2024 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Symposium

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

Licensed Practical Nurses, MAs, or any healthcare professionals who are interested in the topics.

Description

Event Description:

This knowledge-based conference will provide LPNs from different practice settings the information and strategies to maximize their important role on the health care team and enhance their professional practice.

This educational event is jointly Provided by Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and by South Piedmont AHEC. Both are part of the NC AHEC System.

Topics:

• NCBON: LPN Scope of Practice
• Transition to Acute Care Panel Discussion
• End of Life Care
• Pressure Injury Prevention
• Self-Care/Burnout/Mindfulness

Learner Outcome:
Participants will be able to gain knowledge about the responsibility and accountability of nursing practice and a variety of evidence-based topics which are relevant to his/her practice.

Credits

Contact Hours
4.0 Contact Hours will be awarded to participants attending at least 90% of the program.




This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number # 2U1QHP28734, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.”

“The UNC Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program also provided support."

This is a Hybrid Event. Registration options include the following format:

Live Group Viewing: Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC)
Live Group Viewing: South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (SPAHEC)
Live Zoom Webinar: Instructions to join the Live Zoom Webinar will be emailed prior to the event.
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Objectives

  • Describe the LPN's scope of practice.
  • Identify a way to practice self-care and mindfulness into daily life.
  • Discuss the transition of an LPN into the acute care setting.
  • Describe ways to prevent pressure injuries.
  • Explain concepts of the management of end of life care for LPN.

Contact

Kimberly Schnitzler MSN, RN, 704-512-2321

Electives

Status
Open
Date(s)
Oct 4, 2024
Time
8:20 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-In Time
8:00 AM
Location
Northwest AHEC
Description
Register for this session if you want to attend in-person at Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) - Winston-Salem.
Status
Open
Date(s)
Oct 4, 2024
Time
8:20 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-In Time
8:00 AM
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Classroom 17
Description
Choose this session if you would like to attend in-person at the South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in Charlotte.
Oct 4, 2024
8:20 AM - 1:00 PM
Status
Open
Date(s)
Oct 4, 2024
Time
8:20 AM - 1:00 PM
Check-In Time
8:20 AM
Location
Live Webinar
Room
Zoom
Description
Choose this session if you would like to attend virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Details
Status
Open
Date(s)
Oct 4, 2024
Time
8:20 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Multiple Locations
(See Sessions)
Fees
$75.00
Registration Fee. (Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees)
Credits
4.00
Contact Hours