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SUMMARY:American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Inland Northwest Chapter Spring Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive two-day conference\, where nurses from Seattle to Coeur d’Alene will have the opportunity to engage with expert speakers in the field of medicine. Together\, we’ll explore the latest insights and advancements in acute and critical care\, fostering collaboration and enhancing our collective expertise. Don’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and elevate your practice! \n“Compassion in Action\, Unity in Care”
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/american-association-of-critical-care-nurses-aacn-inland-northwest-chapter-spring-symposium/
LOCATION:Spokane Convention Center\, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd\, Spokane\, 99201
CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Desired and Undesired Effects of Opioids: Morphine in the Brain
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the complex effects of morphine on the brain and body. Following an introduction to the therapeutic and adverse effects of morphine\, including its role in pain management and risks associated with its use\, the mechanisms behind tolerance\, dependence\, and opioid-induced hyperalgesia will be examined to reveal how prolonged use alters brain chemistry. Learners will be able to recognize the key signs of opioid overdose and understand the appropriate use of antidotal therapy for effective intervention. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nDescribe the primary desired and undesired effects of morphine in the body.\nDescribe the development of tolerance and dependence on morphine.\nExplain opioid-induced hyperalgesia.\nDescribe the cardinal signs of opioid overdose and the proper antidotal therapy.\n\nFACILITATOR: \nRaymond M. Quock\, PhD (Pharmacology)\nProfessor Emeritus of Psychology and Neuroscience\nCollege of Arts and Sciences\nDepartment of Psychology\nWashington State University        \nBIO:  Dr. Quock is a Professor Emeritus at Washington State University. He has published over 140 papers on neuropsychopharmacology.An award-winning teacher\, Quock received seven Raymond B. Allen Instructorship (Golden Apple) Awards from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Quock also has taught at the UW\, the University of Pacific School of Pharmacy\, and the Marquette University School of Dentistry. His research interest is in the area of neuropsychopharmacology\, involving drugs that affect brain function and behavior. His work has been supported by the National Institute for Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health\, among other organizations. His more recent research focused on hyperbaric oxygen suppression of chronic pain and opioid dependence. \n  \nACCREDITATION \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThe WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThe WSU College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association\, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour(s). \nThe Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. \nPharmacy continuing education credits (1.0 contact hour\, knowledge-based\, ACPE Activity Number: UAN: 0071-9999-25-001-H08-P) are available for this activity. The Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. \n\nThe RELIEF project (Resources and Education Leading to Improved Pain Care Equity For Washingtonians) is funded by a grant from the Washington State Health Care Authority. Project director Marian Wilson PhD\, MPH\, RN\, PMGT-BC.
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/desired-and-undesired-effects-of-opioids-morphine-in-the-brain/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:ANA CE Event: Equity in Action – Dismantling Racism in Nursing
DESCRIPTION:The American Nurses Association is pleased to bring you a new 8-part virtual series: Equity in Action: Dismantling Racism in Nursing\, formerly known as Project ECHO on Racism in Nursing. \nIn collaboration with the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing\, this series explores actionable strategies to dismantle racism and cultivate inclusivity. \nWith an intro and a closing session to frame the series\, each of the other six sessions is grounded in the six key sections of the Commission’s Foundational Report on racism in nursing\, offering essential insights and tools to address structural and systemic inequities. \nExplore this year’s lineup: \n3/5 – The Commission Journey – Moving Past the Past:\nDr. Rumay Alexander \n3/19 – Using History to Advance Equity and Justice:\nDr. Dominique Tobbell\, Dr. Margaret Moss\, Dr. Margo Brooks Carthon\, Dr. Karen Flynn\, Dr. Ashley Graham-Perel \n4/2 – The Contemporary Landscape of Racism in Nursing: Where Do We Go from Here?\nDr. Kenya Beard\, Dr. Danica Sumpter\, Dr. Kellie Bryant\, Dr. Mary Joy Garcia-Dia \n4/16 – Educating for Equity: Confronting Racism for Equitable Learning:\nBlake Smith\, Dr. Julius Johnson\, Dr. Roberta Waite \n4/30 – Promoting Equity and Justice Through Anti-Racist Nursing Policy:\nDr. Laura Fennimore\, Dr. Carmela Daniello\, Kim Kim\,\nDr. Monica McLemore \n5/14 – Healing the Hurt: Addressing Racism in Nursing Practice:\nDr. Debra Toney\, Dr. Deborah Stamps\, Dr. Marlon Garzo Saria\, Dr.\nAngie Millan \n5/28 – Advancing Health Equity through Research in Underserved Communities:\nLt. Sonya Frazier\, Marcus Henderson\, Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia \n6/11 – Carving a Vision for Nursing’s Equitable Future:\nDr. Katie Boston-Leary \nAttend one or all and earn 1.5 CNE credits per session! Participants must attend the live sessions to receive CNE. \nThe American Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. \nDate & Time \n\nMar 5\, 2025 12:00 PM\nMar 19\, 2025 12:00 PM\nApr 2\, 2025 12:00 PM\nApr 16\, 2025 12:00 PM\n\n 
