Online Program
PSNI: Mosquito-Borne Diseases: A Bite that Packs a Punch
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Cost: $ 10.00
Contact Hours 0.5
Objectives:
After viewing the presentatioin, the learner will be able to
- Describe when and where students are at risk for contracting mosquito-borne diseases in the U.S. and discuss risk when traveling.
- Identify key symptoms of mosquito-borne diseases typically seen in patients and will be able to counsel parents and others, as appropriate.
- Communicate key messages about mosquitoes that bite humans, describe crucial bite avoidance strategies and evidence-based personal protection practices.
Presenter:
Sandra J. Delack, M Ed, RN, NCSN-E, FNASN
Sandi has been practicing nursing for over 40 years and has 31 years of
experience as a school nurse in RI. Sandi is certified in school nursing by both
the state of RI and nationally, and is a proud Fellow of the National Association
of School Nurses (NASN). Sandi has served as president of RI Certified School
Nurse Teacher Association (RICSNTA), NASN, the National Certification Board
for School Nurses (NBCSN), and as Vice President of the Accreditation Board
for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). Presently, Sandi works as the
Executive Director of NBCSN as well as an independent school health consultant and educator, delivering national presentations to school nurses, education students, and other professional groups. Sandi is a passionate advocate for school nursing and certification. Sandi has presentednationally on the topics of vector borne disease and Individualized Healthcare Plans.
None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
At this time, none of the presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. If relevant financial relationships are identified, this information will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.
Continuing Education Information:
Northeastern University School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Provider Number 2016U018
Participants successfully completing this program will receive a statement of credit for contact hours. Statements of Credit may be printed on-line after successful completion of the learning assessment.
This program has not received commercial support.