Cultivating Nursing Professionalism through Education and Community is a dynamic, multiday event designed for nurse educators working in both academic and clinical environments. This conference brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore innovative strategies and tools that elevate nursing education, foster professional growth, and build a sense of community among nurse educators. 

With a blend of keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, concurrent sessions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in nursing education while addressing critical challenges such as cultural humility, technology integration, and fostering health equity. Participants will leave inspired and equipped to advance nursing professionalism in their institutions and beyond.

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Session Descriptions and Faculty
 

• Target Audience: Academic Nursing Faculty and Leaders, Clinical Nurse Educators and Professial Development Specialists
   
• 15.5 Nursing Contact Hours available
   
• This is a 3-day conference: May 28-May 30, 2025
   
• Event location: Sea Crest Beach Hotel, North Falmouth, MA
   

Saint Anselm College is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

This immersive 3-day intensive workshop is designed for nurses looking to build and advance their skills in aesthetic medicine. Combining Foundational Neurotoxins, Advanced Neurotoxins, and Dermal Fillers, this program provides a progressive learning experience, moving from core principles to expert-level techniques. Participants will gain a deep understanding of facial aesthetics, refine their injection skills, and develop confidence in performing neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments.

With 21 contact hours, including 16 hours of hands-on practice with live models under expert guidance, this workshop offers a comprehensive pathway for nurses committed to aesthetic excellence.

Program Breakdown:

Day 1:

• Foundational Neurotoxins – 2-hour didactic session covering the science, safety, and fundamental techniques of neurotoxins.
• Hands-On Practice – 4 hours of supervised injections on live models.

Day 2:

• Continued Hands-On Practice – 4 additional hours of neurotoxin injections, refining precision and technique.
• Advanced Neurotoxins & Dermal Fillers – 3-hour didactic session covering advanced applications, product selection, facial anatomy, and complication management.

Day 3:

• Full-Day Hands-On Practice – 8 hours of intensive training, focusing on advanced neurotoxin techniques and dermal filler injections for natural, balanced results.

Target Audience:

• Licensed nurses (RNs, NPs, LPNs) looking to enter or advance in aesthetic medicine.
• Aesthetic nurses wanting to strengthen their knowledge and expand their clinical expertise.
• Healthcare professionals seeking hands-on training in neurotoxins and dermal fillers under expert supervision.

Faculty: 

• Ciara Dimou, DNP, AGNP-BC, WHNP-BC
• Co-provided with VAIN Academy

Learning Outcome:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to demonstrate competency in neurotoxin and dermal filler injection techniques, apply knowledge of facial anatomy to develop individualized treatment plans, safely administer aesthetic injections for optimal patient outcomes, and effectively recognize and manage complications while integrating these skills into their professional practice.

Earns 21 Nursing Contact Hours

Saint Anselm College is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

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Join Us for the 42nd Annual School Nursing Conference!

Dates: August 5-7, 2025

Location: Dana Center, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH

We’re back IN PERSON for this highly anticipated gathering of school nurses! The 42nd Annual Conference: Challenges & Changes in Today’s School Nursing is designed to equip school nurses with the latest insights, evidence-based practices, and networking opportunities to support student health and well-being.

Why Attend?

• Gain valuable knowledge from expert-led sessions on trauma-informed workplaces, pediatric health concerns, emergency response, and leadership in school nursing.
• Engage with distinguished faculty and featured speakers covering critical topics, including sex trafficking awareness, emergency preparedness, infectious rash identification, and integrative care.
• Participate in hands-on workshops, such as a Diabetes Escape Room and orthopedic assessments tailored for school settings.
• Network with colleagues from across the region, share experiences, and strengthen your professional community.

Featured Highlights:

• Keynote: From Red Flags to Recovery – A Survivor’s Story and the School Nurse’s Role in Ending Sex Trafficking – Jasmine Marino
• Full-Day Session with Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP on Head-to-Toe Evaluation of Children & Adolescents
• Plenary Sessions on Integrative Care & Building Resilience for school nurses and the students they serve
• Interactive discussions on 504s, IEPs, IHPs, and emergency response team development
   

Earn up to 16 contact hours while expanding your expertise in school health and nursing leadership.

