The presentation will address what human trafficking is, including the various forms it takes, how to identify and support possible victims, what their physical and behavioral needs are, and what resources are available to help survivors. Afterward, there will be a brief Q & A session.
Attendees will receive 1.0 contact hours.*
This event is free for PSNA members and non-members.
About the presenter: Dr. Donna Sabella is the Executive Director of Delaware’s Anti-Trafficking Action Council and a board-certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. She holds a BA from Indiana University in Portuguese, a BSN from Thomas Jefferson University, an M.Ed. from Temple University in ESL, an MSN from Widener University, a post master’s certificate from Penn’s School of Nursing, and a PhD from Penn’s Graduate School of Education.
She is the founder and served as the contributing editor for the American Journal of Nursing’s Mental Health Matters column and is also the co-founder and an associate editor for the Journal of Human Trafficking. A former Program Director and a founding member of Dawn’s Place, a residential recovery program for trafficked and prostituted women in Philadelphia, she also counseled women incarcerated in the Philadelphia Prison System for prostitution through her Project Phoenix Program, where she worked collaboratively with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. She is the former Seedworks Endowed Associate Professor of Nursing and Social Justice at UMass Amherst’s College of Nursing, and former Director of Global Studies at Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions where she also served as the Director of the Office of Human Trafficking. She was the track director for the graduate psych NP program at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences after which she taught at UPenn’s SON as a practice professor before being appointed to the position in Delaware.
She has decades of teaching experience and experience working in crisis intervention, substance abuse, domestic violence, and forensic nursing. She has numerous publications and presentations related to human trafficking as well as mental health. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), the American Correctional Association (ACA), and a founding and executive member of the Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS).
*In order to obtain 1.0 contact hours for this activity, the learner must attend the activity and complete the evaluation. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This presentation will describe the notable characteristics of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac and their distribution in our area. Also discussed will be the pathophysiology of a poison ivy reaction along with its treatment and myths about poison ivy reactions. Finally, the presentation will address preventing contact with poison ivy and its removal and disposal.
Attendees will receive 1.0 contact hours.*
This event is free for PSNA members and non-members.
About the presenter: Priscilla Simmons is both a master gardener and a nurse educator, with an extension of this interest being the education of the public as well. She became a nurse educator in the 1970s and earned her master gardener certification in 2014. Her gardening interests include growing vegetables and landscaping with annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Her home property is certified as pollinator-friendly and as a Monarch Waystation.
*In order to obtain 1.0 contact hours for this activity, the learner must attend the activity and complete the evaluation. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Market Cross Pub & Brewery in Carlisle will be donating 10% of sales all day to the JoAnne Goss Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, an endowment that provides scholarships for nursing students through NFP.
Market Cross Pub & Brewery – 113 N Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Join PSNA and the Young Nurse Professionals (YNP) for our first in-person mixer since 2019! Celebrate Nurses Week with us from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Gigi’s Southern Table in State College. The event includes complimentary digital headshots, one drink ticket, and hors d’oeuvres.
This will be a fun night — invite your nursing colleagues and future RN friends too!
PSNA Member – $10
Non-Licensed Nursing Students – $10
Non-Member – $15
Registration closes May 8. Space is limited, register now!
Join the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP) at Veleska Jewelry in Lancaster for an evening of shopping and refreshments!
Veleska Jewelry is donating 20% of all sales on May 11 to NFP. Can’t make it to the event? Shop online at veleska.com any time on May 11.
Veleska Jewelry – 2943 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Combined with the United States’ epidemic of mass shootings, it is crucial to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and promote resources and support for those who may be struggling with mental health issues.
Arlene Holmes is a retired RN who has worked in hospitals, home care, and discharge planning. She is the mother of James Holmes, who committed mass murder after exhibiting concerning symptoms for many years. He is in prison for life without parole.
Join PSNA as Arlene discusses the missed opportunities for intervention and treatment for James’ serious mental illness, schizophrenia.
Arlene will discuss her son’s interaction with other people in school, his relationship with his parents and sister, family culture, genetics, medical care, and counseling. She will also talk about misinterpreting the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and how people tend to stay away from students who appear “odd” to them.
Questions are welcome. However, questions about James’ condition now and his life in prison will not be answered.
Attendees will receive 1.0 contact hours.*
This event is open to PSNA members only. Not a member? Click here for more information on joining PSNA!
