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
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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