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Osteoporosis Video

This program entitled "Assessing the Risk of Osteoporosis in Patients in the Senior Care Setting" This continuing education activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from The Alliance for Better Bone Health: Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals and Aventis Pharmaceuticals (a member of sanofi-aventis Group).

Contact hours for this activity are provided by NADONA/LTC, in partnership with Creative Educational Concepts, Inc.

Using video vignettes as real world examples, this activity will help nurses improve the identification and treatment of patients with osteoporosis in the senior care setting. This activity also includes techniques and information to improve fracture risk assessment, implement appropriate care plans, and adequately treat patients in these facilities.

This educational activity is intended to be used by nurses in long-term care settings as nursing continuing education for in-service training or as a stand alone activity for the senior care nurse. This activity consists of a 45 minute video tape presentation and a 15 minute posttest/evaluation supplement included in the literature well of the cassette case. Order while supplies last. Order issued (1) One per request

Yes! I want to join NADONA/LTC as an Associate Member and enjoy the benefits of membership!

Associate Membership qualifications

• Any professional, such as RN, DR., who is involved in the health care field and who is interested in supporting the goals and objectives of this association.

• Any professional health care organization who is involved in the health care field and who is interested in supporting the goals and objectives of this association.

The following benefits will be provided to all Associate Members.

• NADONA/LTC Professional Journals available quarterly

• Membership rates on all NADONA/LTC certifications and continuing education credits

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DON Certification Exam (Two Attempts)

Since 1989, the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care(NADONA/LTC) has been certifying Directors of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care facilities. Over 1800 DON's have been certified through this program.

Now Directors of Nursing can certify themselves on-line for only $195

When the information is completed and we have reviewed your qualifications (please allow 5-6 working business days) and you meet the qualifications to take the exam, you will be sent an email with a link to log in to take the exam. Your score will be calculated and if you have passed the exam you will be sent another email with your electronic certificate. You may print this certificate on your local desktop printer in high resolution for display

Qualifications:

• Hold an active license as a RN

• Have at least 2 years of full-time experience as a DON or ADON



Certification Designation: CDONA

Re-certification is required every 5 years. To become recertified, the nurse must:

• Have been employed or served as a volunteer or in another capacity at least half time (1000 hours) as a DON or consultant in the long-term care specialty within the last 3 years

• Provide evidence of at least 50 hours of continuing education or retake the examination



What Does Certification Mean?

Certification indicates that the DON and ADON in long term care possess a specific core of knowledge in their profession. Their profession is unique in the nursing field, and becoming certified validates the uniqueness. Their field is a specialty and NADONA/LTC is a specialty association specifically for DON's and ADON's.You will be certified to use the letters CDON/LTC along with other credentials you may have achieved.

Why Should I Become Certified Through NADONA/LTC?

Since NADONA/LTC is the specialty association for DON's and ADON's in long term care, it makes sense to become certified through that organization. In addition, the certification program, the rules and regulations and the test itself, have all been developed by DONs in long term care. Only a DON or ADON can realize the many facets of their profession.

If I Fail The Exam, Can I Take It Over Again?

Yes. Included in the price above are two attempts to take the NADONA DON Certification exam. If you fail the exam you may re-take it one additional time. If you pass the exam on the first try it is not recommended retaking the exam a second time. NADONA recognizes that many individuals have great difficulty with testing, therefore NADONA/LTC encourages candidates to re-take the examination until they achieve success.

How long does it take to complete the exam?

Candidates have 3 hours to complete the exam. If you need to pause the exam you may.

Selected Readings for Studying for Exam

A HEALTH MANUAL- OPERATIONAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL STUDIES-DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERIES FOR LONG TERM CARE- Med-Pass, Inc.

Carnevali,Doris l., Patrick, Maxine, NURSING MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELDERLY,Third edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 1993

Chenitz, W.Carol RN EdD, Stone, Joyce Takano, RNC, MS, Salisbury, Sally A. RNCS, MS CLINICAL GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING A GUIDE TO ADVANCED PRACTICE, Hartcourt Publishers, Ltd, 1991

Ebersole, P, Theris, Touhy, GERIATRIC NURSING-GROTH OF A SPECIALITY, Springer publishing 2006

Eliopoulos, Charlotte, LEGAL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES AND PRINCIPLES FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES, Health Education Network, Glen Arm Md., 2004

Eliopoulos, Charlotte, RNC, MPH, CDONA/LTC, NURSING ADMINISTRATION MANUAL FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES, Health Education Network, Glen Arm Md. 1992

Esberger, Karen K and Hughes, Samuel, NURSING CARE OF THE AGED, Appleton and Lange, Norwalk Ct, 1992