Saint Anselm College is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

Learning Outcome: By the end of the multi-day school nurse conference participants will be able to describe enhanced interdisciplinary skills and discuss strategies for addressing diverse student health needs and fostering inclusive and supportive school environments.

Space is limited—register today!

• Learn more and register: https://anselm.eventsair.com/CEPortal/cne-database/cne
• Questions? Call 603-641-7086

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change. See you in August!

Join us for a conversation about the future of AI with Dr. John Basl on March 26, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. As organizations and individuals work to navigate the social and ethical complexities of AI, missteps and failures are still all too common.

In this discussion, we’ll explore the key challenges of unlocking AI’s potential while minimizing ethical risks, highlighting prominent examples and current approaches to AI ethics. We’ll also explore what it takes to build an ethics ecosystem to manage these challenges and what we can do to help build such an ecosystem.

About the speaker: Dr. John Basl is a philosophy professor at Northeastern University. He researched, teaches, and otherwise works in moral philosophy and applied of practical ethics, especially in the area of AI and data ethics. He is also the Associate Director of Northeastern's AI and Data Ethics Initiatives.

Free and open to the public with registration. There will be a cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

The Rex Theater
23 Amherst St., Manchester, NH 03101

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Join us for a discussion with Dr. Annabel Beerel on the topic of courage and leadership in times of radical uncertainty. As we navigate a world where the old normal is gone and the new normal has yet to emerge, this seminar offers an opportunity to explore how courageous leadership can guide us through these challenging times.

In this two-hour seminar, Dr. Beerel will explore the complexities of transition, examining what it truly means to lead with courage and how we can cultivate this vital trait in ourselves and others.

Pre-reading and reflection questions will be provided in advance to help you prepare for this thought-provoking discussion. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
 

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About the speaker:

Dr. Annabel Beerel, an Executive Leadership and Ethics consultant, hosts a variety of seminars on Leadership, Change Management, Ethics and Mindfulness. She is the former Distinguished Chair of Ethics at SNHU and interim Dean of Religious Life at Wellesley College. She has written several books on leadership and ethics and speaks at a variety of conferences.

Join us for an engaging and educational symposium designed for nursing and other health professionals dedicated to post-stroke patient care. This event features sessions on a variety of critical topics, including the challenges of stroke mimics in EMS, quality improvement through documentation, acute and step-down care complexities, rehabilitation scoring, and hospice and palliative care options. Equip yourself with insights and practical strategies to elevate the quality of care you provide.

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Learning Outcome

Participants will deepen their understanding of post-stroke patient care, enhancing clinical competencies through the exploration of pre-hospital, acute, and rehabilitative challenges, effective documentation practices, interdisciplinary care strategies, and end-of-life considerations.

Target Audience:

The symposium is tailored for nursing professionals involved in the care of patients following a stroke, including:

• Registered Nurses working in emergency, critical care, step-down, or rehabilitation settings.
• Advanced Practice Nurses such as Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists who play leadership roles in stroke care.
• Nursing Leaders and Managers focused on quality improvement and care coordination
• Educators and Case Managers responsible for training and guiding stroke care practices
• Interdisciplinary Team Members interested in enhancing collaborative care, including those involved in EMS or post-acute transitions

Earns: 6 Nursing Contact Hours

Planned Sessions

• EMS Mimics and Other Challenges
• Stroke in the Fast Lane: Challenges and Opportunites in the Emergency Department
• Documentation in the Critical Care Setting to Improve Quality Measures
• Step Down Challenges
• Scoring and Levels of Rehab
• Back to Basics- Assessment through all acuity levels
   

Distinguished Faculty

• Craig Clough, RP, EMS Coordinator, Concord Hospital Health System
• Timothy Lukovits, MD, Medical Director, Stroke Program, DHMC
• Karen Harris, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, Associate Vice President of Quality and Resource Management, HCA Capital Division, Washington D.C.
• Carrie MacLeod, PhD, Executive Director, Undergraduate Nursing, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
• Kristen Scanlon, MSN, AGNP-BC, Palliative Care Nurse Practioner, Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA
• Tricia Desrocher, PT, MS, CSRS, Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network
• Carley Westenfield, RN, MSN, CCRN, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
• Ellen McGraw, RN, BSN, SCRN, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH