Amy Hite, Cyndi Zarbano & Paul M. Levy – Advances in Orthopaedic Care

• Orthopaedic work-Up
• Degenerative joint disease
• Orthopaedic There are complications
• Conditions of overuse
• Fracture management techniques and fixation
• Considerations for pediatric fractures
• Sport medicine
• Spinal disorders

• Surgery vs. conservative Management
• All the options: Partial…total joint replacement…megaprosthetics
• Effective pain management strategies
• CMS bundle payment strategies
• When is it appropriate to have surgery? What are the alternatives?
• Orthopedic conditions and diseases that lead to treatment
• Post prevention-Risks and complications during surgery
• Rehabilitation goals and discharge planning

AMY HITE DNP. APRN. FNP.-C

Amy Hite graduated from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. in 1996 with a BSN in 2000, with a MSN Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She is certified as a FNP by AANP. in The National Association of Orthopedics Orthopaedic Nurses who have obtained a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. in May 2011: Advanced Practice at the University of Kansas School of Nursing

She is currently an Assistant Professor at Pittsburg State University’s Department of Nursing. Part time, she works at PSU Student Health Services. in Primary care for orthopedic patients. Amy Legal Nurse Consulting is also available.

PAUL M. LEVY MSN. BS, RN. ONC

Paul M. Levy Is a registered nurse with certification in Orthopaedic Nursing. He has been a nurse for over 30 years. in Orthopedics, particularly Total Joint Replacement Surgery, Sports Medicine and MusculoskeletalOncology. Paul Has worked on post-Operative orthopedic units: As a nurse, charge nurse or mentor.

In Paul’s current role as Clinical Education Specialist for Orthopedics and Emergency Medicine at a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is responsible to staff development and training, coordinates Geriatric Fracture program and Crisis Management Training. He has also trained many orthopedic staff over the years. Paul Also, an “Ortho for Non-ortho Nurses” program to aid staff, resource pool and new orthopaedic nurses in better understanding orthopedic care. For nurses who are caring for patients with orthopedic conditions, he created the Orthopedic Reference Book. “off-service.”

About the Author

CYNDI ZARBANO MSN, BSN CCRN CEN, PCCN CMSRN, CLNC, NLCP

Cyndi Zarbano A registered nurse who has more than 20 years experience as an intensive care nurse and is currently working as a nurse practitioner in The Twin Cities region of Minnesota. She is a national.-Recognized seminar speaker who has opened numerous national symposiums. He also speaks on various topics for PESI as well as a range of companies. in Canada and the USA. Neben her speaking engagements. Cyndi A published author, she has written a variety books, including Clinical Nursing Assessment Skills Pocket Guide as well as the Pocket Guide for Medical Surgical Nurses. Her products include webcasts, webinars, and textbooks.

Together with her MS, she also has a BSN in She is also a nurse and holds 3 additional undergraduate degrees. She was a US Naval Officer for ten years and retired as an LCDR, Lieutenant Commander. in 2001. Prior to becoming a nurse she worked as a counselor with the mentally-ill and dangerous. in A facility in southern Minnesota. After leaving the military, she returned to that facility for two years as a Lead Psychoiatric Nurse. Additionally, Cyndi Has a consulting firm for legal nurses and continues to testify as an expert witness. in Medical cases Cyndi’s teaching style is dynamic and high energy while informal and easy to understand. Her program will inspire you to be a better nurse and help you make a new commitment to your career. in Care for the critically ill.

Disclosures to Speakers:

Financial: Cyndi Zarbano Fairview South has an employment relationship. PESI Inc. provides a speaking honorarium.

Non-financial: Cyndi Zarbano Does not have any relevant nonfinancial relationships.