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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

Florida certified nursing assistant Kaydra Bonamy was recently sworn in as secretary of the southern region of SEIU AFRAM—an African-American caucus within the Service Employees International Union. AFRAM has members from 1199SEIU and other SEIU locals from across the country. Joining Bonamy in her new leadership role is Coy Jones, a political coordinator with 1199SEIU Florida, who is the new president of AFRAM’s southern region. Read More

Healthcare workers with 1199SEIU recently announced they are throwing their enthusiastic support behind five candidates for Boston City Council. They are endorsing incumbents Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi for two at-large seats, Kenzie Bok for District 8, Ricardo Arroyo for District 5, and incumbent Kim Janey for District 7. Read More

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1199SEIU member political organizers and retirees converged in Cocoa Beach recently with a mission—to plot a path to success to the 2020 elections. During the two-day convening, we discussed how to take our leadership to the next level and developed plans to get more people to join us as we organize for safer and healthier communities. Read More

The 1,000 members who work as Researchers, Clerical, Library and Technical staff at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan ended four months of negotiations on a high note today. Read More

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This week, 7,200 Union healthcare workers represented by CWA 1168, IUOE Local 17 and 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, voted to accept a new collective bargaining agreement with Kaleida Health. The 3-year agreement includes important adjustments to staffing levels, wage increases, and addresses safety concerns brought by employees. The new agreement also includes a $15 per hour minimum wage for all job titles beginning in May 2020, making Kaleida the first large health system in Upstate New York to commit to a living wage. 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

May 13, 16, 17, 2017 - Registered Professional Nurses CNOR Certification Review Course that may enhance quality patient care and improve nurse job satisfaction. 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

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

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

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

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Caregivers from four Plaza Health Network nursing homes in Miami have ratified a new contract. The three-year deal includes higher wages and bonuses as well as no takeaways. Bargaining committee members fought long and hard to hammer out an agreement that benefits all employees. Read More

Purpose: This Educational Activity will build upon the knowledge base of the experienced geriatric nurses and help them prepare for passing the ANCC Geriatric Nursing Certification Exam. It will also serve as a refresher course for those who are currently certified and wish to renew their certification by either contact hours or seating for the examination. Read More

Health is a human right, enshrined in the Alma Alta declaration by the nations of the world. After satisfying the need for food, after satisfying the need for shelter, the next thing that every human wants to satisfy is the need for health: their own health, the health of their children, the health of their parents, and the health of their communities. 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