Calendar of Events

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1815 - Educational session topic: What goes on in the GI Lab. Presented by Dr. A. Ilnyckyj. Sponsored by Vantage Endoscopy. Members free, non-members $5.00. RSVP by Feb 3 to Carol Reidy at creidy@mts.net or 237-2254.

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1900 - The “EGGCITING” world of Fertility Nursing! Presenter: Joan Toms RN, Heartland Gynecology and Fertility Clinic.

1300-1430 hrs: MBTelehealth, in-person in the CRNM Board room 890 Pembina Hwy - Nursing in today's busy health care environments requires strong, consistent and knowledgeable leaders who are visible, inspirational and supportive to professional nursing practice. The ongoing development of existing and emergent leaders is critical to quality care environments and strong nurse leaders play a significant role. These qualities are not only the expectations but the responsibilities of the charge nurse leader. This session will focus on the application of the Standards of Practice and the charge nurse role. Presented by Geraldine Selkirk RN BN CNEPH(C) MHS, Nursing Practice Consultant. The CRNM Nursing Practice Consultants are pleased to offer the Professional Practice Education Series. There is no cost to register for and participate in these sessions. Registration is on a first come, first served basis as spaces are limited for in-person and MBTeleHealth. Please register at least one week in advance by contacting Nadia Ezzahir at nezzahir@crnm.mb.ca toll free in Manitoba (800) 665-2027 ext. 668 or in Winnipeg 789-0668. Materials will be emailed to you a few days prior to each session.

Viscount Gort Hotel, 0830-1600 - This day is open to those who graduated between January 2011 and January 2012. You'll learn tips, tools and techniques to successfully transition into the workplace. Online registration opens November 28th. Visit www.wrha.mb.ca. Click on For Health Professionals, then Nursing and then info for New Grads. Register for $50 by January 27.

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - This workshop is designed for managers, human resource professionals, social service providers and anyone seeking a better understanding of the complexities that surround mental illness. While it is not your responsibility to diagnose mental illness, it can be both important and helpful for you to be aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate someone is experiencing a mental illness. This workshop will give participants a general overview of common adult mental illnesses and their symptoms, causes and treatment. The final portion of the workshop explores ways of accessing professional help for people struggling with mental illness. For more info and to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

Sam Cohen Auditorium, Research Centre of St. Boniface Hospital, 1200-1300 - Our guest speaker is Jerome Stone, RN MA. Calling on his decades of experience in the nursing profession, Jerome will share with us teachings, stories and insights that will inspire any practitioner to rediscover their art of practice as a blessed opportunity. All of us in the helping professions are at one time or another faced with the big questions: What does it mean to “show up”, to be present for another? How can I possibly be helpful in the face of unfathomable suffering or impossible circumstances? What really is compassion? As always, there is no cost to attend the Grand Rounds and no need to register. The Rounds will also be available through MB Telehealth in an open registration format. Contact your site lead for further information. For more info contact Dawn MacDonald at 235-3700.

2nd Floor, I.H. Asper Clinical Research Institute, St. Boniface Hospital Campus, 0830-1700 - Sponsored by the Catholic Health Corporation of Manitoba’s Compassion Project. We invite you to attend this one-day event, which will focus on exploring the practices of compassionate presence. This session will be of particular benefit to individuals interested in enhancing or renewing their capacity to be fully present in one’s daily life. Register for $50 by Feb 10. For more info contact Dawn MacDonald at 235-3700 or dmacdona@sbgh.mb.ca

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - Often people experience a period in their lives where there are barriers to moving in a positive direction. Helping professionals regularly encounter challenging forms of resistance in their clients, and feel unable to respond in an effective way. This workshop examines resistance and effective strategies for responding to it. Participants will be challenged to reassess their methods of interacting with resistant clients, and bring a new, collaborative, client-centered approach to their work. Drawing from the approaches of Motivational Interviewing, Positive Discipline and Internal Family Systems Model, this experiential workshop will equip helping professionals with an enhanced style and new strategies that will strengthen their therapeutic relationships and maximize potential for motivating change. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Center, Lethbridge, Alberta - Hosted by The Nursing Education of Southern Alberta Programs. Theme: Winds of Change: Diversity and Divergence. For more info and to register visit www.wrcasn.ca

