Get a strong start in your perinatal nursing career with our live webinar Fetal Monitoring Basics course, designed specifically for nurses with less than one year of experience using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM). Led by experienced educator Tammy J. Goodwin, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, this hands-on, knowledge-based training will equip you with foundational skills in fetal heart rate interpretation, NICHD monitoring definitions, antenatal testing, and effective interdisciplinary communication. Join us at Wake Forest Biotech Place in Winston-Salem and earn 5.0 nursing contact hours while building your confidence in fetal monitoring. Group rates available, bring your colleagues and save!
Have 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.
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
Breastfeeding plays a vital role in the health and well-being of infants, mothers, and families. Each year, Northwest AHEC brings together experts, caregivers, and community champions to deepen knowledge, strengthen skills, and uplift those who support breastfeeding families.
This year’s 14th Annual Breastfeeding Forum promises to be one of our most engaging and impactful events yet.
📅 Event Details
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602
This one-day, in-person conference is designed for professionals and advocates who play a role in supporting breastfeeding families—whether in clinical settings, community programs, or family-centered care environments.
🌟 What You’ll Learn
This year’s forum covers a diverse array of topics essential for anyone working with breastfeeding families. Attendees will gain updated, evidence-based insights on:
🍼 Community-Based Breastfeeding Support
- Learn about the purpose and growing impact of Baby Cafés, a community-centered model that provides accessible, judgment-free breastfeeding support.
- Explore strategies for engaging families and promoting long-term breastfeeding success.
🌿 Breastfeeding & Maternal Substance Use
- Understand the effects of common substances on lactation and infant health.
- Review evidence-based guidelines for safe breastfeeding practices in the context of maternal substance use.
- Gain strategies for supporting mothers using harm-reduction approaches and culturally sensitive care.
💛 Perinatal Mental Health
- Identify early emotional, behavioral, and psychological signs of disorders such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
- Learn to apply screening tools and referral strategies to connect families with timely support.
👶 Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)
- Recognize early clinical indicators of NOWS.
- Learn evidence-based approaches to care for infants with NOWS within breastfeeding contexts.
🧑🍼 Choosing the Right Breast Pump
- Review current breast pump options on the market.
- Learn how to guide parents in selecting the best pump for their unique situation.
🎓 Continuing Education Credits
Participants can earn:
- 5 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC
- 5 CPEUs
- 3 IBLCE L CERPs
- 2 IBLCE R CERPs
- 5 Nursing Contact Hours
👥 Who Should Attend?
This forum is ideal for:
- Lactation consultants
- WIC staff
- Registered dietitians
- Nurses & nurse educators
- Peer counselors
- Health educators
- Social workers
- Childbirth educators
- Anyone who assists families with breastfeeding
🏨 Travel Convenience
A block of rooms is available at the Hickory Courtyard Marriott, just steps from the convention center.
- Discounted Rate: $159 + tax
- Book by: February 23
🔗 Register for the Forum
Secure your spot and browse the full agenda here:
👉 14th Annual Breastfeeding Forum – Register Now
Join us in honoring the incredible Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who make a difference every day in our communities. November 9–15 is recognized as National and North Carolina Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to celebrate the dedication and expertise of these vital healthcare professionals.
With approximately 16,687 Nurse Practitioners reported in North Carolina (per the NC Board of Nursing), this growing workforce plays a critical role in expanding access to high-quality healthcare across our state—from the mountains to the coast and everywhere in between.
To all Nurse Practitioners: thank you for your extraordinary work and the compassionate care you provide. Your commitment strengthens the health and well-being of North Carolina communities.
👉 Explore Northwest AHEC’s Upcoming Nursing Programs - Click Here
Rural America: Community & Opportunity
Did you know that nearly 61 million Americans call #rural communities home? These areas combine a strong sense of community with fulfilling work opportunities! Join us in celebrating the #PowerOfRural on Nov 20 for #NationalRuralHealthDay. Learn more at powerofrural.org.
***Also, join us for this upcoming event***
NC AHEC 8th Annual Celebration of Rural Health Nursing - Webinar on November 14th
Silent Struggles, Strong Voices: Advocating for Patients and Families
Register Now!
November 14, 2025
8:00AM - 1:00PM
Live Webinar
The NC AHEC Nurse Council celebrates the unique role and essential service of nursing in rural healthcare with our NC AHEC 8th Annual Celebration of Rural Nursing in honor of National Rural Health Day. Rural nurses are the often-unseen pillars of their communities—responding not only to medical needs, but also to deeply rooted social challenges. Silent Struggles, Strong Voices is designed to elevate and empower rural nursing professionals as they confront the silent epidemics affecting patients and families. This program is supported by all of NC AHEC and the Nurse Council.
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Livestream Webinar
Registration Fee: $35
Register here: Southern Regional AHEC Event Page
In honor of National Rural Health Day, the NC AHEC Nurse Council invites you to join the 8th Annual Statewide Celebration of Rural Nursing—a powerful virtual gathering designed to uplift, educate, and empower nurses serving in rural communities.
This year’s theme, “Silent Struggles, Strong Voices: Advocating for Patients and Families,” highlights the resilience and advocacy of rural nurses who navigate not only clinical challenges but also the social and systemic barriers their patients face every day.
💡 Why Attend?
Rural nurses are often the lifeline of their communities. This event offers a unique opportunity to:
- Earn 4.0 Nursing Contact Hours
- Engage with expert speakers on timely topics like addiction treatment, adolescent tobacco use, human trafficking, and mental health stigma
- Connect with peers across the state who share your passion for rural health
🗓️ Agenda Highlights
Bridging the Addiction Treatment Gap
Dr. Alex Elswick, University of Kentucky
Treatment of Adolescent Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use
Dr. Libby Carver, Duke Employee & Occupational Health
Don’t Be Social: Human Trafficking and Social Media
Judge Toni King, NC District Court
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Stigma
Dr. Joanna Linn & Lyndsey Parham, MAHEC Center for Psychiatry
Whether you're a nurse, educator, or healthcare advocate, this event is a chance to celebrate the vital role of rural nursing and gain tools to better serve your community.
We look forward to seeing you in Boone this October for this impactful and inspiring event! Moving Mountains and Community Conference, taking place October 13–14, 2025, with a preconference day on October 12, at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
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!
We’re excited to invite you to the Charles L. Spurr Piedmont Oncology Symposium, taking place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 8:50 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. at the M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
This in-person event is designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals—physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, navigators, and others—who are committed to excellence in hematology and oncology care. Attendees will engage in a dynamic learning environment featuring renowned faculty, evidence-based presentations, and interactive case studies.
Whether you’re working in a hospital, clinic, or community setting, this symposium offers practical strategies and the latest insights to help you navigate therapeutic and diagnostic options and improve patient outcomes.
Why Attend?
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earn from leading experts in oncology - Gain actionable knowledge through case-based discussions
- Network with peers across the continuum of cancer care
- Return to practice with tools to enhance care delivery
📍 Location:
M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
