Presentations

“Right to Work” in Michigan and the Challenge of Member Activism
The purpose of this activity is to enable learners to understand the implications for right to work legislation and why member activity can impact outcomes. The presentation will focus on historical concepts, policy issues, and methods for collective action.

Objectives - At the end of this CNE activity participants will be able to:

1. Explain broader policy implications for Michigan and the nation
2. Discuss the likely impact and some strategies for unions
3. Understand the connection between individual self-interest and collective action
4. Define steps for increasing member activity and commitment to the Michigan Nurses Association

Shift Work and Your Health
The purpose of this activity is to broaden current knowledge and skills of learners related to their shift work environment. The activity will focus on sleep disorders and related health concerns. Participants will also learn more about strategies to manage associated problems.

Objectives - At the end of this CNE activity participants will be able to:

1. Translate the impact of fatigue on safety performance, productivity, and personal health and well being.
2. Recognize shift work sleep disorders and risk factors
3. Apply strategies for prevention and management of shift fatigue.

Speakers

Fred B. Kotler is a Labor Relations Representative for the Michigan Nurses Association, covering the Upper Peninsula and based at MNA’s U.P. office in Marquette. He has extensive experience as a trainer and educator in the areas of leadership and organizational development, presentation skills, strategic planning, and labor relations. Fred has worked as a community and union organizer, policy analyst, and local union staff representative. Before joining MNA’s staff, Fred was at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University (1994-2011) and served as Director, Cornell / New York AFL-CIO Union Leadership Institute. He was Director, Labor Education Program at Northern Michigan University (1986-94). He attended Harvard University, the University of California, Berkeley, and received his law degree (J.D.) from the School of Law, University of San Francisco. Fred was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame in 2006. He resides in Marquette, MI.

Debra Nault, MSN, RN, is a nurse with 35+ years of experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, and practice program development. She received her bachelors’ degree in nursing from Michigan State University and her masters in Parent/Child Nursing from the University of Michigan. She has practiced as an L&D staff nurse, manager, midwife and clinical nurse specialist in the Lansing area. She maintains her board certification in Midwifery and has presented at conferences on computer charting and technology in nursing practice and education. Currently she holds the position of Associate Executive Director of Nursing Practice at the Michigan Nurses Association and is part time clinical faculty for MSU.

Contact Hours

3.5 contact hours will be awarded to participants who attend the entire offering and complete the evaluation form.

The Michigan Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This continuing nursing education activity is provided solely by the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA), and there is no commercial support or conflict of interest in this activity by the planners and developers of this CE module. There is no discussion of off-label usage of products or endorsement of products by MNA or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC.)

Registration

Register online or by sending in the PDF brochure.
Fee - Free for MNA Members, $25 for Non-MNA Members