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2008 Continuing Education Programs Changing Health Care: One Nurse at a Time New Programs for Gerontology - NICHE and PACE Delerium Med-Surg Medley Pain Management for Patients with a History of Substance Abuse January 21, 2008 Changing Health Care: One Nurse at a Time, Cindy Ward, MS, RNC, CMSRN Objectives The participant will identify legislation affecting nursing and health care. Identify congressional committees evaluating legislation related to health care. Discuss legislation related to nursing or health care. The participant will be able to give examples of how to find information about federal legislation. Show websites used to search for bills in Senate and House Show websites used to search for state legislative information The participant will express how nurses can become involved in the legislative process. How to make your voice be heard Back to Top May 19, 2008 New Programs for Gerontology - NICHE and PACE, Debra Maddox, RN, APRN, BC, MSN Objectives Introduce NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Hospitalized Elders) and PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care of the Elders) Concepts. Review the history of positive outcomes with NICHE program implementation at a state and national level. Discuss collaboration necessary between Centra and the community to launch and sustain these programs. Share time lines of implementation and best practice concepts. Involve small focus groups in networking to support and serve as advocates for program development. Back to Top July 21, 2008 Delerium, Mary Ann Tate, RN,MSN Back to Top September 19, 2008 Med-Surg Medley, More information about registration and speakers coming soon! ©2008 AMSN Blue Ridge Chapter This page last modified on May 25, 2008. For more information on the Blue Ridge Chapter, please send email to Cindy Ward, MS, RNC, CMSRN You may also send me mail at: Cindy Ward, MS, RNC, CMSRN 536 Eighth St. Altavista, VA 24517