LGBTQI+ Nursing and Healthcare Considerations

Understanding the unique needs and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community can improve health outcomes. During this webinar, you will learn more about using cultural humility during encounters with LGBTQIA+ patients so that health disparities can be reduced.

Topics:

• List three interventions to improve care for the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Identify barriers to healthcare access.
• Differentiate between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
• Describe pertinent LGBTQIA+ health related terminology.

Featured Speaker:

Jules Vick Crawford, DPN. MSN, RN, is a nurse educator and transgender individual focused on LGBTQIA+ health advocacy. Dr. Crawford is a dedicated nurse and educator with over 20 years of experience in healthcare with a wealth of knowledge regarding LGBTQIA+ health advocacy. As a trans masculine person, Dr. Crawford brings personal and professional insight and expertise to the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in healthcare settings. Currently, Dr. Crawford serves as an assistant professor of nursing, where they focus on equipping future nurses and current healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to create safe and inclusive environments for all patients. 

Cost:

$150 per facility or $35.00 per individual. No charge for VIP subscribers.

1.0 Nurse Contact Hour

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.