- When: December 3rd and 4th, 2009
- Where: Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
This 1.5 day course will review cutting edge strategies, describe best practices and demonstrate technology applications necessary for development of a simulation educational skill set.
 Register for the Symposium
Symposium Objectives
Participants who complete the course will be able to:
- Describe unique approaches and opportunities in simulation curriculum development for graduate, undergraduate and professional nursing educators.
- Review recent advances in simulation research and education.
- Develop skills as simulation educators in curriculum development and implementation.
- Participate in interactive sessions and realistic simulation vignettes.
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Agenda
Day 1 - Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time |
Topic |
Presenter(s) |
0800 |
Opening and Welcome |
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0810 |
Real People-Real Stories: The Impact of Simulation |
Brian Keller, CRNA, MSN, Captain Army Nurse Corps
Hollee Russell, RN, BSN, PHRN |
0840 |
Changing the Patient Safety Culture: The Impact of Simulation |
Connie Lopez, RNC, MSN, CNS |
0920 |
Break |
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0945 |
Simulation Education,
Can I Be Sued? |
Rick Kidwell, JD |
1025 |
Keynote-Best Practices in Simulation Education |
Pam Jeffries, RN, DNS, FAAN |
1110 |
Simulation from the Leadership Perspective |
Holly Lorenz, RN, MSN |
1150 |
Lunch |
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1240 |
Simulation: Style or Substance: Head to Head Comparison with Traditional Methods |
Laura Fero, RN, PhD |
1320 |
a) Curriculum Integration and Faculty Development |
Alice Blazeck, RN, DNSc
Susan Lucot, RN, MSN
Helen Burns, RN, PhD
Laura Fero, RN, PhD
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b) Structured and Supported Debriefing
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John O'Donnell, CRNA, MSN, DrPH
Michele Kuszajewski, RN, MSN, CEN
Dave Rodgers, EdD, EMT-P
Geoffrey Miller, EMT-P
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c) Creating Leadership Buy-In; Concept to Return on Investment |
Paul Phrampus, MD
Val Howard, RN, PhD
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1450 |
Break |
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1515 |
a) Curriculum Integration and Faculty Development |
Alice Blazeck, RN, DNSc
Susan Lucot, RN, MSN
Helen Burns, RN, PhD
Laura Fero, RN, PhD
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b) Structured and Supported Debriefing |
John O'Donnell, CRNA, MSN, DrPH
Michele Kuszajewski, RN, MSN, CEN
Dave Rodgers, EdD, EMT-P
Geoffrey Miller, EMT-P
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c) Creating Leadership Buy-In; From Concept to Return on Investment |
Paul Phrampus, MD
Benjamin Berg, MD
Val Howard, RN, EdD
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1645 |
Town Hall |
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Day 2 - Friday, December 4, 2009
Time |
Topic |
Presenter(s) |
0800 |
The Top 10 Simulation Articles: 2009 |
Jeffrey Groom, PhD, CRNA |
0845 |
Using Educational Technology- Gizmos That Surround the Simulator |
Aimee Smith, BS
Paul Phrampus, MD |
0915 |
Break |
|
0935 |
Simulation Course Snapshot: OB Crisis Team Training |
Karen Stein, RN, MSN, MSEd, CCRN |
0950 |
Simulation Course Snapshot: Simulation Education for Emergency Nurses |
Michele Kuszajewski, RN, MSN, CEN |
1005 |
Simulation Course Snapshot: In Situ - The First Five Minutes |
Tom Dongilli, Cer AT,
Fred Tasota, RN, MSN |
1020 |
Simulation Course Snapshot: Team Training |
Nicolette Mininni, RN, MEd, CCRN |
1035 |
Simulation Course Snapshot: Heart Code BLS |
Susan Lucot, RN, MSN |
1050 |
Simulation Course Snapshot: Preventing Back Injury |
John O'Donnell, CRNA, MSN, DrPH |
1105 |
Simulation Course Snapshot: Pediatric Simulation |
Patricia R. Messmer, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN |
1120 |
Break |
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1140 |
Small to Large Pots of Funding to Support Simulation in a
Clinical Setting |
Patricia R. Messmer, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN |
1210 |
From Simulation to Citation: Getting Your Work
into the Literature |
Suzie Kardong-Edgren, RN, PhD |
1250 |
Conclusion of Day 2 |
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Faculty:
Alice Blazeck, RN, DNSc |
