Nurse Educator Workshop

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Training is limited to 35 participants!

Workshop Description: 

Ready to revolutionize your approach as a nurse educator? Join this 2-day workshop and discover the true power of education as we navigate needs assessment, outcomes identification, brain-based learning, and cutting-edge teaching methodologies. Take advantage of this transformative journey led by trainers from the Providence Nursing Institute’s Clinical Academy.

Choose from one of two tracks:

· Education 101 is a repeat of the popular training AHHA sponsored in October 2023.

· Education 102 is for educators who attended the 2023 training but are interested in spending more time with the different teaching methodologies that were introduced.

Who Can Attend:

This is a train-the-trainer type of workshop, there is no fee to attend, and member facilities may send a maximum of 2 nurse educators. AHHA has funding to cover the travel and lodging costs for one participant per facility – if a second attendee is registered, travel costs will be at the facility’s own expense.

Continuing Education Credit:

The Providence Nursing Institute is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Travel

If planning to request reimbursement from AHHA for your facility’s participant, you must complete the travel pre-reauthorization form as well as review the Travel Authorization Rules found here. Click Here for the Agenda

Speaker Bios

John Elliott has been a nurse for over 23 years and has been part of the Providence Clinical Academy since 2021.  John manages the Ambulatory, Behavioral Health, and Care Management Residency & Fellowship programs, and developed and manages a course called the Behavioral Health Supplement for Other Specialties.  He teaches in the NPD and Nurse Leader Fellowships, as well as for a small private BSN program in Temple Terrace, Florida.  John’s background includes a broad range of pediatric nursing, staff education, NPD, mentorship, and academic education, and has been involved in leadership and participation for both the international Professional Nurse Educator’s Group (PNEG) and the ANPD, serving for 2 years as the Northwest Affiliate President.

John is a native of Oregon but has lived and worked in Tampa, Florida for over 2 years.  John is married to LeAnn, also an RN, who is the school nurse at the academy where his 3 children attend school. 

In his free time…………well, John doesn’t have free time anymore.  But if he did, he’d enjoy more travel with family and friends and learning about local history.

Melani Mangum-Williams is the Senior Program Manager for the Providence Nursing Institute’s Clinical Academy, which supports transition into practice programs. She leads Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, ECG, Stepdown/Progressive Care, and co-leads the Nurse Leader Fellowship for the seven state, 51 hospital Providence Health System.  

Melani has worked in a variety of nursing leadership positions including the Director of Critical Care Services and Medical Service Line, Director of Education and Organizational Development, Nursing Professional Development Specialists, and Leadership Development roles in her 43 years of nursing.  

 She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, and a BSN and ADN from Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Melani is certified in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) and Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC).  

Melani lives in Walla Walla, Washington with her husband Bruce and cats Paisleigh and Charlotte. She is blessed to work virtually most of her time.  

Dr. Julia Parazin is the Senior Clinical Program Manager at the Providence Nursing Institute, where she leads the development of programs for RN Residency and Fellowship in the Operating Room, Perianesthesia, Endoscopy, and Cath Lab. She is also a dedicated faculty member and mentor in the Providence Nurse Professional Development Fellowship program, helping to shape the future of nursing.

Julia started her nursing journey as a circulating nurse in the Operating Room at Oregon Health & Sciences University. Her diverse experience in perioperative settings and her role as a Magnet Representative highlighted her leadership skills and focus on professional development, paving the way for her transition to Nurse Professional Development in 2006.

Julia holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado Denver, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health & Sciences University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Portland. She currently serves on the ANPD-NW Board of Directors as Secretary.  

Julia lives in Richland, Washington, where she enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors.

Michelle Scortzaru is a Senior Program Manager at the Providence Nursing Institute, where she leads a variety of programs, including the 12-month RN residency and fellowship, preceptor and mentorship programs, the Critical Access Hospital Residency, and co-leads the Nurse Leader Fellowship.

With a diverse background in nursing leadership, nursing professional development, progressive care, ambulatory settings, and informatics, Michelle brings a depth of expertise and passion to her work. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Psychology, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing. Her dedication to excellence in nursing is reflected in her memberships in Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing, and Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology.

Outside of her professional life, Michelle enjoys the peacefulness of Washington’s wine country in the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her husband, Alex, and their daughter, Aya. Together, they explore the area’s natural beauty through skiing, hiking, biking, and boating. Their shared love of wine adds a touch of elegance to their adventures, as they explore the region's renowned wineries and local vintages. As a new runner, Michelle competes in 5K and 10K races, with a goal of completing a marathon.