\n\u2022 Understanding the role of neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes, and basophils in differentiating viral, bacterial and other infectious diseases;
\n\u2022 The neutrophil lymphocyte ratio in COVID-19; the \u201cshift-to-the-left\u201d
\n\u2022 Immune response& Antibody Tests for Autoimmune diseases;
\n\u2022 What happens in a \u201cCytokine Storm\u201d
\n\u2022 Tests for inflammation\u2014ESR, CRP
\n\u2022 Drugs that influence the inflammatory and immune responses<\/p>\n
Who Should Attend?:<\/b>
\n\u2022 RNs, LPNs, NPs, RPNs in All Areas; Acute, Critical Care, Geriatric, Community Care, Primary Care
\n\u2022 Pharmacists, Dietitians, Occupational Health Nurses
\n\u2022 Nurse Practitioners, Educators, Managers<\/p>\n
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Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP<\/strong>
\nBarb Bancroft is a widely acclaimed nursing teacher who has taught courses on Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment to both graduate and undergraduate students. Also certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she has held faculty positions at the University of Virginia, the University of Arkansas, Loyola University of Chicago, and St. Xavier University of Chicago. Barb is known for her extensive knowledge of pathophysiology and as one of the most dynamic nursing speakers in North America today. Delivering her material with equal parts of evidence based practise, practical application, and humour, she has taught numerous seminars on clinical and health maintenance topics to healthcare professionals, including the Association for Practitioners for Infection Control, The Emergency Nurses\u2019 Association, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and more.<\/p>\n