Educational Products for Emergency Nurses

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1 Educational Products for Emergency Nurses CEN REVIEW Improve your performance on the CEN Certification Exam or enhance your Emergency Nursing expertise with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD. These comprehensive CEN Review materials are designed for nurses who want to update, strengthen or expand their knowledge base in clinical emergency settings, as well as acute care units. Pass the CEN Exam now! TOPICS INCLUDE: CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES: Shock, myocardial infarction, hypertensive crisis, congestive heart failure, cardiac trauma NEUROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES: Neurological assessment, increased intracranial pressure, cerebral hemorrhage, head trauma GASTROINTESTINAL EMERGENCIES: Pancreatitis, GI bleeding, abdominal trauma, bowel obstruction RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES: Respiratory assessment, pulmonary embolism, acute respiratory failure, tension pneumothorax, status asthmaticus, pulmonary trauma, ABG interpretation GENERAL EMERGENCIES: Gynecological, poisonings, burns and compartment syndrome This six hour CEN REVIEW Course, taped live at one of Dr. Vonfrolio s seminars, is available on DVD, CD, Video or audio cassette tapes. Approved for 6 contact hours. PRICE: Individual use: $80.00 plus Institutional: $ plus (includes 20 booklets/post-test/ceu s) EMERGENCY NURSING EXAMINATION REVIEW BOOK Practice your Emergency Nursing knowledge with over 900 multiplechoice questions. This 485 page book, written by Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD & Joanne Noone RN, provides detailed explanations of the correct answers and explains why other choices are incorrect. PRICE: $32.95 plus EMERGENCY NURSING BIBLE (3 rd edition) This 630 page book, written by Pat Bemis RN, CEN is designed for use at the bedside and describes each nursing action in a step-by-step, logical manner. Each chapter covers a medical emergency seen in the ED and includes a ready reference of the commonly used medications, pathophysiology and practical tips. Current life support, pediatric and trauma protocols are included. A new chapter covers homeland security and terrorism, disaster triage, and more! 40 contact hours are available for an additional fee of $15. PRICE: $59.95 plus 10 Register online: Call Mon. Thurs. 9am 3pm EST.

2 Educational Products for Critical Care Nurses CCRN REVIEW Prepare to successfully pass the CCRN Certification Exam with the help of Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD, author of the best-selling book Critical Care Examination Review. Her comprehensive review materials cover core curriculum and the most important content areas according to the new Certification Examination Blueprint. In addition to valuable test-taking strategies, you will gain the confidence you need to readily pass the exam. After watching or listening to these entertaining videos, DVDs, CDs or audio cassette tapes, you will understand why Dr. Vonfrolio is such a popular entertaining speaker. Laugh and learn! TOPICS INCLUDE: CARDIAC: Acute myocardial infarction, angina, arrhythmias, CHF, hypertensive crisis, shock states, cardiac trauma, CABG PULMONARY: ABG interpretation, respiratory assessment, acute respiratory failure, ARDS, status asthmatics, pulmonary embolism, thoracic trauma ENDOCRINE: Diabetes insipidus, SIADH, DKA, Hyperosmolar coma, hypoglycemia HEMATOLOGY: Disseminated intravascular coagulation, immunosuppression NEUROLOGICAL: Neurological assessment, increased intracranial pressure, head trauma, aneurysm, acute spinal cord injury, seizures, intracerebral hemorrhage GASTROINTESTINAL: GI hemorrhage, hepatic failure, pancreatitis, abdominal trauma, bowel obstruction RENAL: Renal anatomy, acute renal failure, electrolyte imbalances, renal trauma This two day program, 12 hour CCRN REVIEW Course taped live at Dr. Vonfrolio s seminar, (just like being there) is available on DVD, CD, Video. Approved for 12 contact hours. PRICE: Individual use: $ plus Institutional: $ plus (includes 20 booklets/post-test/ceu s) SUPER CCRN REVIEW CRAM (one day program, 6 hour) available on audio cassette tapes for individual use. Approved for 6 contact hours. PRICE: $80.00 plus CRITICAL CARE EXAMINATION REVIEW BOOK The one and only book written by Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD & Joanne Noone RN, to help you pass the CCRN Exam! Test your knowledge of critical care nursing with over 800 multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations for each answer choice. Explains why the correct answer is right and why the other choices are wrong. The content of this 410 page book is organized by body system so you can easily study the subject areas that need more review. PRICE: $32.95 plus Symposium Registration P. 6 Vacation Registration P. 9 Product Order Form P

