20th Annual Methodist Research Day: Celebrating 20 years of Best Practice!

• Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Explore cutting-edge research alongside esteemed professionals and graduate-level scholars. Research Day showcases an array of presentations, from illuminating best practices in healthcare to compelling posters highlighting evidence-based projects. With an extensive spectrum of research topics spanning surgery, pediatrics, bedside care, and cultural insights, there's boundless knowledge to discover. Whether you're a seasoned healthcare provider, faculty member, or an aspiring student, there's an enriching experience awaiting you.

Key Points:
- The History of Research Day
- Current Research Presentations and Poster Displays
- The Future of Research and Innovation

Med-Surg Exam Cram-Certification Review Course

• Friday, August 2, 2024, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

This one-day course is designed to provide nurses with the tools, confidence, and knowledge to successfully complete the Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam. This is a condensed version of the 2-Day Medical-Surgical Exam Review. The exam content outlines and blueprints from the ANCC and MSNCB® were used to develop this program. Topics covered from the exam content outlines will include review of body systems, cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and diabetes. Pathophysiology of disease processes, including signs and symptoms and treatment modalities, will be presented. The nursing process and nursing practice roles in the management of patient care will be discussed through case scenarios and sample questions. Aspects of the practice domains will be addressed, and strategies for test-taking will also be covered.

Timing is Everything!

• Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Key Points:
-Recognize when you are most productive during the day
-Utilize your strength to help maximize your productivity

Malnutrition Sarcopenic Obesity

• Thursday, September 12, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Key Points:
- Mortality rates and longer hospital length of stay for malnourished patient population
- Costs associated with treatment of malnutrition
- Inpatient and outpatient care interventions
- National statistics for obesity

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A Head for Success: Cultivating a Growth Mindset

• Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Key Points:
- Identify how you may best address change
- Apply the results of your mindset quiz

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2024 Leadership Series: Navigating Bias in Leadership

• Thursday, September 26, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Key Points:
- Defining what incivility, microaggressions, and bias are
- How to recognize incivility, microaggressions, and bias as a leader and as an employee
- Tips, best practices, and resources addressing how to react when you encounter incivility, microaggressions, and/or bias

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Advanced Breastfeeding Concepts: Exposures During Breastfeeding

• Friday, September 27, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Key Points:
- Common exposures while breastfeeding
- Risks of breastfeeding exposures to the neonate
- Appropriate recommendations and referrals to breastfeeding mothers

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2024 Methodist Perinatal Conference: Trauma Informed Care of the Obstetric Patient

• Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Key Points:
- Trauma informed care of the obstetric patient
- Aspects of patient disclosure
- Support for patients after undergoing a traumatic experience

Save the Date

Registration will open soon for these events:

• Infection Prevention Conference, September 26 & 27
• Clinical Care Symposium, October 2
• NICHE Regional Conference, November 7 & 8