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Keynote: SHANNON MILLER
7-Time Olympic Medalist
Author, Commentator
Advocate for Women’s and Children’s Health
Shannon Miller remains the most decorated Olympic gymnast in American history with two gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. She is the only female athlete to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame – twice! In 1996, she led the “Magnificent Seven” to the U.S. Women’s first-ever Team Gold. For the first time for any American gymnast, Shannon captured Gold on the balance beam.
Retired from competition, Shannon has moved from Olympic athlete to advocate for the health and wellness of women and children. She launched her company, Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health and Fitness for Women, in 2010. In January 2011, Shannon was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. She had the baseball-sized tumor removed successfully and followed up with an aggressive chemotherapy regimen. Shannon has remained open and public about her diagnosis and treatment. She is cancer-free and continues to be an advocate for early detection, awareness, research, and survivorship. Her book, It’s Not About Perfect: Competing for My Country and Fighting for My Life, encourages and empowers others to overcome their personal challenges.
To support a woman during the “first 1,000 days,” namely from conception to 2 years postpartum, it is important to be able to describe to her the diet, physical activity, and infant feeding practices that will best support her health and well-being and that of her infant. It is also important to understand the scientific rationale behind recommended practices and how a woman might best work toward meeting those recommendations. This course, developed by the faculty from Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences, will prepare professionals to speak knowledgeably and with confidence to women and answer questions. The course is presented in 5 modules. Click here for more information.
Target Audience:
Registered dietitian nutritionists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, certified midwives, certified nurse-midwives, lactation consultants (IBCLC and CLC), and other health professionals who counsel pregnant and lactating women.
Come out and sing your favorite hit songs! Registration includes appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar.
SAVE THE DATE:
The PSNA Young Nurse Professionals (YNPs) will be hosting their second annual Sip & Snap on November 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Pine Barn Inn, Danville.
Enjoy sandwiches and salads, get a professional photo for your LinkedIn profile, and have your resume reviewed.
Thank you to our sponsor: Geisinger Health.
Cost is:
$5 PSNA members / $10 non-members
Registration is now open for “A 20-Hour Interdisciplinary Breastfeeding Management Course for the U.S.” This three-day event will be held from 8:30 am – 4:45 pm at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Education will be led by Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC, Registered Lactation Consultant and Advanced Nurse Lactation Counselor. Nikki has worked with mothers and babies since 1975 in homes, birth centers, hospitals, and clinics. She is a lactation consultant, a childbirth educator, a craniosacral therapist, an infant massage instructor, a teacher, and a nurse. Nikki educates healthcare professionals and works with city and community agencies toward the goal of meeting Healthy People 2020 Breastfeeding Objectives for the U.S. Nikki represents the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on the Philadelphia Multi-Hospital BabyFriendly™ Taskforce. Program objectives: The participant will be able to: (1) assess breastfeeding and offer practical advice and encouragement in a variety of situations from pregnancy to employment; (2) teach a mother how to hand express; (3) facilitate establishment of a milk supply; (4) support adoptive nursing, multiples, and relactation; and (5) identify current lactation resources about medications and medical questions. Click here for more information.
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association has approved this activity for 20.25 nursing contact hours (6.75 hours/day). PSNA is an accredited approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Shop for fun and a cause at Ooh La La Consignment. Meet PSNA staff and connect with nurses in area. Plus, it’s a great time to pick out your new holiday party outfit or start your Christmas shopping! Light refreshments and drinks provided. This event is free but does require an RSVP (Melissa at [email protected]).
The Young Nurse Professionals of Philadelphia will hold their 2nd annual Sip & Snap on November 18 at Manayunk Kismet. Enjoy pizza, salad, and other refreshments while networking with nurses from your area. The night includes headshots by Selena Garzio Photography.
This will be a fun night so invite your colleagues and future RN friends!
Ticket sales end at 4 pm on November 15.
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- Attendees receive 15.5 continuing education units for this event.
- This conference is for professionals and paraprofessionals working in the following fields: medical; healthcare; mental health; military/veterans; business/industry; justice; child welfare; education (K-12, College); faith based organizations; philanthropy; as well as lay people invested in the health, safety, and humanity of their communities.
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The Young Nurse Professionals of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association invite all nursing students and nurses to a Sip & Snap networking event on November 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will meet at Sigal Museum in Easton where they can eat and enjoy coffee and tea, receive a resume review, and get a head shot for your professional social media accounts. PSNA members $20 / Non-PSNA Members $25
Registration is now open for “A 20-Hour Interdisciplinary Breastfeeding Management Course for the U.S.” This three-day event will be held from 8:30 am – 4:45 pm at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Education will be led by Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC, Registered Lactation Consultant and Advanced Nurse Lactation Counselor. Nikki has worked with mothers and babies since 1975 in homes, birth centers, hospitals, and clinics. She is a lactation consultant, a childbirth educator, a craniosacral therapist, an infant massage instructor, a teacher, and a nurse. Nikki educates healthcare professionals and works with city and community agencies toward the goal of meeting Healthy People 2020 Breastfeeding Objectives for the U.S. Nikki represents the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on the Philadelphia Multi-Hospital BabyFriendly™ Taskforce. Program objectives: The participant will be able to: (1) assess breastfeeding and offer practical advice and encouragement in a variety of situations from pregnancy to employment; (2) teach a mother how to hand express; (3) facilitate establishment of a milk supply; (4) support adoptive nursing, multiples, and relactation; and (5) identify current lactation resources about medications and medical questions. Click here for more information.
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association has approved this activity for 20.25 nursing contact hours (6.75 hours/day). PSNA is an accredited approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.