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  • SpringBoard to Board Service: From Bedside to Boardroom

    • 14 Sep 2019
    • (EDT)
    • 9 May 2020
    • (EDT)
    • 8 sessions
    • Goodwin College, 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118


    SpringBoard to Board Service: 

    Bedside to Boardroom

    Preparing Nurses for Board Service

    Interested in serving on a board but not sure how?

    Boards of directors, committees, and task forces NEED the wisdom of nurses guiding governance. 

    Learn how to use your nursing talents and experience to shape decisions that impact health in a variety of settings: healthcare boards, municipal government, community & charitable agencies

    Earn Up to 20 CNE hours!

    This educational program for nurses in CT will focus on board competencies as defined by C. Curran, author of Nurse on Board: Planning your path to the Boardroom.   

    Program highlights

    • Attend eight face-to-face sessions, hear from industry leaders, content experts, engage in board simulations and apply and discuss new knowledge and concepts presented online
    • Included!  Registration in an online certificate program on board competencies. Identified modules to be completed prior to face to face sessions to mirror objectives of live sessions.  Receive a continuing education contact hour certificate and pin
    • Included!  One CT Nurses Association networking session to interact with nurses currently serving on boards of directors
    • Included!  Receive Curran’s book, Nurse on Board: Planning your path to the boardroom
    • Continuing Nursing Education contact hour certificate

    See FLYER for session dates/topics and info

    Click here for scholarships opportunities 


    Goodwin College

    1 Riverside Drive  Room 311

    East Hartford, CT 06118


    One Saturday per month
    9 am - 12 pm



    Thank you to our Sponsors!











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


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  • Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities Annual Convention ~ Human Trafficking

    • 30 Oct 2019
    • 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell, CT
    Register


    113th Annual Convention

    Human Trafficking 
    What every nurse needs to know! 

    Oct 30, 2019
    11:30 - 4:30 pm

    Sponsorship / Exhibitor Opportunities

    200 nurses, nurse executives/leaders, & nursing student

    4.5 hour event

    For sponsors and exhibitors, this is an opportunity to raise your organization's visibility reach key decision makers and generate more targeted leads

    Sponsorship provides high visibility for your organization as event marketing reaches over 70,000 nurses in the state

     

    1. Keynote Sponsor $3,000.00

    *Sponsor of Keynote Speaker

    *Exhibitor booth with electricity + 2 additional admissions

    *Listing in program sponsor boards and banner

    *Full Page Ad in Program Book

    *One (1) full page insert sheet to be handed out at convention

    *Recognition on CT Nurses Website and all Social Media platforms     

    2. Mindful Minute Sponsor $2,000.00

    *Sponsor the afternoon refreshment break
    *Exhibitor booth with electricity + 2 additional admissions

    * Listing in program & sponsor boards

    * 1/2 page Ad in Program Book (8.5 x 5.5" portrait or horizontal)

    * One (1) full page insert sheet to be handed out at convention  

    * Recognition on CT Nurses website and all social media platforms

    3. Event Sponsor $1,000.00

    * Exhibitor booth with electricity + 1 additional admission

    * Listing in program and sponsor boards

    * 1/4 Page Ad in Program Book (4 x 5.5" horizontal or vertical)

    * Recognition on CT Nurses Website and all social media platforms           

    4. Booth Exhibitor $500.00

    * Six-Foot table 

    * 1 staff person

    *You can add electricity and additional attendee in the registration form**

    3.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours
    will be awarded for all attendees who check in at registration desk, attend the whole education section of the day and complete online evaluation form.

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

    Agenda:

    11:00 - 12:00 Set-up Booth

    11:30-12:30

    Registration

    Exhibitors

    12:30-12:40

    Welcome

    Stephanie Paulmeno

    12:40-1:25

    Human Trafficking

    Raymond Berchand

    1:30-2:00

    The Legal Landscape

    Elaine Pagliaro

    2:00-2:30

    Mindful Break

    Exhibitor hall

    2:30-3:30

    CT Human Trafficking Resources, Community Services and Partners

    Love 146: Laurie Dunford

    CT Underground: AnnaMarie Boulay

    CT State Police: Matthew Greenstein

    CT DCF:  Heather Czerwinski

    3:30-4:00

    A CT Model in Health Care

    Audrey Courtney, APRN, CCMC

    4:00-4:30

    Action Planning

    Kim Sandor
       
    EXHIBIT SPACE:
    All space is assigned on first come first serve basis. Fees are indicated on form. Applications must be accompanied by payment.Exhibitors may not advertise or display goods other than those manufactured or sold by them in the regular course of their business. The space assigned to the exhibitors is for their own use.

