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Access from Anywhere - 2025 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Symposium: Live Webinar

Written by Brooke Kochanski | Sep 5, 2025 8:28:52 PM

Join fellow LPNs from across North Carolina for a dynamic, knowledge-based symposium designed to elevate your role on the health care team and enhance your professional practice. Register now for early bird rate! 

Featured topics include LPN Scope of Practice, Vaccines & Vaccine Hesitancy, Fall Prevention, LPN-RN Bridge Programs, and Self-Care & Wellness

Registration Fees:

  • $60 – Early Bird (by September 26, 2025)
  • $75 – Regular (after September 26, 2025)

This event is jointly provided by Northwest AHEC and South Piedmont AHEC, both 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

Fall Prevention
TBD

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

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