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• Early Care in Education in Public School Settings - Considering the Role of the School Nurse

  • When
    26 Feb 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Inn at Middletown, 70 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
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  Pre-K -Early Care and Education in School Settings:

  Considering the role of the school nurse
  

  

  WEATHER Update/ Workshop Status
  due to the cancellation of our original date of December 2nd we have RESCHEDULED this workshop for 
  February 26, 2020

  Inn at Middletown
  70 Main St
  Middletown, CT 06457

  February 26, 2020 
  9 am - 4:00 pm

  
  

  Nurses are strongly encouraged to attend with the Director of the Early Care and Education program in their school. Learning together deepens the understanding of each other's expertise and allows a common platform for future collaboration!

  *Discounts available for teams of 2 or more*

  
  

  During this streamlined event we will explore the role of the school nurse with district run pre-k, early care and education programs. Through an exploration of the early childhood period, and the goals of early care and education, the nurse will examine her role in supporting health and safety of the young child. The nurses will gain specific knowledge about best practices, areas of focus, resources and strategies to support programs.  The nurse will gain knowledge and strengthen her ability to promote best practices to support the health and safety of children within early childhood settings.

  Participants must attend all day conference, complete all assignments and evaluation form in order to receive a certificate of completion.

  Who should attend this event:

  • School Nurse Supervisors
  • School Nurses responsible for pre-K programs
    
  • Pre K Program Directors working in a school district
  • Education managers of PreK programs in a school district

  Participants will :

  • Describe the importance of addressing health to support learning, growth and development in early care and education programs
  • Identify tools and resources to support early childhood programs in health and safety topics (nutrition, physical activity, managing infectious disease and more)
    
  • Describe activities to support quality, health and safety enhancement strategies
  • Consider the differences between early childhood and school age children and their health, safety and learning needs.
    

  6 continuing nursing education contact hours will be awarded to participants

  Included: Morning Coffee/Tea & and  afternoon lunch

  
  

  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 Breakfast & Nurses Day at the Capitol!

  • When
    11 Mar 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT

  
  

  Legislative Breakfast & Nurses Day at the Capitol!
  

  SLIDE SHOW FROM EVENT 2019
  

  Get legislative updates, visit nursing displays in the concourse, visit your legislators!
  

  March 11, 2020 Hartford Legislative Office Building

  The Legislative Breakfast is SOLD OUT

  Be sure to come to the Nurses Day at the Capitol
  www.cturses.org/event-3520879

  Breakfast 8:00 - 10:00 am
  REGISTRATION REQUIRED - SPACE LIMITED

  Meet and greet legislators, get legislative debriefing, network!

  PRIVATE DINING ROOM IN THE CAFETERIA
  

  
  

  Nurses Day at the Capitol: 10:30 - 2:00 PM
  REGISTRATION REQUIRED
  

  Legislative Meetings, Capitol Tours and Nurse Exhibitors

  LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

  
  

  Don't forget to wear RED!
  

  
  

  
  

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• Nurses Day at the Capitol!

  • When
    11 Mar 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • Location
    Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT

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  Nurses Day at the Capitol
  

  Year of the Nurse 2020
  

  
  

  Nurses Day at the Capitol Video

  (check out what the day is all about)
  

  Visit nursing displays in the concourse!
  Capitol tours!
  Visit your legislators!

  Receive key legislative issues handouts!
  

  March 11, 2020, Hartford Legislative Office Building

  10:30-2:00 PM
  

  Legislative Meetings, Capitol Tours and Nurse Exhibitors ($15)

  Members attend for FREE but must register. 

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

  
  

  

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

  Event Agenda
  

  8-10:00 am Legislative Breakfast - separate registration
  

  10:30 am        Nurses Day at the Capitol Starts

                            Legislative Debriefing

  11:00 am        Group Picture in the lobby
  11:15 - 2:00   Tours 11:30 & 12:00
                            Legislative meetings

  Concourse Event:
  Visit and promote nursing as Nurse Specialty Organizations  educate on the role and impact of nursing!

  
  

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• Legislative Education and Advocacy Day @ Quinnipiac University

  • When
    25 Mar 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Quinnipiac University 370 Bassett Rd. North Haven 06473

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  What is Legislative Education and Advocacy Day?

  (Welcome and Assignment video coming soon!)
  

  Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) is an annual event hosted by the Connecticut Nurses' Association. Nursing students and professionals gather to consider the Registered Nurses' role in extending advocacy from the bedside to different areas that impact the health of patients and communities. Hear from National and local health policy advocates!
  

  Get up to date on

  • Current professional issues related to nursing
  • Legislative and policy initiatives impacting nursing and the public health
  • How to take Action - Share your Voice!
    

           

  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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• Legislative Education and Advocacy Day @ Goodwin University

  • When
    1 Apr 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Goodwin University, 1 Riverside Dr, East Hartford, CT 06118

  Register

  

  Welcome and Assignment Video Coming Soon

  What is Legislative Education and Advocacy Day?
  Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) is an annual event hosted by the Connecticut Nurses' Association. Nursing students and professionals gather to consider the Registered Nurses' role in extending advocacy from the bedside to different areas that impact the health of patients and communities. Hear from national and local policy and advocacy experts!
  

  Get up to date on

  • Current professional issues related to nursing
  • Legislative and policy initiatives impacting nursing and the public health
  • How to take Action - Share your Voice!
    

           

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

  P0503 - Provider Number

  
  

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• Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy

  • When
    11 Apr 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Goodwin University 1 Riverside Dr, East Hartford, CT

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  Prepare for the NCLEX
  Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy

  Saturday April 11, 2020

  8:30-9:00 am Registration
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm Workshop
  lunch and Manning's book included

  

  
  

    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.

  Hosted By: 
  Connecticut Student Nurses' Association and Connecticut Nurses' Association at Goodwin University

  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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• Spring Retired Nurses Event 2020

  • When
    11 May 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    CNA Offices 1224 Mill St. East Berlin CT

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  Retired Nurses event

  Be Informed ….. Stay Engaged!

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

  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!

  May 11th, 2020
  1:00 am - 3:00 pm
  

  Guest Speaker: 

  More Information to Come!

  
  

  
  

  For more information email membership@ctnurses.org 

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• 2020 Spring School Nurse Supervisor Conference

  • When
    13 May 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, CT

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  2020 Spring

  School Nurse Supervisor Conference

   wednesday may 13, 2019

  8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  (Registration @ 7:30 a.m.)

  
  

  Presented by: Dr. Stephanie Knutson, Education Consultant, CSDE

  This activity will provide school nurses and school nurse supervisors with information and programs that support students. As a result of attending this conference, participants will learn about:

  • Infectious Diseases: Role of the School Nurse
  • Asthma and Absenteeism: School nursing interventions
  • Emerging issues with adolescent risk behaviors
  • Connecticut's immunization database and immunization requirements for the 2020-2021 school year
  • New legislation and trends in the state.

  Audience: School nurses, school nurse supervisors, directors of special education/pupil services, school medical advisers, and other school staff

  Cost:         $125.00 per person (Includes light breakfast and lunch) 

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

  
  

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         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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