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Part Two - This session focuses on the practical skills essential for new nurse leaders and managers. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge in budgeting, quality improvement, patient safety, interviewing, evaluating staff, and leveraging technology, including AI, to optimize workflow. Through interactive case studies and exercises, attendees will leave with tools and strategies to confidently perform the core functions of a nurse leader.

Planned Sessions: Fundamentals of Budgets, Quality and Patient Safety, From Interview to Evaluation: Core Skills in Managing and Leading Nurses, Organizational Skills- Using Tech and AI to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Learning Outcome: At the completion of this session, participants will be able to apply core managerial and leadership skills—including budgeting, quality and safety, staff evaluation, and technology use—to effectively lead nursing teams and improve organizational outcomes.

Faculty:

• Margaret Franckhauser
• Dana Bisson
• Jane Worrell
• Erin Tully
   

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Led by experienced, board-certified nurse practitioners, our training blends clinical rigor with hands-on skill development. Rooted in evidence-based practice and uncompromising safety standards, this program equips clinicians with the confidence and competencies to expand their services and meet the growing demand in aesthetic care.

Combining Foundational Neurotoxins, Advanced Neurotoxins, Dermal Fillers and Lip Augmentation, we provide a progressive learning experience, moving from core principles to expert-level techniques. Participants will gain a deep understanding of facial aesthetics, refine their injection skills, and develop confidence in performing neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments.

The certificate is comprised of 4 workshop days: 

• Neurotoxins 101
• Intro to Dermal Fillers
• Neurotoxins 102
• Lip Augmentation. 

Each workshop earns 7.25 nursing contact hours for a total of 29-hour certificate.

Participants will also earn a digital badge for display on resumes, email signatures, social media profiles etc.
 

Learning Outcomes

Neurotox 101: 

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to demonstrate foundational knowledge of neurotoxins and perform basic cosmetic injection techniques safely and effectively on live models.

Neurotox 102: 

By the end of the workshop, participants will state increased knowledge of neurotoxins and demonstrate advanced aesthetic injections safely and effectively, enhancing their clinical practice and professional opportunities in medical aesthetics.

Intro to Dermal Fillers:

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to identify facial anatomy and lip landmarks, and demonstrate client assessments, and safely administer of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers for lip, cheek, jaw, and chin augmentation while minimizing complications.

Lip Augmentation:

By the end of the workshop the participant will be able to describe safe and effective lip augmentation techniques, identify anatomical structures and risk zones, and recognize and manage potential complications associated with dermal filler injections.
 

Target audience:

• Licensed nurses (RNs, NPs, LPNs) looking to enter or advance in aesthetic medicine.
• Aesthetic nurses wanting to strengthen their knowledge and expand their clinical expertise.
• Healthcare professionals seeking hands-on training in neurotoxins and dermal fillers under expert supervision including PAs, MDs, DOs, DDSs, and DMDs

Please Note: Participants are responsible for researching state/local/federal licensing laws and regulations pertaining to these services and ensuring these services are within their scope of practice prior to registering.

Total certificate: 29 Contact Hours (7.25 hours/workshop)

Faculty: Dr. Ciara Dimou, AGNP-BC, WHNP-BC, Owner, VAIN Academy

Four Modules:

All held on Saint Anselm College Campus, Grappone Hall, Manchester NH

• Feb 23rd - Module 1: Neurotoxins 101
• Feb 24 - Module 2: Intro to Dermal Filler
• Mar 30 - Module 3: Neurotoxins 102
• Mar 31st - Module 4: Lip Augmentation

Fee: $1650 per module

• PICK 2 - RECEIVE 10% OFF
• ALL 4 - RECEIVE 15% OFF

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Led by experienced, board-certified nurse practitioners, our training blends clinical rigor with hands-on skill development. Rooted in evidence-based practice and uncompromising safety standards, this program equips clinicians with the confidence and competencies to expand their services and meet the growing demand in aesthetic care.

Combining Foundational Neurotoxins, Advanced Neurotoxins, Dermal Fillers and Lip Augmentation, we provide a progressive learning experience, moving from core principles to expert-level techniques. Participants will gain a deep understanding of facial aesthetics, refine their injection skills, and develop confidence in performing neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments.