3 Educational Products for Critical Care Nurses If you work with pulmonary artery catheters and EKG s, these review materials were created especially for you by Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD. She will teach you how to expertly identify and interpret normal and abnormal hemodynamic waveform configurations. Learn to read a 12 Lead EKG in a very systematic and simple way, identifying inferior, anteriorseptal and lateral wall myocardial infarctions. Whether you re a beginner or a seasoned critical care nurse, this knowledge will make a real difference in the patient care you provide in the clinical setting. HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING TOPICS INCLUDE: Clinical significance of abnormal and normal hemodynamic waveforms, A, C, & V waves Alterations in PAP, PCWP, PAWP associated with diseases Obtaining accurate readings and errors/ variations in techniques Troubleshooting causes of dampening, overwedging and catheter whip How PEEP affects wedge pressures and calculations to obtain accurate readings 12 LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION TOPICS INCLUDE: Reading a 12 Lead EKG easily by using a systematic approach Recognizing the location of cardiac muscle injury seen in specific leads Determining axis deviations utilizing a 2 Lead Approach Anticipating complications specific for Inferior, Anterior, Septal and Lateral Wall infarctions HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING By Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD, on DVD, CD, Video. 3-hour program taped at a live seminar. 3 contact hours PRICE: Individual $59.95 plus Institutional $ plus (includes 20 booklets/post-test/ceu s) HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING & 12 LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION By Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD on DVD, CD, Video. 6-hour program taped at a live seminar. 6 contact hours. PRICE: Individual $80 plus Institutional $ plus (includes 20 booklets/post-test/ceu s) 12 LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION MADE EZ By Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD on DVD and Video. 3-hour program taped at a live seminar. 3 contact hours. PRICE: Individual $59.95 plus Institutional $ plus (includes 20 booklets/ post-test/ceu s) FUNDAMENTALS OF PERMANENT PACEMAKERS By Donna Memoly Koenig RN, BSN, CCRN & Paul Leving MD. This 250 page book will educate and engage you with illustrations, cartoons that will have you laughing while you learn. Topics covered include interpreting EKG s with pacemakers, indications for pacemakers, hardware and post-operative teaching. (20 contact hours available for an additional fee) PRICE: $24.95 plus 12 Register online: Call Mon. Thurs. 9am 3pm EST.

4 Listen, learn and laugh a lot with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD, as she covers important topics for enhancing your acute care skills. This two day program, 12 hour ENHANCING YOUR CRITICAL CARE SKILLS course taped live at Dr. Vonfrolio s seminar, (just like being there) is available on CD or audio cassette tapes. DAY ONE: 12 LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION: Reading a normal EKG, identifying patterns of ischemia, injury and infarction; identifying the location of infarction, complications associated with each specific myocardial infarction and nursing interventions. DIFFERENTIATING ECTOPY FROM ABERRANCY: Is it VT or SVT with a bundle branch block? Recognize QRS changes in V1 and MCL1 with RBBB and LBBB, recognizing SVT with a block from ventricular tachycardia. Approved for 6 contact hours. PRICE: Individual use: $59.95 plus $6.00 shipping Institutional: $ plus (includes 20 booklets/post-test/ceu s) DAY TWO: IV THERAPY: Parenteral solutions and their indications, complications and applications. ABG INTERPRETATION: ABG made EZ in a two-step approach. ABG analysis, acidbase disturbances, symptomatology and treatment modalities. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT: Quick neuro assessment, patient s prognosis based on clinical findings, interventions to decrease increasing intracranial pressure, as well as what not to do. BREATH SOUNDS, HEART SOUNDS & MUR- MURS: Differentiating normal and abnormal breath and heart sounds and monitoring them as indicators of patient progress. Also included is a thorough review of heart murmurs, their sounds, how to assess them and etiology. ENDOCRINE EMERGENCIES: Pathophysiology and the nursing management of patients with endocrine emergencies such as DKA, HHNK, DI, SIADH, Adrenal Insufficiency, Myxedema Coma and Thyroid Storm. Approved for 6 contact hours. PRICE: Individual use: $59.95 plus Institutional: $ plus (includes 20 booklets/post-test/ceu s) HOW I BECAME A NURSE ENTREPRENEUR Tales from 50 Nurse Entrepreneurs This 360 page book details 50 business savvy nurses who have started their own businesses in consulting, private practice, agencies, etc and share their hopes, dreams and moments of despair and success. Future nurse entrepreneurs will find their tips and insights to be invaluable. PRICE: $19.95 plus MAKING A MILLION IN NURSING on CD or audio cassette tape This one hour presentation by Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD, the owner of four successful businesses, will provide you with ideas and tips on how to start your own business. This seminar will tickle your brain and give you a boost of confidence to be your own boss! PRICE: $20.00 plus Join the National Nurses in Business Association Symposium Registration P. 6 Vacation Registration P. 9 Product Order Form P

