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Rose Flinchum

MSEd, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE

Ms. Flinchum is an advanced practice nurse with forty years' experience in staff and patient/community diabetes self-management education. She has held the position of Clinical Nurse Specialist-Diabetes Educator at La Porte Hospital (formerly Indiana University La Porte Hospital) since 2007 and is currently program coordinator for the outpatient diabetes self-management program, in addition to maintaining inpatient diabetes clinical nurse specialist responsibilities. Ms. Flinchum holds board certification as an adult clinical nurse specialist, holds board certification in advanced diabetes management, and is a certified diabetes educator. Throughout her career, she has served as preceptor and mentor for numerous undergraduate and graduate nursing students attending various universities. She is a past recipient of the American Association of Diabetes Educators' Advocacy Award in recognition of her efforts resulting in the passage of diabetes licensure legislation in her home state. She is also a recipient of the Daisy award for excellence in nursing.

In addition to her focus on diabetes, she has extensive experience in developing and presenting continuing education offerings on a wide variety of medical-surgical and critical care topics and has presented posters at local and national meetings. Ms. Flinchum completed training in transitional care nursing through the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently successfully championed the establishment of a transitional care service at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She has also completed post-graduate coursework in evidence-based practice, pharmacology, and advanced practice clinical practicums. Ms. Flinchum is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Valparaiso University. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies, the Society of Nursing for Advanced Practice, and local, state, and national chapters of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. In addition, she serves on the Northwest Indiana Research Consortium and various other professional committees and organizations.

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Bariatric Care Part 4: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical  Interventions

Presented by Rose Flinchum, MSEd, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE

Bariatric Care Part 4: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Interventions

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Video Runtime: 103 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 29 Minutes

Obesity now affects an estimated 36.7% of adult Americans. In addition to its own negative impact on health, obesity-related conditions further add to morbidity and mortality, rendering obesity a significant public health issue. As new, improved surgical techniques have been introduced and their outcomes reported, guidelines and recommendations from various health organizations have supported metabolic and bariatric surgery as an effective, cost-effective treatment option for those with obesity who meet specified requirements. This course will provide the participant with information regarding current guidelines/recommendations for metabolic/bariatric surgery, surgical procedures currently approved, and pre- and postoperative care of the patient undergoing this surgery. A case study is included to allow participants to synthesize and apply knowledge attained. This course is appropriate for nurses and other health care providers in any setting who care for individuals who have undergone or may undergo metabolic/weight loss surgery.

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Bariatric Care Part 2: Providing Sensitive Care and Eliminating Bias

Presented by Rose Flinchum, MSEd, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE

Bariatric Care Part 2: Providing Sensitive Care and Eliminating Bias

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Video Runtime: 70 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 32 Minutes

Weight bias, also referred to as obesity bias, is frequently encountered by persons with overweight and obesity. Research indicates that health care providers are often biased in their assumptions regarding overweight and obese individuals. Unfortunately, this bias can present a barrier for overweight and obese individuals and/or affect care being provided. This course will provide a detailed look at the scope of the problem of weight (obesity) bias and measures the health care provider can take to reduce or eliminate this bias. This course is appropriate for nurses and all other health care providers, in all settings, who care for individuals with weight concerns, particularly overweight and obesity.

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Bariatric Care Part 3: Lifestyle and Pharmacologic Interventions

Presented by Rose Flinchum, MSEd, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE

Bariatric Care Part 3: Lifestyle and Pharmacologic Interventions

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Video Runtime: 67 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 29 Minutes

Overweight and obesity currently affect over one-third of adult Americans. For those who attempt weight loss, the vast majority utilize lifestyle measures, including activity/exercise and/or diet interventions in the attempt to reach their weight loss goals. Additionally, some individuals are prescribed pharmacologic agents to aid in weight loss. This course will provide an introduction to these interventions, including their appropriate utilization and reported efficacy in the achievement and maintenance of weight loss. Guidelines and recommendations, when available, will be shared. This course is appropriate for nurses and other health care providers in all settings, who care for individuals with overweight and obesity who are undergoing nonsurgical interventions for weight loss.

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Bariatric Care Part 1: An Introduction

Presented by Rose Flinchum, MSEd, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE

Bariatric Care Part 1: An Introduction

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Video Runtime: 92 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 29 Minutes

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (2018) reports that in the United States, 75 percent of men and more than 60 percent of women can be classified as overweight or obese, as can nearly 30 percent of youth under age twenty. The high prevalence of these conditions and related comorbidities has serious individual and societal costs, impacting quality of life, morbidity, mortality, and financial well-being. While the etiology of overweight and obesity is multifactorial and complex and continues to be researched, these facts are often overlooked; instead, affected children and adults are many times blamed for their disease and are subject to damaging overweight and obesity bias. Treatment modalities for overweight and obesity currently available include lifestyle modification, pharmacologic options, and metabolic/bariatric surgical interventions. Regardless of the chosen modality, interactions and care must be provided in a physically and psychologically safe manner. This course will provide an overview of overweight and obesity, with a focus on providing optimal care for persons afflicted with this disease. This course is appropriate for all health care providers working in all settings caring for individuals with overweight and obesity.

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Transitions of Care: Diabetes

Presented by Rose Flinchum, MSEd, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE and Constance Sheets, DNP, RN, GCNS-BC

Transitions of Care: Diabetes

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This course features an interactive case study. For the best experience, please watch this course on a desktop or laptop computer.

Diabetes has now reached pandemic proportions. Hospitalization expenditures for the disease have been quoted at $176 billion annually (Enomoto. Shrestha, Rosenthal, Hollenbeak & Gabby, 2017). The prevalence of diabetes increases with age, reaching 25.2% in those 65 and older (American Diabetes Association, 2015). Elders living in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are at an increased risk of developing acute and chronic complications related to diabetes. Comorbidities affect and are affected by diabetes, rendering it a complex problem in which nurses will need to personalize residents' care and establish achievable goals to prevent complications that lead to readmission. Due to the significant disease burden, this course will provide nurses with an overview of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, general diabetic management and care, assessment for the development of complications, and interventions nurses can provide to prevent readmissions.

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