Nursing Care of the Patient with a Burn Injury

Purpose:
To provide nurses with a basic understanding of burn injury and delivery of care for burn patients.


Objectives:
Define the changing physiological, psychological and social stressors affecting the patient, family and caregivers during recovery from burn trauma.

Identify the treatment priorities for effective management of the patient with a burn injury.

Outline the services and care unique to burn treatment centers.

Describe current burn prevention efforts.


Program:

  • Description of the Burn Foundation
  • Incidence of Burns
  • Phases of Burn Care
  • Management of Burn Wounds
  • Overview of Burn Care
  • Emergency Care of the Burn Wound
  • Rehabilitation of the Burn Patient

 

2008 Fall Schedule

Gwynedd Mercy Hospital

1325 Sunneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437

Thursday,  October 9, 2008
9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Temple University Hospital

Student Faculty Building Auditorium
Broad & Ontario Street
Philadelphia, PA

Friday, October 17, 2008
9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Friday, November 14, 2008
9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Holy Family University

Northeast Philadelphia Campus
Education and Technology Center
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Thursday, October 2, 2008
9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Crozer-Chester Medical Center

One Medical Center Blvd.
Upland, PA

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Atlantic Cape Community College

5100 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ

Monday,  November 17, 2008
9:00 am – 1:30 pm

2008 Fall Student Nurse Burn-Care Seminars Reservation Request Form

Please place a (1) next to your priority date and time and a (2) for an alternate in case we are unable to accomodate your first request.

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Seminar Information
Gwynedd Mercy Hospital
Oct 9, 2008  9:00 am - 1:30 pm Priority
 
Temple University Hospital (2 dates)
Oct 17, 2008  9:00 am - 1:30 pm Priority
Nov 14, 2008  9:00 am - 1:30 pm Priority
 
Holy Family University
Oct 2, 2008  9:00 am - 1:30 pm Priority
 
Crozer-Chester Medical Center (2 dates)
Oct 8, 2008  9:00 am - 1:30 pm Priority
Nov 12, 2008  9:00 am - 1:30 pm Priority
 
Atlantic Cape Community College
Nov 17, 2008  9:00 am - 1:30 pm Priority

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Note: Fee is $100 per school. Please make check payable to Burn Foundation.
Hot Issue

"Fire and Burn Prevention for Seniors"  The Burn Foundation launches an exciting new prevention program for senior adults.  Using a new BurnSafe DVD and an entertaining fire and burn prevention bingo game, seniors learn safe cooking practices, burn first aid, smoking precautions, scald prevention and fire safety throughout the home.  This program has been delivered to over 300 seniors in the region with very positive outcomes.  If you are interested in supporting, volunteering or learning more about the Senior Program please call (215) 545-3816.


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