While many professions slow their pace as the holidays near, career-minded nurses will be able to find numerous conferences and other opportunities to earn continuing education credits taking place in late October and November.
Unlike those held earlier in the pandemic, many of these events and classes will meet in person.
Atlanta Lung Cancer Symposium
7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., October 30, Loews Atlanta, 1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Resuming as a live event for 2021, this symposium will present the latest strategies for managing lung cancer, including best practices and novel treatment options.
The cost is $100 nurses, $125 for nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants, and you can earn CNE credit. Register here.
Skin, Bones, Hearts and Private Parts
November 2-5, Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., Atlanta
Attention nurse practitioners: This three-day session explores best practices and presents new research from dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, emergency medicine, women’s health and other disciplines. It also includes information on the latest clinical guidelines for patient treatment, and covers new and emerging therapy options.
Qualified participants can earn as many as 28.5 CME credits over the course of the conference. The full conference costs $977, with a daily rate of $547. In-person registration includes livestreaming access. Register here.
Pancreas Cancer Hybrid Conference
November 6, online and in-person at Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, 800 Spring St. NW, Atlanta
This event brings together top health care and science experts who treat pancreatic cancer and care for patients. It is structured so participants can attend in person or virtually. Information on increasing survival rates is aimed at nurse practitioners and nurses, along with a host of other oncology medical professionals — as well as patients and family members.
Highlights include a forum led by patients and caregivers, and a surgical robot that allows those who attend to practice their surgery skills.
Those who complete the session can earn three nursing contact hours. The registration fee for nurses is $25 ffor virtual and $50 for in-person; and free for students, patients and family members.
Register here or seek registration assistance by emailing the conference registrar at piedmontreg@meetingexpectations.com or calling 404-760-2843.
ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Summit
Nov. 9-10, Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta
The American Nurses Credentialing Center will hold a preconference NCPD Summit in conjunction with its Pathway to Excellence and National Magnet Conference happening later that week.
Who should attend? The preconference event is geared to ANCC-accredited nurse planners, NPD practitioners, and nurses or students who lead or focus on continuing development.
It features real-time best practice presentations, research findings and education sessions, along with chances to network.
The NCPD Summit offers up to 11.4 CNE credits and without added events costs $499. Register here.
It’s also possible to secure a single virtual access package for both the ANCC National Magnet Conference and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference, with a livestream Nov. 11-12 that includes sessions, speakers and the individual nurse awards. On-demand access extends through December 31, 2021, after the conference.
Attendees who complete concurrent and poster evaluations by the end of the year can obtain CNE credit.
Individual virtual access costs $499, with a reduced price of $409 for ANA members. Learn more here.
Spinning Babies
November 13, 8826 Main St., Woodstock
All medical professionals who serve those experiencing pregnancy and birth are encouraged to register for this class that aims to reduce unnecessary Cesareans with its approach to physiological birth. This includes nurses, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners.
Instructor Tammy Ryan, birth doula trainer for DONA International, shares ways to facilitate comfort in pregnancy and resolve labor stalls with Three Levels Solutions, along with identifying fresh solutions for labor pain and long labor.
Scholarships are open for birth workers in communities with disproportional mother/infant negative health outcomes. Inquire by emailing TammyRyan@SpinningBabies.com.
Qualified participants can earn seven CEU credits at the workshop, which costs $215. Get tickets here.
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