12th Annual Nurses Week Commemoration
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The TWU College of Nursing, the Center for Global Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society’s Beta Beta Houston chapter, present the 12th Annual Nurses Week Commemoration with a focus on historical and contemporary nursing management of tropical diseases.
This year's renowned speakers include:
- Adrian Melissinos, PhD, RN, Sigma Theta Tau Beta Beta
- Sabrenda Littles, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, CRNA, CNE Texas Woman’s University
The conference will also include poster presentations of concept maps highlighting nursing management of common tropical diseases. The event is online with complimentary registration provided.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
9 - 11:45 a.m.
Online
(No registration fee, open to the public)
Program Objectives
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Discuss the historical significance of nursing management during the Memphis yellow fever epidemic of 1878.
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Describe nursing management of Ebola in West Africa from a western perspective.
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Discuss current research and management of tropical diseases.
Conference Schedule
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| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. |
Conference Room (Zoom) opens |
| 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome and CE instructions Brenda Moore, PhD, RN-BC, CNE Introductions Sabrenda Littles, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, CRNA, CNE |
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. |
Nursing in the 1878 Memphis Yellow Fever Epidemic Adrian Melissinos, PhD, RN |
| 10 - 10:10 a.m. | Posters |
| 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. | BREAK |
| 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. |
Nursing management of Ebola in West Africa Sabrenda Littles, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, CRNA, CNE |
| 11:15 - 11:20 a.m. | Posters |
| 11:20 - 11:45 a.m. |
Conference Closing: Brenda Moore, PhD, RN-BC, CNE
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Planning Committee
- Sabrenda Littles, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, CRNA, CNE
- Adrian Melissinos, PhD, RN
- Brenda Moore, PhD, RN-BC, CNE
- Aleatha Rossler, MS, RN, CGRN
- Daphne Williams, Senior Secretary
CE application for keynote speakers in process
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