Nursing Continuing Professional Development

 

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Spring 2023

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Suicide Prevention: Raising Awareness for Advanced Practice Nurses and Healthcare Workers

Event Planner: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Presenters: Susan Glodstein DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

         Rachel Rosenweig Koerner BA, M.Ed.

Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

 

Date: Monday, February 6th

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

Description: Health professionals regularly encounter individuals who are at risk for suicide. Despite the comorbidity or co-occurrence of mental health conditions and suicide, the vast majority of health professionals do not typically receive routine training in suicide assessment, treatment, or risk management.

 

Objectives: 

- Outline the national data  incidence and trends for suicide 

- Identify risk and protective factors related to  suicide

- Describe strategies to prevent suicide to include available resources

 

Registration Options:

Attendance Only

SON Affiliated = $10

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $10

SBU Affiliated = $15

Non-SBU Affiliated = $25

 

Certificate and Attendance

SON Affiliated = $25

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $25

SBU Affiliated = $30

Non-SBU Affiliated = $40

 

 


 

Avoiding Cyber Attacks

Event Planner: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Presenter: Golvis Taverez, BS

Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

 

Date: Tuesday, February 21st

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

Description: It is increasingly difficult to identify cyber criminals. They hide behind fake email addresses and social media profiles, and often invest weeks in trying to gain their victims’ trust. Everyone is at risk, including health care professionals. It is important to be aware and mitigate risks.

 

Objectives: 

- Identify different types of cyber attacks

- Outline measures to reduce risk of cyber attacks

- Identify actions  to mitigate potential losses 

 

Registration Options:

Attendance Only

SON Affiliated = $10

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $10

SBU Affiliated = $15

Non-SBU Affiliated = $25

 

Certificate and Attendance

SON Affiliated = $25

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $25

SBU Affiliated = $30

Non-SBU Affiliated = $40

 

 


 

Healthcare Without Borders: Providing Clinical Care for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

Event Planner: Alexander Peguero-Medrano, MSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Stony Brook Psychiatric Associates

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Stony Brook University

 

Date: Thursday, March 2nd

Time: 9:00-1:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

Description: 

This program outlines the needs of migrant children who are particularly at risk for negative mental health outcomes and a lack of access to necessary mental health care. This program outlines assessment,care management and other important considerations for this vulnerable population. 

 

Objectives: 

1.)  Identify the mental health needs of migrant children

2.) Outline strategies in assessing and providing services to migrant children

3.) Discuss challenges and barriers in caring for migrant children

 

NCPD Certificate Cost Options:  

SBU Affiliated - $30

Non-SBU Affiliated - $40

 

 


 

Medical Marijuana: Benefits and Guidelines for Use

Event Planner: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Presenter: Cheryl Meddles-Torres, DNP, RN, FNP-C

Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

 

Date: Tuesday, March 7th

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

Description: Medical marijuana uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions. It's basically the same product as recreational marijuana, but it's taken for medical purposes. Indications  include but are not limited for pain management, epilepsy, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, seizures, nausea. It is important to understand indications, dosing and side effects.

 

Objectives: 

1.)  List the medical indications for the use of medical marijuana

2.) Outline forms and dosing for medical marijuana

3.) Describe common  side effects when using medical marijuana 

 

Registration Options:

Attendance Only

SON Affiliated = $10

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $10

SBU Affiliated = $15

Non-SBU Affiliated = $25

 

Certificate and Attendance

SON Affiliated = $25

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $25

SBU Affiliated = $30

Non-SBU Affiliated = $40

 


Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Often Overlooked Diagnosis

Event Planner: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Presenter: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

 

Date: Tuesday, March 28th 

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

Description: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is an under diagnosed and common disorder that is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events and neurocognitive impairment. Management of OSA includes treatment goals to promote optimal sleep and reduction of cardiovascular risk. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the mainstay of treatment for OSA. Understanding the importance of diagnosing and treating OSA is important.

