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Ellen Zimmerman, MSN, RN

Nurse Educator/RN Refresher Coordinator

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Don’t Miss the 29th Annual “Because We Care” Workshop: Forget Me Never

Aug 10, 2026, 12:56:07 PM / by Ellen Zimmerman, MSN, RN posted in Nursing, compassion fatigue

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Are you a healthcare provider seeking practical tools and compassionate strategies to support grieving families—and yourself? The upcoming 29th Annual “Because We Care” Workshop, themed “Forget Me Never,” is your opportunity to gain essential skills, connect with peers, and earn continuing education credits, all in a supportive, in-person environment.

Why Attend This Workshop?

Grief is a deeply personal and often isolating journey, not just for families but also for the professionals who care for them. This workshop is designed specifically for nurses, social workers, child-life specialists, counselors, chaplains, and other care providers who want to:

    • Learn communication skills for sensitive conversations
    • Discover self-care strategies to prevent compassion fatigue
    • Engage in hands-on creation of keepsakes to comfort grieving families
    • Explore ways to remember loved ones while letting go
    • Understand how families experience support after a loss

Event Details

    Date: September 17, 2026

    Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (breakfast and registration at 7:30)

    Lunch provided

    Location: Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103


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Registration & Fees

  • Atrium, Advocate, AHWFB Employees: $70 (promo code required)
  • General Registration: $100

Continuing Education Credit

Participants can earn:

  • 0.65 CEUs through Northwest AHEC
  • 6.5 Contact Hours through Northwest AHEC

Nurses may apply these hours toward their continuing competence requirements for North Carolina licensure.

Register Today

Whether you provide direct patient care, family support services, counseling, or spiritual care, this workshop will help you build skills that foster compassionate support for others while prioritizing your own well-being.

29th Annual “Because We Care” Workshop: Forget Me Never 📅 September 17, 2026 🕗 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 📍 Ardmore Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC


REGISTER NOW -  https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/77742

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Nurses: Become a Clinical Instructor Partner (CIP) and Teach Where You Work

Feb 17, 2026, 2:51:14 PM / by Ellen Zimmerman, MSN, RN posted in Nursing, clinical instructor

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NC AHEC NCIP-Badge-In Full ColorHave you ever considered teaching without leaving your current role? One meaningful way to do just that is by becoming a Clinical Instructor Partner (CIP).

Start by talking with your unit manager to see whether your organization partners with a local school of nursing. If a partnership is in place, you may be eligible to attend the NCAHEC Clinical Instructor Partner (CIP) training at no cost. If your organization does not yet participate, sharing this opportunity with your unit manager and leadership could help open the door for future collaboration.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants earn 45 nursing contact hours and gain preparation for a new professional role - without leaving their current place of employment. Becoming a CIP allows nurses to support the next generation of nurses while expanding their own skills and career opportunities.

Practicing Clinical Instructors (CIs) are also welcome to complete this course to earn the 45 teaching and learning credits required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON). For CIs, the registration fee is $325.00, making this an affordable investment in professional growth.

Teaching where you work strengthens the connection between education and practice - and offers a rewarding way to shape the future of nursing.

 

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Upcoming Dates:

Cohort 10

  • Online modules open 7/1/26
  • Live Webinar Day 1: 8/6/26 8:30 to 5
  • Live webinar Day 2: 8/7/26 8:30 to 5
  • 16-hour Shadow: 8/8/26 to 9/16/26
  • Live webinar Day 3: 9/17/26 8:30 to 12pm

Cohort 11

  • Online modules open 9/2/26
  • Live Webinar Day 1: 10/8/26 8:30 to 5
  • Live webinar Day 2: 10/9/26 8:30 to 5
  • 16-Hour Shadow: 10/10/26 - 11/18/26
  • Live webinar Day 3: 11/19/26 8:30 to 12pm

 

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Nurses: Teach Where You Work

Dec 28, 2023, 9:00:00 AM / by Ellen Zimmerman, MSN, RN posted in NCAHEC, Nursing, CIP, clinical instructor

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Discover the new opportunity for nurses to teach where they work while remaining in their current role as a practicing nurse. Learn more about the Clinical Instructor Partner (CIP) Program and how it can help you grow your career while nurturing the next generation of nurses. Join the next cohort starting January 9th, 2024!

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