Clinical proteomics in platelet research: challenges ahead

See also Maynard DM, Heijnen HFG, Gahl WA, Gunay‐Aygun M. The α‐granule proteome: novel proteins in normal and ghost granules in gray platelet syndrome. This issue, pp 1786–96.     

Rocking the boat: challenges ahead for continuing education providers

HOW TO OBTAIN CONTACT HOURS BY READING THIS ISSUEInstructions: 2.3 contact hours will be awarded for this activity. A contact hour is 60 minutes of instruction. This is a Learner-paced Program. Vindico Medical Education does not require submission of the quiz answers. A contact hour certificate will be awarded 4-6 weeks following receipt of your completed Registration Form, including the Evaluation portion. To obtain contact hours:1.Read the article, "Rocking the Boat: Challenges Ahead for Continuing Education Providers," on pages 443-448, carefully noting the tables and other illustrative materials that are provided to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the content.2.Read each question and record your answers. After completing all questions, compare your answers to those provided within this issue.3.Type or print your full name and address and your Social Security number in the spaces provided on the Registration Form. Indicate the total time spent on the activity (reading article and completing quiz). Forms and quizzes cannot be processed if this section is incomplete. All participants are required by the accreditation agency to attest to the time spent completing the activity.4.Forward the completed Registration Form with your check or money order for $20 made payable to JCEN-CNE. Payment must be in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. This activity is valid from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2014.Vindico Medical Education, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.This activity is co-provided by Vindico Medical Education and The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing.Objectives: After studying the article, "Rocking the Boat: Challenges Ahead for Continuing Education Providers," in this issue, the participant will:1.Describe the evidence supporting the need for change in teaching/learning strategies in continuing nursing education.2.Identify strategies for reframing learning experiences to focus on outcomes. AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTThe author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support. COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENTThe author and planners have agreed that this activity will be free of bias.There is no commercial company support for this activity. There is no noncommercial support for this activity. Recent evidence has provided a clear mandate for change in the way that registered nurses are educated-in both academic and continuing nursing education environments. This article explores strategies for changing the usual and customary approaches to better meet the needs of learners and prepare them to function effectively in a complex and challenging health care environment.