The certificate is comprised of 4 workshop days: 

• Neurotoxins 101
• Intro to Dermal Fillers
• Neurotoxins 102
• Lip Augmentation

Each workshop earns 7.25 nursing contact hours for a total of 29-hour certificate.

Participants will also earn a digital badge for display on resumes, email signatures, social media profiles etc.
 

Learning Outcomes

Neurotox 101: 

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to demonstrate foundational knowledge of neurotoxins and perform basic cosmetic injection techniques safely and effectively on live models.

Neurotox 102: 

By the end of the workshop, participants will state increased knowledge of neurotoxins and demonstrate advanced aesthetic injections safely and effectively, enhancing their clinical practice and professional opportunities in medical aesthetics.

Intro to Dermal Fillers:

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to identify facial anatomy and lip landmarks, and demonstrate client assessments, and safely administer of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers for lip, cheek, jaw, and chin augmentation while minimizing complications.

Lip Augmentation:

By the end of the workshop the participant will be able to describe safe and effective lip augmentation techniques, identify anatomical structures and risk zones, and recognize and manage potential complications associated with dermal filler injections.
 

Target audience:

• Licensed nurses (RNs, NPs, LPNs) looking to enter or advance in aesthetic medicine.
• Aesthetic nurses wanting to strengthen their knowledge and expand their clinical expertise.
• Healthcare professionals seeking hands-on training in neurotoxins and dermal fillers under expert supervision including PAs, MDs, DOs, DDSs, and DMDs

Please Note: Participants are responsible for researching state/local/federal licensing laws and regulations pertaining to these services and ensuring these services are within their scope of practice prior to registering.

Total certificate: 29 Contact Hours (7.25 hours/workshop)

Faculty: Dr. Ciara Dimou, AGNP-BC, WHNP-BC, Owner, VAIN Academy

Four Modules:

All held on Saint Anselm College Campus, Grappone Hall, Manchester NH

• Feb 23rd - Module 1: Neurotoxins 101
• Feb 24 - Module 2: Intro to Dermal Filler
• Mar 30 - Module 3: Neurotoxins 102
• Mar 31st - Module 4: Lip Augmentation

Fee: $1650 per module

• PICK 2 - RECEIVE 10% OFF
• ALL 4 - RECEIVE 15% OFF

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This is a four-part course. All four courses are required to earn the certificate. You do not have to sign up for all four courses at once. The four courses can be taken in any order.

DESCRIPTION: This innovative online certificate program is designed to explore the various components necessary to develop and run simulation scenarios within an academic or clinical setting.

WHO: Any nurse practicing in an education role who is interested in developing or working in a simulation program. This would be applicable to nurse educators in academia or healthcare facilities, preceptors, mentors, or staff nurses who are interested in learning more about this teaching pedagogy.

WHY: The content will provide the nuts and bolts of simulation to include how to assess educational needs, develop, implement and evaluate simulation experiences.

WHAT: In order to receive this 60-hour certificate (equal to 60 contact hours), completion of the four modules is required. Each module is 15 contact hours and is taught in an online format: 6 hours virtual live webinar, 9 hours online utilizing discussion boards and case studies, and required reading over the course of 4 weeks in an asynchronous manner.
 

Module 2: The Art of Debriefing

Topics: purpose and importance of debriefing, role of facilitator, rules of debriefing, types of debriefing

Learning Outcome: On successful completion of this program, the participant will be able to : discuss and apply the broad concepts related to Debriefing.

Agenda for Live Day:

• Session 1: An Overview of Debriefing
• Session 2: Debriefing Methods
• Pre-brief for Afternoon Module
• Session 3: Evaluating Debriefings
• Session 4:   Application of Debriefing Methods
• 4 weeks of Readings and Discussion Board Posts and Responses on Canvas LMS platform

April 8- May 5, 2026, live virtual webinar on April 8, 2026 

Cost: $350
 

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At the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to assess, differentiate, and manage common acute and functional gastrointestinal conditions using evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies.

