Area of Practice
Neuro/Neurosurgical ICU
Facilitator
Facilitator
About DaiWai
DaiWai Olson began his nursing career over 30 years ago at Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. He moved to North Carolina in 1994 and worked at Duke University for almost 20 years before moving to Dallas TX. In 2007 DaiWai obtained his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2013, he was recruited to join the faculty at University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX where he now works as an Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and Director of the Neuroscience Nursing Research Center. Dr. Olson has focused his work on developing a more comprehensive understanding of how nursing care contributes to patient outcomes following acquired brain injury. In this endeavor, he has published over 150 scientific articles and book chapters, and over 125 scientific abstracts. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, co-editor for the AANN Core Curriculum, and an editorial board member for Nature Scientific Reports.
Sessions
Interactive 3D Neuroanatomy and Assessment: Stroke, Trauma and Pathology
This 3D Neuro Anatomy and Assessment course is designed to help healthcare professionals improve patient care and outcomes for patients with neurological injuries. Traditional book learning only offers one mode of information and education. Access to dynamic interactive 3D software of a full cadaver ...
5/20/2018 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Navigating the Brain/Spine: Integrating Neuroanatomy and Assessment
Brain and spine pathologic functions can be mysterious and intimidating to ICU nurses. The key to unlocking the nervous system is being able to map out the functional anatomy of the brain and spine. By relating the illness or injury to the specific anatomic region, ICU nurses can focus their keen as ...
5/21/2018 12:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Navigating the Brain/Spine: Integrating Neuroanatomy and Assessment
Brain and spine pathologic functions can be mysterious and intimidating to ICU nurses. The key to unlocking the nervous system is being able to map out the functional anatomy of the brain and spine. By relating the illness or injury to the specific anatomic region, ICU nurses can focus their keen as ...
5/31/2018 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Why and How the New 2018 Ischemic Stroke Guidelines Will Change Your Practice
Three months ago, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) released new guidelines for the early management of the patient with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). If you provide care to stroke patients, this is the session you need to attend. Nursing practice that was consi ...
5/21/2018 8:00 am - 9:15 am
Why and How the New 2018 Ischemic Stroke Guidelines Will Change Your Practice
Three months ago, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) released new guidelines for the early management of the patient with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). If you provide care to stroke patients, this is the session you need to attend. Nursing practice that was consi ...
5/22/2018 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Why and How the New 2018 Ischemic Stroke Guidelines Will Change Your Practice
Three months ago, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) released new guidelines for the early management of the patient with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). If you provide care to stroke patients, this is the session you need to attend. Nursing practice that was consi ...
5/31/2018 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM