The accredited train-the-trainer Nurse Educator Program improves PD nursing care by training nursing education leaders across the U.S. to educate nursing students about Parkinson’s disease. To date, the program has trained more than 435 nurses who, in turn, reach an estimated 26,000 nursing students annually, helping meet the expanding need for Parkinson's knowledge in nursing education. This program offers nursing programs educators academic instruction, guided clinical observation opportunities with Parkinson’s patients, independent study, and mentorship from nurse specialists at nationally recognized movement disorder centers.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Parkinson's Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses
Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) pending
What is the Edmond J. Safra Nurse Educator Program?
Program Goals
- Enhance the knowledge and confidence of nursing educators in developing course content, delivering lectures and providing clinical mentorship on Parkinson’s in schools of nursing.
- Develop a long-term relationship between participating guest nursing educators, scholars, and Parkinson’s experts at nationally recognized movement disorder centers.
- Prepare nursing graduates to care for people living with Parkinson’s, caregivers and families.
Training Dates & Locations
The Edmond J. Safra Nurse Educator Program hosts several trainings each year at university-based movement disorder centers. Nurse educators are selected through a competitive application process.
Locations are as follows:
- TBD
Learn more about this program on the Parkinson’s Foundation website HERE. If you have additional questions, please contact us at [email protected].