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• Caring for Gender & Sexual Minorities in Healthcare

  • When
    23 Mar 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Caring for Gender & Sexual Minorities
  in Healthcare

  
  

  March 23, 2023
  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  FREE Virtual Event

  
  

  
  

  Presented by:
  Shayna Smith, BSN, RN

  Join us to learn about improving the care of patients who identify as belonging to a gender and/or sexual minority.

  Gender and sexual minority patients encounter many barriers and challenges in accessing and receiving care.

  You will hear strategies to address common barriers faced by the population. 
  

  
  

  1 Continuing Nursing Professional Contact Hour will be awarded 
  

  

  Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

  
  

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• Legislative Education and Advocacy for Nurses

  • When
    29 Mar 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Register

  

  Legislative Education &Advocacy Day

  for Nurses
  

  
  

  March 29, 2023
  9 am - 12 noon

  Virtual Event!

  
  

  What's on the agenda:

  • • Hear from CT Nurses Leaders about national and state level nursing and healthcare issues
      
    • Review proposed bills in the 2023 Legislative Session of the CT General Assembly that impact nursing and public health
    • Identify three ways you can take action to impact the legislative process
      

  
  

             

  Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

  A0503 - Approver Number

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• Nurses Day at the Capitol!

  • When
    12 Apr 2023
  •  
    10:30 AM (UTC-04:00)
  • Location
    Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT
  • Registered
    27 registrants

  Register

  Nurses Day at the Capitol 
  

  
  

  Nurses Day at the Capitol Video
  (check out what the day is all about)

  
  

  Big issues for nursing being addressed this year including staffing, workplace violence, and title Nurse protection to name a few!

  Join us at the Capitol to let the legislators know we need change!

  Nurses Care for Connecticut!
  

  
  

  Wednesday April 12th, 2023

  Legislative Office Building

  10:00 am Meet Up

   Check-In, get bags, swag and issue one pagers

  Review agenda for the day

  Hear from Legislators

  
  

  11:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Group Picture

  Individual meetings with legislators

  Walk the concourse/nursing tables

  Tour the Capitol

  Check out the day's events

  
  

  Members attend for FREE but must register. 

  Non Members $10
  

  Please contact virginia@ctnurses.org with any registration issues.

  
  

  Please wear RED
   If you would like to wear your stethoscope please do so!

  
  

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• 2023 Spring School Nurse Supervisor Conference

  • When
    19 Apr 2023
  •  
    7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Webinar

  Register

  
  

  • 2023 Spring

  • School Nurse Supervisor Conference

  • Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE)
  • 
    

  •  Wednesday April 19, 2023 
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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  • Program Presented by:
    

  • Chlo-Anne Bobrowski, MSN, RN
    Education Manager for School Health and Family Services, CSDE
    

    Join in to hear updates and current issues discussions and trends relevant to  School Nurse Supervisors, School Nurses and Medical Advisers

  Draft Agenda

  • Immunizations 
  • School Health Survey Update 
  • Legislative Updates - busy session!
  • Institute of Medicine: Future of Nursing, School Nurse, Advancing equity, addressing disparities
  • Endometriosis awareness
    

  *Registration includes 2 hours of on demand Continuing Nursing Education Content to fulfill your Suicide/Mental Health Training requirements for the State of Connecticut*

  
  

  Continuing Education: 

  Contact Hours will be be awarded for the live event, upon attendance and completion of evaluation

  
  

  *Event Will Be Recorded and Available after the live presentation until 6/30/2023*

  Questions: Please call 203-238-1207 x 1 or  email  Virginia@ctnurses.org

         Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

  The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.  The Connecticut State Department of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Connecticut State Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  Inquiries regarding the Connecticut State Department of Education’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Levy Gillespie, Equal Employment Opportunity Director/Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Connecticut State Department of Education, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 607, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-807-2071, Levy.Gillespie@ct.gov.

  
  

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• Spring 2023: New School Nurse Orientation

  • Start
    27 Apr 2023
  •  
    8:15 AM
  • End
    5 May 2023
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    virtual

  Spring 2023:
  New School Nurse Orientation 
  

  
  

  
  

  April 27, 2022, Part 1 (Zoom)
  

  May 4, 2023, Part 2 (Zoom)

  Online Self- Paced Modules

  8: 30 am - 12:30 pm
  
  Log in begins at 8:15 am

  Presented by
  Dr. Stephanie Knutson, RN, School Health Expert 

  
  

  This professional learning opportunity, designed specifically for school nurses, will provide an overview of legal requirements, standards of practice and competencies for school nurses, supervisory issues, and the school nurse’s role in student achievement, special education, and academic success. Participants will learn state laws and regulations regarding school health; medication regulations; state mandates for immunizations, health assessments, and screenings; documentation in school health services; special education; Section 504; and supporting students during COVID-19.