*In order to obtain 1.0 contact hours for this activity, the learner must attend the activity and complete the evaluation. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
**This event is canceled and will be rescheduled for later this summer.**
In this month’s Coffee and Connect, Sarah Simons from the American Nurses Association (ANA) will provide an overview of the accomplishments of ANA’s Inaugural Commission to Address Racism in Nursing and where the Commission’s work is headed in 2023-2024. Within the context of ANA’s work, Sarah’s presentation will define racism, how to address racism and provide ways and resources to be anti-racist.
About the presenter: Sarah Simons, MSW, is ANA’s Special Initiatives Program Manager. Before coming to ANA she worked for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, managing funding for harm reduction and HIV programs and serving on the divisional action team to address racism as part of DOHMH’s Race to Justice initiative. Sarah is married to a nurse midwife and is passionate about public health and racial justice.
This event is free to PSNA members and non-members.
Join PSNA and Lisa DiLello, RN, BSN, from the Body + Beauty Lab for an introduction to Aesthetic Nursing. Aesthetic nursing is a specialized branch of nursing that focuses on providing comprehensive and innovative care for individuals seeking aesthetic enhancements, rejuvenation, and overall well-being. This session will explore various aspects of aesthetic nursing, including the education and training required, career outlook, and the benefits of this field of nursing. Lisa will also share the training courses offered through Body + Beauty University.
About the presenter: Lisa DiLello, RN, BSN, brings over 18 years of nursing experience with an extensive background in critical care and surgical services. After leaving the hospital setting, Lisa found her passion in aesthetics working as a clinical nurse alongside reputable cosmetic surgeons. Working with and following clients through their surgical process, as well as assisting with cosmetic office procedures, she gained valuable knowledge of facial aesthetics and became certified as a nurse injector. With a strong drive for continuous learning, she is trained in the most current and effective injectable treatments and techniques. Lisa loves working with clients to develop individual plans to help them achieve their aesthetic goals. She strives to help her clients feel their best, happiest, and most beautiful version of themselves.
This event is free to PSNA members and non-members.
In this month’s Coffee and Connect, Cheryl Peterson, MSN, RN, from the American Nurses Association (ANA) will provide an overview of the accomplishments of ANA’s Inaugural Commission to Address Racism in Nursing and where the Commission’s work is headed in 2023-2024. Within the context of ANA’s work, Sarah’s presentation will define racism, how to address racism and provide ways and resources to be anti-racist.
About the presenter: Cheryl Peterson, MSN, RN, is the Vice President of Nursing Programs at the American Nurses Association. In this role, she provides senior leadership to the Directors of the departments of Health Policy, the Center for Ethics and Human Rights, and the Minority Fellowship Program. These departments are responsible for guiding policy development, as well as advising the ANA CEO, President, and Membership, on the full range of policy and practice issues facing the nursing profession. As part of her policy portfolio, Ms. Peterson is responsible for managing ANA’s participation within the International Council of Nurses, as well as supporting the development and implementation of quality indicators affecting patients, nurses, and the entire health care team. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University.
This event is free to PSNA members and non-members.
Sponsored by Penn State Health.
The East Region of Penn State Health and the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) and are very excited to invite you to join us for a N2P meet and greet event. Leaders from the state association, Lancaster Medical Center, and St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading will be in attendance, socializing and learning about each other’s organizations. If you are not familiar with PSNA or have also wanted to learn more about a career with Penn State Health, this is a perfect opportunity to come out to a fun, less formal event and talk to people who are on the frontlines of their organizations. This event is ideal for Nurse Externs, Graduate Nurses looking for Residencies, their educators, New 2 Practice RNs, and current RN’s wanting to learn more about opportunities with our organizations.
We are excited to showcase what Penn State Health and PSNA have to offer our community and you as an attendee.
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Location: 3rd and Spruce Drafthaus, West Reading, PA; https://3rdandsprucedrafthaus.com/
Parking is available in a private lot or on the street. Once you enter 3rd and Spruce, proceed to the loft area. There will be representatives from the organizations to assist you in finding your way.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. A full menu and bar services will also be available for your purchase.
Feel free to share this invite with anyone who could benefit from attending this event. RSVP’s are not required, but if you are actively looking for a new role, we would encourage you to consider reviewing this event link below and indicating what position you might be interested in learning about that evening: Penn State Health and Pennsylvania State Nurse Association Meet and Greet (indeed.com)