Aulneau Renewal Centre, 228 Hamel Ave - The Aulneau Renewal Centre Presents: The Treatment of Trauma from an Attachment Perspective with Kim Barthel BMR OTR and Irmie Nickel BOT MA. Neurodevelopmental research has established that, because of the brain’s extreme malleability and sensitivity to experience in early childhood, traumatic events in the first few years of life have long-term impacts on emotional, behavioral, cognitive, social and physiological functioning. This is particularly likely if the events are severe, unpredictable, or persistent (Perry, 1994). This workshop will introduce the neurobiological effects of early developmental trauma upon the brain and resultant behavior. Methods for effectively working with children and adults who have suffered from ongoing, recent and past neurodevelopmental trauma will be discussed. The goal of this workshop is to give counselors, therapists, social service and mental health care providers an understanding of trauma from an attachment perspective and to introduce effective interventions that incorporate the body, the mind and the emotions. This information will be of interest to anyone working with children, adolescents, adults and families. NOTE: This training should not to be confused with the Certificate in Trauma Counselling for Front-Line Workers: Level 1. These are two separate trainings. For more information on both training opportunities, please contact the Aulneau Renewal Centre at: (204) 987-7090.

CRNM (890 Pembina Highway) and via MBTelehealth, 1715-1930 - Topic: Well Child Care (Journal Club). RSVP to April Frego at afrego@sogh.mb.ca

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB, 0830-1600 - Essential leadership attributes and management skills often mean the difference between thriving or failing as a manager. This workshop is designed to help new or existing managers increase their abilities to lead teams. They will gain skills to assess team dynamics and to improve trust and influence with those they are leading. At the completion of this workshop participants will be equipped with the necessary tools to motivate their team to achieve desired results. For more info and to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

The Scientific and Organization Committee cordially invites you to submit an abstract for the Third International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector 'Linking local initiatives with global learning'. For more info visit www.oudconsultancy.nl/vancouver/violence/submissionform-t.html

Canad Inns Polo Park - "Caring with Compassion." For more info visit www.alzheimer.mb.ca/dementiacare2012

1700-1800 - Colorectal Cancer: Screening, Evidence and Surveillance with Dr. Ross Stimpson and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance with Dr. Charles Bernstein. For more information call (204) 788-8635. To register visit www.getcheckedmanitoba.ca/

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

1300-1430 hrs: MBTelehealth, in-person in the CRNM Board room 890 Pembina Hwy - The five standards of practice for registered nurses are the minimal expectations for all registered nurses to be applied in their practice at all times, in all roles. This session will provide insight into understanding what the standards are, what they mean, and will provide practical implications for applying the standards in your practice. Presented by Pamela Matson RN BN CDE, Nursing Practice Consultant. The CRNM Nursing Practice Consultants are pleased to offer the Professional Practice Education Series. There is no cost to register for and participate in these sessions. Registration is on a first come, first served basis as spaces are limited for in-person and MBTeleHealth. Please register at least one week in advance by contacting Nadia Ezzahir at nezzahir@crnm.mb.ca toll free in Manitoba (800) 665-2027 ext. 668 or in Winnipeg 789-0668. Materials will be emailed to you a few days prior to each session.

The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) has announced the call for nominations for the 2012-13 Harkness/CHSRF Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice. The Canadian Harkness Fellowship program, offered by CHSRF in partnership with the Commonwealth Fund, provides a unique opportunity for a mid-career professional to spend 10-12 months working with health policy experts and fellows from other countries. We encourage Canadian nurses who meet the qualifications to explore this important opportunity. To determine eligibility contact Robin Osborn at ro@cmwf.org or Stephen Samis at stephen.samis@chsrf.ca For more info on the Commonwealth Fund visit www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - Anxiety represents our body's natural alarm system, signaling to us the possibility of danger. When this response arises too frequently or intensely and doesn't match actual situations of danger, it can interfere with life and cause great distress. While every person experiences anxiety, it is estimated that over a quarter of the population will experience anxiety at levels that cause distress in their lives. There is also an increasing concern for rising anxiety among children and youth. Participants will explore the natural purpose of anxiety and how it can become 'disordered,' including the link with panic, depression, trauma and other health concerns. The main focus of the workshop will be to learn practical and accessible strategies to assist both adults and children in reducing anxiety. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - The impact of trauma can be far-reaching and enduring. This workshop provides an overview of the way trauma impacts a person through the brain and nervous system and how it can result in longer term symptoms at physical, psychological and emotional levels. A framework is presented for assisting people to work toward regulating and resolving the impact of trauma. Key strategies and principles are explored that apply to a diverse range of impacts in children, adolescents and adults. Participants will be given an opportunity to understand their own response to working with trauma and how to be better equipped to continue their work in responding to trauma. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

