Urological & Kidney Nursing Conference

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9th Annual Glickman Urological & Kidney
Institute Nursing Conference

Innovative Topics Regarding the Care of
Urology and Nephrology Patients


Conference

Saturday, March 23, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location

Glickman Institute Conference Center, Q1‐300
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

This one day conference is directed to nurses, PAs, MAs, and other allied health care professionals directly involved in the care of urology and/or nephrology patients in the ambulatory or inpatient area.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Summarize pragmatic strategies that enhance your career opportunities
  • Provide information regarding current technology and treatment of disease processes in urology and nephrology
  • Discuss future trends and roles for all nurses

General Information»

Host

Zielony Nursing Institute
Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute

Conference Location

Glickman Institute Conference Center
Cleveland Clinic, Q1-300
9050 East 96th St.
Cleveland, OH 44195
216.444.2200

Contact Information

Nikki Williams
Phone: 216.444.6320
Fax: 216.636.4492
E-mail: willian@ccf.org

Travel and Accommodations»

Conference Location

Glickman Institute Conference Center
Cleveland Clinic, Q1-300
9050 East 96th St.
Cleveland, OH 44195
216.444.2200

Parking

Parking is available in the 100th Street Visitor’s parking garage (Parking Lot 2) for a charge of $10 per day.

Faculty»

Planning Committee

  • Michael Andersen, BSN, RN
    Clinical Educator, Q6 Hospital Dialysis
  • Marianne Bauer, RN, BC
    Clinical Coordinator, Urology
  • Nancy Buchler, BSN, BA, BC
    Nurse Manager
    Nephrology/Hypertension/Dialysis
  • Diane Cleary, BSN, RN, CMSRN
    Nurse Manager, Surgical Urology
  • Margie Hubman, MSN, RN, OCN
    Institute Nursing Director
  • Michelle Johnston, BSN, RN, CURN
    Asst. Nurse Manager, Surgical Urology
  • Mary Ann Jones, MBA, BSN, RN
    Nurse Manager, Urology
  • Meggen Platzar, BSN, RN, CMSRN
    Clinical Instructor, Nursing Education
  • Renee Schoonover, BSN, RN, CMSRN
    Clinical Instructor, Nursing Institute
  • Julie Simon, MSN, ACNS-BC, GNS-BC, CMSRN
    Clinical Nurse Specialist
    Nursing Education
  • Cheryl Smith, BSN, RN, CNOR, ONC
    Nurse Manager
    Urology/Gynecology Surgical Services
  • Deborah Solomon, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
    Clinical Nurse Specialist
    Clinical Education & Professional Dev.
  • Beth Welch, BSN, RN
    Nurse Manager
    Nephrology/ENT/Plastics

Course Faculty

  • Michael Andersen, BSN, RN
    Clinical Educator, Q6 Hospital Dialysis
  • Julie Barnes, RPh, PharmD
    Clinical Manager, Medicine/Pediatrics
    Clinical Specialist, Nephrology/Kidney Transplant
    Department of Pharmacy
  • Christina Barss
    Senior Organizational Effectiveness Counselor
    Office of Learning and Performance Development
  • Diana Deitzer, DO
    Staff, Nephrology & Hypertension
    Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute
  • Cheryl Gillespie, LISW
    Care Coordinator, Pre-Transplant
    Social Work
  • Jihad Kaouk, MD
    Director, Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery
    Vice Chair for Surgical Innovations
    Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute
  • Natalie Keyerleber, BSN, RN
    Post Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Coordinator
  • John Rabets, MD
    Staff, Department of Urology
    Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute
  • Deborah Solomon, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
    Clinical Nurse Specialist
    Clinical Education & Professional Dev.
  • Janet Ursinyi, RN
    Administrative Program Manager
    Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute
  • Kathleen Zinn, MSSA, LSW
    Social Worker
    Care Management/Medical Operations

Agenda»

Saturday, March 23, 2013 Conference
7:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
7:55 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Welcome
Moderator: Nancy Buchler, BSN, BA, BC
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Keynote Presentation: Emotional Intelligence
Christina Barss

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Acute Kidney Injury
Diana Deitzer, DO 
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.  Break & View Exhibits
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Robotic Single Port Surgery
Jihad Kaouk, MD

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Dialysis 101
Michael Anderson, BSN, RN

12:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch & Exhibits
1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 

Moderator: Diane Cleary, BSN, RN, CMSRN   

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Readmissions: Impact of Studer Teaching
Deborah Solomon, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
Janet Ursinyi, RN
 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Kidney Transplant Case Study: Panel Discussion
John Rabets, MD
Kathleen Zinn, MSSA, LSW
Julie Barnes, RPh, PharmD
Cheryl Gillespie, LISW
Natalie Keyerleber, BSN, RN
 4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.        Closing, Raffle & Evaluation 
*Program times and speakers are subject to change.

Accreditation»

Cleveland Clinic (OH-045/10-1-15) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Exhibitors & Vendors»

There are currently no opportunities for exhibitors and vendors at this conference.

Registration Information»

Registration forms and payment must be received by Friday, March 8, 2013.

Registration fee includes electronic syllabus, refreshment breaks, breakfast and lunch.

Payment must be received prior to admittance to the course.

Attendee Conference
General Registrant (non-Cleveland Clinic employee)    $185

Cleveland Clinic Employees & Students
Registration Required

 $125
Cancelation

In case of cancellation, a full refund will be made if cancelled by March 8, 2013. After March 8, 2013, a $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund. Written notification of your cancellation is required in order to process your refund. Please fax your written request to Nikki Williams, 216.636.4492. No refunds will be issued after March 15, 2013.