The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with PSNA, will offer “Philadelphia’s Free Health Clinics: Impacting the Homeless Population and Benefiting All” in Philadelphia on April 19. Join us for an open conversation to hear from nurses and other direct care providers assisting the homeless population in the city. 1.0 CNE will be awarded. This event is free. RSVP by April 12.
Don’t miss this FREE panel discussion. Due to room space, your RSVP is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panel-on-workplace-violence-tickets-51086160080
Regaining Your Footing: Finding Stability and Security After a Workplace Violence Event will be held October 23 at Harrisburg University from 6 – 8 pm.
Violence against nurses is an epidemic. In the past decade, there has been a 110% spike in the rate of violent incidents reported against healthcare workers. Nearly 24,000 physical assaults in the workplace occur every year, with almost 75% affecting healthcare providers. More than 20% of RNs and nursing students report that they have been physically assaulted. According to the American Nurses Association, more than half of those nurses experienced verbal abuse within the last year. In many cases, violence is perpetrated by patients or their family members.
Join healthcare professionals, an RN victim of workplace violence, legislators, and PSNA leadership for a panel discussion to assist nurses and healthcare providers in preventing, navigating, and healing from violent events in the workplace.
Speakers
- Angela Simpson, Founder and National Director of Silent No More Foundation (https://silentnomorefoundation.com)
- Toinette Shearer, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Andrea Potteiger, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Vice President of Nursing Operations at UPMC Pinnacle Dauphin Division
- Tom Grace, PhD, MPM, BSN, RN, CHEP, Principal Consultant for Emergency Preparedness for HAPevolve Program
RSVP is required – click here (limited seating)
According to the National Institute on Aging, elder abuse can happen to anyone—no matter the person’s age, sex, race, religion, or ethnic or cultural background. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This is called elder abuse.
Join PSNA on October 23 for a panel discussion to identify types of abuse, discuss the signs of abuse, address who can help, and more. There is no cost to attend this event.
This event is open to healthcare professionals, students, and the general public.
Location: PSNA Headquarters
Speakers include:
- Pamela Cacchione, Associate Professor of Geropsychiatric Nursing, UPenn
- Jennifer Cummings, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Advanced Practice Nursing, Drexel University | Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Department of Aging
- Betsy Snook, PSNA CEO