Tuesday Talks – Alaska Nurses Association

When

08/19/2025

6:00 pm—7:00 pm

Event Type

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CE, free, virtual

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Raising Awareness of PANDAS/PANS
Presented by Sarah Lemley & Kym McCornack

Join us at Tuesday Talks this month as we learn about PANDAS and PANS – post-infectious neuroinflammatory disorders affecting as many as 1 in 200 children.

An abrupt onset of psychiatric symptoms, tics (or other abnormal movements) or eating restrictions could be due to these disorders. Many of these children are misdiagnosed because their symptoms mirror psychiatric or behavioral issues, or their symptoms are overlooked altogether.

It is imperative that nurses are able to recognize the temporal relationship of an infection and the onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms in order for them to be able to advocate for a thorough and appropriate medical evaluation. This recognition may lead to timely and sometimes life-saving treatments.

How to Register
Registration is required. After registering, you will receive an email with your personal link to join the presentation on Zoom. Please plan to join the webinar a few minutes early. You must attend a minimum of 90% of the event and complete an online evaluation to receive contact hours.

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Answers to Common Questions
Can I still receive contact hours if I only attend a portion of the event? You must attend a minimum of 90% of the event to receive contact hours.

How do I complete the evaluation? The evaluation link is shared in the chatbox at the end of the presentation.

When will I receive my certificate? Certificates are emailed within two weeks of the presentation to the email provided at registration.

About Tuesday Talks
Tuesday Talks is a free educational series created specifically for Alaskan nurses. Every month, we explore a unique and enriching topic with a local expert. Designed to elevate your nursing knowledge and practice, Tuesday Talks offers free contact hours to participants. The event series is hosted on Zoom and welcomes nurses across Alaska. Attendance is open to both AaNA members and non-members.

About AaNA’s CE Program
The Alaska Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.