  Audience

  • School Nurses
  • Early career school nurses
  • School nurse supervisor
  • Lead school nurses
  • Directors of special education/pupil services
  • School medical advisors

  Requirements:
  

  • Live Facilitated virtual session on May 4 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Complete Online Self Paced Modules (12 hours)
  • Live Facilitated virtual session on March 15 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

                          
  

  Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing
  Center’s Commission on Accreditation

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• Frequency Rising: Energizing Holistic Nursing

  • When
    28 Apr 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center 167 Neck Road Madison, CT

  Jointly Provided with 
  CT Collaborative Chapters of the American Holistic Nurses Association

  
  

  Frequency Rising:
  Energizing Holistic Nursing
  
  Friday, April 28, 2023
  8:30 a- 5:00 p

  
  

  

  ^{Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center
  167 Neck Road Madison, CT 06443}
  

  
  

  ^{CLICK HERE TO REGISTER}

  
  

  ^{Spend the day by the water showing self-love and care!}

  
  

  ^{See Conference Brochure here}

  
  

  ^Agenda

  ^{Calling the Directions Centering
  Jan Lucier MSN, RN, HN-BC
  Becoming the Artist & Dreamer of Your Life
  Jan Lucier MSN, RN, HN-BC
  Self-Care and Self-Empowerment through Energy Awareness
  Nancy Reuben, MD
  Sound: A Holistic Approach to Healing
  Kelvin Young
  Brennan Healing Science: Contact is the Holy Grail of Healing
  Hillary Oat
  Introduction to Forest bathing: Natures Free Therapy
  Dhani Collins
  Together In Rhythm: Group Drumming for Health & Happiness
  Mark Zarrillo}
  
  

  ^{6 Professional Development Contact hours
  will be awarded for this event}

  
  

  Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the
  American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

  
  

  
  

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• Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy

  • When
    29 Apr 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Register

  Prepare for the NCLEX
  Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy

  
  

  Virtual

  Saturday April 29, 2023
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm Workshop

  (8:30-9:00 am Check-In)
  

  
  

  Resource materials and Manning's book will be shipped directly to you!
  

  Be sure to use your CURRENT mailing address

  
  

  Note: If registering after April 19th
  the materials will not arrive in the mail until after the presentation on April 29th

  
  

  Presented By:

  Loretta Manning, MSN, RN, GNP                     
  

    I  C A N  P U B L I S H I N G , I N C

  Loretta’s nursing education expertise is in the areas of NCLEX®, test-item writing, conceptual teaching, clinical decision making, pharmacology focusing on integrating patient safety and the Joint Commission Standards.  She has worked both nationally and internationally as an educator, consultant, and facilitator for NCLEX® student and faculty preparation. Loretta is the co-author of nine books and has received several awards for outstanding teaching, clinical instruction, and student support.

  Students will learn studying tricks to remember important information, such as:

  *Organizing your pharmacology content to maximize study time
  *Labs for specific medications
  *Medication interactions
  *Undesirable effects
  *Prioritizing medications
  *Students will learn testing and strategies to lead to success by       
  *Reviewing questions and strategies to select correct answers

  
  

  Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional 
  development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  Provider Number - P0503

  
  

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• Virtual Spring Retired Nurses Group Event 2023

  • When
    2 May 2023
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Free Virtual Event

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  RETIRED NURSES EVENT

  Tuesday

  May 2, 2023

  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

  Be Informed ….. Stay Engaged!

  

  The Connecticut Nurses' Association is pleased to support the
  Retired Nurses' Group. 

  Receive up to date information about what is happening!
  

  Our Spring meeting with feature:
  More information to follow

  
  

  We meet twice a year in May and October to discuss the happenings around the state and how to stay involved as a retired nurse! 
  

  Registration is required to receive the online link.
  

  To keep up with social distancing and to keep everyone safe we will be having our
  meeting virtually.  
  

  Computer or smartphone is required to join the meeting.

  For more information email membership@ctnurses.org 
  

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• School Nurse Training: Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues in the School Setting

  • Start
    4 May 2023
  •  
  • End
    18 May 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    virtual

  Register

  School Nurse Training: 
  Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues in the School Setting

  
  

  Thursday May 4, 2023, Part 1 (Zoom)
  

  Thursday May 18, 2023, Part 2 (Zoom)

  6 PM - 7:30 pm
  Log in begins at 5:50 pm

  Are you a member of the school heath team who supports students with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issues? Then this live virtual training may be for you!

