NICN Education

The NICN emphasizes education.  Participate in any or all of the following :

Save the Date!

The NICN is planning a big meeting in Omaha in 2010 to commemorate its 30th anniversary.   We will be jointly putting on a one day symposium with APIC at the Embassy Suites La Vista on August 27, 2010.  There will be a dinner for the NICN board the night before.  Please mark your calendars. Print a Flyer

NICN & APIC team up for a one-day conference
August 27, 2010

 

Education Conference

Programs have been sponsored at sites throughout the state including Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk, North Platte, Scottsbluff, Columbus, and Ogalalla.  Over 3000 participants have attended the conferences with outstanding evaluations.  The NICN plans to continue its commitment to providing affordable education in the area of infection control at locations throughout the state.  

The target audience consists of public health officials, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, infection control professionals, veterinarians, law enforcement and first responders, and mental health providers.

For more information please contact Virginia Helget, Program Director, NICN at 402-995-3030 or email

Infection Control Training

The basic training program is held several times a year in Omaha, for nursing home and small hospital infection control practitioner.  In the 17 years these courses have been provided, over 1000 trainees have attended. 
 
Upcoming Dates: all taught at Clarkson Hospital, Storz Pavillion, Omaha
  • October 7-8, 2010 (Thursday and Friday)

  • Tuesday May 17 & Wednesday May 18, 2011

  • Thursday October 6 &  Friday October 7, 2011

Online Registration for October, 2010 - Click here
Brochure for October, 2010 - Click here
Scholarship Application- Click here