Webinar: Meningococcal Meningitis Prevention Can Be Complicated. Here’s What You Need to Know.
September 23 at 7pm ET
Join American Society for Meningitis Prevention and NAHN for a complimentary webinar is open to NAHN nurses, students and interested medical professionals.
The meningococcal meningitis prevention landscape is evolving rapidly with the introduction of the new pentavalent meningitis vaccine, covering all five serogroups (A, B, C, W, and Y) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) set to revisit vaccine recommendations early next year.
In addition to covering updates to the meningitis prevention landscape, this presentation will emphasize the critical need for comprehensive protection against meningococcal meningitis in clinical practice and the integral role nurses play in ensuring the health of the communities they serve. To underscore the importance of meningitis vaccination, two mothers will each share their personal stories of losing their young daughters to Meningitis B before a vaccine was available in the U.S. to help protect them. The webinar will conclude with practical strategies and resources that nurses can implement to improve meningitis vaccination rates among their patients.
SPEAKERS:
Patti Wukovits, BSN, RN, AMB-BC; Co-Executive Director of the American Society for Meningitis Prevention and Director of the Kimberly Coffey Foundation
Alicia Stillman, MBA, MPH; Co-Executive Director of the American Society for Meningitis Prevention and Director of the Emily Stillman Foundation
If you have specific questions you would like addressed, please let us know through your registration.
Webinar: Hispanic Nurses Looking to the Future: The Journey to Becoming a Nurse-Midwife
October 10 at 8pm ET
Learn about the path to becoming a nurse-midwife and gain insights into how you can transform maternal healthcare in your community! Join Frontier University and NAHN for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, October 10 at 8pm ET. Speakers include Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM and Lourdes Elena Prince, DNP, CNM, APRN.
Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM is Director of DEI at Frontier Nursing University, and her primary focus is creating a more inclusive educational environment. Dr. Belcheff holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHN) degree, and a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM). Since 2002, Dr. Belcheff has worked tirelessly to address healthcare disparities in birth center and hospital settings. Advocacy for marginalized communities drives her dedication to fostering inclusivity. Dr. Belcheff also made valuable contributions to the ACNM Standards for Practice Taskforce. She held an officer position within the Sigma Theta Tau Chi Pi Chapter and is a member of her local Adverse Childhood Experiences task force, where she dedicates her efforts to promoting excellence in trauma-informed nursing education. She is a NAHN, NLN, AABC, AACN, ACNM, and STTI ChiPi Chapter member.
Lourdes Elena Prince, DNP, CNM, APRN is a Regional Clinical Faculty (RCF) member at Frontier Nursing University. She has been a Certified Nurse-Midwife since 1998. She was a labor and delivery nurse for 12 years before obtaining a Master’s of Science in Nursing in 1998 and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2012 from the University of Florida. She worked in a full scope private practice for 4 years before joining an OB-GYN Faculty practice with Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida. She joined FNU in May 2023 as Regional Clinical Faculty for Midwifery and Women’s Health. Dr. Prince is committed to improving healthcare by clinically preparing OB-GYN residents, nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to serve their communities. In June 2024, Dr. Prince was inducted as a DEI Faculty Fellow at Frontier Nursing University.
Webinar: Empowering Lives: How DSMES and the CDCES® Transform Diabetes Care
October 21 at 7pm ET
NAHN members are invited to attend this virtual presentation on diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) and those who provide it, as well as what it takes to pursue certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist® (CDCES®). Earning the CDCES showcases a health professional’s knowledge and skills in the specialty of diabetes care and education. Learn more about what DSMES is and how it can improve outcomes, along with the four times people with type 2 diabetes should be referred for DSMES. You’ll also hear first-hand about why a RN chose to earn the CDCES and how it has played an important role in her professional role and growth.
Attendee Giveaway: Our webinar partners will be holding a random drawing for attendees! They are offering three free practice exams (valued at $55).
