MARCH 2021
SCHEDULE
There are multiple motivating factors as to why one pursues becoming a recognized Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA). We all know that RNFAs make more, are more marketable, flexible, and have the exciting opportunity of being in the “circle of trust” of their surgeons. We also know there will be professional questions you will want answered for many months to come relative to professional opportunities and experiences. With our new “Afterhour Webinars” you can join in with other RNFA students from across the country for live video seminars. Every month for 12 months, the nation’s leading RNFAs and industry related professionals will discuss everything RNFA from A to Z.
REGISTER TODAY 800-922-7747
THURSDAY
MAR 4, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
Professor of Surgery George Washington University (GWG), Professor of International Medical Education GWG, Professor of Microbiology and Tropical Medicine GWG
Glenn received his BS and AB cum laude from Calvin College and MD cum laude from the University of Michigan. He completed his surgical internship and residency through Harvard University at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Center. To assist in developing further volunteer surgical services in underserved areas of the developing world, Glenn completed masters degrees in international affairs, epidemiology, health promotion and disease prevention, anthropology, and a philosophy degree in human sciences.
Discussion: Healthcare to the world’s bottom billion!
Notable awards and appointments:
- Humanitarian of the Year, GEORGE Magazine
- Volunteerism Award for International Outreach, American College of Surgeons
- Faculty Distinguished Service Award, George Washington University Medical School
- Inductee, Academie de Chirurgie de Paris
- Past President, Washington Academy of Surgeons
- Traveling Scholar, James IV Association of Surgeons
- Senior Fulbright Scholar
See this brilliant surgeon orator present at Calvin College in 2011
THURSDAY
MAR 11, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
Program Director, NIFA APRN RNFA Program
Dr. Russell is a practicing nurse practitioner in cardiothoracic surgery, a NIFA graduate and now the NIFA APRN RNFA Program Director. His expertise includes complex surgical patient care, invasive acute care procedures including EVH, central line and art lines, chest tubes, thoracentesis, and hemodynamics. John works as an adjunct professor for multiple APRN nursing programs throughout the nation and is the CEO of Skills On Point, LLC, and president of Mission Skills Inc, a public charity for medical training for medical missions.
- Introduction to the O.R. as an APRN
- How your skill levels affect your employment
- How billing works for procedures and RNFA vs APRN RNFA billing
- Negotiating your RNFA training based on billing plans
THURSDAY
MAR 18, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
CEO, Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI)
James Stobinski is the CEO of the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) which administers the CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM and CNS-CP credentials for perioperative nurses. He has been a perioperative nurse for 35+ years and entered the profession with a Diploma of Nursing from Toledo Hospital School of Nursing.
There has been a tremendous amount of change in credentialing in recent years. The amount and types of credentials have expanded rapidly, and the nature of certification and recertification processes are also undergoing rapid change. Jim will discuss recent changes to CCI and its credentialing programs and take a look forward to new products and services on the near horizon.
After a short presentation, the microphones will be open for questions about the work of CCI and the CCI Research Foundation. Take advantage of this short session to get the latest information on perioperative nursing certification and learn how CCI can assist your long-term professional growth.
MONDAY
MAR 29, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
Director, NIFA SutureStar™ Workshops
In addition to working as a real-world, full-time RNFA, Dean has been the active SutureStar Workshop Director for NIFA over the past 8 years. Dean has over 28 years of first assisting experience in most all service lines; ‘everything from head to toe.’ At the workshops, Dean’s personal goal is to help every NIFA student master the skills of the nation’s top assistants. Dean is on the Board of Directors for the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) and is currently Chair of the Pilot Review Committee for the maintenance of the national CRNFA credential. Dean’s talking points will touch-on:
- Scrub in/Handwashing
- Sterile Technique
- Gowning
- Gloving
- Basic draping
- What are the simple skills of the nation’s top RNFAs
- How to go from simple skills to expertise levels
- How to apply those skills in complex settings
- How to shine for surgeons in all service lines
REGISTER TODAY 800-922-7747
There are multiple motivating factors as to why one pursues becoming a recognized Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA). We all know that RNFAs are more marketable, are able to adapt to changes, and have the exciting opportunity of being in the “circle of trust” of their surgeons. We also know there will be professional questions you will want answered for many months to come relative to professional opportunities and experiences. With our new ”
Afterhour Webinars” you can join in with other RNFA students from across the country for live video seminars. Every month for 12 months, the nation’s leading RNFAs and industry related professionals will discuss everything RNFA from A to Z.
