Finally, a masterclass in lab values and clinical interpretation
Sharpen your ability to read labs with confidence, uncover subtle clinical clues, and take proactive steps that improve patient outcomes.
Designed for RNs, NPs, and other healthcare professionals across all specialties and care settings, this training bridges the gap between numbers and nuanced patient care.
You’ll join internationally recognized speaker and critical care expert Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, LNC, to:
Deepen your understanding of lab pathophysiology so you can connect numbers to the underlying disease process and make smarter clinical decisions.
Enhance your clinical foresight, giving you the ability to intervene before patient crises develop.
Translate subtle lab changes into actionable insights, improving patient outcomes and allowing you to act proactively rather than reactively.
And so much more!
Don’t miss this immersive experience, where you’ll strengthen your lab interpretation skills and build your clinical expertise.
FINALLY Unlock the Power of Lab Interpretation: Go Beyond the Numbers to Transform Patient Care
Portland, Oregon – November 5 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Only $249.99!
Seats are LIMITED! Secure your registration and savings today.
Sharpen Your Clinical Skills… Right Here in Portland
Experience live interaction, peer connection, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in one unforgettable training day!
At the Unlock the Power of Lab Interpretations training, you’ll get one-on-one time with a leading expert, real-time answers to your toughest questions, and the chance to build lasting connections with like-minded peers.
Plus, with Portland’s easy access, affordable travel, and stunning backdrop, it’s the perfect opportunity to invest in your professional growth – without the hassle of long flights or major costs.
Convenient & Local – Attend a live session without long-distance travel, staying close to home or the office.
Cost-Effective Learning – Skip flights and extended lodging while still getting the full live educational experience.
Local Peer Connections – Connect with nearby colleagues and strengthen your professional community.
Focused Learning Environment – Dedicated venue keeps you fully present and engaged, free from home or office distractions.
Short, Efficient Commitment – One-day live session fits neatly into your schedule without a big trip.
Schedule at a Glance
Master the BMP: Interpreting Electrolytes, Kidney Function, and Acid-Base Like a Pro
Your patient’s basic metabolic profile is more than just a panel of numbers – it’s a roadmap to what’s really happening inside the body.
In this session, you’ll learn how to interpret these values with confidence and connect them to the bigger clinical picture so you can make faster, safer, and more effective decisions at the bedside.
Glucose
Acid base
Renal function
Acute and chronic renal failure labs and findings
How labs can help you differentiate causes of AKI
Creatinine
BUN
BUN/Creat ratios
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Urine Na+ and Osmolality
FENA
Discover the difference between ATN and pre-renal causes based on the labs/ other patient clues
Life-threatening electrolytes
Potassium
Magnesium
Sodium
Calcium
Phosphorous
Anion gap
Ionized calcium
Corrected calcium equation
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: Adding the LFTs to the BMP
The CMP reveals far more than the BMP alone – especially when it comes to liver health. Learn how to connect AST, ALT, bilirubin, and protein levels with early signs of dysfunction, and recognize complications like jaundice, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy before they spiral into emergencies.
LFTs: Exploring the liver and detecting initial changes
AST/ALT/ALP/Total bilirubin/proteins
Shall we add transaminase?
Health issues and symptom management in severe liver failure
Jaundice
Ascites
Hepatic encephalopathy
Coagulopathies
CBC with Differential: Interpreting the Components
Your CBC holds powerful insights into infection, anemia, and immune response – but only if you know how to interpret it. Discover what shifts in WBCs really mean, how to spot “a shift to the left,” and the latest transfusion guidelines so you can respond quickly and confidently.
What can impact WBC’s and neutrophil findings
Anemias/polycythemia
Understanding the differential
The “Shift to the Left” explained
Guidelines on transfusing currently
Exploring those blood products
Cardiac Labs: Ischemia vs. Myocardial Infarction
When every minute counts, cardiac labs and EKG findings provide the critical evidence you need. Learn how to interpret troponins, distinguish a STEMI from an NSTEMI, and use BNPs to assess cardiac strain so you can act fast and save lives.
Troponin I and Troponin Delta’s
EKG Signals: What am I seeing?
Distinguishing a STEMI vs. NSTEMI
Another cardiac lab: BNP vs Pro-BNP
Coagulation/Thrombotic Risk Panels: Clues to Clotting
From anticoagulation monitoring to identifying life-threatening disorders, coagulation panels are essential in critical care. Understand PT, INR, aPTT, fibrinogen, and D-dimer results, and know when to use reversal agents or recognize a developing DIC.
The Clotting Cascade
Selecting the correct lab test for different medications
aPTT
PT
INR
10a
Fibrinogen
D-dimer
Anticoagulants and reversal agents
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC) and DIC panels
Urinalysis: Does Your Patient Have a UTI?
Urinalysis is one of the simplest and most widely ordered tests, yet often overlooked in its value. Learn how to interpret UAs across different populations and apply the latest guidelines to detect UTIs with precision.
