Beyond the Stethoscope: A Medical Missionary’s Adventures in Nursing

When:  Oct 10, 2013 from 05:30 PM to 08:30 PM (ET)
Associated with  Beta Zeta at-Large Chapter

Purpose

Patricia Havener, BS,RN  will  share her experiences working  as a  nurse scholar and educator in the areas of missionary, nurse/third world medicine, and the education and training of local nurses and midwives in Honduras and Guatemala

Learning Objectives

•  Describe the expanded scope of activities available to practicing nurses in underserved areas.

•  Appreciate the limitations of resources in underserved areas

•  Identify how to utilize available resources.

•  Explain the intervention of “Using cultural eyes in nursing practice.”

1.5 Contact Hours for Nurses have been applied for

To receive credit for the program the participant must sign in, attend the entire presentation, and complete & submit the evaluation.

For Additional Information Contact:

Donna Polverini (413) 205-3508

Donna.Polverini@aic.edu

Joyce Thielen (413) 265-2229

thielenj@elms.edu

Maryann Hogan (413) 577-2385

mhogan@nursing.umass.edu

Pre-Registration is Required

Complete and mail your registration with a check payable to Beta Zeta Chapter to:

Donna Polverini, MS,RN

American International College

Division of Nursing

1000 State Street

Springfield, MA 01109.

Please Register by  October 7, 2013

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  •  $10.00 registration fee for Unlicensed student
  • q $15.00 registration fee for licensed student

 $25.00 registration for:

  • q Members of Beta Zeta at large
  • q NOVA
  • q $30.00 registration fee for non members
Add $5.00 late fee

Supplies for the Nursing School In Haiti supported by Beta Zeta will be collected at any Beta Zeta at Large meeting

 

Location

Elms College Dooley Center Faculty Dining Room
291 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013

Contact

Donna Polverini
(413) 205-3508
Donna.Polverini@aic.edu