CRNM Boardroom (890 Pembina Hwy) - For more information visit www.crnm.mb.ca/aboutus-boardofdirectors.php

Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, 0730-1600 - Guest Speakers: Dr. Ashley Vergis, Dr. Jeff Doerr, Joel Gervais, Shelley Coombes, Dr. Paul Jellicoe and Sylvia Yaeger. Register by March 12 for $45 (members) or $75 (non-members). For more info and to download a registration form visit www.ornac.ca/chapters/MORNA/events.phtml

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1700-1845 - For more info contact Lorraine Avery at lavery@sbgh.mb.ca or Karen Schnell-Hoehn at kschnellhoehn@sbgh.mb.ca.

Edmonton, AB - The theme, "Tuberculosis: The Circle of Care," is devoted to the epidemiology that drives programming, newly emerging science, client perspectives and local TB control endeavours. Deadline for registration March 15. For more info visit www.tbconference.ca or email tbconference@shaw.ca

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB, 0830-1600 - Conflict has many sources, including disagreements, stress, personality differences and differences of opinions. While the results of conflict impact us individually, it also often has negative effects on the performance of groups. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if people used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and utilize. This workshop will teach participants to understand the dynamics of conflict and equip them with the skills needed to respond confidently when faced with situations of conflict. For more info or to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB, 0830-1600 - Everyone encounters difficult people on a regular basis and typically conversations with them leave people feeling frustrated, stressed, angry and tired. This workshop will analyze what is happening in those exchanges and demonstrate how people can adapt their strategies to bring about more productive conversations with those they find difficult. The effect of intervention styles will be explored, in particular, how different styles interact with each other. Participants will also learn how to change their interactions with difficult people in order to influence their behaviour, resulting in more positive outcomes. For more info or to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

CNA is now accepting resolutions for its 2012 annual meeting. Resolutions should advance CNA's mission and goals. Deadline for submission is March 26. For more information visit www.cna-aiic.ca/CNA/about/meetings/AGM_2012/default_e.aspx

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication. The training will explore how anger and violence interplay, including opportunities for self- assessment of personal styles. Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies designed to defuse potentially violent situations. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - The increase of critical incidents (violence, suicide, tragedy, etc.) requires schools, communities and organizations to be prepared to respond to these unfortunate events. This training will focus on how to organize effectively and quickly at a time of high stress so that groups are better prepared to respond to the emotional needs of those affected by a critical incident. A key component of the training is the review of a Crisis Response Checklist which is an important tool when managing the complexities of a critical incident. Participants will leave the workshop with a clear understanding of how to implement their own crisis response team and plan for their specific environment. Please note that for the purpose of this workshop, “crisis response” refers to the steps that are made after a critical incident. This is not a threat assessment or emergency preparedness workshop. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

Canad Inns Polo Park - Theme: Back to the Future: Infusion Therapy and Beyond. If you look after patients requiring any type of IV therapy from peripheral to central access, this is the conference for you. For more information email cvaawinnipegconference@hotmail.com  

Basic Medical Sciences Building – 730 William Avenue- Frederick Gaspard Lecture Theatre, 0745- 1600 - In this workshop, keynote speaker Grand Chief David Harper (MKO) will join Manitoba Experts to: Apply epidemiologic concepts such as history, culture, housing, determinants of health and recognize implications for tuberculosis (TB) control; Distinguish clinical manifestations of tuberculosis and HIV co-infection; Enhance skills in tuberculosis diagnosis and care; Describe the pharmacology of TB medication regimes; Discuss Lab Services for TB in Manitoba including the significance of rapid diagnosis of TB using GenXpert and describe specimen acquisition and submission, laboratory processing/reporting parameters; Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) in comparison to tuberculin skin testing (TST) and identify populations where IGRA testing may be of benefit in the management of latent tuberculosis infection; and Describe the structure and delivery of tuberculosis services in Manitoba. Call 940-8884 for more info. To register visit www.wrha.mb.ca/osd/calendar/default.asp?mode=details&ID=953&SID=4365

