Tuesday, October 2, 2001
7-9pm
Bey Hall, Room 126

This two hour program is designed to provide health care professionals with techniques and information to minimize medication mistakes.

Topics include:

Common prescribing errors encountered in the hospital settingDrug dosing and monitoring considerationsMonitoring drug levelsThe importance of evaluating lab values and their relationship to drug therapyThe effect of renal function on drug dosage.

Faculty Joseph J. Dicubellis R.Ph., M.P.H. & Sapna Cournoyer, R.Ph., Pharm. D.
Cosponsored with Monmouth Medical Center's Pharmacy Department

Fee $35
NJSNA Contact Hours 2.4

Thursday, October 25, 2001
7-9pm
Bey Hall, Room 126

This two hour seminar will introduce the student to the various forms of massage therapy, such as Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu and Reiki. Benefits of the different therapy forms and their integration into your nursing skills will be discussed. State licensure, professional organizations and opportunities in the field will be highlighted. Plan to attend this two hour overview course if you are interested in developing additional skills, want an overview of therapeutic massage interventions, or if you are interested in more information about a Level I Massage Course currently in development for Spring 2001.

Faculty: Sharon Ross RN, CMT     Owner of Time Out Massage in Red Bank, NJ

Fee: $15