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.
Join the PSNA Young Nurse Professionals for our first Coffee & Connect on Friday, October 18 in Philadelphia. This event gives YNPs and nursing students an opportunity to connect with Tarik Khan, NP, to learn about his journey as an RN, philanthropist, nurse leader, educator, and professional advocate in Harrisburg.
The event will be held at Gryphon Coffee Co. in Wayne. PSNA will be in the upstairs room from 4:30 – 6 pm. This is a free networking event.
Due to limited seating, please RSVP by October 16 (ticket link found above).
Come out and sing your favorite hit songs! Registration includes appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar.
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.
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.
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.
PSNA will be in Philadelphia for a Coffee & Connect hosted by PSNA Membership Coordinator Melissa Dang. This networking event is a great place to connect with PSNA and other guests. Ask questions, learn about our legislative initiatives, and offer feedback. Melissa will have her laptop — so members can work with her to update their profiles on my.PSNA.org. Stop by and get a complimentary drink!
PSNA’s Annual Legislative Day
In response to COVID-19, the Department of General Services has announced that, effective Friday, March 13, 2020, all public events in the Capitol Complex will be canceled until further notice.
This includes all buildings reserved and included in PSNA’s annual Legislative Day.
Please stay tuned as PSNA makes final decisions regarding this event.
Should the event be canceled, all paid registrants will be reimbursed. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) will hold its annual Legislative Day on April 8, 2020 in Harrisburg. Nurses and students are invited to join us as we advocate for the profession and our patients in Pennsylvania.
PSNA’s Legislative Day is an important and informative day for nurses in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, nurses are under-represented in our state’s legislature. Although we are the largest group of healthcare providers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, only two members of the General Assembly are RNs. Therefore, it is our responsibility and privilege to share our knowledge and expertise with local officials.
Register using the “Tickets” icon on the top right of this page.
Agenda
8:00 am Registration and Refreshments
8:30 am Rep. Donna Oberlander, Prime Sponsor for CNO of the Commonwealth
9:00 am PSNA Legislative Day Presentation
10:00 am Meetings with Legislators at the Capitol
11:00 am Debriefing
12:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
1:30 pm Legislative Ambassador Program Overview and Graduate Recognition
2:30 pm Closing
PSNA Initiatives
Cost
- Free / PSNA members
- $10 / Non-members
- $5 / non-licensed RN students
Legislative Appointments
- PSNA will contact you within a week of your registration with additional information.
- Would you feel more comfortable joining another Legislative Day attendee during a visit? Just let us know.
- Contact Alex Bonner ([email protected]) for confirmation.
Parking
There are a few garages in walking distance to the Capitol Complex. You can find those garages here. Street parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. Street parking is not free.
Legislative Day is going virtual this year!
Join the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) for our Virtual Legislative Day on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 8:30 am – 12 pm. Presentations include nurse legislators, PSNA’s legislative partners, policy experts, and more. This is a valuable opportunity for you to hear from those directly involved in the legislative process — and you’ll learn more about how you can get involved. Cost is: PSNA Members (Free); Non-Licensed Nursing Students ($5); and Non-Members ($15).
Purchase tickets here or in the ticket box above. Thank you!
Agenda
8:30 am
Welcome & Legislative Overview
by PSNA President Tarik Khan
9:00 am
“Finding Opportunity Amidst the Chaos”
by Janet Habler, MSN, RN
Senior Associate Director, Policy & State Government Affairs
American Nurses Association
10 am
“The Patient Safety Act”
by Senator Maria Collett, RN
10:30 am
PSNA-PAC Update
11 am
“Nurse Licensure Compact”
by Jim Puente, MS, MJ, CAE, Director, Nurse Licensure Compact
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
by Rebecca Fotsch, JD
Director, State Advocacy & Legislative Affairs
National Council of the State Boards of Nursing
12 pm
Closing & Group Screenshot
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) will hold its annual Legislative Day on Monday, May 1, 2023 in Harrisburg. Nurses and students are invited to join us as we advocate for the profession and our patients in Pennsylvania. Click here to see all of PSNA’s legislative initiatives.
PSNA’s Legislative Day is an important and informative day for nurses in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, nurses are under-represented in our state’s legislature. Although we are the largest group of healthcare providers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, only two members of the General Assembly are RNs. Therefore, it is our responsibility and privilege to share our knowledge and expertise with local officials.
Legislative Day will begin with refreshments and presentations from PSNA staff and Pennsylvania leaders at Temple University Harrisburg. Attendees will then walk to the Capital to conduct pre-assigned meetings with legislators. From there, we will reconvene as a group to greet and promote the Patient Safety Act to officials as they enter the Senate floor. Attendees will have lunch on their own and are invited to return to the Capital for a guided tour before ending the day.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Registration closes Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Cost
- Free / PSNA members
- $10 / Non-members
- $5 / Non-licensed nursing students
Parking
There are a few garages in walking distance to the Capitol Complex. You can find those garages here. Street parking is available on a first-come, first serve basis. Street parking is not free.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Registration closes Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Not able to attend? You can still help! Click here to urge your legislators to cosponsor the Patient Safety Act today!