NICN Education

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

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 402-960-1769 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 Clark Hospital, Storz Pavillion, Omaha October 2-3,2008 March 26-27, 2009 October 1-2, 2009
	Online Registration
	Brochure
	Scholarship Application

Newsletter

Quarterly publication of a newsletter sent to all Nebraska hospitals and nursing homes at no charge and is available on-line. 

To request a subscription to the Newsletter by mail send your name, title, and address to

Virginia Helget
Newsletter Editor, NICN
7423 So 173 St
Omaha, NE, 68136-1124

or e-mail her at vhelget@unmc.edu