Mystery Lake Hotel, Thompson, MB - The impact of trauma can be far-reaching and enduring. This workshop provides an overview of the way trauma impacts a person through the brain and nervous system and how it can result in longer term symptoms at physical, psychological and emotional levels. A framework is presented for assisting people to work toward regulating and resolving the impact of trauma. Key strategies and principles are explored that apply to a diverse range of impacts in children, adolescents and adults. Participants will be given an opportunity to understand their own response to working with trauma and how to be better equipped to continue their work in responding to trauma. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, 351 Tache Ave - Hosted by the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre – Vascular Surgery Group. This one-day symposium is intended for nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in vascular disease and its complications. The symposium will provide an update on recent advances for the care and management of the vascular patient. At the conclusion of the symposium, the participant will be able to describe current management options for patients with vascular disease, quality issues surrounding the care of patients with vascular disease, knowledge and skills for performing ankle brachial index, and wound care management related to peripheral arterial disease. Registration deadline April 6, 2012. For more info visit www.wcsvn.ca  

Vancouver, BC - Call for abstract deadline September 14, 2011. This conference will provide a forum to share research, experience and practice in order to discuss how we can effectively sustain and enhance the lives of adolescents and adults with FASD, their families, service providers, and communities. Are we adequately addressing and supporting the needs and rights of adolescents and adults with FASD within our society? Do individuals with FASD have timely and appropriate access to health care, housing, social services, legal and civil justice and employment? How can we build on the strengths of existing systems to identify and address barriers and move forward to provide effective ethical support? How do we provide focused and targeted approaches across services, and systems to create an integrated and collaborative approach to supporting individuals? For more info visit www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Adults.html  

Vancouver, BC - This comprehensive four-day course is for health professionals from a variety of disciplines who face diabetes in practice. The goal is to update your understanding of the complexities of diabetes care, and learn effective approaches to educate those affected by diabetes. It is an ideal course if you are entering the dynamic, specialty field of diabetes education. This course is not specifically designed as preparation for the CDE examination; however it will serve as an excellent review in your preparation to become a certified diabetes educator. Register for $695 (plus HST) by March 23. For more info visit www.interprofessional.ubc.ca

York University, Toronto, ON - Theme: Towards Integrated Diagnostics: Bringing Crucial Information to the Point of Care. Call for papers deadline December 1, 2011. Paper themes: progress in Health Informatics in foundational and applied research related to knowledge management and presentation; advances in Health Informatics education, particularly related to the conference theme; and new developments in evidence-based eHealth policy and implementation or healthcare practice impacting knowledge transfer at the point of care. For more info visit http://ahic.nihi.ca/

Lake Buena Vista, FL - Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, publisher of Nursing2012 journal, the Symposium offers you educational sessions that will elevate your nursing practice, inspire transformation, promote innovation, and energize you to survive and thrive professionally. For more info visit http://lwwconferences.com/event.aspx?eid=7

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - The WRHA, Travel Health & Tropical Medicine Services proudly presents its Manitoba 10th Annual Travel Health Conference. This conference is offered with the support of the Manitoba Travel Health Network, and is intended for all those who practice or are interested in the discipline of Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases; in particular travel medicine health care practitioners, medical practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and students who practice travel medicine within fields of Primary Care, Occupational Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Emergency Medicine as well as Public Health Medicine. Register for $210 by April 5. For more info visit www.wrha.mb.ca/community/travel/conference.php

Canad Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg, MB, 0830-1600 - Miscommunication caused by personality differences often leads to frustration that negatively affects both personal efficiency and the collaboration process necessary for healthy teamwork. No matter how skilled or dedicated people are, the ability to communicate effectively with others will determine ones' effectiveness and a group's productivity. Understanding the various personality styles and their impact on workplace dynamics will help people work successfully with others and fosters strong teamwork. Utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), this workshop provides participants with a personal assessment, equips them to understand personality styles that are different than their own and provides strategies for building healthy work environments. For more info or to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

Canad Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg, MB, 0830 - 1600 - Understanding our communication style and how we interact with others is essential to positive and productive relations. Effective communication requires us not only to be aware of ourselves, but also to be responsive and aware of others. Being assertive in communication is the ability to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in a transparent, welcoming and direct way – to state clearly and without defensiveness what one needs. Participants of this workshop will build an awareness of their communication patterns and learn to deal confidently with people around them. This workshop is fun, practical and highly effective at improving communication awareness and skills. For more info or to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

Grace Hospital Auditorium - Keynote Speaker: Lori Lamont: CNO of Nursing, Dr. Darren Leitao: Cochlear Implants, Susan Smallwood: Renal Vascular Access Nurse, Joanne Marion: Breast Health Centre. Stay tuned for more details.

Calgary, AB - Theme - Health Information Privacy: Who Cares? As health professionals and administrators, you already care about patient confidentiality, but do you know how to best set up, run and improve a privacy program in your organization? Focused on giving practical guidance to both beginners and seasoned privacy experts, the WCHIPS gives you the tools to put caring about privacy into action. The following three themes or streams have been developed to set the framework for the symposium: 1. How to get it done: Practical guidance on implementing health privacy in your organization; 2. Maintaining successful health privacy operations, dealing with breaches and other challenges; and 3. Unraveling other mysteries - Advanced topics, including cross jurisdictional privacy issues, emerging trends and technologies, health information privacy and research, etc. For more info or to register visit www.wchips2012.ca/

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

Vancouver, BC - Call for abstracts deadline September 26, 2011. This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of mental health with young people and parents and other stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences related to child and youth mental health. There are three themes woven through the conferences: Parental Mental Health, Children of Parents with Mental Illness and Young Carers. This first ever gathering of this nature will provide a forum for focusing on the needs of young people and families as they struggle with issues related to mental health concerns across the generations. The overall goal of the concurrent conferences is help us develop a common language and understanding of the needs of young people and families. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds we hope to enrich our collective knowledge of mental health strategies, best practices and the latest research in order to improve outcomes for young people and families. Our goal is to create at the conference a community of practice that spans the three themes where we can each share our knowledge and support while we discuss areas of mutual interest. For more info visit www.interprofessional.ubc.ca 

1800 - Presented by Researcher in Residence, Nancy Edwards, RN, PhD, FCAHS. Further details about Dr. Edwards’s presentations and availability for consultations will be forthcoming. Please contact the Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research at (204) 474-9080 for more information.

For grads of 1962 class a and 1962 class b. On May 8, a tea will be held at the Education Building (old nurses' residence), 409 Tache. On May 9, a dinner will be held at the Canad Inns Polo Park. 50 year pins will be given. For more information contact Valerie Skhitty (nee Baxter) at 421-2404 or Chris Buller (nee Hoorne) at 253-9075.

CRNM Boardroom (890 Pembina Hwy) - For more information visit www.crnm.mb.ca/aboutus-boardofdirectors.php

CRNM will honour the recipients of the Professional Nursing Awards at the Canad Inns Polo Park. Nominate a colleague and get more information on our awards page.

CRNM will hold the Annual General Meeting and Education Day at Canad Inns Polo Park. Get more information on both of these events by visiting our AGM page and our education day page.

Banff Centre, Banff, AB - The May 2012 conference will continue our philosophical conversations about 'the political' and nursing practice and in particular, focus on philosophy in action in nursing practice. Questions that might exercise us include: What is the difference that philosophy makes to practice? Can our philosophical work politicize our practices and what effects might this have for us and for health systems? For more info email ipnr@nurs.ualberta.ca

Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, MB - "Connecting with those we care for." For more info and to register visit www.ltcam.mb.ca/news-conference.htm

CRNM (890 Pembina Highway) and via MBTelehealth, 1715-1930 - Alternative medicine panel. RSVP to April Frego at afrego@sogh.mb.ca

