Courses and Events

The orientation for the clinical practicum will prepare the RN Refresher nurse for the clinical experience with a preceptor. Information will be provided to guide the RN Refresher through the preparation process. The RN Refresher must have completed and passed all required modules in the theory course before clinical placement can occur.

This interactive nursing skills lab is designed to strengthen participants’ proficiency in safe medication administration and accurate dosage calculation. Through guided instruction, and hands-on practice, participants will review key principles of pharmacology, explore various routes of medication delivery, and apply critical thinking to dosage calculations. Emphasis will be placed on preventing medication errors, understanding medication rights, and enhancing clinical judgment to ensure safe and effective patient care.

This facilitated learning program teaches practical skills to improve communication and strengthen relationships as you engage with teammates. The program builds upon the strong leadership skills you already possess and is designed for all levels of leaders. Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.

Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.

For many men who use intimate partner violence, fatherhood is one of the strongest motivations for seeking help and changing abusive behavior. Yet Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (DVIP) have not always fully integrated parenting and fatherhood into intervention in ways that enhance accountability while maintaining survivor and child safety. This interactive, full-day workshop explores how fatherhood can serve as a powerful pathway to accountability and lasting behavior change without minimizing abuse or shifting responsibility onto survivors.

Participants will examine the impact of domestic violence on children, parenting, and the father-child relationship, and learn how abusive behaviors undermine children's safety, well-being, and healthy development. Drawing on current research and promising practices, the workshop will introduce practical strategies for incorporating fatherhood throughout DVIP’s curricula, facilitating conversations about parenting and repair, and engaging fathers in ways that strengthen accountability while supporting safer relationships with their children. Throughout the day, participants will practice applying survivor-centered, child-focused, and approaches responsive to their local communities that reinforce behavior change and promote healthier families.

Presenter: Juan Carlos Areán, Ph.D.
Dr. Areán is an internationally recognized activist, public speaker, and published author. Since 1991, he has worked to engage men to become better fathers, intimate partners, and allies to end domestic violence and sexual assault. He currently serves as Program Director in the Children and Youth Team at Futures Without Violence.
*Become a Member of NC Providers of Abuser Treatment (NCPAT) and save on conference fees!

The RN Refresher program was developed in collaboration with the University of North Carolina School of Nursing and the William Friday Center, and is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Nurses who have an active or inactive license, or have been away from nursing and want to update their knowledge and skills will benefit from this course. This orientation activity will guide students through the process of the program.

This facilitated learning program teaches practical skills to improve communication and strengthen relationships as you engage with teammates. The program builds upon the strong leadership skills you already possess and is designed for all levels of leaders. Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.

Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.

Gravidas at Risk is an annual 2-day statewide perinatal conference designed to address both inpatient and outpatient care. The 44th Annual Perinatal Conference focuses on advancing knowledge and practical strategies for caring for pregnant individuals facing increased risk. This interdisciplinary program addresses key clinical and social factors impacting perinatal outcomes, with expert presentations on Social Determinants of Health, Intimate Partner Violence, Cardiac Health, and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy. In addition to clinical content, the conference highlights holistic approaches to perinatal care, including bedrest-appropriate yoga, mindfulness and mind-body strategies, and other tools to support resilience and well-being for both patients and providers. Designed for perinatal and maternal-child health professionals, this conference offers evidence-based insights, practical applications, and opportunities for reflection to enhance compassionate, whole-person care.

**Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hickory Courtyard Marriot just steps from the convention center. Click here to book online or call 828-267-2100 to reserve your room.
Please note that the Courtyard Marriot is undergoing some renovation and although guests will not be on the same floor as the renovation and no work will occur after 5 pm, an additional block of rooms is reserved just next door at the Fairfield Marriot: Click here to book online or call 828-431-3000. All reservations must be made by October 13, 2026 to receive the group rate of $159.00 plus tax.

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This facilitated learning program teaches practical skills to improve communication and strengthen relationships as you engage with teammates. The program builds upon the strong leadership skills you already possess and is designed for all levels of leaders. Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.

Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.

This immersive simulation session is designed to enhance nursing competence in managing patients with diabetes through hands-on practice in medication administration and patient education. Participants will engage in a realistic clinical scenario that emphasizes blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, recognition and response to hypo- and hyperglycemia, and effective patient teaching strategies. The session will also focus on promoting patient adherence, addressing lifestyle modifications, and using teach-back methods to ensure understanding. Through guided debriefing and reflective learning, participants will strengthen their clinical judgment, communication skills, and confidence in delivering safe, patient-centered diabetes care.

This facilitated learning program teaches practical skills to improve communication and strengthen relationships as you engage with teammates. The program builds upon the strong leadership skills you already possess and is designed for all levels of leaders. Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.

Please note: This activity is only open to employees of Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Atrium Health.