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Substance Use and HIV Risk Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

SUBSTANCE USE AND HIV RISK AMONG YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Instructor: Diane Santa Maria DrPH, MSN, RN, ACRN, FSAHM, FAAN    
Wednesday September 13, 2023, 9:30 am CT
NCPD Contact Hour(s): 1.0

Approximately 1.1 million children in prekindergarten through 12th grade experienced unstable housing during the 2020-2021 school year, according to the National Center for Homeless Education. Children living in unstable housing are more likely to suffer from poor physical, mental, and sexual health outcomes, as well as commit suicide. Learn how unstable housing interrelates with substance use and HIV risk along with several promising interventions for addressing substance use and HIV risk during this webinar. 

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Cultural Humility in Working with Gender Diverse Youth

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.

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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

CeLEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

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


CULTURAL HUMILITY IN WORKING WITH GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH


Webinar Price: SPN Member: Free | Non-Member: $40
Instructor: Bianca Salvetti, DNP, CNS, CPNP-PC
Friday, June 23, 2023, 2:00 pm CT
NCPD 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. 

This webinar is provided by the DEI Task Force.

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Caring for Gender Expansive Youth

Webinar Recording Price: SPN Member: Free | Non-Member: $40
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the care of the transgender youth. This webinar provides information regarding treatment guidelines and providing patient-sensitive care. Learn recommendations you can incorporate into your practice as a pediatric nurse.
 
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Moving the Needle for LGBTQ Youth: Effective Practices to Promote Well-Being

Webinar Recording Price: SPN Member: Free | Non-Member: $40
The webinar content will build knowledge on how best to assess the sexual orientation and gender identity of patients, to identify any specific health or safety risks related to these identities, and to effectively educate and engage parents and other providers in affirming LGBTQ youth identities. This webinar is especially valuable for pediatric nurses as they often have limited access to this subject matter both pre and post-licensure programs and there are emerging data and evolving approaches to practice that can greatly move their practice forward.

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Caring for the Transgender Patient Course Bundle

Course Price: SPN Member: $95 | Non-Member: $165
Providing gender-affirming care for the pediatric patient is essential to maintaining open communication. This bundle will provide the pediatric nurse with the information to promote culturally competent care for the LBGTQ patient and their family. The bundle includes a webinar, self-paced computer module and a downloadable quick reference guide to help pediatric nurses learn how to implement practices that support and empower the LBGTQ pediatric patient.
Included in this bundle:
  • 1 60 minute webinar
  • 1 self-paced online module
  • 1 downloadable quick reference guide

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