Enhancing Professional and Clinical Knowledge of Specialties

This CNE event will focus on various specialty topics by providing in-depth insights into clinical areas, aiming to provide an understanding of the latest advancements, challenges, and protocols within those specialties. The specific topical focus will include common foot problems, pain, causes and treatments, and otolaryngologic conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), tinnitus, and tumors of the larynx. Electrophysiological disorders will be the main focus of cardiology, and the latest developments in cancer treatment will feature novel immunotherapy in oncology. By acquiring this information, nurses can broaden their knowledge and assessment techniques and be aware of and apply new strategies to improve patient care, leading to better outcomes.

Speakers:

Bryon McKenna, DPM- is a Podiatrist/Foot and Ankle Surgeon at Thibodaux Regional Health System who specializes in all foot and ankle conditions, from sports injuries and general foot pain to complex reconstructive and limb salvage surgery. Dr. McKenna completed one of the most prestigious foot and ankle surgery fellowships in the United States at the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio. He is one of only a few podiatry-trained surgeons in the world who have completed this fellowship.

Justin Tenney, MD- is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, and specialist in ear, nose, and throat conditions.

Joni Champagne Huerstel, RN, OCN, has been a nurse for over 30 years. She has experience in the ICU, ED, and oncology settings. Joni has spent her latest year in her nursing career in oncology and is currently employed by Mary Bird Perkins.

Murray Morello MSN, FNP-C- is a nurse practitioner at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma and Thibodaux and is a part of the electrophysiology team. He earned his BSN from Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge and his MSN at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. Morella is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Heart Rhythm Society.

Activity Learning Outcomes:

· Identify common lower extremity and foot pathologies.

· Describe indications for treatment and referral with foot conditions.

· Identify management approaches for various arrhythmias.

· Discuss nursing care and education for patients with cardiac implantable devices.

· Recognize the risk of undiagnosed and unmanaged OSA.

· Relate the emerging role of immunotherapy in treating various types of cancer.

The target audience is Registered Nurses.

Credit……………………………………………………………………………5 contact hours.

Networking ………………………………………………………………….8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Presentation time…………………………………………………………….8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Host or Publisher Nicholls State University-NCPDP