Monday, September 7, 2015

We've moved...our blog that is

Looking for the AANLCP Blog? We've moved. Visit us at our new location, www.aanlcp.wordpress.com, and stay connected.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

We love educators



We're always looking for new webinars?


http://www.aanlcp.org/?page=webinars

Do you like to present interesting topics to others?  Do you have interesting practice experience you would like to share?  Do you know how to write continuing education questions?   

Join the conversation with the Education committee.

Contact the Education Committee Chair Susan K Smith at for more information!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Just a little about transplantations

AANLCP Journal Spring 2015

As life care planners we are called upon to understand both disease progression and treatment options to identify future life care cost. for individuals with life-threatening organ failure, that includes organ transplant, with unique cost considerations. When the  client's medical condition is declining beyond the reach of medication or surgical intervention, a life care plan must include cost associated with current medical care, services, keeping the individual alive, and transplant evaluation. The plan must also project when organ transplant and transplant cost will begin.

Learn more about transplantation, and the appropriate costing by checking out the AANLCP 2015 Journal.

2016 AANLCP Conference - Call for Speakers



Call for Speakers for the 2016 AANLCP Conference

Based on rigorous analysis of member/attendee feedback and requests, AANLCP is seeking presentation proposals in the following categories/topics.

Proposals in these categories will be given higher priority in the selection process.
·         Cerebral Palsy-Outcome through aging
o   Neuro-stimulation
o   Assistive Technology
o   Communication
o   Tactile Stimulation
o   Cortical Visual Implants
o   Spasticity and Tone Management
o   Complications
·         Burns  and blast injuries
o   Skin - sensory loss issues
o   Scaring
o   Pain: the effects of high dose opioids on hearing issues, tinnitus.
o   Surgical interventions for lifetime treatment, management of contractures
o   Medical management of scars, laser derm abrasion, topical meds to reduce pain, cosmetic
o   Potential complications associated with aging
·         Hearing/visual loss
·         Financial issues
o   Conservator
o   Special needs trust
o   Fiduciary
·         Home modifications as it relates to sensory loss issues
·         Affordable care act and how that impacts life care planning
·         Animal: service dogs/animals related to compensatory issues for sensory loss
·         Testimony, CV, report issues: good and bad
o   How to work with your attorney to present your life care plan for trial, creative ways, and use of photos.

Contact Peggie Nielson for more information!  nielsonpeggie@me.com, or apply online here.
AANLCP 2016 Conference Chair

Hello from AANLCP



Hello!

I am a new Board member, a new Nurse Life Care Planner AND I am excited to be a part of the AANLCP organization.   Take a few moments to go through the updated website; you will be amazed at the resources that are available at your fingertips. 

Want to grow your professional network and can’t wait until our conference in February 2016?  Please join a work group!  Are you an educator? Or just curious about a topic and want to help the group learn more? Are you new and want to learn how to weave your nursing expertise into your new specialty of life care planning? Are you in an advanced education/practice course and want to share your research papers/projects with others?  Are you a “collector” of vendors, contact names and products that just might be useful someday?  We need you to join the conversation by participating in a committee! 

Don’t know where your talent might fit?  Ask us!  Or join a group and listen in. 

Come join the conversation!



Becky Czarnik RN, MS, CNLC, NLCP-C, CMSP
AANLCP Executive Board Secretary 2015-2017