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Basic Respiratory Nursing Care

The goal of this program is to introduce a standardized curriculum of basic respiratory care principles of patients on the adult and pediatric general care units. Topics include respiratory health assessment; sterile suctioning technique; artificial airways and oxygen delivery devices; principles of pulse oximetry monitoring; and identification and prioritization of the needs of a patient in respiratory distress.

As this is an orientation program, no contact hours are awarded.

Pre-Registration Required.

Call The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical and Professional Development - 617-726-3111

Registration Fees:  Free for MGH Employees and Students, $25 for Partners Employees, $50 for All Others.

The Norman Knight Nursing Center does not accept credit card payments for registration of programs.  
Public transportation is strongly recommended  to attend continuing education programs. Garages in the vicinity of MGH generally charge approximately $ 40  per day. MGH does not reimburse for parking.

Scheduled Offerings

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Friday, January 11th, 2008

12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)

Friday, March 14th, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)

Friday, April 11th, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)

Friday, June 27th, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)

Friday, August 15th, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)

Friday, September 12th, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)

Friday, October 10th, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)

Friday, November 7th, 2008
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Bigelow Amphitheater

(White 4)