NOT OPEN ENROLLMENT -- MUST BE ACCEPTED IN THE PROGRAM BEFORE REGISTERING 

This course prepares the inactive Registered Nurse for current employment with adult clients. Meets the WA State Professional Nursing requirements for the current practice set forth in the RCW and WAC. Requirements are monitored by the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

Program Format:

•    Orientation to platforms and technology used and welcome 3/31/23
•    April 10, Self-directed independent online study modules begin, ending 5/19/23
•    June 12-16, classroom content and lab skills on-campus
•    June - July, 160 hours supervised clinical practice to include 80 hours with long term care and 80 hours with acute care

Must complete all 3 sections to be eligible for certificate if inactive
Click Here for more details plu.edu/ccnl/refresher/

Discontinuation of Oxytocin in the Active Phase of Labor: A Viable Option for Induction of Labor

Tara Freeborn RN, BSN, CMT, DNP(c) and Victoria Valdes RN, BSN, DNP(c)  Seattle University DNP project

This course will be focused on the discontinuation of oxytocin during the active phase of labor as an option for induction of labor. The course will discuss strategies, highlight benefits and risks, potential outcomes, collaboration with patients, and address provider concerns/questions. 1.0 contact hours – Free

Keeping the Kids in the Classroom -  Irlen Syndrome
Instructor: Tessa Kaiser BS

Course Description: School Nurses; Please joint us for the next course in the series: Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder. It is not an optical problem. It is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. This problem tends to run in families and is not currently identified by other standardized educational or medical tests.

Target Audience: Front line nurses caring for children, school nurses, primary care providers caring for school aged children, nursing students undergraduate and graduate level.

School nurse participants will earn 1.0 clock hrs. and other nurse participants will earn 1.0 contact hrs. at the completion of the activity.

April 4, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST

(COMBO)Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss Two-Part Series

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I

Adolescent Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II
 

Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I: In the wake of losing a beloved parent or family member, friend or classmate, or school administrator, teacher, or support staff, children may develop more questions than answers as they grow to understand the permanence of death. The participants will develop an in-depth awareness of suicide prevention techniques: decreasing risk factors, increasing protective factors, promoting positive relationship-building with parents, families, and caregivers, enhancing life skills, and fostering healthy social and emotional school and home environments.

Adolescent Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II:  In the aftermath of a suicidal death, school or community shooting, or related tragic event, adolescents are likely to receive the news via a media outlet, social media, friend, or family member.  Participants will gain effective strategies for responding to the following: How could I have prevented the traumatic event? Am I to blame for the tragedy? How is this tragic event going to impact my life? Participants will recognize signs of traumatic grief and assess for functional impairment, physical health, and suicidal ideations.

2 Three hour sessions part 1- 6/10, part 2- 6/24
6/10/2023 - 11 AM-2PM PST and  6/24/2023 - 11 AM-2PM PST

Registration for this section will save $20.00 off by Bundling the two sessions together!

Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I

Subtopic: Suicide
Subtopic: Homicide
Subtopic: School Violence

Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I: In the wake of losing a beloved parent or family member, friend or classmate, or school administrator, teacher, or support staff, children may develop more questions than answers as they grow to understand the permanence of death. The participants will develop an in-depth awareness of suicide prevention techniques: decreasing risk factors, increasing protective factors, promoting positive relationship-building with parents, families, and caregivers, enhancing life skills, and fostering healthy social and emotional school and home environments.

Session part 1- 6/10
6/10/23 - 11 AM-2PM PST 

Holistic Opioid Addiction Prevention (HOAP)

Online
Holistic Opioid Addiction Prevention (HOAP) Program will provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and tools to prevent opioid addiction and improve long-term pain control. HOAP is an integrated educational intervention that teaches opioid alternatives for chronic pain patients. This model allows for collaborative care by combining the skills of the FNP and the PMHNP.

3.0 Contact Hours and 1.0 Pharm Credit

PLU Preceptors please contact us for your discount at ccnl@plu.edu

LGBTQ+ Health Education for Nurses

Instructor:  Kristen Bender RN DNP-c

Course Description: This course focuses on providing an understanding of the health disparity faced by the LGBTQ+ community within Washington State, familiarizing nurses and practitioners with common terminology, and enabling participant's to practice inclusive communication in the care they provide 

Target Audience, RN students undergraduate, graduate, DNP, Community ARNP’s, front line nurses.

School nurse participants will earn 1.0 clock hrs. and other nurse participants will earn 1.0 contact hrs. at the completion of the activity.

Breast feeding: What you don't know can hurt your patient.  

Hannah Pye MSN, RN, CEN, DNP (c)

The instructor will use case studies, and the latest evidence to discuss common misperceptions about medications and treatments, in the care of infants and moms. - Cost $40.00  School nurse participants will earn 1.25 clock hrs. and other nurse participants will earn 1.25 contact hrs. at the completion of the activity.

