Motivational Interviewing is an essential skill for patient care outcomes. I attended the New York City College of Technology SAMHSA Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Faculty Training. A colleague obtained a grant in order to integrate this important skill into our nursing curriculum. January 27, 2016 (6 hrs)
SBIRT training certificate 2016
I attended the New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders Annual Conference sponsored by New York Presbyterian Hospital on April 11, 2016 (1 hr). I am an active member of this professional organization.
NYONEL leadership conference 4.11.16
As a nursing faculty member at New York City College of Technology with an extensive background in performance improvement I was requested to chair the Outcomes Committee for the department. In order to become acquainted with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards that accredit our program I attended this ACEN Self-Study Forum in Atlanta, GA. September 15 – 16, 2016 (9.5 hrs)
I attended the American Psychiatric Nurses Association 30th Annual Conference – Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Inspiring Leadership Every Day in Hartford, CT. October 19-22, 2016 (18.5 hrs)