AUGUST SELF-CARE CORNER: BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT
In preparation for the SPN 34th Annual Conference, taking place April 17-19, 2024, SPN is now accepting abstract proposals for poster and podium presentations. This is your opportunity to showcase your latest research project, innovative solutions you've put into use within your hospital or to highlight evidence-based practice changes.
SPN is currently seeking submissions that tie to the following tracks: Clinical Practice, Education, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Research, Leadership and Management, or Information Technology.
SPN is seeking 5-6 volunteers to serve on a taskforce that will develop criteria for our new pediatric unit recognition program. We anticipate this project to start in August 2023 and go through January 2024. The ideal volunteer will be passionate about pediatric nursing, work in a clinical setting, and be available 3-4 hours a week to work on this project (both via email, individual work and taskforce calls). On this exciting project you will be using the framework of the Pediatric Nursing Excellence Model and determining how pediatric units can demonstrate these competencies. SPN believes all of our pediatric nurses deserve to be recognized for the amazing work they do every day and on this taskforce you will have a direct impact on that recognition. If you are our ideal volunteer, please fill out the response form so we can start this important initiative!
*All selected taskforce volunteers will receive a 50% discount for their unit to apply for the finalized recognition program.
Instructor: Kathy Van Allen, MSN, RN, CPN
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 3:00 pm CT
NCPD Contact Hour(s): 1.0
This webinar will discuss key challenges facing the pediatric nursing profession as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation will share the current state and provide evidence based resources and exemplars to foster active engagement of attendees in finding solutions to these challenges in their workplace.
Greetings SPN Members!
The SPN Pediatric Excellence Model prioritizes advocacy, defined as acting or speaking on behalf of and in support of children and families, as one of the core concepts in the Values domain. While nurses instinctively advocate for patients and families in their workplace, many may not be as engaged in advocacy efforts in their community or with state and federal legislation to advance issues impacting children, families, and the nursing profession.
Greetings SPN Members!
This past month, I had the privilege of representing SPN with Jenni Baird, SPN President-Elect, at the Emotional Safety Summit II hosted by our Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) colleagues. I am so grateful for the work ACLP has spearheaded and for the invitation for a seat at the table for this important discussion.
SPN is seeking subject matter experts to participate in our new 12-month Leadership Skills Development Program, launching in January 2024, aimed at providing leadership skills to aspiring, emerging, and current frontline pediatric nurse leaders. Serving as a volunteer subject matter expert (SME) provides you with the opportunity to create a presentation and develop a learning activity to engage participants, having a direct impact on educating and cultivating the next generation of pediatric nurse leaders. If you are interested in taking part, please fill out the survey below by August 3rd.
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.
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.
Instructor: Jessica L. Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN
Thursday, May 25, 2023, 11:00 pam CT
Contact Hour(s): 1.0
This webinar will provide a comprehensive, holistic look at the health impacts of COVID-19 across the pediatric care continuum while exploring direct ramifications for children and their families. Nurses will be engaged and equipped to deliver care that optimizes pediatric health.
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!
Greetings SPN Members!
My warmest wishes for a Happy Nurse’s Month! I am so proud to work in a profession where we have amazing leaders, care providers, educators, and innovators. It is an honor to lead this organization and see your commitment and dedication to our profession and the patients and families we serve. Thank you for making a difference!!
Ashley Arehart, MSN, RN, CPN
Natalie McCawley, MSN, RN, CCRN & Tiffany Simon, MSN, RN, CCRN
Poster Number | Poster Title | Track Winner | Author(s) |
7 | Nursing Research Council's Online Journal Club | Education | Keri Benbrook BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CBC, CPN |
24 | Increasing Retention for New Graduate Float Pool Nurses Through Mentorship | Evidence-based Practice (EBP) | Lilivette Velez, BSN, RN Kaylan House, BSB, RN |
36 | Designing a Pediatric Sepsis Program in an Acute Care Setting | Information Technology | Holly Birkinshaw, MSN, RN, CPN, PCNS-BC Angie Blackwell, MSN, RN, ACCNS-P, CPON Nicole Abrahamson, BSN, RN Brittney Anderson, DNP, CPNP, CPHQ |
1 | Creating a Nursing Workforce Pipeline: An Innovative Recruitment Strategy | Leadership and Management | Stephanie Coig, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPN Lesley Loewe, MHA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPN |
3 | Connecting to Improve the Care of Patients Experiencing Mild-Moderate Diabetic Ketoacidosis | Quality Improvement (QI) | Whitney Beaton, MSN Lori Williams, DNP, RN, RNC-NIC, CCRN, NNP-BC Nicholas Kuehnel, MD Awni Al-Subu, MD Brita Kipper, BSN Ryan Seagren, PharmD M. Tracy Bekx, MD |
4 | Parent Perspectives on Education to Support Hospital-to-Home Transition for Children Assisted by Invasive Home Mechanical Ventilation | Research | Michelle High, MSN Emma Lynch, MPH Sarah Sobotka, MD, MSCP |
13 | PICU Early Mobility | Clinical Practice | Katelyn Hawkins BSN, RN |
21 | Organized Wellness Breaks, a Bridge to Burnout Reduction | People's Choice 1st Place | Juanita Allmon, BSN, RN Emily Ahmad, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC Jennifer Cange, BSN, RN, CPN Katheryne Amba, PhD, DNP |
29 | Stand Up and Speak Up | People's Choice 2nd Place | 1LT Casey Lorenzen, RN, Marc Mendoza, LVN, SSgt Emilee Hohvart, Stephanie Meier, RN, 1LT Emma Murphy, Maj Nikkita Moore, CNS Capt Jennifer Ramirez, RN, Camille Shields, RN, 1LT Hannah Desforges, RN |
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT
Greetings SPN Members!
RECOVER THE REBUILD RESOURCE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES
Principles of Antibiotic Stewardship: Historical Perspectives, Current Evidence, & Strategies for the Present and Future
Instructor: Susan Givens Bell, DNP, MABHA, RNC-NIC
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 12:00 pm CT
Contact Hour(s): 1.0