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA |
Helen Burns, RN, PhD |
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA |
Tom Dongilli, Cer AT, |
UPMC/WISER; Pittsburgh, PA |
Laura Fero, RN, PhD |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC |
Jeffrey Groom, PhD, CRNA |
Florida International University, Miami, FL |
Val Howard, RN, PhD |
Robert Morris University, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA |
Pam Jeffries, RN, DNS, FAAN |
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD |
Suzie Kardong-Edgren, RN, PhD |
Washington State University, Spokane, WA |
Brian Keller, CRNA, MSN, Captain Army Nurse Corps |
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA |
Rick Kidwell, JD |
UPMC Corporate, Pittsburgh, PA |
Michele Kuszajewski, RN, MSN, CEN |
STAT MedEvac, Pittsburgh, PA |
Connie Lopez, RNC, MSN, CNS |
Kaiser Permanente Program Office, Oakland, CA |
Holly Lorenz, RN, MSN |
UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA |
Susan Lucot, RN, MSN |
UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA |
Patricia R. Messmer, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN |
Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Kansas City, MO |
Geoffrey Miller, EMT-P |
University of Miami, Miami, FL |
Nicolette Mininni, RN, MEd, CCRN |
UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA |
John O'Donnell, CRNA, MSN, DrPH |
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA |
Paul Phrampus, MD |
UPMC/WISER; Pittsburgh, PA |
Dave Rodgers, EdD, EMT-P |
Healthcare Simulation Strategies, Charleston, WV |
Hollee Russell, RN, BSN, PHRN |
STAT MedEvac, Pittsburgh, PA |
Aimee Smith, BS |
UPMC/WISER; Pittsburgh, PA |
Karen Stein, RN, MSN, MSEd, CCRN |
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA |
Fred Tasota, RN, MSN |
UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA |
Registration Fees:
The cost to attend this year’s symposium is:
- University of Pittsburgh and UPMC employees - $175
- Non-University of Pittsburgh and Non-UPMC employees - $375
Vendors:
Vendors for this year’s symposium include:
- American Discount Uniform, Inc
- B-Line Medical
- Laerdal Medical
- Limbs & Things, Inc.
- Pocket Nurse
- SimMedical
- STAT MedEvac
- University of Miami Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Continuing Education Credit Offered Through the University of Pittsburgh
Overnight Accommodations
The Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER) has reserved a block of hotel rooms at discounted rates at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott for our conference attendees. You may make reservations at your own discretion. Space cannot be guaranteed once the block expires or the block is filled, whichever occurs first.
In order to reserve a room at the discounted rate of ($119 plus 14% local and state taxes) please call the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott at 1-800-328-9297 and mention you are attending the WISER Symposium. This hotel is the symposium location. The hotel website is http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pitmc-pittsburgh-airport-marriott/. If you experience difficulty arranging your reservations, please call Dan Battista at 1-412-648-6073.
Post Symposium Workshop: Instructor Development Program
This three day program is designed as an introduction to fundamental skills and abilities for delivering simulation-based healthcare education through a variety of techniques and technologies. The program emphasizes hands-on activities and active participation to maximize simulation-based instruction skill acquisition. It is a joint program between WISER and the Gordon Center for Research and Medical Education (GCRME) at the University of Miami.
- When: December 4th, 1pm - 5pm (the workshop will begin after the Nursing Symposium and December) 5 - 6, 2009, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Where: WISER (directions)
Register for the Post-Symposium Workshop
In order to reserve a room at the discounted rate of ($115 plus 14% local and state taxes) please call the Wyndham Hotel Pittsburgh University Place at 1-412-683-2040 and mention WISER. This hotel is the located right next to WISER where the course is being held. The hotel website is http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/PITUP/main.wnt/. If you experience difficulty arranging your reservations, please call Dan Battista at 1-412-648-6073.
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