 

Objectives: 

1.)  Describe the pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

2.) List risk factors associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

3.) Outline treatment modalities for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

 

Registration Options:

Attendance Only

SON Affiliated = $10

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $10

SBU Affiliated = $15

Non-SBU Affiliated = $25

 

Certificate and Attendance

SON Affiliated = $25

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $25

SBU Affiliated = $30

Non-SBU Affiliated = $40

Registration Link

https://cvent.me/qd751w

 


 

Spring 2023 PCCN/CCRN Certification Review Course

Event Planner: Katherine Lewin MS, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN

In-Service Educator, Stony Brook Medicine 

Presented by the Department of Clinical Education - Stony Brook Hospital

 

Date: April 25th

Time: TBD - 8 hour session

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

NCPD Certificate Cost Options:  

SBU Affiliated - $30

Non-SBU Affiliated - $40

 

Registration Link Coming Soon!

 


 

GI Nurses & Associates Course

Event Planner: Kelly Van Ness, RN, MS, FNP-C, CFER

Nurse Manager, Endoscopy and GI Motility Services, Stony Brook University Hospital

Presented by the Endoscopy and GI Motility Services, Stony Brook University Hospital

 

Date: Saturday, April 29th

Time: TBD

 

NCPD Certificate Cost Options:  

SBU Affiliated - $30

Non-SBU Affiliated - $40

 

Registration Link Coming Soon!

 


 

Antibiotic Stewardship

Event Planner: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Presenter: Terri A. Cavaliere, DNP, NNP-BC, FAANP

Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

 

Date: Tuesday, April 11th

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

Description: Antibiotic stewardship is the effort to measure and improve how antibiotics are prescribed by clinicians and used by patients. Improving antibiotic prescribing and use is critical to effectively treat infections, protect patients from harms caused by unnecessary antibiotic use, and combat antibiotic resistance.

 

Objectives: 

1.)  Describe the core elements of antibiotic stewardship

2.) Outline best practices in prescribing antibiotics

3.) Discuss clinical decision strategies to support antibiotic stewardship

 

Registration Options:

Attendance Only

SON Affiliated = $10

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $10

SBU Affiliated = $15

Non-SBU Affiliated = $25

 

Certificate and Attendance

SON Affiliated = $25

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $25

SBU Affiliated = $30

Non-SBU Affiliated = $40

Registration Link Coming Soon!

 

 


School of Nursing Annual Research Day

Promoting Health Equity and Person Centered Care

Event Planner: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Presenter: Varies

Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

 

Date: Friday, May 12th

Time: Time TBD

In Person 

 

Description: Efforts to improve health in the U.S. have traditionally looked to the health care system as the key driver of health and health outcomes. However, there has been increased recognition that improving health and achieving health equity and person centered care  will require broader approaches that address social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health.

 

Objectives: TBD

 

Registration Options:

Attendance Only

SBU Affiliated = FREE

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $10

Non-SBU Affiliated = $25

 

Certificate and Attendance

SBU Affiliated = $15

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $25

Non-SBU Affiliated = $40

 

Registration Link Coming Soon!

 


 

Tick Talk: Recognizing and Treating Lyme Disease 

Event Planner: Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, M.Ed., ANP-C

Presenter: Jorge Benach, Ph.D

Stony Brook University, School of Nursing

 

Date: Tuesday, May 23rd

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom Webinar

 

Description: Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.  It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is mostly diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks.

 

Objectives: 

1.) Describe tick habitats and risk of Lyme disease

2.) List  common signs and symptoms of Lyme disease

3.) Outline diagnosis,treatment and prevention of Lyme disease

 

Registration Options:

Attendance Only

SON Affiliated = $10

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $10

SBU Affiliated = $15

Non-SBU Affiliated = $25

 

Certificate and Attendance

SON Affiliated = $25

Preceptor SON Affiliated = $25

SBU Affiliated = $30

Non-SBU Affiliated = $40

Registration Link Coming Soon!

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