Webinars
As a valued member of our community, we are pleased to inform you that the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) offers a range of webinars tailored exclusively for our members. These webinars represent a vital resource for professional development and are designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of trauma nursing.
Please note that all enduring materials for our on-demand webinars will be available for a period of one calendar year from the date of recording. We encourage you to take full advantage of these learning opportunities within that timeframe.
To locate the webinars available to you, please refer to the table below. You can easily access the recordings by clicking on either the thumbnail image associated with the webinar or the "watch" button provided.
Please keep in mind that while comprehensive session descriptions are publicly accessible, only STN members can view the full video recordings and submit for CE credits. To access these resources, please ensure that you are logged into the website with your member credentials.
We appreciate your commitment to advancing your professional development and look forward to supporting your journey through our educational offerings.
The Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This accreditation ensures that our webinars meet the highest standards for educational excellence, allowing you to earn valuable continuing education credits.
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Building a Hospital Wide Geriatric Trauma Program from the Ground Up
Learning Objectives:
Participate in key concepts of generational health care with a focus on geriatric trauma
Incorporate concepts of geriatric trauma into current geriatric program for cost effective
Efficient care Interpret health metrics related to geriatric trauma and to explore guidelines and verification process
Include administrative interest in programmatic build
Members who...
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11/30/2023
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Forensic Evidence Collection Training Based on Interpersonal Violence Markers
Emergency department nurses are at the frontline of providing healthcare to trauma survivors who experience interpersonal violence. Texas mandates a two-hour evidence-collection training; however, a gap in care was noted regarding needs of the trauma survivors in the defining community. This study aims to evaluate interpersonal violence data and describe how the data can be used to inform emerg...
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07/24/2024
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Improving Pediatric Outcomes with Virtual Support and the use of Pediatric Readiness Scores
Rural facilities see Pediatric Trauma infrequently but are expected to respond with confidence. One rural facility experienced pediatric trauma that seemed chaotic and disorganized. Armed with this experience they completed the EMSC pediatric readiness score and noted multiple shortcomings. We will discuss how this facility has transformed pediatric trauma care in its facility with the support,...
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09/12/2024
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Innovative Strategies for Integrating Mental Health Care after Traumatic Injury
Traumatic injury can devastate the overall wellbeing of a patient, affecting not only physical health but also mental, emotional, and social aspects of their life. Whereas American College of Surgeons guidelines include screening and addressing mental health recovery in trauma centers, many trauma centers do not monitor and address emotional recovery, making it a priority to learn how to implem...
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03/26/2024
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Maximizing the Use of Simulation Base Learning for Trauma Education
This webinar will help the trauma nurse incorporate simulation into trauma education to improve team communication, skills, and outcomes. How to create an immersive environment will be discussed which can help create realistic situations for your leaners. We will wrap up with a discussion on the importance of pre-briefing and debriefing with various models presented.
Learning Objectives:
De...
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02/28/2024
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Palliative Care in Pediatric Trauma
This webinar will provide a brief overview of pediatric trauma and its unique challenges of specialized end-of-life care for children following major trauma. There will be a focus on the multidisciplinary approach to communication and shared decision-making that is required between health professionals and the child's family during the decision-making process. We will discuss the emotional and ...
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01/17/2024
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Setting You and Your Most Difficult Patient Up for Success
Hypoxia in the critically ill or inured patient can lead to secondary injuries which will decrease the patient’s survivability or leave them with disability. Meeting the oxygen needs of the critically ill or injured patient can be challenging. Preparing your patient, as well as yourself for the rapid sequence induction (RSI) procedure prior to the initiation of RSI will ensure successful airway...
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05/29/2024
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The Art and Science of Distinguishing Disorders of Consciousness
This lecture will broaden the knowledge of healthcare professionals working with individuals who have sustained a severe Brain Injury. This includes medical management, best practice in assessment and treatment options (safety, early mobility, cognition, etc.), strategies to support family/caregiver, and long-term care considerations. The interventions & techniques reviewed will enhance the...
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10/24/2023
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The Basics of Burn Resuscitation and Referral for Trauma Nurses
Burn patients present unique challenges to trauma teams, often requiring specialized treatment plans that may overlap with other types of trauma, such as blunt or penetrating injuries. Given that initial care frequently occurs outside of specialized burn centers, these cases offer valuable learning opportunities for trauma teams. The quality of care administered within the first critical hour c...
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08/20/2024
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Unlocking the Pelvic Puzzle: Multidisciplinary Management of Complex Pelvic Trauma
This webinar will address the initial management principles for the injured patient who has sustained blunt trauma after a fall from height. We will review the differential diagnosis of injuries that can be sustained from falls from height. We will pay special attention to the management of complex pelvic fractures including acute / initial resuscitation and stabilization measures. We will disc...
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08/23/2023
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When Minutes Count ... How to Document Comprehensive Minutes for PIPS
Documentation of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) continues to be a challenge for trauma centers. Ensuring comprehensive PIPS minutes is key to successful PIPS documentation. This webinar will focus on how to ensure robust PIPS minutes including how to capture critical discussions. Discussion will also include how to incorporate PIPS minutes into the overall PIPS process. The A...
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09/26/2023
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