APRN2APRN Collaboration Call - A Deep Dive into Implicit Bias
Webinar/Online
Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6:00pm CT - 7:00pm CT
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Info
Topic
Implicit Bias, Required Mandatory CE for Illinois License Renewal
Credits Offered
This event offers
1.0 contact hour
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
Illinois Nurses Foundation is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation..
Additional Information
Implicit bias is defined by the dictionary as "unconscious favoritism toward or prejudice against people of a particular ethnicity, gender, or social group that influences one's actions or perception." This program will discuss the definition and recognition of Implicit Bias, causes and effects of Implicit Bias, and ways to reduce the impact of Implicit Biases.
This session meets the Required Mandatory CE for Illinois License Renewal for Implicit Bias.
Participants will self-report knowledge on how to recognize, interrupt, and mitigate implicit bias in healthcare.
Speakers
Ashley Whitlatch is an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. She is skilled in Medicine, Science, Nursing, Medical Office, and currently building her skills in Business Administration. Ashley is a strong healthcare services professional with a Master of Science in Nursing while completing a Doctor of Nurse Practice and Master of Business Administration focused in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Ashley is also a 2021 recipient of the Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award and an active member in the ANA-Illinois Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.