The Impact of an Educational Course on Integrating Youth Suicide Prevention Protocols into Primary Care Settings
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project

Instructor:  Kelsey Shumate RN DNP-c

The Center for Continued Nursing Learning is proud to offer this free educational course on Youth Suicide Prevention Strategies in Primary Care.  If you are interested in participating in the doctoral nursing project, please follow the instructions below.

First Step: Consent to Project

https://plu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjYCSLzGF5wdLlI

Second Step: Pre-Course Survey

https://plu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aibUWi3OhGUNro2

Third Step: View course content

https://youtu.be/el2eXH0PCcg

Fourth Step: After Course Survey

https://plu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fk9ePWDoOiIvvU

Fifth Step: CE certificate Survey

https://plu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NR6qRiNIz4yM4K

Course Description: The speaker will review the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention and assess the knowledge and comfort level of the participant prior to and post this education. The course will include the latest evidence-based practice on screening for suicide, triaging positive suicide risk screens, counseling on lethal means restriction, and providing appropriate follow up care for children and adolescents who screen positive for suicide risk.

Advance Care Planning and End of Lifecare, A Review for Healthcare Professionals 

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

How can providers integrate Palliative Care into active treatment? Discuss how nurses and providers start the conversation about end-of-life care, and how to assess if your patient (and their families) understand the difference between palliative care and hospice. This workshop will be led by a Palliative Care nurse practitioner who will give updates on new legislation regarding end-of-life care in WA state.

This is a pre-recorded, online workshop with 1.5 nursing contact hours available.

1.5 contact hrs available

End of Life Series: Part 2 of 2

The WA Death with Dignity Law, a Primer for Health Care Providers

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

Pre-recorded workshop for self-study. A review of the Death with Dignity Law in WA state for providers on how to better respect their patient's final wishes, what to do in a workplace/system that does not support the law, and common misconceptions about the law.

1.5 contact hrs available

End of Life Series: Part 1 of 2

Incivility in the HealthCare Workplace: Bullying and Bias

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

Learning Topics:

• discussion of lateral violence and microaggressions/bullying in healthcare
• reflection about the root of incivility and why the healthcare culture accepts bullying
• analysis of group dynamics and healthcare hierarchical leadership power structures that promote incivility and unacceptable behavior
• dialogue of strategies to survive & thrive
• choosing a role to change behaviors and culture

The workshop will reference "The Dauntless Nurse" by M. Griffin, K. Bartholomew, and A. Robbins.

Transgender Healthcare for Providers
this pre-recorded seminar is available for self-study

Topics include:

• Primary Care for Gender Diverse Patients
• Behavioral Health Concerns for Trans Patients
• Transgender Medication Management

2.75 Contact Hours available, including 1 Pharm Credit

Kids and Anxiety

ONLINE, SELF-PACED

Learn to recognize anxiety in and help K-12 kids who suffer from anxiety that may manifest in different symptoms.
This 1 hour online workshop is open to any nurse that works with K-12 age kids.

Instructor: Kathleen Richardson, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, CEN, FAEN

1 Contact Hour or 1 Clock Hour available
ASYNCHRONOUS

Trauma-Informed Care

ONLINE, SELF-PACED

Using Trauma-Informed Care principles, with an emphasis on working with school-aged kids and a focus on the Adversity Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. This online workshop is perfect for both School Nurses and for those working in pediatrics in these uncertain times.

As part of our "Keeping Kids in the Classroom" series for school nurses, this workshop offers 1.5 in-service education clock hours. PLU offers the hours through the Professional Education and Certification Division of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Olympia, WA. 

Contact hours through ANCC are also available.

1.5 Clock Hours (OSPI) or 1.5 Contact Hours
 

The Pawscribing Project: Assistance Animal Training for Providers

Self-Study, Asynchronous Course

An online, pre-recorded training program that delivers comprehensive information on assistance animals to help support providers in the clinical practice setting.

Discussion on:

• Legal definitions and terms
• Clinical significance
• Guidance on effective evaluation and certification letters
• Provider role
• Implications

Learning outcomes:

To increase provider knowledge on assistance animals, evaluate the effectiveness of training modality, and evaluate the impact of training on clinical practice.

1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
Instructor Alicia Valentino, BSN, RN, DNP-PMHNP

IUDs: Selection, Insertion, Removal, Problem Solving, & Patient Education

Instructor: Bob Smithing, MSN, FNP, FAANP

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

Pharmacotherapeutic Update for Providers (NOW ONLINE)

Topic and instructors include:

• Diabetes Management Updates and Insulin Dose Adjustments, T. Levi Lancaster, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP 

Self-Study and Asynchronous Offerings | 2.5 Contact Hours including 2.5 Pharm credit | free to PLU Preceptors