Description: This full-day webinar provides nurses and nurse practitioners with a comprehensive overview of common gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Participants will gain practical skills in performing thorough abdominal examinations, recognize acute and functional GI disorders, and explore evidence-based treatment strategies. The program will cover conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, GERD, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and appendicitis. Emphasis will be placed on integrating both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management approaches, with interactive case studies to reinforce clinical decision-making.

Target Audience: Registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals who manage patients with gastrointestinal complaints in inpatient, outpatient, or primary care settings. This program is suitable for clinicians seeking to enhance their assessment skills, clinical reasoning, and pharmacologic knowledge in GI care.

Faculty: 

• Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
   

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The 13th Annual Hospice and Palliative Care Conference, Conveying Care While Meeting Practice Challenges, offers an essential opportunity for clinicians and interdisciplinary care teams to deepen their skills and refresh their understanding of the complex issues that shape today’s hospice and palliative care landscape. This year’s program addresses both the practical and relational aspects of care—recognizing that providers must balance regulatory requirements, challenging clinical presentations, and sensitive family dynamics while maintaining compassion at the forefront.

The conference opens with a keynote session centered on the theme of conveying care amidst operational and emotional challenges. Additional sessions explore critical topics such as GIP documentation and Medicaid reimbursement, best practices in patient symptom management, legal considerations affecting hospice providers, and the lived experiences of families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care. Throughout the day, participants will engage in discussions, networking, and shared problem-solving aimed at strengthening both competence and confidence in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

This program equips attendees with practical strategies, regulatory insights, and a deeper understanding of the patient and family experience—supporting clinicians as they navigate increasingly complex care environments with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.

This conference is designed for: Hospice nurses, palliative care nurses, and long-term care nurses, Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists working in hospice and palliative care, Social workers, counselors, case managers, and bereavement professionals, Chaplains, spiritual care providers, and interdisciplinary team members, Hospice administrators, educators, and compliance professionals, Home health professionals who encounter hospice or palliative care needs, Any healthcare professional involved in caring for individuals with serious illness or supporting families through end-of-life transitions

Learning Outcome: By the end of the program, Participants will enhance their knowledge about managing complex care situations and describe ways to support patients and families.

Faculty:

• Tamara Vesel MD
• Kristen Scanlon, MSN AGPCNP, ACHPN
• Mary K Kazanowski, APRN, ACHPN, PhD, CHPN
• Kim Skehan, RN, MSN, COS-C

Total: 6.25 contact hours

May 7, 2026, Grappone Hall, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
8:30-4:00pm

Cost: $169
 

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At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to apply current evidence-based strategies in stroke recognition, treatment, and post-event management while demonstrating enhanced clinical decision-making skills through participation in simulation-based stroke scenarios.

Program Description:

Join us for the Annual Stroke Symposium, an interactive day of education and simulation focused on improving stroke care and outcomes across diverse clinical settings.

Morning sessions will explore key aspects of stroke management, including neuroanatomy and ruptured aneurysms, types of strokes and their associated complications, and special considerations in pediatric and young adult stroke.

New this year, participants will take part in two immersive simulation sessions, choosing from five dynamic stroke scenarios in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. These case-based experiences—ranging from hemorrhagic stroke with seizure management to EMS response and angioedema post-TNK—offer opportunities to practice real-time clinical reasoning, teamwork, and communication in a safe, supportive learning environment.

The day will conclude with “What is Our Why?”, a powerful session highlighting the patient perspective and lived experience of stroke recovery.

Whether you’re new to stroke care or a seasoned provider, this symposium offers an engaging opportunity to deepen clinical knowledge, enhance team readiness, and renew your commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Target Audience: This program is designed for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with stroke across the continuum—from prehospital and acute care to rehabilitation and recovery. It is particularly relevant for clinicians working in emergency, critical care, neurology, and EMS settings who seek to strengthen their assessment, communication, and intervention skills through hands-on simulation.

Thursday May 14, 2025, Grappone Hall, Saint Anselm College

Cost:  $169 
 

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This is a three-day conference taking place at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel, North Falmouth, MA. 

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This is a four-part course. All four courses are required to earn the certificate. You do not have to sign up for all four courses at once. The four courses can be taken in any order.

