Cultural Humility in Working with Gender Diverse Youth

Instructor: Bianca Salvetti, DNP, CNS, CPNP-PC
Friday, June 23, 2023, 2:00 pm CT
Contact Hour(s): 1.0

In the past 5 years, the number of adolescents and young adults (AYA) who identify as gender diverse has doubled however most nurses receive minimal if any education on caring for LGBTQIA+. Historically invisibility and discrimination of this population has contributed to significant health disparities, including suicidality, homelessness, and substance use. This session will explore best practices in working with gender diverse youth. The audience will learn basic language, medical management, and interventions to creating an affirming space.

CeLEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

These SPN Courses and Webinar Recordings are great ways to celebrate and become more informed about LGBTQIA+ Pediatric Issues

The SPN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee are looking for the next leaders in SPN. Showcase your leadership competency skills through your commitment to serve.

The Call for Candidates is a critical part of the Nominations and Election process, during which SPN members are encouraged to consider if they have the time and resources to effectively serve in a nominated position. The term of office will begin at the close of the SPN 34th Annual Conference in April 2024.

Closing Keynote recording “Stewards of the Precious”: Nursing’s History and Leadership in Research

Description: Review the history of nursing practice and research to understand the past and how to use it as a bridge to create the future of nursing.

SPN held our 2023 Annual Business meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. This meeting provided an opportunity for members to learn about all that SPN had accomplished over the past year, including a full business summary featuring membership and financial reports.

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SPN is in the initial stages of creating a Leadership Skills Development Program. This program is aimed at providing leadership skills to aspiring, emerging, and current frontline pediatric nurse leaders.

If this sounds intriguing to you, we want your feedback! SPN is seeking input on the topics, framework, and overall structure of the program. Please let us know your thoughts by Friday, June 2 via our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V9F63F7. Thank you for helping direct the future education of SPN!

CONGRATULATIONS SPN 33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE AWARD WINNERS

SPN Excellence in Education Award

Ashley Arehart, MSN, RN, CPN

SPN Innovation Award

Natalie McCawley, MSN, RN, CCRN & Tiffany Simon, MSN, RN, CCRN

Congratulations SPN 33rd Annual Conference Poster Excellence Award Winners

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa: How to Diagnose, Ways to Treat, and When to Triage

Instructor: Kyla Bennett, LCSW, LSCSW
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:00 pm CT
Contact Hour(s): 1.0

SAVE THE DATE FOR A COFFEE BREAK WITH SPN

Monday, March 6, 2023

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT

Nominations are now open for the SPN Excellence, Margaret S. Miles Distinguished Service, and Innovation Awards! If you know someone who continually goes above and beyond to serve our pediatric population, show them you recognize the work they are doing by nominating them for one of SPN's awards this year.

Excellence Awards

The SPN Excellence Awards have been used to acknowledge exceptional members of the Society of Pediatric Nurses in the following award categories:

APRN Full Practice Authority

SPN Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Committee

Written by, Heidi McNeely, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC

The term full practice authority is about allowing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) the ability to use their knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement to work to the full extent of their education and training (ANA, 2022). Full practice authority allows APRNs to provide critical services to patients in areas where there are shortages of primary care and specialty care providers and gives patients more options in the care they seek. Removing practice barriers helps increase patient’s timely access to care especially in underserved areas.

APRNs are made up of four specific roles: certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners (NCSBN, 2022). There are several organizations who have supported and advocated for removing any barriers for this to occur. These organizations include the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, the National Governors Association, the Federal Trade Commission, the Bipartisan Policy Center, American Nurses Association, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the Brookings Institution, and others.

Leadership Within SPN

Put your skills to use to drive the future of your professional organization! SPN is looking for volunteers interested in serving in the follow positions, and submissions are due February 3, 2022.

Treat yourself this holiday season with the gift of SPN swag or Pediatric Nursing Certification Review book!

We have reduced the price of SPN vests, zip ups, and lunch boxes in honor of the holidays! These items are in limited quantity so act fast if you are looking to purchase one. Once they're gone, they're gone!

We have also discounted the price of our Pediatric Nursing Certification Review Book for the holidays! You can get 25% off of your review book and start your professional development for 2023 on the right foot!

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SAVE THE DATE FOR A COFFEE BREAK WITH SPN

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT

Virtual Workshop: SANE Nursing and Vicarious Trauma: What Forensic Nursing Really Looks Like and the Effect Traumatized Patients Can Have on the Nurses Who Help Them

February 23, 2023, 1pm CT

Worth 4.0 Contact Hours

QPR- Suicide Prevention for Children

Registration Fee:

Elections are now open for our Board of Directors and Nominating Committee who will begin their term at the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Conference next April. Below is the slate for nominations this year, and you can submit your choices using the link below until October 31st.

View slate here

SPN Offering Special Discounts to Celebrate PNW!

 No, your eyes are not deceiving you. SPN is offering major discounts on all remaining logo items and a variety of publications. SPN vests, quarter zips, and lunch boxes are all discounted for a limited time. In addition, the Quick Reference Guides and Chronic Condition Guides are on sale, just in time to celebrate Pediatric Nurses Week. Plus, the first 50 orders will receive a free SPN gift!

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