Training Course for
Pain Resource Nurse (PRN) Program Coordinators
We have received more than 50 applicaitons.
All applications received on or after 7/30/08 will be put on our wait list.
November 13-15, 2008
Hyatt Regency - Chicago
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We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity to apply to attend a train-the-trainers program for Pain Resource Nurse (PRN) Program coordinators. PRN programs are designed to prepare staff nurses to act as role models and resources for the day-to-day care of patients in pain. We invite you or a nursing leader from your organization to consider applying to attend the trainer’s course on November 13-15, 2008 in Chicago.
This course is being offered by The Resource Center of the Alliance of State Pain Initiatives and the University of Wisconsin. The program content and materials have been developed by a team of nationally recognized experts in pain. The course will review how to present and organize essential content on pain management: definitions and physiology; assessment; pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions; management of acute, chronic and cancer pain; and pain and substance abuse. There will also be practical discussions of how to implement a PRN program and develop the role of the PRNs. Each participant will receive a copy of the PRN Program Curriculum materials including nine educational modules in power point with extensive speaker’s notes, resource lists, and supplemental educational materials and handouts. A CD is included that provides all educational materials and planning tools in an electronic format.
ANCC and Iowa Nursing Contact Hours may be earned for successful completion of this course.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Education in Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Iowa Provider Number: 350.
We are able to offer the PRN Training Course at the reduced cost of $100 because of grant support from the Mayday Fund and Abbott Laboratories. Participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. Enrollment will be limited to the first 50 qualified applicants.
Application requirements preview
Applicants must commit to coordinating a local PRN program at a local level within the following year. Applicants will be asked to submit a:
- completed Application Information and Demographics form (this form is part of the Application Packet),
- copy of their curriculum vitae or resume
- letter of organizational support.
Contact
For questions please email trc@mailplus.wisc.edu, or call The Resource Center (608-262-0978).
