Empowering Inclusive Education: Supporting Neurodivergent Learners
October 16, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
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Laykin Forthun, BSN, RN, PMH-BC, HNB-BC |
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Intended Audience: NPD practitioners, All NPD team members, Nursing Education Instructors & Faculty, Simulation Educators, Nurses who facilitate education of healthcare professionals.
Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, Competent
Description: Explore neurodivergence and how traditional bolt-on accommodations often rely on deficit-based thinking. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and classroom compassion are introduced as frameworks that create an inclusive learning environment from the start. Attendees will gain insight into neurodivergence, discuss the stigma surrounding, and learn practical strategies for supporting diverse learning needs and improving outcomes for adult neurodivergent learners. This webinar expands on content presented at the 2025 Aspire Convention.
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Outcome: As indicated in post-webinar evaluations, 80% of participants will: be able to define neurodivergence, express increased knowledge of its implications in the learning environment, and identify Universal Design techniques that can be implemented in their practice.
Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Contact Hours: 1.0
Expiration Date (recording): November 16, 2025
Successful completion:
1. View webinar
2. Complete online evaluation
For further information email info@anpd.org
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The Wild, Wild West: Surviving to Thriving in Ambulatory Care
November 5, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
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Elizabeth Fritz, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, EBP-C |
Debbie Buchwach, MSN, RN, NPD-BC |
Intended Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD Nurse Leaders, PD Associates, Nurses who facilitate education of healthcare professionals, Nurse Leaders / Managers / Executives, and Registered Nurses in ambulatory care
Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice
Description: Ambulatory care has often been called “the wild, wild West.” NPD practitioners often feel the challenges of working in this setting, which is known for large geographical areas, variable regulation, and limited resources. NPD practitioners will leave this session with strategies to help address these challenges.
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Outcome: 80% of participants will report this session increased their knowledge of evidence-based strategies in ambulatory care NPD practice.
Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Contact Hours: 1.0
Expiration Date (recording): December 5, 2025
Successful completion:
1. View webinar
2. Complete online evaluation
For further information email info@anpd.org
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