This full-day clinical program is designed to update registered nurses on a variety of current clinical topics and relevant issues pertinent to today’s nursing practice. Please register to attend the All-Day 2024 MNA Clinical Conference to be held on May 3, 2024 at the Four Points Sheraton, Norwood. Register online at: https://massnurses.jotform.com/240383673017960. Deadline: April 29,... Read more »
Description: Drug addiction is a brain disease. Although initial drug use might be voluntary, drugs of abuse have been shown to alter gene expression and brain circuitry, which in turn affects human behavior. Once addiction develops, these brain changes interfere with an individual’s ability to make voluntary decisions, leading to compulsive drug craving, seeking, and... Read more »
Description: The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) is one of several regulatory agencies with influence on nursing practice in the Commonwealth. It exists to govern nursing practice and protect the public. This program will help to clarify the role of the BORN, as well as the process when a complaint is filed against... Read more »
Wednesday, September 4 • 6-7:30 p.m. The Rights and Responsibilities of Union Members Wednesday, September 11 • 6-7:30 p.m. Components of a Union Contract Wednesday, September 18 • 6-7:30 p.m. Contract Bargaining Basics Wednesday, September 25 • 6-7:30 p.m. Enforcing your Union Contract Register to attend Virtual Labor School by calling Dayana Ocasio at 781-830-5723
Wednesday, September 4 • 6-7:30 p.m. The Rights and Responsibilities of Union Members Wednesday, September 11 • 6-7:30 p.m. Components of a Union Contract Wednesday, September 18 • 6-7:30 p.m. Contract Bargaining Basics Wednesday, September 25 • 6-7:30 p.m. Enforcing your Union Contract Register to attend Virtual Labor School by calling Dayana Ocasio at 781-830-5723
Description: Participants will obtain both a BLS and ACLS certification upon the successful completion of the course. New certification participants must attend both Day 1 and Day 2 sessions. Recertification participants are welcome to attend Day 1 but are only required to attend the Day 2 skills session either from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.... Read more »
Wednesday, September 4 • 6-7:30 p.m. The Rights and Responsibilities of Union Members Wednesday, September 11 • 6-7:30 p.m. Components of a Union Contract Wednesday, September 18 • 6-7:30 p.m. Contract Bargaining Basics Wednesday, September 25 • 6-7:30 p.m. Enforcing your Union Contract Register to attend Virtual Labor School by calling Dayana Ocasio at 781-830-5723
Description: Nurses are now ranked as the second most commonly named defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. This program will describe the anatomy of a lawsuit including potential sources of claims and documentation issues as well as the chain of command utilized to address patient concerns. The program will include case study and analysis. Presenters: Janell L.... Read more »
Wednesday, September 4 • 6-7:30 p.m. The Rights and Responsibilities of Union Members Wednesday, September 11 • 6-7:30 p.m. Components of a Union Contract Wednesday, September 18 • 6-7:30 p.m. Contract Bargaining Basics Wednesday, September 25 • 6-7:30 p.m. Enforcing your Union Contract Register to attend Virtual Labor School by calling Dayana Ocasio at 781-830-5723
Description: Participants will obtain both a BLS and ACLS certification upon the successful completion of the course. New certification participants must attend both Day 1 and Day 2 sessions. Recertification participants are welcome to attend Day 1 but are only required to attend the Day 2 skills session either from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.... Read more »
Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org, and click the CE Programs/Events button. Non Members register by contacting: Liz Chmielinski at 781-830-5719 or echmielinski@mnarn.org Hotel Accommodations Margaritaville Resort Hyannis, MA A discounted early booking rate has been reserved for Convention attendees. Members must book their rooms directly with a credit... Read more »
Description: The responsibility of a licensed nurse includes knowledge of, and adherence to, the laws and rules that govern nursing as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and regulations. This program will discuss the process of Massachusetts nurse licensure, protective measures nurses can take for their license, and navigating a complaint filed with the Massachusetts... Read more »
Description: Patients with substance use disorder are a medically and socially vulnerable population, and often experience overdose, co-occurring mental illness, and chronic disease. Despite the need for healthcare, these patients are often reluctant to seek care because of stigma and previous negative experiences within the healthcare system. Through lived experience, this program will examine how person-centered... Read more »
Description: One of the greatest factors that can affect a nurse’s experience — with everything from nurse-practice standards and continuing education to patient safety and work satisfaction — is the state in which they are licensed. Yet, forty-one states have joined the “Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact” (NLC), which allows nurses who are licensed in one “Compact”... Read more »
This program examines murder by healthcare professionals as a significant patient safety threat. It compares behavioral indicators and motives offered as reasons for committing murder and evaluates patterns (empirical indicators) of possible murder by healthcare providers that necessitate investigators. To register: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to... Read more »
This program will explore how herbs can help nurses navigate sleep challenges related to irregular hours, workplace stress, and shifting schedules, while also equipping them to support patients facing sleep issues. This presentation delves into research-backed herbal options, practical strategies for night shift workers, and essential guidance on herb-prescription interactions. Attendees will gain actionable, holistic... Read more »
Description: Millions of patients suffering from pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, seizure disorders, HIV/AIDS, and other ailments report that cannabis provides relief from their symptoms. With the increasing use of medical cannabis, it is important for nurses and healthcare providers to understand its use. The basics of the Endocannabinoid system, management of medical cannabis in... Read more »
To register: Members register by signing in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the website https://mna.yourassociation.org, and click the CE Programs/Events button. For questions or Non Members register by contacting: Liz Chmielinski 781-830-5719 or Dayana Ocasio 781-830-5723
This program will define polypharmacy, discuss its implications for both patients and healthcare systems, and outline the deprescribing process. For more information and to register: sign in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the MNA Member Portal at https://mna.yourassociation.org and click the CE Programs/Events button. For questions or for nonmembers to register, please... Read more »
