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Continuing Education, Inc.
University at Sea®
5700 4th St. N.
St Petersburg,
Florida
33703
800-422-0711
727-526-1571
OUR OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 6:00pm EST
8:30am - 6:00pm EST
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm EST
9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Stress Free
Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
Our Cruise Conferences provide a unique, relaxing learning environment.
Family Friendly
Our cruises feature fun for the entire family. Your kids will never run out of things to do!
Our cruises feature fun for the entire family. Your kids will never run out of things to do!
All Inclusive
Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!
Our cruise conferences include everything you need and beyond!
Wound Care
(Nursing Track)
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Conference from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
September 15 - 22, 2012
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.
14 Contact Hours
Course Fee $450
Course Fee Cancellation Policy
30 days or more - None; 7-29 days - 50%; less than 7 days - 100%
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the CME meeting group through Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® at 800-422-0711 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
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| Faculty |
Mary T. Bruno, RN, CWS, WCC, FACCWS, DAPWCA, is a registered nurse, certified wound specialist and legal nurse consultant with over 25 years of health care experience. She carries a wealth of experience in the Wound Care arena, having practiced clinically in acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, long-term care, home health and hospice settings. Mrs. Bruno is fully versed in Clinical Practice Guidelines, State and Federal Regulations, including JCAHO and residents rights.
In 2002, Mrs. Bruno established Bruno Medical-Legal Consultants, Inc. where she holds the position of President. At Bruno Medical-Legal Consultants, Inc., Mrs. Bruno works for both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys as a consulting expert on medically related cases and as an expert witness for wound related cases.
Mrs. Bruno also travels nationally, educating health care professionals on wound and legal related topics. Additionally, she was granted the title as an approved training provider for Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders in Nursing homes by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Her professional affiliations include; American Academy of Wound Management; American Professional Wound Care Association; the American College of Certified Wound Specialists; Association for the Advancement of Wound Care; and the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society
In 2002, Mrs. Bruno established Bruno Medical-Legal Consultants, Inc. where she holds the position of President. At Bruno Medical-Legal Consultants, Inc., Mrs. Bruno works for both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys as a consulting expert on medically related cases and as an expert witness for wound related cases.
Mrs. Bruno also travels nationally, educating health care professionals on wound and legal related topics. Additionally, she was granted the title as an approved training provider for Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders in Nursing homes by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Her professional affiliations include; American Academy of Wound Management; American Professional Wound Care Association; the American College of Certified Wound Specialists; Association for the Advancement of Wound Care; and the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
| Target Audience |
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners
| Program Purpose / Objectives |
Key Applications :
- Better recognize diabetic foot infections by utilizing IDSA Guidelines for the Clinical Classification of Diabetic Foot Infections.
- By utilizing the education of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons outlined in their Effective Amputation Prevention Program you will leave more equipped to educate your patients / colleagues in a sound preventative program.
- Following our program you will leave ready to apply the most current guidelines published on the prevention, treatment, and management of Neuropathic Ulcer Management by the Wound Ostomy & Continence Society, the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, and the Wound Healing Society.
Objectives ;
- Perform accurate and complete data collection - health history (generalized / foot specific).
- Identify risk factors for ulcerations / amputations (Amputation Prevention Program).
- Learn how to perform a comprehensive Lower Extremity Foot exam (Monofilament testing, tuning fork, temperature perception, 2 point discrimination).
- Peripheral neuropathy (a better understanding).
- Prevention! What every Diabetic must be taught! (Foot Exams, offloading techniques, shoes / inlays, sample patient instruction handouts). .
- Including demonstration of application of total contact casting
- Including billing codes for therapeutic footwear with sample forms
- Gain a better understanding of agents / therapies utilized in the management of Diabetic Peripheral neuropathic pain.
- Learn how to perform Wound assessments on patients with neuropathic ulcers (including various classification systems ie, Wagner, University of Texas & Pedis).
- Update your Ulcer Management / Wound Dressings (Proper use, common problems, Biophysical Agents, Advanced Wound Care Modalities).
- Update your Ulcer Management / Wound Dressings (Proper use, common problems, Biophysical Agents, Advanced Wound Care Modalities).
Conference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.
| Accreditation |
Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc/University at Sea or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
| Cruise Itinerary |
| EXCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS Please note our shore excursions are operated independently of the cruise line. |
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DATE |
PORT OF CALL |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
Sat Sep 15 |
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
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5:00pm |
Sun Sep 16 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 1:00-5:00pm |
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Mon Sep 17 |
Labadee, Haiti |
8:00am |
5:00pm |
Tue Sep 18 |
Falmouth, Jamaica |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
Wed Sep 19 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 9:00am-12:00pm; 1:00-4:00pm |
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Thu Sep 20 |
Cozumel, Mexico |
8:00am |
7:00pm |
Fri Sep 21 |
At Sea Cruising Lectures 8:00am - 12:00pm |
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Sat Sep 22 |
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
7:00am |
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