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William F. Connell School of Nursing

Pre-Conference Session B: 3:00 - 5:15 pm

northeast regional nurse practitioner conference

 

Workshop 4

CARDIAC ASSESSMENT, HEART SOUNDS, AND EKG INTERPRETATION
Mary Macklin, MSN, APRN


This workshop will focus on the general cardiovascular assessment. We will then discuss heart sounds and relate findings to the underlying cardiac condition. Lastly, the use of the electrocardiogram to assist in patient diagnosis and management will be highlighted

 

Workshop 5

CHALLENGING PELVIC EXAMS ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN
Nancy Dirubbo, APRN, FNP-C, WHNP-C, FAANP


This workshop will focus on performing pelvic exams under challenging situations such as the initial pelvic exam, the pediatric patient, the obese patient, the developmentally disabled patient, the patient with anatomical abnormalities, and the menopausal patient. The new PAP guidelines will also be reviewed.

 

Workshop 6

INCREASE YOUR TOTAL LUNG (KNOWLEDGE) CAPACITY
Jessica McCannon, MD


This session will provide a review of the basic pulmonary exam and imaging, diagnostic testing and consultation.