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 5000 participants have attended the conferences with outstanding evaluations.  The NICN attempts to meet the educational needs of ICPs 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 more than 25 years these courses have been provided, over 3000 trainees have attended. 
 
Upcoming Dates: all taught at Clarkson Hospital, Storz Pavillion, Omaha
  • Thursday March 29 &  Friday March 30, 2012 Brochure(PDF File)                                                                             

  • Thursday October 4 & Friday October 5, 2012

Scholarship Application Form* (PDF File)