Neurology Update: Caring for the Patient with Nervous System Disorders

906 East 1st Street,Thibodaux LA 70301

29 September, 2022

Description

Neuroscience nurses and nurses caring for patients with neurological conditions are challenged to maintain up-to-date knowledge in a specialty with an array of conditions, including nervous system injuries, disorders, and the associated biological, psychological, social, and spiritual alterations. With neurological health issues on the rise in the U.S., nurses can encounter patients with altered neurologic functions in many practice settings. From outpatient to inpatient points of care, nurses will benefit from this educational activity by being up-to-date on some of the latest trends in the specialty of neurological care. Location …………………….……. Nicholls State University Betsy C. Ayo Hall Auditorium Networking ………………………………………………………………….8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Presentation time…………………………………………………………….8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Credit…………………………………………………………………………5.5 contact hours Fee ……………………………………………………………………………………$ 75 Speakers: Helen Neil, RN, MSN - HCSM, CLNC, FCN- has 37 years of nursing experience in varied areas that include acute care, neuroscience nursing, and rehabilitation. She has worked with patients with cerebrovascular disorders, such as strokes, as well as spinal cord and head injuries. Helen has experience in the management of quality care and patient satisfaction for medical surgical departments. She is an instructor of clinical nursing at LSUHSC and is entering her last year of the Nursing Ph.D. program with a research interest in post-stroke depression and unilateral neglect. Pamela Pourciau, MSN, APRN, NP-C, SCRN, NC-BC, CPE- has been in the field of nursing since 1975 and has been an advanced practice RN since 2012. Her experience includes emergency, critical care, and neuroscience nursing. Pam has over 30 years of experience in planning, developing, implementing, and presenting at continuing nursing education events. She currently works at East Jefferson Neurological Associates, Inc as a nurse practitioner, primarily providing post-stroke care to patients. Dr. Chad Domangue- is a nationally recognized neurologist, pain management specialist, patient advocate, entrepreneur, and speaker from south Louisiana. As an Interventional Neurologist and Pain Management Specialist, Dr. Chad has exhaustive training in identifying and administering treatment for conditions that trigger severe and chronic pain and decreased functionality. He is double board-certified in Neurology and Pain Management and is board eligible for Clinical Neurophysiology. These distinct credentials allow Dr. Chad to assess and furnish his opinion as both a pain specialist and a neurologist. Activity Learning Outcomes: ● Demonstrate knowledge related to new developments in neurological care. ● Recognize the various types of headaches, causes, clinical manifestations, and management. ● Identify the causes, clinical manifestations, and manifestations of various neurological dysfunctions. ● Compare the various types of cerebrovascular disorders. ● Identify nursing management related to the care of the patient in the acute phase of ischemic stroke. ● Discuss essential care in the patient recovering from a stroke. The target audience is registered nurses