PSNA invites all healthcare professionals to “An Introduction to LGBTQ Healthcare” on December 19 from 1 – 2:30 pm at Dixon University Center, Conference Room C in Harrisburg.
Our speaker, Lorraine Bock, is the Health Center Coordinator at Alder Health Services in Harrisburg. As a national speaker and healthcare provider, she has worked with the LGBTQ community for more than 15 years. Dr. Bock received her NP education at the University of Pennsylvania and earned her doctorate at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh. She is dually boarded in family and emergency medicine. She is the immediate past president of the PA Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and has worked tirelessly to improve the practice environment for nurses and nurse practitioners in PA.
1.5 CNE will be awarded.
The cost to attend is Free (PSNA members) and $30 for (non-members).
Have you considered volunteering internationally or at home? Join PSNA on January 17, 2018, at The Chester County Hospital, Rhoads Auditorium for “What Every Nurse Should Ask Before Volunteering.”
We are pleased to welcome our guest speaker, Catherine Case, RN-BC, MSN, CPAN, CDE. Catherine, a clinical educator at a hospital in Chester County, is passionate about volunteering her time to others. She has led multiple international medical and surgical mission teams to the Dominican Republic. She has also taught classes at the Regional Hospital of San Juan, DR. In the United States, Catherine volunteers as a nurse at first aid stations, for Project C.U.R.E., and other places to help those in need.
Contact Hours: 1.0.
This event is free to PSNA members / $20 non-members.
Looking for something different to do? This is a fun way to connect with RNs in your area as you scramble to solve the puzzles and escape the room! Escape Game Erie is for anyone looking for a new adventure! The Young Nurse Professionals of Erie invite all nurses, students, and guests to an Escape Room night in Erie. Join us on June 21 from 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm at the West Side location of Escape Game. Cost is $15 for members/$20 for non-members. Limited tickets available, so hurry and save yours today!
For 35 years, your support has helped NFP achieve its mission of ensuring nurses for tomorrow. Recipients of NFP scholarships – both students and nurses returning to school – are able to advance their education and do meaningful work. This is a time for those who have benefited from highly qualified nurses to step up and invest in the profession.
Join us on November 3 for NFP’s first annual Black & Gold Gala. We are pleased to host speaker and author Lee Woodruff, The Bob Woodruff Foundation. The Woodruff Foundation assists injured service members and their families heal from the wounds of war. To date, the non-profit foundation has raised more than $40 million and invested in grassroots organizations and programs around the country that are helping veterans reintegrate into their communities.
In addition, NFP will be posthumously honoring M. Louise Fitzpatrick, former dean of the Villanova University College of Nursing, and Marilyn D. Harris, honorary trustees and home healthcare expert.
Join us!
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Providing effective education for nurses in the current healthcare climate can be challenging. Nursing professional development is a dynamic field which must respond to the ever changing education needs of nurses throughout their career. High-quality professional development opportunities promote quality patient care and provide nurses with the knowledge and skills that they need to be successful and confident in their work.
This one-day conference is directed toward novice and experienced nursing professional development specialists, nurse planners, clinical educators, orientation coordinators, preceptors, and nurses interested in education and professional development. It provides an opportunity to enhance your ability to transition new nurses to practice, design effective orientation programs, engage learners, and measure outcomes.
Don’t miss the keynote – Donna Wright, MS, RN – who will speak on competency and accountability of staff and educators!
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP), a supporting organization of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), is now accepting scholarship applications. The following scholarships will be awarded:
- Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund: The Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund exists to provide scholarships to students demonstrating financial need in the pursuit of a nursing degree. Funds are for nursing students in their second semester or more of nursing school. This fund awards five $2,000 scholarships per year.
- NFP Future Nurse Leader Scholarship: NFP Future Nurse Leader Scholarship exists to provide scholarships to students demonstrating leadership skills in their pursuit of a nursing degree. Funds are for full-time nursing students in an accredited BSN program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This fund awards two $1,000 scholarships per year.
- Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund: The recipient must be at least one of the following: active duty service member, U.S. veteran, child/spouse of a veteran, or active duty service member. Recipients must be a resident of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate student. This fund awards six $1,000 scholarships per year.
- The Alumni Association Scholarship Fund of the Former Albert Einstein Medical Center – Nursing School of Philadelphia: This fund provides scholarships to students demonstrating financial need in the pursuit of a nursing degree, whether baccalaureate, graduate, or post-graduate. This fund awards five $2,000 scholarships per year.
For application requirements or to submit your application, visit www.theNFP.org/scholarships.
Applications must be received by March 30, 2019. All applications must be submitted electronically via NFP’s website. Questions can be directed to PSNA/NFP Chief of Staff Jennifer Neidig at [email protected]. To learn more about NFP, visit www.theNFP.org. NFP is organized and operated to support the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association’s (PSNA) efforts to enhance nursing and healthcare.
Paul Grundy, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.E.M., F.A.C.P.M., the “godfather” of the patient-centered medical home movement and chief transformation officer at Innovaccer, will deliver the keynote address during Misericordia University’s 10th annual Health Care Symposium, “The Patient-Centered Model: Health and Wellness Achieved,” on Friday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall.
The expanded symposium is free, but registration is required due to limited seating. The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association also has approved the activity for contact hours. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation has accredited the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association as an approver of continuing nursing education.
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PSNA will be in Erie 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!
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