DESCRIPTION: This innovative online certificate program is designed to explore the various components necessary to develop and run simulation scenarios within an academic or clinical setting.

WHO: Any nurse practicing in an education role who is interested in developing or working in a simulation program. This would be applicable to nurse educators in academia or healthcare facilities, preceptors, mentors, or staff nurses who are interested in learning more about this teaching pedagogy.

WHY: The content will provide the nuts and bolts of simulation to include how to assess educational needs, develop, implement and evaluate simulation experiences.

WHAT: In order to receive this 60-hour certificate (equal to 60 contact hours), completion of the four modules is required. Each module is 15 contact hours and is taught in an online format: 6 hours virtual live webinar, 9 hours online utilizing discussion boards and case studies, and required reading over the course of 4 weeks in an asynchronous manner.
 

Module 3: Desiging and Implementing Simulation Scenarios

Topics: nursing education simulation framework incorporating roles of facilitator and participant, educational practices, simulation outcomes and design characteristics.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this module, the participant will be able to discuss the important components of simulation design and important aspects to consider for simulation scenario implementation in both the hospital and academic settings

Agenda for Live Day:

• Session 1: Components of the NLN/Jeffries Simulation Theory and the INACSL Standards for Best Practice: Simulation Design
• Session 2: Fidelity in Simulation: The physical, conceptual, and psychological components of fidelity
• Session 3: The constructs of participant, facilitator, and educational practices as they relate to simulation scenario design and implementation
• 4 weeks of Readings and Discussion Board Posts and Responses on the Canvas LMS platform

September 30- October 27, 2026, live virtual webinar on September 30, 2026

Cost: $350
 

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This is a four-part course. All four courses are required to earn the certificate. You do not have to sign up for all four courses at once. The four courses can be taken in any order.

DESCRIPTION: This innovative online certificate program is designed to explore the various components necessary to develop and run simulation scenarios within an academic or clinical setting.

WHO: Any nurse practicing in an education role who is interested in developing or working in a simulation program. This would be applicable to nurse educators in academia or healthcare facilities, preceptors, mentors, or staff nurses who are interested in learning more about this teaching pedagogy.

WHY: The content will provide the nuts and bolts of simulation to include how to assess educational needs, develop, implement and evaluate simulation experiences.

WHAT: In order to receive this 60-hour certificate (equal to 60 contact hours), completion of the four modules is required. Each module is 15 contact hours and is taught in an online format: 6 hours virtual live webinar, 9 hours online utilizing discussion boards and case studies, and required reading over the course of 4 weeks in an asynchronous manner.
 

Module 4: Trends in Healthcare and Use of Simulation to Impact Patient Outcomes

Topics: Topics include: evaluation instruments, current research and trends in outcomes, trends in simulation, utilization of resources.

Learning Outcome:  Upon successful completion of this module, the participant will be able to discuss the important components of simulation design and important aspects to consider for simulation scenario implementation in both the hospital and academic settings.

Agenda for Live Day

• Session 1: Historical underpinnings and components of the NLN/Jeffries Simulation Theory and the INACSL Standards for Best Practice: Participant Assessment & Evaluation. (120 min)
• Session 2: Valid and reliable tools used to measure outcomes of a simulation: Grundy’s Confidence Scale, Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric, Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale, Satisfaction with Cultural Simulation Experience Scale, The Indiana Simulation Integration Rubric for Measuring IP Communication, The Modified Simulation Effectiveness Tool, & The Creighton Competency Evaluation Instrument (90 min)
• Session 3: Development of a systematic evaluation plan for one’s simulation program while keeping in mind educational and patient care outcomes (patient safety/preventable harm, EBP bundles, EBP tools for measurement). Introduction of the PDSA Model for QI (90min)
• Session 4: Trends in Simulation: Content included -Defining interprofessional education and discussion of the INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education (Sim-IPE) and virtual simulation (vSim for Nursing™️ and Sentinel City™️).Health Policy and Legislative Issues (60 min)
• 4 weeks of Readings and Discussion Board Posts and Responses on the Canvas LMS plaform

November 4-December 1, 2026, live virtual webinar on November 4, 2026

Cost: $350
 

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