The focus of the Conference is developing your clinical play skills to effectively communicate and interact with children in your
All Nurses see paediatric clients at some time and no matter what area of Nursing you work in (e.g. Acute Care, A&E, ICU, Theatre, Medical Imaging or Paediatrics) you are going to come across children who are unable or unwilling to communicate
The program content is provided by expert Nurse Educators with extensive clinical and education experience. The education content provided in this program meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program.
No matter what conference you attend you always need accommodation, a cruise ship provides a great all-inclusive accommodation option to enhance your Conference experience.
The Nurses for Nurses Network combines great education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.
Below is a snapshot of the Conference Program, the full Program can be found further down this page.
Make sure you are up on deck to be a part of the “setting sail” festivities as we say farewell to Los Angeles.
Evening: Enjoy this opportunity to mingle with the other attendees at the complimentary drinks and Conference Registration function.
Session One: Early childhood attachment | CPD: 1hr
The first relationships of an infant’s life provides a blueprint for bonding and subsequent attachment relationships. It is important to understand and recognise attachment behaviours as coping strategies because these are key in understanding how the child may avoid or seek information and interactions. This webinar provides an overview of the historical development of attachment theory and integrates current knowledge in working with a range of childhood attachment behaviours.
Session Two: Review psychosocial and play development | CPD: 2hrs
Understanding the ages and stages of childhood and play enables the Nurse to tailor care and interactions according to the child’s developmental abilities. In this session, we will review the general stages of psychosocial and play development for children from birth to adolescents. Practical examples will be offered and linked to significant developmental stages.
Session Three: Pre-reading Play | CPD: 1hr
You will be provided with pre-reading material and videos that explore the elements of play, that are required to be completed before the next afternoon session.
Session Four: Explore the concept of play | CPD: 2hrs
During this session, we will identify what is play (and what is not) and discover the categories of play and how
Session One: Introduction to therapeutic play skills | CPD: 1hr
This webinar identifies and describes a range of therapeutic play skills suitable for working with children in health care settings. It is an important preparation for Session Two.
Session Two: Interactive experiential putting play skills into action | CPD: 2hrs
This session builds on the webinar ‘Introduction to therapeutic play skills’ where you will practice setting the conditions and practice using five different therapeutic play skills. Through the use of clinical scenarios and case studies, you will be given the opportunity to practise these skills through role play.
Session Three: Why procedural preparation is so important | CPD: 1hr
This webinar makes a case for procedural preparation and how incorporating it into your care can improve patient readiness, reduce anxiety and actually save time in the longer term. It is preparatory for Session Four.
Session Four: Preparing children for procedures | CPD: 2hrs
A large part of the Nurse’s role is preparing the child and their family for potential scary and or painful procedures. The use of comfort positioning and distraction techniques are paramount to the success of many medical procedures. In this session, you will learn how to adequately prepare a child for a range of procedures using age-appropriate language. You will also learn how to tailor a comfort position according to each individual’s needs and select methods of distraction to align their developmental stage.
Smaller and more subdued than Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta has retained a good deal of its small village charm along with 26 miles of spectacular beaches along the Banderas Bay. Stroll the cobblestone streets to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Or peruse the many local wares for sale at the open-air markets.
Evening: Conference Open Forum
Meet with the Conference Conveners, Presenters and other delegates to reflect on the events of the day and discuss Nursing issues surrounding the paediatric care.
Combine a first-class beach resort with a city with an illustrious, colonial past and you’ve got Mazatlan. Sip on some Margaritas and enjoy the authentic Mexican cuisine. Take a drive along the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Then visit the many shops offering local crafts.
Evening: Conference Open Forum
Meet with the Conference Conveners, Presenters and other delegates to reflect on the events of the day and discuss Nursing issues surrounding the paediatric care.
Cabo’s signature landmark is El Arco (“The Arch”), a rock formation at the tip of “Land’s End.” The jewel of the Baja Peninsula is famous for its world-class sportfishing, as well as its high-end resorts and exclusive gated communities that line an area simply called “the Corridor.”
1800-1900: Conference Session – Trivia Night | Venue: TBA
Come and join us and test your paediatric knowledge in a friendly and collegial environment.
Session One: Bedside play spaces for children | CPD: 2hrs
With play being an important aspect of a child’s life and a great stress relief for a child, it is important that play is encouraged within the clinical setting. By thinking purposefully about the child’s bed space, therapeutic play can be encouraged lending to a deeper, more informed healthcare experience.
Session Two: Create and personalise a puppet to use in your clinical setting | CPD: 3hrs
Puppets can provide a rich play experience for the child in the healthcare setting. They can be used to help throughout all stages of the healthcare system from preparation to
Session Three: Conference Wrap up and Q&A | CPD: 1hr
Evening: Take this opportunity to enjoy a complimentary Drinks and Canapes function as the conference draws to a close and we say farewell to new friends and colleagues – safe travels home.
Disembark the ship – Safe travels!