    EXHIBITOR SERVICES
    Each booth space includes one (1) six foot by 30 inches draped table and two (2) chairs.

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
    110 Voltage: $75 per day anything over standard usage will require special arrangements and additional cost to the exhibitor.

    TELEPHONE LINE AND/OR INTERNET ACCESS is arranged between the hotel and exhibitor at the exhibitor’s expense including taxes when applicable.

    EXHIBIT HOURS
    The Exhibit Hall and corridors will be open from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, October 30th. This time period may change as the convention agenda develops. Set-up available on Wednesday morning, October 30 (hotel permitting) after 10:30 AM. Exhibitors must break down display booth by 3:00 PM on Wednesday. We expect all vendors to honor this time commitment.


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  • Annual Convention ~ Human Trafficking: What every nurse needs to know!

    • 30 Oct 2019
    • 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell, CT
    Register



    Nursing Practice/Policy Issue

    Convention


    Human Trafficking 
    What every nurse needs to know!

    Oct 30, 2019
    11:30 - 4:30 pm


    For 113 years nurses in CT convene to learn about important issues that relate to nursing in many specialty areas across all health settings!

    The American Nurses Association identified the critical need to educate all nurses about Human Trafficking, a public health crisis.

    This event will kick off several skill building workshops for nurses to increase their understanding of the issue and strategies to implement to support patients.

    Who should attend: Nurses and members of interdisciplinary teams that collaborate to identify and support individuals that are trafficked or post trauma.  Nurses in many health care settings may have the opportunity to identify and support individuals in human trafficking, such as the emergency room, primary/ambulatory care, community health centers, schools and more! Gather your team members or come with like minded colleagues to begin an intentional approach in your setting!

    Outcomes

    • Nurses will understand the pervasive issue of Human Trafficking
    • Nurses will understand the CT landscape for Human Trafficking
    • Nurses will begin to understand their role in leading and creating models of care/services in their organizations
    • Nurses will leave with actionable plan of next steps!
    *School Faculty: for groups of ten students or more please email virginia@ctnurses.org

    Agenda

    11:30 - 1:00 Registration/Networking/Exhibitors

    1:00 - 2:30 The issue: Human Trafficking a national and state perspective

    2:30 - 3:00 Mindful  Break/Exhibitors

    afternoon snack


    3:00 - 4:30 Connecticut Models of Care & Resources

    All participants will leave with actionable next steps!

    3.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours
    will be awarded for all attendees who check in at registration desk, attend the whole program and complete online evaluation form.

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


    Click Here for 

    Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities


    THANK YOU to our event sponsors!



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  • Awards Celebration 2019

    • 30 Oct 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416
    Register

    Awards Celebration

    Join your colleagues to
    Honor Award Winners
    at this dinner celebration

             

    Sponsorship opportunities available!

    See our sponsor list below

    This years Honorees

    McGivney Advanced Surgery Center
    at Yale New Haven Hospital
    Excellence in the Workplace Award

    Protect Our Care CT 
    Public Service Award

    Mental Health Connecticut
    Public Service Award

    Cadet Nurses Corps
    President's Award

    Eileen Schacht DeGaetano, RN
    Vera Keene Award
    for Outstanding Service to Connecticut Nurses Association

    Dr. Sherylyn Watson
    PhD, MSN, RN, CNE     
    Josephine Dolan Award  
    for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Education

    Veronica Barcelona 
    PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, PHNA-BC 
    Virginia Henderson Award 
    for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Research

    Nancy Cantey Banasiak
    DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC 
    Florence S. Wald Award 
    for Outstanding Contribution to Nursing Practice

    Ellen M. Komar  
    Doris M. Armstrong Award
    for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Administration

    Russ Morin
    State Representative 
    Agnes Ohlson Award
    for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Through Political Action

    Julia Rosa 
    Mary Jane Williams Award
    for Lifetime Achievement in Nursing


    Thank you to our sponsors!