REGISTER TODAY
MARCH 2021
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY MAR 4, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
Dr. Glenn Geelhoed, MD, AB, BS, MA, DTMH, MPH, MA, MPhil, EdD, ScD, FACS
Professor of Surgery George Washington University (GWG), Professor of International Medical Education GWG, Professor of Microbiology and Tropical Medicine GWG
Glenn received his BS and AB cum laude from Calvin College and MD cum laude from the University of Michigan. He completed his surgical internship and residency through Harvard University at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Center. To assist in developing further volunteer surgical services in underserved areas of the developing world, Glenn completed masters degrees in international affairs, epidemiology, health promotion and disease prevention, anthropology, and a philosophy degree in human sciences.
Discussion: Healthcare to the world’s bottom billion!
Notable awards and appointments:
- Humanitarian of the Year, GEORGE Magazine
- Volunteerism Award for International Outreach, American College of Surgeons
- Faculty Distinguished Service Award, George Washington University Medical School
- Inductee, Academie de Chirurgie de Paris
- Past President, Washington Academy of Surgeons
- Traveling Scholar, James IV Association of Surgeons
- Senior Fulbright Scholar
See this brilliant surgeon orator present at Calvin College in 2011
THURSDAY MAR 11, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
Dr. John Russell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, RN CCRN, RNFA
Program Director, NIFA APRN RNFA Program
Dr. Russell is a practicing nurse practitioner in cardiothoracic surgery, a NIFA graduate and now the NIFA APRN RNFA Program Director. His expertise includes complex surgical patient care, invasive acute care procedures including EVH, central line and art lines, chest tubes, thoracentesis, and hemodynamics. John works as an adjunct professor for multiple APRN nursing programs throughout the nation and is the CEO of Skills On Point, LLC, and president of Mission Skills Inc, a public charity for medical training for medical missions.
- Introduction to the O.R. as an APRN
- How your skill levels affect your employment
- How billing works for procedures and RNFA vs APRN RNFA billing
- Negotiating your RNFA training based on billing plans
THURSDAY MAR 18, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
James Stobinski PhD, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM(E)
CEO, Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI)
James Stobinski is the CEO of the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) which administers the CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM and CNS-CP credentials for perioperative nurses. He has been a perioperative nurse for 35+ years and entered the profession with a Diploma of Nursing from Toledo Hospital School of Nursing.
There has been a tremendous amount of change in credentialing in recent years. The amount and types of credentials have expanded rapidly, and the nature of certification and recertification processes are also undergoing rapid change. Jim will discuss recent changes to CCI and its credentialing programs and take a look forward to new products and services on the near horizon.
After a short presentation, the microphones will be open for questions about the work of CCI and the CCI Research Foundation. Take advantage of this short session to get the latest information on perioperative nursing certification and learn how CCI can assist your long-term professional growth.
MONDAY MAR 29, 2021
7:30-9:00PM EST
Dean Parsons, RN, BSN, CNOR, CRNFA, RNAS-C
Director, NIFA SutureStar™ Workshops
In addition to working as a real-world, full-time RNFA, Dean has been the active SutureStar Workshop Director for NIFA over the past 8 years. Dean has over 28 years of first assisting experience in most all service lines; ‘everything from head to toe.’ At the workshops, Dean’s personal goal is to help every NIFA student master the skills of the nation’s top assistants. Dean is on the Board of Directors for the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) and is currently Chair of the Pilot Review Committee for the maintenance of the national CRNFA credential. Dean’s talking points will touch-on:
- Scrub in/Handwashing
- Sterile Technique
- Gowning
- Gloving
- Basic draping
- What are the simple skills of the nation’s top RNFAs
- How to go from simple skills to expertise levels
- How to apply those skills in complex settings
- How to shine for surgeons in all service lines
OCTOBER 2020
SCHEDULE
REGISTER TODAY
800-922-7747
