Category Archive: Nursing Councils

Feb 15

High Level Disinfection & Steam Sterilization – Epidemiology Visits!

Please help me welcome Michelle Guigneaux, RN HCE, to our clinics for 2013 visits! Michelle will schedule the visits (as she is able) for your convenience and with avoidance of patient flow interruptions in mind.  During these visits, Michelle and I want to use your time prudently; if it is helpful for you to email me in advance …

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Oct 09

October 2012 Switchboard for Ambulatory Nursing Service Posted

Please take a look at some articles of interest to healthcare personnel as well as upcoming Professional Development and Educational Offerings recently posted on the Nursing Councils Webpage of the Ambulatory Blog at: http://blogs.utmb.edu/ambulatorynews/nursing-councils/ Have a great day.

Sep 17

The first World Sepsis Day-September 13

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Sepsis is a toxic response to infection that kills 258,000 Americans each year. It is a medical emergency that requires early detection and treatment for survival. Learn more by viewing the sites below. » Sepsis Alliance Website » Sepsis: Emergency (Video) » Sepsis Material » Sepsis Presentation (Video) The first World Sepsis Day was held on …

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Aug 17

Nursing Technology Webinar August 29th

“NURSES: Are You Ready For Your New Role In Health Information Technology?” Webinar Presenters: Mari Tietze PhD, RN-BC & Susan McBride, PhD, RN When: August 29, 2012 What Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM Where: RSH – Conference Room 1.124 It’s good to know about unintended consequences of using electronic health records. You know there are some. …

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Aug 17

Free CNE content on Cultural Competence

Free CNE Course on Cultural Competence in Nursing Care online through our School of Nursing website: http://son.utmb.edu/SonApps/ccnch/core-modules.aspx  You will need to register once but then will have access to the module. They have future offerings coming up as well and I will keep you posted. At this time, the CNE credit is being offered for …

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Aug 09

Cultivating the Spiritual Dimensions of Healthcare

Nurses, physicians and other interprofessional healthcare members, students, clergy, and community members are invited to attend this professional development activity. Kenneth Pargament, Ph.D., Distinguished Scholar                                  Dr. Pargament is professor of clinical psychology at Bowling Green State University, and is the Visiting Distinguished Scholar at the Institute for Spirituality and Health, giving engaging lectures throughout …

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