The nation’s Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) will celebrate National AHEC Week March 25-29. During the week, the National AHEC Organization will highlight AHECs’ work strengthening the healthcare workforce and improving access to quality healthcare.
Celebrating National AHEC Week: Strengthening Healthcare Workforce and Access
Mar 26, 2024 8:20:25 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Community, workforce
Preceptor Development - Growing and Nurturing Nurses: The Preceptor's Path
Mar 19, 2024 1:48:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Nursing
The North Carolina Area Health Education Center (NCAHEC) is offering a live webinar that will build upon the 2023 teaching strategies for the experienced nurse preceptor. This year we will take a deep dive into generational differences and strategies to foster communication, techniques/strategies to utilize when precepting someone from a different generation and / or someone with more experience and explain how to address the experience complexity gap in nursing. Learn from a panel of experienced preceptors how to handle challenges and how to advance preceptor skills in today’s healthcare environment. Join us!
Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Shortage, We Need Your Help
Jan 22, 2024 4:30:38 PM / by Megan Mills Anderson posted in NCAHEC, health careers, TPM
Dear Healthcare Partners,
In an effort to better address the significant shortage of health care workers, Northwest AHEC is partnering with the NC Center on the Workforce for Health (NC AHEC, Sheps Center, NC IOM), the NC Chamber Foundation to develop and implement a plan to create the next generation of healthcare clinicians and staff.
2023 Academic Progression Conference - Live Webinar Feb 2, 2024
Jan 12, 2024 9:14:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Nursing
Teaching and Engagement Strategies, Simulation Innovations and Practice Transitions for the Gen Z Learner join us - February 2, 2024 | 9 AM – 4 PM for this Live Webinar!
Ready To Get Back To Nursing? NC AHEC RN Refresher Program.
Jan 12, 2024 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Nursing, rn refresher
For over 30 years, the NC Area Health Education Center RN Refresher Program has helped thousands of nurses rejuvenate their careers and go back to work.
NWAHEC Awarded NC Medicaid Grant to Support 5 Online Learning Activities
Jan 11, 2024 10:07:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in NCAHEC, behavioral health, social work, psychology, social justice, online learning, integrated care, intervention
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team was awarded a grant from NC Medicaid supporting five different online self-paced learning activities.
Nurses: Teach Where You Work
Dec 28, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Ellen Zimmerman, MSN, RN posted in NCAHEC, Nursing, CIP, clinical instructor
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!
Student Highlight: Our AHEC Scholar A'nya Buckner at National AHEC Organization Conference
Jul 18, 2023 11:15:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in NCAHEC, Scholars
"I was honored to represent NC Northwest AHEC at the 2023 National AHEC Organization (NAO) Biennial Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah." - A'nya Buckner
NC AHEC Scholars Program - Partnering to make a difference in healthcare
May 4, 2023 12:06:42 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Scholars
The NC AHEC Scholars Program at Northwest AHEC recruits, trains, and supports a diverse group of students from across the state, creating a multidisciplinary team of health professionals committed to both community service and the transformation of health care in North Carolina.
Northwest AHEC Hosts the NC AHEC Statewide Meeting - Recap
Jan 11, 2023 10:41:58 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC
Northwest AHEC was the host for the NC AHEC Statewide Meeting & Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of AHEC in North Carolina. In December 2022, we welcomed our friends from across the state to Winston-Salem for a 3-day conference and evening 50th Anniversary Celebration. #NCAHEC50th