Objectives

To provide understanding and review on the basic of evidence based nursing.
To enhance the utilization of research evidences to underpin clinical practice.
To provide opportunities for academics, researchers, and clinicians to network and collaborate.

Program Overview

Venue	:	Gurney Hotel, Penang
		18, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Date	:	2 – 3 August 2009
Time	:	0800 – 1700

CPD 10 Points will be awarded for 2 days program

DAY 1 - 2 August 2009

0815 - 0845	Registration
0845 - 0900	Welcoming and Opening Address Dato’ Teddric J. Mohr, President/Chief Executive Officer, Penang Adventist Hospital
0900 - 1030	Plenary Address Evidence Based Nursing – Its Relevance To Nursing Education and Practice Dr Maryann Roberts, Consultant/Director of Adventist College of Nursing, Penang
1030 - 1100	Tea Break
1100 - 1230	Mapping The Journey To Evidence Based Practice Siti Zubaidah, Assistant Director of Nursing, National University Hospital, Singapore.
1230 - 1330	Lunch Break
1330 - 1500	Grading Quality of Evidence And Strength of Recommendation Dr Andy Teh, Performance Improvement Manager, Penang Adventist Hospital
1500 - 1530	Tea Break
1530 - 1700	Steps In Critically Appraising The Evidence Siti Zubaidah, Assistant Director of Nursing, National University Hospital, Singapore.
1700	Group Photo END
1900	Gala Dinner

DAY 2 - 3 August 2009

CONCURRENT SESSION FOR EDUCATION or CLINICAL TRACKS

CLINICAL TRACK - ROOM 1
	SIGN IN
0845 - 0900	Opening Address Ms Chen Tuan Hsiu, Director of Nursing, Penang Adventist Hospital
0900 - 1000	Understanding The Prediction and Prevention of Pressure Ulcer Shanti E.S.Nathan. MS, RN
1000 - 1030	Tea Break
1030 - 1200	Translating Evidence Into Clinical Practice Associate Professor Lim Pek Hong, Head of Nursing Department, International Medical University
1200 - 1300	Increasing Culture of Patient Safety: Nursing Responsibility In Medication Administration Associate Professor Jaclynn Huse, Southern Adventist University
1300 - 1400	Lunch
1400 - 1530	Improve Your Critical Thinking With Evidence Based Practice Associate Professor Bonnie Hunt, Southern Adventist University
1530 - 1630	Continuing Professional Development: Student Perceptions of Distance Education Associate Professor Jaclynn Huse, Southern Adventist University
1630 - 1700	Refreshment

EDUCATION TRACK - ROOM 2
	SIGN IN
0845 - 0900	Opening Address Dr Maryanne Roberts, Consultant/Director of Adventist College of Nursing, Penang
0900 - 1000	Increasing The Culture of Patient Safety Using High Fidelity Simulation: Nursing Educators’ Responsibility In Teaching Medication Administration Associate Professor Jaclynn Huse, Southern Adventist University
1000 - 1030	Tea Break
1030 - 1130	The Changing Professional Role: Faculty Perceptions of Workload Issues Related To Teaching Web-based Nursing Course Associate Professor Jaclynn Huse, Southern Adventist University
1130 - 1300	Improve Your Critical Thinking With Evidence Based Practice Associate Professor Bonnie Hunt, Southern Adventist University
1300 - 1400	Lunch
1400 - 1530	Evidence-Based Practice: Quality Patient Care and Outcomes Dr Siriporn Tantipoonwinai, President Emeritus, Asia-Pacific International University, Thailand
1530 - 1630	Finding and Selecting Credible Evidence Mr Charles Meekings (Freelance Lecturer)
1630 - 1700	Refreshment

Program Registration

Registration Fees

RM 450 / person (inclusive of the galanight dinner)

Payment methods (HRDF Claimable)

Bank Draft / Crossed Cheque / Local Order / Postal order
Made Payable to: Adventist Hospital and Clinic Services (M)

Please send payment with completed registration form to:

The Secretariat
Nursing Conference 2009
Adventist College of Nursing
465, Jalan Burma,
10350, Penang
Malaysia.

Download registration form here: Nursing-Conference-Registration-Form-2009.pdf

Cancellation and Refunds policy:
If written notification is received by 30th June 2009, 50% of the fee will be refunded
(administration fees are not refundable).

Contacts

Tan Sue Ling
College of Nursing, Penang
465, Jalan Burma
10350, Penang
Malaysia
Tel: 604 2227252

Woon Gaik Hong
Penang Adventist Hospital
Nursing Services
465, Jalan Burma
10350, Penang
Malaysia
Tel: 604 2227635
e-mail: nec_acn@pah.com.my