LeSage, Joan, PhD, RN, Young Barhyte, Diana, PhD, RN, NURSING QUALITY ASSURANCE IN LONG TERM CARE, Aspen Publications, Rockville, Md, 1989

Lewis, Joan, RN, EdD, Doyle, Kay, PhD, MT, Roemer, Linda, PhD, PREVENTING AIDS: KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES, Journal Gerontological Nursing, Vol, 20 No.2, Feb. 1993

LIPPINCOTT MANUAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, 8th Edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins (LWW), 2005

Linton, Adrianne, Helen W. Lach, MATTESON AND McCOLELL”S GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE, Saunders,Elsevier, Philadelphia, Pa., 2006 3rd edition

NURSING AND THE LAW, Monarch K, 2002, Washington DC, American Nurses Publishing.

Peterson, A.M, 2002, OVERVIEW OF THE NURSING HOME LITIGATION PROCESS, Geriatric Nursing 23 (1) 37-42

Yurick, Ann Gera, PhD, RNC, Spier, Barbara E, BSN,MSN,NP, Robb, Susanne S., RNC, PhD, FAAN, Ebert, Nancy J., BSN,MSN, NP, Magnussden, Margaret H., BSN,MPH,NP,CCNC, THE AGED PERSON AND THE NURSING PROCESS, Appleton & Lange, Norwalk Ct., 1989

Please note: The above referenced publications were utilized in the compilation of questions for the certification exam. It is not necessary to acquire the entire list. Most of the the publications may be found on the Internet, the library or publishers listed.

Both steps need to be completed to be sent your username and password to take the exam.

Step 1 Fill out the qualification form

Step 2 Pay for the exam

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1.0 CREDIT HOUR MONOGRAPH

This program entitled "Advances in the Management of Chronic Constipation: Providing Relief for Long-Term Care Residents" This continuing education monograph is jointly sponsored by Medical Communications Media and NADONA/LTC. This monograph is based on a live symposium held during the 2007 National Conference of NADONA/LTC.

Supported by an educational grant from Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

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1.0 CREDIT HOUR MONOGRAPH

This program entitled "Clostridium Difficile - Associated Disease in Long-Term Care" This continuing education monograph is jointly sponsored by Robert Michael Educational Institute LLC and NADONA/LTC. This monograph is based on a live symposium entitled "Clostridium difficile-Associated Diseas in Long-Term Care: A focus on Infection Control and Treatment" held during the 2007 National Conference of NADONA/LTC.

Supported by an educational grant from ViroPharma Incorporated.

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Corporate Patron Sponsorship qualifications

• Any interested professional health care organzation who is involved in providing services or products to the long term care industry may be eligible for membership.

NADONA\LTC is the only professional organization for Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care. We currently have 30 state chapters in the United States and have an international chapter in the province of Alberta Canada. We have recently organized a professional Assisted Living Association for Nurses known as “The National Assisted Living Nurses Association (NALNA)”. Our foundation is built on providing education, communication and resources that our members need to provide exceptional care to their residents. We recognize the role and value that our benefactors can bring to our NADONA\LTC members and the value we can provide to you.

MISSION AND VISION - It is the charter of this association to promulgate and foster a network of Directors of Nursing and Nurse Managers in long-term care and assisted living. To that end, this association endeavors to provide education, communication and service to the members it serves. Through the NADONA/LTC Code of Ethics, Constitution and Charter, this association will support and promote quality of care for those individuals receiving post acute care, and concern the caregivers.

BENEFACTOR VALUE PROPOSITION - NADONA/LTC and NALNA highly values the relationships that we develop with our Benefactor Partners. We believe there is significant value in bringing together the resources provided by our Benefactor Partners to address the problems and challenges facing our members.

NADONA/NALNA PATRON MEMBERSHIP - Patron memberships are available to corporations who wish to support NADONA/LTCs mission. The following benefits will be provided to all patron members.

1) NADONA/LTC and NALNA Professional Journals available for up to 15 patron members

2) Exhibit Booth Signage recognizing Patron Membership Support

3) Patron Membership support recognized in both journals

4) Patron Membership with corporate link on NADONA/LTC Website

5) Priority for Premium Exhibit Booth at Annual Convention

6) Recognized on Patron Member Banner at Annual Conference

7) 10% Discount on Journal Advertising

Corporate Patron Sponsorship Fee: $5000 each year

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22nd Annual Conference Exhibitor Registration for 2009 Conference June 27-July 1, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency and Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona

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EXHIBITOR SERVICE KITS Service Kits will be mailed April 15, 2009