39th Annual Geriatric Care Online CNE Nursing Conference

This online CNE conference is designed to provide an overview of advancements in caring for geriatric patient populations focusing on mental health, palliative care, constipation management, hypertension, trauma informed care, and more. Expert panels and case scenarios for questions and answers are also included.

Target Audience

This online CNE conference is designed for healthcare professionals who care for geriatric patients in acute, long-term, and home care settings including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, social workers, nursing home administrators, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the unique mental health needs of the geriatric population
  • Identify nursing strategies for the care of older adults
  • Describe palliative care and strategies to overcome barriers to providing that care

 

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.25 ANCC
  • 6.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/19/2023
Course expires: 
10/19/2024
Cost:
$350.00
SessionFaculty
Geriatric Mental Health: Exploring Access and Barriers to Treatment Melissa Gudgell, MSW, LICSW and Kassie Sitzes, MSW, LICSW
Hypertension in the Elderly AdultDarryl Chutka, MD
Healthcare-Related Psychological Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care for Older Adults Carlie Felion, PhDc, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Granny Ain't Right: 4Ms of Geriatric AssessmentPamela Zimbeck, APRN, CNP, MSN
Palliative Care - Present and Future Care NeedsSusan Ahl, MBA, BSN, RN, CHPN
Palliative Care: Challenges and SuccessesLores Vlaminck, MA, BSN, RN, CHPN, LALD
Constipation Management in the Older AdultStephanie Hansel, MD, MS
Fireside ChatDarryl Chutka, MD, Tim Habermann, PharmD, Maria Mendoza De La Garza, MD and Laura Swenson, MSN, RN

This course will be presented via a self-guided online interactive module.

Course Director
Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist-Continuing Nursing Education Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Faculty

Melissa Gudgell, LICSW, MSW
Inpatient Social Worker in Geriatric Psychiatry
Department of Social Work
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Kassie Sitzes, LICSW, MSW
Social Work Supervisor for Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health
Department of Social Work
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Darryl S. Chutka, MD
Consultant- Emeritus Staff
Department of Executive and International Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Carlie M. Felion, APRN, FNP, RN
Family/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Department of Primary Care
Instructor in Family Medicine-Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

Pam S. Zimbeck, APRN, CNP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Hospital Internal Medicine
Instructor in Medicine-Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Susan G. Ahl, RN, CHPN
Staff Nurse
Department of Palliative Care
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

Lores Vlaminck, MA, BSN, RN, CHPN
Founder
Lores Consulting, LLC
Rochester, MN

Stephanie L. Hansel, MD, MS
Consultant
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Associate Professor of Medicine-Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Timothy J. Habermann, PharmD, RPh
Pharmacist
Department of Medication Therapy Management
Instructor in Pharmacy-Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Maria D. Mendoza De La Garza, MD
Consultant
Community Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine-Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Laura L. Swenson, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing Health Services – Charter House
Instructor in Medical Education-Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 


Credit Statements

ANCC

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 6.25 ANCC contact hours. 

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASWB


As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 6.25 clinical continuing education credits. 


Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

Available Credit

  • 6.25 ANCC
  • 6.25 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$350.00
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion   

Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.  


Cancellation and Refund Policy

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cne@mayo.edu.


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