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - To address the issue of suicide, a broad and diverse approach is needed. The first day of this workshop will teach caregivers the skills needed to identify and assist those at risk of suicide. The second day focuses on providing caregivers with tools to minimize the impact of a suicide on survivors. Participants will gain valuable insights into why suicide postvention is also suicide prevention. Also, a guide for how to develop a comprehensive suicide prevention plan will be presented, with emphasis on addressing the root risk factors that lead to suicide. For more info visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - Critical Incident Group Debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term group intervention process that focuses on an immediate crisis. CIGD is one method that can be utilized to lessen the likelihood of participants experiencing symptoms of trauma and stress after a critical incident. This group debriefing process provides a place for participants to talk and share experiences, and for the facilitator to teach and provide information about the impact of critical incidents. Participants of this skills based workshop will not only learn how to facilitate a group debriefing, but will also have a better understanding of when a group debriefing might not be appropriate. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB, 0830-1600 - When two people are in conflict, the negative impact of the dispute typically affects more people than just the disputants. Others often get sucked into a conflict that becomes time consuming and limits the productivity of everyone. When people involved in conflict cannot resolve it on their own, a third party facilitator may be what is needed to resolve the dispute. This skills based workshop is designed to give participants the understanding to work with disputing parties to identify interests, clarify issues and work towards options for resolving the conflict. Participants will have the opportunity to experience scenarios that will help prepare them for intervening in various conflict situations. For more info or to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

Coimbra, Portugal - This Conference is organized by the Research Unit of the Nursing School of Coimbra, which is accredited by the Foundation for Science and Technology. For more info email congresso.uicisa@esenfc.pt or visit www.esenfc.pt/congressouicisa2012

Canad Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg, MB - This introductory workshop is designed for those new to counselling or those wishing to enhance their general helping skills. The workshop provides an opportunity to acquire basic communication skills and practical strategies to help people. Participants will learn about the process of counseling and using a problem-solving model, how to work with clients to identify issues and implement plans and activities to address areas of concern. This is an interactive and experiential training where participants will work through scenarios, activities and role plays that will help them enhance their helping skills. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK - Presented by Community and Hospital Infection Control Association - Canada (CHICA). Theme: “Growing for the Future”. This will be of interest to Hospital, community and long term care infection control professionals; clinical and medical microbiologists; infectious disease specialists; environmental services. For more info contact Gerry Hansen at chicacanada@mts.net or visit www.chica.org

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1700-1845 - For more info contact Lorraine Avery at lavery@sbgh.mb.ca or Karen Schnell-Hoehn at kschnellhoehn@sbgh.mb.ca.

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB, 0830-1600 - Conflict has many sources, including disagreements, stress, personality differences and differences of opinions. While the results of conflict impact us individually, it also often has negative effects on the performance of groups. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if people used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and utilize. This workshop will teach participants to understand the dynamics of conflict and equip them with the skills needed to respond confidently when faced with situations of conflict. For more info or to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB, 0830-1600 - Everyone encounters difficult people on a regular basis and typically conversations with them leave people feeling frustrated, stressed, angry and tired. This workshop will analyze what is happening in those exchanges and demonstrate how people can adapt their strategies to bring about more productive conversations with those they find difficult. The effect of intervention styles will be explored, in particular, how different styles interact with each other. Participants will also learn how to change their interactions with difficult people in order to influence their behaviour, resulting in more positive outcomes. For more info or to register visit www.achievecentre.com/mbpw.html

Viscount Gort Hotel, Winnipeg, MB - After a violent incident, it is not uncommon to find that many different people were aware of clues that violence was being planned. Yet, without a clearly defined process to gather information and assess the situation, violence prevention is extremely difficult. This workshop provides a communication and decision-making model to help businesses, schools, organizations and communities become more effective in their management of threats. Participants will learn strategies to help them identify, assess and manage individuals who may be escalating towards violence. For more info or to register visit www.ctrinstitute.com/mbpw.html

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

Steinbach, MB - For more information visit www.crnm.mb.ca/aboutus-boardofdirectors.php

Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, MB - This year's theme is Emerging Trends: highlighting new research, theory and treatment modalities in Palliative Care. Check back soon for more info.

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Vancouver BC - The Scientific and Organization Committee cordially invites you to attend the Third International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector “Linking local initiatives with Global Learning”. The specific aims of the conference are: To sensitize stakeholders to the issue of violence in the health care sector; To understand the manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health care sector; To promote effective sustainable initiatives and strategies to create safe environments for workers and clients in the health care sector; and To present initiatives which respond to the problem, and have transferable learning for efforts in broader service and geographical contexts. For more info visit www.oudconsultancy.nl/vancouver/index.html

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

CRNM Building (890 Pembina Hwy), 1830 - Network of interprofessional colleagues interested in wound management (prevention and treatment). Register with Tanya or Pamela by email at woundmanagement@hotmail.ca  

CRNM Boardroom (890 Pembina Hwy) - For more information visit www.crnm.mb.ca/aboutus-boardofdirectors.php