2025 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Symposium

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Target Audience

Licensed Practical Nurses, MAs, or any healthcare professionals who are interested in the topics.

Description

This knowledge-based conference will provide LPNs from different practice settings the information and strategies to maximize their important role on the health care team and enhance their professional practice.

This educational event is jointly Provided by Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and by South Piedmont AHEC. Both are part of the NC AHEC System.

Topics and Speakers:
LPN Scope of Practice
Stacey Thompson, MSN, RN
North Carolina Board of Nursing

Vaccines & Vaccine Hesitancy
Rachel McInerney, DNP, FNP-BC, RN
UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing

Falls: Their Impact and What You Can Do to Help
Molly O'Day, MSW & Kristen Srouji, MPH
Centralina Area Agency on Aging

LPN-RN Bridge Program
Emily Fink, DNP, RN
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Self-Care & Wellness
Andrew Brewer
Northwest Area Health Education Center

Registration Fees
$60.00 - Early bird registration fee before 9/26/2025
$75.00 - Regular registration fee after 9/26/2025




This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number # 2U1QHP28734, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.”

“The UNC Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program also provided support."

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Objectives

• (Thompson) Discuss the scope of practice and role of the LPN in North Carolina, including key responsibilities and legal boundaries in nursing.
• (McInerney) Define vaccine hesitancy and its determinants.
• (McInerney) Describe the role of nurses in addressing hesitancy.
• (McInerney) Apply evidence-based communication strategies (presumptive approach, motivational interviewing, prebunking).
• (McInerney) Identify educational tools and resources to support practice.
• (McInerney)Practice applying strategies in case scenarios.
• (Srouji & O'Day) Identity fall risk factors through use a home safety checklist.
• (Srouji & O'Day) Describe one evidence-based community resources for fall prevention program.
• (Fink) Outline the academic and clinical requirements for LPNs pursuing RN licensure.
• (Brewer) Explore practical self-care techniques to enhance personal and professional resilience.

Sessions