Events

RN to BSN Work Learning Program Orientation

Oct 2, 2017, 1:30 PM

The RN to BSN Work Learning Program Orientation was held at Eastern State Hospital in October 2017. Work Learning cohort members learned of library and writing support and spent time getting to know one another and their Peer Tutor. In addition, the cohort experienced a Speed Meet and Greet where they had one-on-one time to get to know RN to BSN online faculty. Agenda

Psychiatric Nursing Care Across the Life Span

Mar 24, 2017, 2:00 PM

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association and APNA Kentucky Chapter 2017 Annual Conference presented PSYCHIATRIC NURSING CARE ACROSS THE LIFE SPACE on March 24 at Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. BH WELL team members presented on a number of topics: “Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health” Dr. Dianna Inman “The Impact of Substance Use on Social Cognition and Recovery from Mental Illness” Dr. Chizimuzo (Zim) Okoli

Community of Practice Wrap-Up

At more than 40%, tobacco use rates are much higher in the mental and behavioral health population than for people not living with mental and behavioral health challenges. This results in significant health disparities.