  In this training, you will learn about common mental health issues, and how to apply interventions and strategies to support students in the school setting. As a member of the school health team, you will engage in facilitated and interactive discussions to enhance  competency in promoting student mental health, and managing the needs of students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties that may interfere with learning.

  Audience

  • School Nurses
  • School Nurse Supervisors
  • School Social Workers
  • School Health Services Team

  Course Facilitators

  • Zoey Walker, MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- BC
  • Dr. Stephanie Knutson, RN, School Health Expert 

  Requirements:

  • Live Facilitated virtual session on March 1, 2023 (90 minutes)
  • Complete Online Self Paced Modules (12 hours)
  • Live Facilitated virtual session on March 15, 2023 (90 minutes)

  
  

                          

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• Board & Committee Open Positions Available

  • When
    16 Jun 2023
  • Location
    Connecticut Nurses Association

  Become a part of CT Nurses Association leadership!

  CONNECTICUT NURSES' ASSOCIATION
  CALL FOR OPEN BOARD AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS

  Deadline June 15th

  
  

  
  

  

  CLICK HERE to Submit your Name/ Nomination

  All Connecticut Nurses’ Association members are invited to become more involved by seeking out a volunteer leadership position on one of our  Committees and Boards.

  Serving as a volunteer leader offers great opportunities to build your professional network with other nursing professionals from across the state. In addition, volunteer leadership provides a necessary level of support to Connecticut Nurses Association by participating in the association’s governance.

  Connecticut Nurses Association Board of Directors, has opened its Open Call  for the following positions Committees and Boards:

   Membership Elected Positions
  

  (click to learn more about positions)

  • CT Nurses Association Board of Directors
    * Vice President (1)
    * Secretary (1)
  • Nomination Committee (3)

  Board Appointed Opportunities
  

  (click to learn more about opportunities)

  • Government Relations Committee
  • Educational Program Reviewer
    
  • Finance Committee
    
  • Governance Committee (Bylaws)

  Current members may nominate themselves and/or others to be considered for Committee or Board positions.  all nomination materials must be received by 5:00 pm ET on June 15, 2023

  
  

  To Submit your Name/ Nomination :
  

  • Complete the Consent to Serve  (PDF Fillable Form & Save)
    
  • Submit your Resume/CV
  • Provide a Head shot/Photo (not required for Committee positions)
    
  • Provide a brief summary of why you are qualified/seek this position (100 words or less)

  Once all your forms are complete, please upload them by

  CLICK HERE to Submit 

  
  

  QUESTIONS: membership@ctnurses.org

  Thank you for considering this opportunity!
  

  

  
  

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• Submit Award Nominations

  • When
    16 Jun 2023
  • Location
    Connecticut Nurses Association

  
  

  Award Nominations are Open!

  Deadline June 15th

  Connecticut Nurses' Association's Awards Program celebrates accomplishments of individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to nursing, health care policy, media presentations of nurses and nursing and to the association.

  CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION 
  

  To learn more about the Awards click links below.
  

  1. Diamond Jubilee Awards
     1. Contributions to Nursing Education
     2. Contributions to Nursing Research
     3. Contributions to Nursing Administration
     4. Contributions to Nursing through Political Action
     5. Contributions to Nursing Practice
     6. Contributions and Service to CT Nurses Association
        
     7. Lifetime Achievement Award

  2. Connecticut Nurses Association Awards

  1. Excellence in the Workplace

  2. President's Award

  3. Media Award

  4. Public Service Award
  

  Award nominations application include the submission of the following documents. Please be sure to have all documents before you submit the nomination.

  CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION 
  

  Award Nomination Procedure

  1. Each nomination and its supporting documentation must be submitted by June 15th. 
  2. Nominations may be made of an individual, group or an organization.
  3. Each nomination must include the following TYPED information:
     • For an individual - a C.V., which includes the candidate’s educational and professional background; professional and community activities; and other pertinent biographical information, must be submitted.
     • In the case of a group of individuals or an organization as nominees, a description of the group or the organization, its history, purpose and function, must be submitted.
     • A narrative statement by the sponsor/nominator outlining the accomplishments of the nominee and how these meet the established criteria for the award.
     • Nominators must supply at least one, but no more than three letters of support for the nomination.
  4. All nominations become the property of the Connecticut Nurses’ Association.
  5. CNA reserves the right to request further information related to a nomination.
  6. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
  7. Nominators will be notified of the Committee’s decision, and offered opportunity to register for AWARDS event to present the AWARD.
  8. Award does not have to be given every year, but when candidate(s) is identified or recommended for recognition.
  9. More than one award may be given in a calendar year.

  
  

  CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATEE

  
  

  
  

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