Helen Sandiford-Ayers has been a nurse for decades and still loves her job. Currently she works at North Shore Medical Center. Over the years, Sandiford-Ayers has worked at different hospitals and departments from post-partum to cardiac and telemetry. She admits that when she was a young adult, she had reservations about a career in nursing because of one fear—the sight of blood. This fear stems from a childhood health problem. Despite this potential roadblock nearly 40 years ago, Sandiford-Ayers applied for a civil service nursing program in Trinidad, her native homeland. To her surprise, she was accepted. Read More
When Lauren Malic was a little girl growing up in New Orleans, her dream was to become a nurse. Years later, she never lost sight of her dream, even after her family lost everything when Hurricane Katrina ripped the roof off their home. They relocated to Florida, Malic enrolled in nursing school and got a job as a transporter at UHealth Tower in Miami. But money was tight. Read More
PURPOSE: This seminar is offered to meet the training requirements of Chapter 544 of the Laws of 1988 that states that all physicians, chiropractors, dentists, registered nurses, podiatrists, optometrists, psychologists and dental hygienists must provide documentation of having completed two hours coursework or training about the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment to obtain or renew a license. The target audience are registered nurses and other licensed professionals who require this training. Read More
This program is designed to prepare Professional Registered Nurses to take the Medical Surgical Nurse Certification Examination by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Read More
This seminar is offered to meet training requirements of Chapter 786 of the Laws of 1992 that states that certain healthcare professionals licensed in New York State must receive training on Infection Control and Barrier Precautions every 4 years unless otherwise exempted. This statue applies to: dental hygienists, dentists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, physicians, physician assistants, podiatrists, registered nurses, and special assistants. The target audience are registered nurses and other licensed professionals who require this training. Read More
The ACLS Full Provider Program is designed to provide healthcare professionals the essential knowledge and skills for a successful resuscitation of an adult patient by performing BLS and ACLS based on the AHA 2005 guidelines. Read More
The PALS Full Provider Course Program is designed to provide healthcare professionals the essential knowledge and skills for a successful resuscitation of an adult patient by performing BLS and ACLS based on the AHA 2005 guidelines. Read More
This program is designed to offer nurses who are interested in learning or enhancing skills and knowledge in the principles and practices of hospital based case management. All participants must attend at least 90% of each module in order to earn the designated number of contact hours for that module. Read More
This Educational Activity will build upon the knowledge base of the experienced critical care nurses and help them prepare for passing the CCRN - Adult certification. It will also serve as a refresher course for those who are currently CCRN certified and wish to renew their certification by either contact hours or seating for the examination. Read More
This week we welcome nearly 225 new members from Health Alliance Hospital into the 1199SEIU family. Read More
The program is designed to prepare Professional Registered Nurses take the Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN®) and/or the Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA®) certification exam by the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABPANC). Professional Registered Nurses who have at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical experience in Postanesthesia Phase I (CPAN), and/or caring for patients in Preanesthesia Phase, Day of Surgery/Procedure, Postanesthesia Phase II and/or Extended Care (CAPA) may take this course. Read More
The seminar/workshop is designed to offer nurses who are interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge in the principles and practices of starting and maintaining an intravenous line and intravenous therapy. Read More
This 4-day Educational Activity provides a comprehensive didactic curriculum and is being presented by 1199 Office of Continuing Education primarily for nurses who currently work in a Hemodialysis Unit and/or Renal Unit. It is an excellent program for nurses preparing to sit for the National Certification Exam for Nephrology Nursing. Should we have space available after we have accommodated those nurses working in Hemodialysis, we will consider nurses who are working in other units and considering transferring into Hemodialysis. This educational activity is designed for experienced hemodialysis RNs’ who are preparing to sit for the National Certification Examination in Nephrology Nursing or wish to acquire the didactic classroom requirement in preparation to work in a Hemodialysis Unit. Read More
The devastation Hurricane Dorian caused in the Bahamas touched many people including members of 1199SEIU Florida who have relatives and friends living in the Bahamas. But even those with no personal connection to the island nation, still wanted to help out the people impacted by this tragedy. So, members reached out to their coworkers to ask for donations and within a few weeks they raised $10,000. Read More
At town halls, summits and on social media, 1199SEIU Florida members are making their voices heard in the next Presidential election. At various events across the country, many of these politically savvy healthcare workers have met face to face and stood elbow to elbow with key leaders including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and a host of other candidates who could shape the future of our nation for years to come. Members have been using these unique opportunities to make it clear to the candidates that in order to win their support they must address the following key issues: unions for all, universal access to quality, affordable healthcare, keep immigrant families together and safe and bold action on climate change. Read More
1199SEIU Florida members are celebrating another victory in Orlando having helped power SEIU Florida-endorsed candidate Bakari Burns to victory in the Orlando Commissioner District 6 runoff election. His victory comes on the heels of the reelection of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer who was also endorsed by SEIU Florida. Read More