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/ana-ce-event-equity-in-action-dismantling-racism-in-nursing/2025-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Call for Abstracts: WSU Health Sciences Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow WSU scholars in presenting your research and scholarship at the WSU Health Sciences Research Symposium. This annual poster session will be held on April 15\, 2025\, on the WSU Spokane campus followed by a reception with industry and community partners.\n\nAs a participant\, you will have the opportunity to share your work firsthand with colleagues\, students\, and the public. You can field questions\, exchange ideas\, and connect with potential collaborators.\n\nAll faculty\, students\, and community researchers are invited to submit abstracts and posters. The submission deadline is March 7.\n\nSubmit an Abstract
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/call-for-abstracts-wsu-health-sciences-research-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Graduate,Undergraduate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T090000
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SUMMARY:North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) School Nurse Monthly Updates
DESCRIPTION:(serves the following school districts: https://www.ncesd.org/about-us/our-schools/)\ \nThe Regional School Nurse Updates are monthly opportunities for school nurses in the NCESD region to receive current and relevant information that impacts their practice. Updates on regional public health concerns\, state and national issues affecting school nursing\, and insights on student care are presented by health care providers\, guest presenters\, and school nurse peers. School Nurses can request presentations on specific health topics and discuss questions with the presenters. \nIf you have any questions or topics you would like to address\, please email Lanea Cate at laneac@ncesd.org.
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/north-central-educational-service-district-ncesd-school-nurse-monthly-updates/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T104744
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SUMMARY:AI in Nursing Education: Bridging Innovation\, Competency\, and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept\, it is transforming how we teach\, learn\, and practice nursing. This session will explore how AI aligns with Domain 8 of the AACN Essentials\, focusing on informatics and healthcare technologies\, while also demonstrating its practical applications in teaching\, learning\, and clinical practice. \nOutcomes:\nThe learner will be able to: \n\nExamine the role of AI in nursing education and its alignment with Domain 8: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies of the AACN Essentials.\nExplore AI-driven tools that enhance competency-based learning\, clinical simulations\, and decision support in nursing education.\nEvaluate ethical considerations and best practices for integrating AI responsibly into nursing curricula while maintaining humanistic and evidence-based teaching approaches.\n\nNote: Recording of the webinar will be available soon after the webinar airs. Visit AACN’s On-Demand Webinars to watch.
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/ai-in-nursing-education-bridging-innovation-competency-and-practice/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Pain Management and Opioid Use and Complications Among Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Opioid use in older adults is a significant problem\, with an estimated 1 million seniors having opioid use disorder. Age-related changes increase the risk of complications like respiratory depression\, falls\, Cardiac conduction impairment and cognitive impairment. Effective management involves careful patient selection\, low-dose prescribing\, regular monitoring\, multimodal pain management\, and addressing specific side effects like constipation. Alternative therapies and\, when needed\, treatment for opioid use disorder is crucial. Education for patients and caregivers is essential for safe opioid use and overdose prevention. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nThe attendee will learn the acute and chronic impacts of opioid prescribing.\nThe attendees will learn about cardiovascular effects from opioids that may be life threatening.\nThe attendees will become familiar with drug-drug interactions which increase mortality.\n\nAbout Dr. Scott Phillips\nDr. Scott Phillips is the Executive and Medical Director of the Washington Poison Center in Seattle.  Dr. Phillips is board certified in internal medicine and medical toxicology and an associate clinical professor of medicine at the University of Colorado.  Dr. Phillips has published over 200 articles\, book chapters and abstracts in toxicology. \n  \n  \nRegistration\n\nThank you for your interest in the virtual discussion "Pain management and opioid use and complications among older adults." Registration is currently closed. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Dr. Marian Wilson\, marian.wilson@wsu.edu.
