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National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 11-18, and Frontier Nursing University is once again celebrating with its annual virtual event.

The schedule is set for the “Answer the Call to Service” NP Week free online sessions. Anyone can visit the website to hear from this year’s outstanding speakers and participate in two free continuing education opportunities.

Dr. Heather A. Shlosser, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

The first session begins on November 12 at 6 p.m. EST, with Dr. Heather A. Shlosser, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC presenting a continuing education (CE) session. Entitled “Psychopharmacology in Primary Care,” Dr. Shlosser will explain keys of successful psychopharmacology; identify essential psychopharmacology of antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and more; and discuss evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety and ADHD, among other disorders.

This session is approved for 1.0 contact hour of continuing education (which includes 1.0 hour of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID 18083330. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.

Rear Admiral (RADM) Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Deputy Surgeon General

On November 13 at 6 p.m. EST, Rear Admiral (RADM) Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD, RN, FAAN, Deputy Surgeon General will present our featured LIVE session, “Leading From Where You Are: The Role of the Nurse Innovator.” Participants will hear from the perspective of RADM Trent-Adams, who received numerous awards for her leadership and contributions to the field of nursing, including the International Red Cross Florence Nightingale Medal.

Eileen T. O’Grady RN, NP, PhD

Eileen T. O’Grady RN, NP, PhD will take the virtual stage on November 14 at 6 p.m. EST to present a LIVE CE session. Her discussion, “Answer the Call to Midwifery: Master the Self” will inspire patient-focused practitioners to explore how to master their own health and wellness while answering the call to serve others. Participants will learn actionable tools to masterfully lead the self, reduce stress, build emotional intelligence skills, recognize patterns that need interruption and explore models on how to achieve balance.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation and is approved to award CNE through 2/12/2020 (AHNA approval #1327). 1.0 contact hour of continuing education will be offered to those who participate in this LIVE session and complete the post-test survey.

We hope you will join us for Nurse Practitioner Week!

Register for these sessions and tune in on November 12 for a powerful week of speakers and inspiration. See FNU’s full lineup of virtual events here.

Sessions are in place for Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) annual virtual event celebrating National Midwifery Week. From September 30 – October 6, FNU will host the free event, themed “Answer the Call to Service,” online. Anyone can visit the website to hear from this year’s outstanding speakers and participate in a free continuing education opportunity.

Presenter: Lisa Astalos Chism, DNP, APRN, BC, NCMP, FAANP

The event kicks off with a free Continuing Education session, Female Sexual Health and Cancer Survivorship: Art, Science and Quality of Life, presented by Lisa Chism, DNP, APRN, BC, NCMP, FAANP on October 1 at 6 p.m. EST. In it, Dr. Chism will explore health concerns women have after treatment for cancer; how to assess female cancer survivors for sexual health concerns; and pharmacologic interventions to address female sexual health concerns.

The session is approved for 1.0 contact hour of continuing education (which includes 1.0 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Presenter: Nan Strauss, JD

The following evening, on October 2, Nan Strauss, JD presents Maximizing Midwifery: Strategies to Expand Access to the Midwifery Model of Care at 6 p.m. EST. This session will discuss the lacking maternity care system in the United States for pregnancy and childbirth, examining substantial evidence in support of the midwifery model of care as a key strategy to improve outcomes. Participants will explore strategies for advocating for increased access to the midwifery model of care in the U.S.

Presenter: Susan E. Stone, CNM, DNSc., FACNM, FAAN

FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc., FACNM, FAAN will take the virtual stage on October 3 at 6 p.m. est to present Building a Diverse Midwifery Workforce in the United States to Improve Maternity Care Outcomes. Dr. Stone will guide participants through the alarming statistics regarding maternal mortality and pregnancy complications among women in the U.S., particularly women of color. The presentation will explore strategies for increasing the numbers of midwives as well as the diversity of the midwifery workforce in order to contribute to improved outcomes.

Presenter: Dawn Thompson

To conclude National Midwifery Week Virtual Event, a session entitled The Greatest Action Starts with Good Communication will be held on October 4 at 6 p.m. EST. Presenter Dawn Thompson, founder of Improving Birth, will rethink how medical providers can communicate with pregnant families during care. Participants will learn to detect and avoid coercive language, discover how to support clients through collaboration and see how care providers can reduce the risk of traumatic birth through improved communication.

We hope you will join us for one or more of these impactful sessions! Visit frontier.edu/midwiferyweek to register for one or all of the sessions. See FNU’s full lineup of virtual events here.

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