The Governance oversight for the content of this Conference program and the issuing of the associated CPD Certificate is provided by the Education Governance Committee of the Nursing CPD Institute (NCI). The NCI is committed to providing high quality, clinically relevant education for Nurses. They believe that the knowledge and skills of an individual Nurse has a huge impact on the success of a patient’s experience in the healthcare system and provide a range of
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The education was well worth it. The cabin was quite comfortable for 2 people. The on board medical center was well equipped.
Irma D
You’ve got to go on one!
Joanne H
Would highly recommend this mode of study as it creates a very conducive learning environment.
Patricia N
We have created an exclusive online Conference library website for our attendees to access prior to the commencement of the Conference. The online library is provided to you so that you can create your own Conference experience and access information and sessions of interest prior to the commencement of the Conference program.
Library Content Includes:
This page will be available to you as an attendee from 4 weeks before we set sail and for 2 weeks post the Conference, should you want to refresh your knowledge.
Because a cruise is such a fabulous holiday experience, your family and friends can join you on your Travel CPD adventure. Whilst you are attending lectures there are heaps of activities to keep them busy including an exceptional kid’s club program. Simply talk to the Team at Education at Sea, they can organise all your and your travelling companion’s travel arrangements. Call the Team on 02 6674 2577 or send an email to [email protected].
If you only want to mix with adults most ships have an adults only area with entry only available to people over the age of 18. Guests will jump for joy upon discovering this private retreat where they can connect with the ocean – and disconnect from everything else.
We sure can……whether you are a seasoned cruiser or this is your first time onboard a cruise ship out Ultimate Guide to Cruising is sure to have some useful tips and advice to ensure you have a fantastic time on this Travel CPD adventure.
$990.00 (incl GST)
Conference registration and deposits are being handled by our Conference Partner – Education at Sea.
This is a fabulous program – to secure your place at this Conference you need to contact Education at Sea to find out about all the cabin options available.
Once you have paid your deposit, your registration is confirmed and you can start planning your Conference getaway.
Please note: Conference registration does not include accommodation or travel costs.
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Brad has been involved in business since joining AMP in the late 1980’s. After successfully completing Certificates of Attainment in Financial Services Brad moved into his own varied businesses and the Wholesale Importing Industry where he has been able to utilise his experience to create competitive, disciplined, focused and commercially astute teams of people thru motivation, leadership and performance management.
These businesses have varied from the Fitness Industry, Entertainment Industry, Food & Beverage Industry, Wholesale Import Industry and Strata Property Management. Since joining CPD Cruises in 2013, Brad continues to work as a Director in both his Strata Property Maintenance Business and Education at Sea.
Cheryl Dezotti is a Director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network and the Nursing CPD Institute. As a Nurse Education Consultant, and a Wound Care Specialist, Cheryl is a member of the Education Governance Committee of the Institute as well as a key contributor to the online education platform She is also the editor, and major contributor, of the Nursing News Blog.
Cheryl’s varied and interesting career highlights include clinical experience in acute surgical, medical, and infection control. The completion of her Master’s degree in Quality in Health Care led to senior management roles in both the acute and aged care sectors, the later leading to her appointment as a Nurse Advisor and Administrator with the Department of Health and Ageing.
Cheryl has worked extensively in the field of education in a number of healthcare and university settings. She has a long standing passion for wound care and has lectured widely on the subject in both Australia and internationally. This passion has led her to author a wound assessment book as well as creating a post graduate wound care course.
As an author, Cheryl’s aim is to provide the reader information that can be easily and practically applied in the clinical setting. As a presenter, Cheryl is known for her ability to deliver the complexities of clinical nursing research in a straight forward and easily understood format that allows attendees to easily apply the content to their individual clinical practice.
Cheryl’s goal is to make a difference to the recipients of health care and she believes that a positive outcome for the patient can only be achieved if Nurses keep up to date with best practice guidelines and their practical application in the workplace.
Jason Dawson is a Registered Nurse from the Gold Coast Queensland. Whilst studying his bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University he developed an interest in mental health and has been working in this field of nursing since completing his studies in 2008.
In this time, Jason has undertaken varied roles including Acute Inpatient Nursing, Community Nursing, clinical facilitating and Nurse Unit Manager positions. In 2012, Jason combined his passion for nursing with his love of travel and founded CPD Cruise Pty Ltd with the view to providing Nurses the opportunity to update and improve their skills in diverse and unique locations.
Sue Walker is a Director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network and the Nursing CPD Institute. As a Nurse Education Consultant Sue is a member of the Education Governance Committee of the Institute as well as a key contributor to the online education platform Continuing Professional Development library.
As a Registered Nurse Sue holds Degrees in Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Primary Health Care majoring in Palliative Care, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, Training and Assessment, and is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Sue has extensive experience both as a clinician, educator, and senior manager in the acute, aged care, community, and palliative care settings. Sue is passionate about making a difference to the way in which people experience the health care system.
“Healthcare should be delivered by competent, knowledgeable individuals to ensure the best possible experience for the recipient of that care. Nursing is a fabulous profession – the backbone of the healthcare system, it is the knowledge and skill of the individual Nurse that will have the greatest influence on the happiness and health outcomes of each and every client.”
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