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

    A0503 - Approver Number


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  • HAVEN Mandated Reporting of Healthcare Professionals

    • 8 Nov 2019
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT

    To Register or for More information 

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


    HAVEN Contact information

    Phone: 860.828.3175
    Fax: 860.828.3192

    1210 Mill Street
    East Berlin, CT 06023

    Email: contact@haven-ct.org 


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  • Providing Successful Continuing Nursing Education

    • 13 Nov 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • University of Bridgeport, Shintaro Akatsu School of Design, 84 Iranistan Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
    Register


    Wednesday November 13, 2019
    9 am – 2 pm
    (lunch included)

    Presented by:

    Joseph R. Hauser
    MSN RN-BC
    Senior Operations Manager at American Nurses Association

    and

    Terry Quell 
    PhD, MSN, BSN, RN
    Connecticut Nurses Association Education Chairperson


    Who should attend?

    *Nurses that want to/are providing ANCC Contact Hours for their workshop or trainings

    *Hospital Educators

    *Independent Educators

    *Faculty Educators

    *CT Nurses Association's Educators/Nurse Peer Reviewers

    *Nurses interested in creating workshops and providing ANCC contact Hours

      

     Outcomes:

    1. Identify strategies to promote learning through actively engaging learners

    2. Demonstrate how to identify topics for workshops (professional practice gap), and complete required documentation to support the area for improvement

    3.  Practice writing learner outcomes that measure change in knowledge, skills and/or practice as a result of participation in the educational activity

    4.  Discuss components of the ANCC accreditation self-study process 


    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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  • Men in Nursing

    • 14 Nov 2019
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Gateway Community College, 20 Church St, New Haven CT
    Register


    Men In Nursing

      Share Issues - Generate Ideas - Network


    November 14, 2019

    7:00 pm

    Gateway Community College

    20 Church St

    New Haven, CT

                               South Building, Room S412

    Parking

    Temple St Garage on George St, or

    Crown St Garage next to GCC

    All are Welcome to this Second Gathering!



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

    • 2 Dec 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Inn at Middletown, 70 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
    Register


    Early Care and Education in School Settings:

    Considering the role of the school nurse

    Inn at Middletown
    70 Main St
    Middletown, CT 06457

    December 2, 2019 
    9 am - 4:00 pm

    Coffee &/ Lunch provided, Cost of event includes a publication


    Nurses should strongly consider coming with the Director of the Early Care and Education program. Learning together deepens the understanding of each other's expertise and allows a common platform to 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 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 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 their 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.

    Participants will learn:

    • Tools and resources to support early childhood programs in health and safety topics will be introduced and reviewed
    • Role and responsibilities of the Child Care Health Consultant in CT
    • Consultant’s role in supporting quality enhancement strategies
    • Effective skills to include children with special needs in early care and education programs
    • Consultation, advocacy and training skills to promote children’s learning, health, safety, and well being and enhance their readiness for school

    6 continuing nursing education contact hours will be awarded to participants

    AM Coffee/Tea and Lunch included


    Connecticut Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 

    by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

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  • New School Nurse Workshop 2019

    • 3 Dec 2019
    • 4 Dec 2019
    • 2 sessions
    • Red Lion Inn, Cromwell
    Register


    Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) presents

    New School Nurse Workshop


    Tuesday,  December 3rd, 2019

    Wednesday,  December 4th, 2019

    8:30 am - 2:30 pm 


    Red Lion Inn, Cromwell


    Presented by:

    Dr. Stephanie Knutson, Education Consultant, CSDE

    Description: 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; state mandates for immunizations, health assessments, and screenings; documentation in school health services; special education and Section 504; and academic achievement issues related to school health.

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

    Cost: $250.00 per person  ($225.00/CNA member) (Includes light breakfast and lunch)

    Questions: 203 238 1207 x 1 or email virginia@ctnurses.org

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

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  • Legislative Breakfast & Nurses Day at the Capitol!

    • 11 Mar 2020
    • 11:00 AM
    • Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT
    Register


    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

    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




     



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  • Legislative Education and Advocacy Day @ Quinnipiac University

    • 25 Mar 2020
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Quinnipiac 370 Bassett Rd. North Haven 06473
    Register



    What is Legislative Education and Advocacy Day?

    (must watch video click here)

    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 an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

    A0503 - Approver Number
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  • Legislative Education and Advocacy Day @ Goodwin College

    • 1 Apr 2020
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 1 Riverside Dr, East Hartford, CT 06118
    Register

    (must watch to prepare for event, video click here)

    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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