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/pain-management-and-opioid-use-and-complications-among-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T170000
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SUMMARY:SNOW 2025 Virtual Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:School nurses are often seen as a source of care\, compassion\, and reassurance\, especially in challenging situations. In a school setting\, students with unseen medical conditions may rely on school nurses to offer the support and accommodations they need\, even when their struggles aren’t visible. School nurses often can “Be the Light” to brighten the day for students\, provide support in times of need\, or offer guidance in health-related matters. \nJoin us from your office\, home\, car or location of your choice as we focus on how school nurses can “Be the Light”. \nAbout Us\nSchool Nurse Organization of Washington (SNOW) is the premier nursing association for school nurses in the state of Washington. We started in 1956 and have been working ever since to keep students healthy so they can learn without distraction. \n 
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/snow-2025-virtual-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 Education Day: Women's Health Topics NPGS
DESCRIPTION:Presented by\nNurse Practitioner Group of Spokane\n\nTopic\niWomen’s health\, nutrition\, pelvic floor \nCredits Offered\nThis event offers 6.0 CE credits to attendees. \nAccreditation Info: approximately 6 hours CE\, pharm credits TBD\, Pending accreditation from AANP. \nAdditional Information\nHappy New Year! The Nurse Practitioner Group of Spokane invites you to our annual education day. This year the focus will be women’s health. The agenda is being finalized but current topics include pelvic floor health\, nutrition\, and headaches. The goal is to have a full day of education\, networking\, and enjoying time with other nurse practitioners in our wonderful city.  \nThere is a small fee for NPGS members to cover the cost of food. \nIf you are unable to attend after registration\, please cancel so we can reduce food waste.
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/spring-2025-education-day-womens-health-topics-npgs/
LOCATION:WSU College of Nursing\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2025 Northwest Rural Health Conference: Rural Health: Mapping New Directions with Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration \nThrough collaboration of the Washington State Department of Health State Office of Rural Health\, the WWAMI AHEC Programs\, the Washington Rural Health Association and the Rural Health Clinic Association of Washington this annual conference brings together a consortium of rural healthcare professionals from around the region to provide an experience that expands professional knowledge\, promotes partnership\, and explores the new and emerging opportunities to advance rural health. \n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights/Opportunities \nThe Northwest Rural Health Conference brings together rural healthcare professionals and subject matter experts from the field to collaborate\, educate\, and brainstorm innovative ways to bring quality care to our rural communities.  \n\n\n\nNetwork with your rural passionate colleagues from across the state and across a variety of organizations.\nBe captivated by plenary speakers dedicated to rural values and priorities.\nLearn from prominent speakers with carefully curated topics\, including policy updates\, skills-enhancing sessions\, and new technology to advance rural healthcare access systems.\nDive into discussions about current needs and potential solutions for the rural healthcare sector.\nDiscover new and seasoned vendors that provide innovative ways to help solve recurring problems in rural healthcare.
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/2025-northwest-rural-health-conference-rural-health-mapping-new-directions-with-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse: Insights from the Drug Enforcement Administration
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to learn about the widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids. \nJoin Heather McMurry from the Seattle Drug Enforcement Administration\, as she provides an overview of the prescription drug epidemic and practical information for students and practitioners about responsibly prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs. \nYou’ll walk away more informed about the fentanyl crisis\, diversion\, and how to spot red flags. \n  \n CME CREDITS \nAMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours)\, ANCC Contact Hours (1.00 hours)\, Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours) \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the ACCME. The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The COM designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️
URL:https://nursing.wsu.edu/event/combatting-prescription-drug-abuse-insights-from-the-drug-enforcement-administration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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