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AAOHN Webinar – Mental Health: Bi-polar Disorder in the Workplace

September 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) for an insightful webinar led by Julianne Armijoju, FNP-C, MSN, RN, Ph.D. pre-candidate, as she delves into the complexities of bipolar disorder (BP) among registered nurses. Drawing from an extensive literature review, this session is tailored for occupational health nurses seeking to enhance their understanding of bipolar disorder and its implications in the healthcare setting. You’ll explore the signs, symptoms, and socioeconomic impacts of bipolar disorder on RNs and learn practical strategies for supporting both patients and colleagues affected by the condition. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your practice and make a positive impact in your workplace.

Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace

Tuesday, September 10th | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
1.0 Contact Hours
Speaker: 
Julianne Armijo, FNP-C, MSN, RN, Ph.D. pre-candidate

While much is known about nurses with other mental health conditions, such as depression, PTSD and anxiety, virtually nothing is known about nurses with bipolar disorder. Bipolar spectrum disorders (BSDs) are serious psychiatric conditions correlated with high rates of suicide, substance misuse, hospitalization, and cardiometabolic diseases. Little is known about how BSDs affect American registered nurses (RNs) diagnosed with the condition. Occupational Health Nurses working with a general working population will gain knowledge and identify risk factors and socioeconomic impacts influencing American RNs diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder and gain a deeper understanding of the types and subtypes of bipolar disorder and how they may manifest in co-workers or their patient population.
  2. Describe general bipolar disorder drug classes and how they affect patients.
  3. Recognize the critical need for suicide risk assessment. Identify triggers that are unique to their work environment and patient population.
  4. Comprehend how to foster education and advocacy for self, co-workers and patients and describe how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects workers with bipolar disorder.

Learning Outcome:

​​Participants will begin to grasp the challenges of being a nurse with bipolar disorder in the workplace. They will also understand some ways to support their co-workers with bipolar disorder. Additionally, learners’ understanding of the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can be applied to patients to ensure they receive a correct diagnosis and proper care.

Members: $0
Nonmembers: $30 USD

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Details

Date:
September 10, 2024
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website:
https://www.aaohn.org/Education/Live-Webinars

Organizer

American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)
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