South Piedmont AHEC

1st Annual Medical-Surgical Nursing Conference: Bridging Knowledge and Practice

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

RNs, APRNs, LPNS, and all other interested healthcare professionals.

Description

Join us for a comprehensive and engaging day of learning and networking at the 1st Annual Medical-Surgical Nursing Conference. This event is designed to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, providing attendees with the latest advancements and practical skills in the field of medical-surgical nursing.

This event is jointly provided by South Piedmont AHEC and Southern Regional AHEC.

LOCATION
Center for Learning and Development
South Piedmont AHEC
5039 Airport Center Pkwy
Building K, Classroom 17/18
Charlotte, NC 28208

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS:
Medical-Surgical Nurses-A Call to Action!
Pam Collins, RN, MSN, CMSRN, RN-MEDSURG BC, NPD-BC, Corporate Service Line Educator, Patient Experience Atrium Health, now part of Advocate Health

Physical Assessment in Gerontology
Chadwick B. Smith, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC Atrium Health Senior Care, Acute Care Division

Medication Management for Aging Populations
Virginia Nelson, FNP-BC
Elizabeth Family Medicine, Atrium Health

Diabetic Emergencies
Felicia Amick, RN, BSN, CDCES
Inpatient Diabetes Educator, Atrium Health Union

Post Surgical Complications and Anesthetic Considerations
Janelle Wilkerson, MSN, RN, CPAN
Patient Care Manager- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Legal Considerations for Medical-Surgical Nurses
Pam Collins, RN, MSN, CMSRN, RN-MEDSURG BC, NPD-BC
Corporate Service Line Educator, Patient Experience, Atrium Health, now part of Advocate Health

REGISTRATION FEE
$125.00. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
$115.00 for group of 3 or more registering together. Please reach out to May Cheung at may.cheung@atriumhealth.org to receive a registration code.

LEARNING OUTCOME:
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants will be able to apply evidence-based practices in medical-surgical nursing to improve patient outcomes across diverse populations, with a focus on physical assessment, medication management, diabetic emergencies, post surgical complications, and legal considerations.

CE INFO
6.0 Nursing Contact Hours will be awarded for nurses who attend 90% of the program.
South Piedmont Area Health Education Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

6.0 Contact Hours

Sessions

Status
Open
Date(s)
May 29, 2025
Time
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
8:00 AM
Credit
6.00 - Contact Hours
6.00 - Nursing Contact Hours
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Classroom 17/18

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May 29, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM Eastern Time
South Piedmont AHEC
Classroom 17/18
Yuen Cheung DNP, RN, NPD-BC
704-512-6523

Fees


$125.00
Registration Fee. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Credits


6.00
Contact Hours
6.00
Nursing Contact Hours