Current guidelines
UA’s
Clues to a UA typically depend on the patient population
Blood Gases: Identifying the Underlying Abnormality
Blood gases can feel intimidating – but they don’t have to. Learn how to choose the right test (arterial, venous, mixed venous) and use a straightforward tool to interpret ABGs with confidence in any setting.
Three types of blood gases: Choosing the right test for the right result
Arterial, venous, mixed Venous
Interpreting arterial blood gases: It’s easier than you think using a simple tool!
Getting Blood Cultures Right the First Time
Proper culture technique and interpretation are vital to avoid false results and guide treatment. From central line draws to gram stains and sensitivities, discover best practices that save time and prevent missteps.
Culture reminders!
Cultures from central lines or dialysis ports…
Gram stains
Sensitivities
Labs and Sepsis: Taking a Team Approach
Sepsis doesn’t wait – and neither can you. Learn how to integrate lactate, procalcitonin, and WBC findings with the latest Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines so you can recognize progression early and mobilize the right interventions.
Systematic inflammation and the progression from SIRS to MODS
Labs of sepsis
Lactate levels
Procalcitonin levels
WBCs
Neutrophils – Shift to the Left
So many other clues – Current surviving sepsis campaign guidelines
Lumbar Punctures / Cerebral Spinal Fluid
A lumbar puncture can uncover life-threatening infections in minutes – if you know what to look for. Learn how to differentiate bacterial vs. viral meningitis and encephalitis through CSF interpretation to guide treatment quickly.
LP procedure
Bacterial meningitis
Viral meningitis
Viral encephalitis
Understanding Thyroid Dysfunction
Thyroid labs can be deceptively complex. Gain clarity on TSH, T4, and T3 values so you can confidently identify hypo- and hyperthyroid states and make informed treatment decisions.
TSH
T4 levels
T3 levels
Glycemic Abnormalities: Managing Glucose Swings with Confidence
From hypoglycemia to DKA and HHS, glucose abnormalities can escalate quickly. Learn how to recognize patterns, differentiate between hyperglycemic states, and choose the right interventions to stabilize patients safely.
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemic states – Differentiating and treatment clarification
Hypoglycemia
DKA
HHS (HHNK)
Treatment for each
Objectives
Evaluate the results of coagulation studies (PT/INT/ APTT, 10a levels, Fibrinogen, D-Dimer).
Explore a deeper understanding of the clotting cascade and which labs correlate with which part of the cascade.
Analyze a Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differential and associated clinical applications (anemias, “shift to the left”, clues to infections, platelet abnormalities, breaking down the differential, etc).
Recognize the clinical implications of metabolic panels.
Comprehend liver function tests and decipher the clues from the test results.
Plan for reversal of anticoagulation agents, including factor 10a inhibitors.
Distinguish between life-threatening electrolyte imbalances, as well as potential causes and interventions.
Predict renal function based on BUN, Creatinine, BUN/CR ratio, and GFR.
Interpret cardiac panel results in a suspected acute myocardial infarction.
Evaluate gram stains and differentials.
Analyze blood gases and pertinent clinical implications.
Differentiate between bacterial, viral meningitis, and viral encephalitis based on lumbar puncture findings.
Recognize the key clinical indicators and implications for infection on a urinalysis.
FINALLY Unlock the Power of Lab Interpretation: Go Beyond the Numbers to Transform Patient Care
Portland, Oregon – November 5 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Only $249.99!
Seats are LIMITED! Secure your registration and savings today.
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, LNC, brings over 30 years of diverse nursing experience, with a strong clinical background in intensive care, emergency, and progressive care settings. Since 2008, she has also worked as a legal nurse consultant, contributing her expertise to more than 300 cases across plaintiff, defense, and Board of Nursing reviews. Currently, Cyndi divides her professional time between serving as a legal consultant and working as an ICU and rapid response nurse at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. She holds master’s degrees in both counseling and nursing education and is completing a third graduate degree in nursing leadership. A seasoned speaker on national and international stages, Cyndi is known for her dynamic and engaging presentations, combining up-to-date clinical insight, evidence-based practice, memorable stories, and humor to create impactful learning experiences. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, she served for ten years, concluding her military career as a Lieutenant Commander.
YES! The entire training will include live Q&A chat. Cyndi will answer questions throughout the day and in the last 15 minutes of the training.
If you are not able to attend live, you can register for the self-study option where you’ll have lifetime access to the recording and all handouts or slides Cyndi provides.
This highly interactive training is perfect for any practicing healthcare professional ready to turn raw data into confident, decisive action. By the end of the day, you’ll know how to use lab results to anticipate complications before they arise, uncover hidden clues that prompt early interventions, and ultimately save lives.
This training is designed for Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
November 5 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
There will be two 15-minute breaks and a 70-minute lunch.
