Professionals
2008
“Identifying, Developing, and Evaluating Evidence-Based Team Projects.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. May 6, 2008 (0.5 hours)
“Nursing Documentation in Long Term Care: Disaster or Distinction.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. April 30, 2008 (4 hours)
Pharmacology and Toxicology Cases. Co-facilitator with Reed, G. April 27, 2008. (2 sessions, 2 hours each with 2nd year students).
“Pain in Older Adults.” KU School of Medicine, Reike Auditorium, Lecture for Medicine Across the Lifespan. March 17, 2008 (1 hour)
“COPD and Other Pulmonary Conditions in Older Adults.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. March 12, 2008 (4 hours)
“Aging Physiology.” KU School of Medicine, Reike Auditorium, Lecture for Medicine Across the Lifespan. March 10, 2008 (1 hour)
“Issues in Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: Overview of ‘Tube Feeding’ and Myths and Ethical Concerns in Dementia.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. March 12, 2008 (1.5 hours of 4 hour program)
Review of Physiologic Aging and Physical Diagnosis in Older Adults. Geriatrics Scholars. Center on Aging. February, 22, 2008 (1 hour)
Recurring about every 6 weeks for Geriatrics Clerkship at the Center on Aging: 45-60 minutes per topic. 1) Nutritional Issues for Older Adults 2) Pressure Ulcers 3) Urinary Incontinence
2007
“Dementia, ‘Agitation,’ and Safety. Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. October 30, 2007. (1.5 hours)
“Osteoarthritis and Other Arthropathies.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. September 26, 2007. (1 hour)
“Common Infections in Long Term Care Settings: Highlights of AMDA Clinical Practice Guideline”; and “Bacteriuria vs. Acute UTI.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. July 19, 2007. (1 hour)
“Basic History and Exam: Key Domains for LTC Nurses.” Village Shalom, Overland Park, KS. June 20, 2007. (6 hours)
“Urinary Incontinence in Long Term Care Patients: Highlights of AMDA Clinical Practice Guideline and Selected Research.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. April 25, 2007. (1 hour)
“Assessing and Managing Acute and Persistent Pain.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. April 11, 2007. (4 hours)
“Medical Record Documentation: Selected Issues for Nurses.” Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center, KS. March 21, 2007. (6 hours: 3-hour program presented twice)
“Geriatric Depression.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. March 13, 2007. (4-hours)
“Nursing Documentation in LTC: Disaster to Distinction.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. February 20, 2007. (4-hours)
“History & Exam of Older Adults.” GRS – Geriatric Resource Specialist Core Program. Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. February 13, 2007. (8 hours)
“Nutritional Issues for Older Adults.” Recurring about every 6 weeks for Geriatrics Clerkship.
2006
“Pain Management in LTC Residents.” The 13th Annual Heartland Long Term Care Symposium – Medication Management in Long-Term Care. Presented at the Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS, September 29, 2006.
“Differential Considerations in Agitation.” Invited speaker for: Annual Meeting of Kansas Community Mental Health Centers. Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS, September 21, 2006. (1.5 hours)
“History & Exam of Older Adults: Potential Data Treasures.” Invited speaker for Kansas Home Care Association Annual Meeting, Wichita Marriott, Wichita, KS. September 20, 2006. (2 hours)
“Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Prevention, Diagnosis & Management.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Edwards Campus, University of Kansas, Overland Park, KS. April 28, 2006. (1 hour)
“Somatic Pain in Older Adults.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Edwards Campus, University of Kansas, Overland Park, KS. April 28, 2006. (1 hour)
“Interdisciplinary Communication.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center. Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. February 23, 2006. (1 hour)
“Respiratory Assessment of Older Adults.” Kansas Home Care Association Teleconference Presentation. January 24, 2006. (1.5 hours)
“Cognition and Mood Evaluations.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Winter Conference at Royals Stadium Club. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. January 12, 2006 (1.2 hours)
“Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Winter Conference at Royals Stadium Club. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. January 11, 2006 (1 hour)
2005
“Assessment and Management of BPSD.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. December 7, 2005. (2 hours)
“Assessment and Management of Common Pulmonary Conditions.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Edwards Campus, University of Kansas, Overland Park, KS. December 2, 2005. (3 hours)
“Management of Agitation in Dementia.” Invited CME speaker for Mercy Health Center, Ft. Scott, KS. November 21, 2005.
“Addressing the Needs of Nursing Facility Screamers.” The 12th Annual Heartland Long Term Care Symposium -- Dementia & Difficult Behaviors. Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS, September 30, 2005.
“Differential Considerations in Agitation.” The 19th Annual Conference on Healthy Aging for Primary Care Providers, at Chateau on the Lake, Branson, MO. July 22, 2005.
“When to Act on Lab Results: Common Lab Values to Know in the Older Adult.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. May 25, 2005. (2 hours)
2003
“Skin and Wound Assessment in the Older Adult.” Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. November 6, 2003. (2 hours)
2002
“The Other Burdens of Pain”. Kansas Medical Education Foundation Interdisciplinary CE Program titled “Innovative Approaches to Managing Pain and Disability.” Pozez Center, Topeka, KS, May 22, 2002.
“Chronic Pain.” Co-presented with June Belt at the Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging Services. Topeka, KS. May 2, 2002. (1.5 hours)
2001
“Male Clinical Exam Skills Lab.” Part of the 26th Annual Women’s Health Care Symposium. Teaching and supervising participants in exams of live male models. Adams Mark Hotel, Kansas City, MO. May 3, 2001. (4 hours)
1999
“Home Care Based Services: Patterns of Frailty in a High-Risk Elderly Population.” KU Center on Aging research seminar presentation with Rosemary D. Laird, M.D. February 23, 1999.
1997
“Pain: Assessment and Intervention.” Johnson County Community College Professional Education Program. April 25, 1997. (3 hours)
“Alzheimer’s Disease: A Training Program.” Johnson County Nursing Center. February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, and April 10, 1997. (12 hours)
1996
“Alzheimer’s Disease: A Training Program.” Johnson County Nursing Center. June 27, July 11, 18, August 1, 8 , 22, 1996. (12 hours)
"Myths and Realities of Pain Management." Pain Resource Nurse Symposium. University of Kansas Medical Center. (1 hour presentation with 3 hours of syllabus supplemental program materials.) June 14, 1996.
“Perioperative Management of the Frail Elder”. Co-presenter with Earl Rooney, M.D., at the Tenth Annual Conference sponsored by the Center on Aging at KU Medical Center. Interdisciplinary conference titled, "Care of the Hospitalized Older Adult: Improving Outcomes and Controlling Costs," March, 15, 1996.
1995
"Addictions, Myths, Misconceptions," "Pain Assessment and Patient Education," "Equianalgesia." Pain Resource Nurse Symposium. University of Kansas Medical Center. (3 different presentations) October 27, 1995.
"Myths and Realities of Pain: Touching the Healing Soul." Pain Resource Nurse Symposium. University of Kansas Medical Center. (1.5 hours ) May 11, 1995.
"Overview of Pain: Myths, Assessments, and Equianalgesic Charts." Kansas Wesleyan University, Undergraduate Nursing Students. Salina, KS. (1.5 hours) March 30, 1995.
1993
"Pain Assessment and Interventions for Nurses." University of Kansas Medical Center. (3 hours) November 2, 1993.
"Select Issues in Medication Administration." Western Kansas AHEC, Dodge City, KS. (4 hours) September 16, 1993.
1992
"Overview of Pain Assessment and Management in Nursing." Irwin Army Hospital, Fort Riley, KS. (3 hours) July 20, 1992.
Other Presentations
“Urinary Incontinence in LTC” for nursing assistants. Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. February 20, 2008. (3 hours)
“Alphabet Soup: What is an APN, ARNP, GNP, CNS?” Geriatric Interest Group. KUMC. (20 minutes) January 25, 2000.
“Medical Record Documentation” and “Neuroleptic Drugs: A Basic Review.” Apostolic Christian Home. Sabetha, KS (Professional staff development program. 1.5 hours) October 22, 1999.
“Pressure Ulcers: Part I, II, & III.” The Forum of Overland Park. (Nursing staff development programs; 45 minutes per session). Overland Park, KS. Part I: August 5, 1999; Part II: September 23, 1999; Part III: September 30, 1999.
"Accessing Implantable Ports." University of Kansas Medical Center. (Staff development. Same-day-surgery RN's. 1 hour) July 26, 1993; repeated from presentation on November 6, 1992.
Presentations for Laypersons
“GERD: Simple to Serious.” Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KS. January 19, 2007. (1 hour)
“Anemia: A Health Concern for Older Adults.” Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KS. July 15th, 2005. (1 hour)
“Understanding Laboratory Tests.” Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KS. March 19, 2004. (1 hour)
“Aging and Skin Problems.” Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KS. October 19, 2001. (2 hours)
“The Aging Process: Self-Care Management.” Shepherd’s Center of Bonner Springs, KS. August 9, 2000. (2 hours)
“The Annual Physical - - What to Expect.” Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KS. July, 16, 1999. (1 hour)
“Normal Aging.” Family Council meeting at Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS. August 17, 1998. (45 minutes)
“Aging.” Kansas City Plaza Rotary Club, Kansas City, MO. October 31, 1997. (0.5 hours)
“The Aging Process from Head to Toe.” Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, KS. August 1, 1997. (1 hour)
“Keeping a Happy Heart.” Lakeview Village Retirement Community, Lenexa, KS. February 28, 1997. (1 hour)
“Managing Your Pain.” Lakeview Village Retirement Community, Lenexa, KS. May 23, 1996. (1 hour)
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