5 GREAT NURSE PRODUCTS OBSTETRICAL EMERGENCIES Audio CD by Toni Bergen RN, BSN, MsEd. An in-depth look at various diagnoses that frequently impact the perinatal patient, fetus and family. Review of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, medical and nursing management of pregnancy induced hypertension, preeclampsia, DIC, HELLP syndrome, abruptio placentae and early and late post-partal hemorrhage. Approved for one contact hour. SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR NEONATAL NURSES By Terry S. Johnson RNC, MN, ARNP THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF LIFE: NEONATAL TRANSITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY This presentation reviews the beneficial effects of labor, changes in the infants cardiovascular and respiratory systems, closure of fetal shunts, pulmonary and first breath dynamics and changes in oxygenation and perfusion status. Approved for 1.5 contact hours. CHILL OUT! MODEST HYPOTHERMIA TO TREAT HYPOXIC ISCHEMIC REPERFUSION INJURIES IN NEWBORNS This presentation reviews the extensive cellular physiology precipitating hypoxic ischemic reperfusion injuries and introduces new therapies, including modest hypothermia or brain cooling to limit the extent of injury. Approved for 1.5 contact hours. SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME (SIRS) IN NEONATES This presentation reviews the inflammatory process, clinical signs and symptoms as well as origin and influence of radical oxygen species, pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines on the development of SIRS. Approved for 1.5 contact hours. IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BIRTH TRAUMA AND INJURY A review of risk factors associated with birth injuries, a description of appropriate nursing interventions for common injuries, as well as a review of the nurses responsibility in notification and documentation of injuries provided. Approved for 1.5 contact hours. (BUY THE WHOLE SET OF 4 CD S AND PAY ONE SHIPPING FEE OF $6.00) 25 STUPID THINGS NURSES DO TO SELF DESTRUCT By Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD. This 2-CD audio set, taped live at a seminar, will explore the 25 stupid things that nurses do to selfdestruct as a profession (the first one being We Don t Stick Together). Your awareness will be heightened and your senses sharpened as to the power we can hold as a profession. Content will cover those behaviors that have a negative impact on the nursing profession; outlines situations and gives examples of dysfunctional professional behavior and delineates a solution for each behavior. 14 Register online: Call Mon. Thurs. 9am 3pm EST.

6 NURSE S T-SHIRT Our 100% cotton t-shirt tells it like it is in red, navy blue and black. Available in large and extra large. When ordering specify size and color. PRICE: $15.00 plus T-shirt front T-shirt back NURSE S PIN Show the world that nurses rule with this attractive clutch-backed, 1 1/8 inch, enamel and gold finish pin. The perfect gift for you and your nurse colleagues! PRICE: $6.00 plus $2.00 shipping NURSE BRACELET 7-inch nurse bracelet with silver like beads with hanging heart detailed charms featuring the words Nurse, Comfort and Kindness. Comes gift boxed with a special nurse card and charm. PRICE: $12.00 plus $3.00 shipping IVORY LACE HEART ORNAMENT Honor your favorite nurse or yourself! Beautiful 6 inch ivory lace bouquet heart-shaped ornament embroidered with the word Nurse. PRICE: $6.00 plus $3.00 shipping PRODUCT ORDER FORM PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: EDUCATION ENTERPRISES 4 WAYS TO ORDER Phone: Mon-Thur 9 3 EST FAX: include credit card information On-Line: Mail: Education Enterprises 608 Huguenot Avenue Staten Island, NY We cannot ship to PO Boxes, FPO s or APO s DESCRIPTION PRICE QTY S&H TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Card # (MC or Visa only) Exp. Date: Amount: Signature: NAME: ADDRESS: APT: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: CELL: WORK : 15