Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina

Summary of Fall Seminar Presentations:

November 14, 2009

Duke University School of Nursing

1. Pamela B. Edwards, EdD, MSN, RN, BC, CNE

* Keynote address: Nursing and the WIZARD of Oz (The Journey for Courage, Caring and Thinking like a Nurse)

 - The keynote speaker, Pamela Edwards discussed the important aspects of nursing which could be likened to the things that the characters in the movie were searching for:

the brain, heart and the courage. She shared stories that reminded us the main

reasons why we chose nursing as our profession

 

2. Lizabeth C. Weast, MT (ASCP)

* Treating Veterans with C.A.R.E

  - Lizabeth Weast discussed the way the Veterans Affairs (VA) treats their patients with C.A.R.E which is an acronym for Connect, Appreciate, Respond and Empower. Although the talk was directed mainly for veterans, the same process can also be applied to any of our patients

 

3. Vicki L. Tutor, RN, BSN, CIC

* Where Do Your Red Shoes/Slippers Take You (To learn about influenza)?

  - Vicki Tutor shared difference between the endemic and pandemic status of influenza as well as the different types of influenza. She also discussed the epidemiology of HINI virus in the US. The single best way to protect our patients and to break the cycle of infection is PROPER HAND WASHING.

 

4. James W. Bevill, RN, MSN

* Generational Diversity

  - James Bevill talked about the different generations, the Veterans, the Baby Boomers, the Generation X and the Millenilas and how they relate to each other in the workplace and with their patients/clients.

 

5. Alberto S. Bonifacio, Jr., RN, BSN

* SUNSALONG NURSES: Understanding and Supporting Reservists

  - Alberto Bonifacio shared his personal experiences as a military nurse in Iraq. How the life of the medic is so precarious and difficult and still has the strong desire to provide the best care to their patients. He also discussed the signs of PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) affecting reservists and the challenges they face in reintegrating to society, and how we as family members and healthcare providers can help them.