NWCAC June Educational Meeting

Our June Educational meeting will take place on June 14, 2025 at Lutheran General Hospital from 8:30 am to 12 noon.  We will have 2 exceptional speakers.  See attached flyer for more information and how to register.

"Pleurevacs, Pleurx, and Pigtails:  The Three “P”s of Thoracic Drainage"-

By Gerri M. Kaye MS, APN-CNS, CCRN

Gerri has spoken at our meetings before and is currently a CNS for Resilience Healthcare. 

This one-hour program will consist of reviewing the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. The pathophysiology of pleural effusions, hemothorax, pneumothorax, and empyemas will be discussed.  Treatment and care for patients who require thoracic drainage will be discussed using the different drainage procedures and the various choices the physicians make to determine which drainage system will be most effective.

 "Empowering Nurses through NAHN: Leadership, Mentorship, and Equity in Action."  

By Rocio Sanchez, RN, MSN

Rocio works for Advocate Health and currently serves on the executive board of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and serves as the NAHN-Illinois treasurer.

This session introduces the mission, history, and impact of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). It explores how nurses can lead through mentorship, advocacy, and professional development, and offers tangible ways for participants to engage and drive change.

Here is the link to register:  Registration for June Educational Meeting