Ashlyn Hayes, BSN, RN, SCRN |
Courtney Hall, Pharm D |
Accreditation
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 6.75 continuing professional development hours, the participant must attend the program in its entirety and complete the evaluation tool.
Available Credit
- 6.75 Attendance
- 6.75 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 up to 6.75 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.