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Advancing Care and Advocacy: Best Practices for Nurse Practitioners Serving Immigrant Communities in Washington State [Conf '25]

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1.0 contact hour
Completion Time
1 hour
Available Until
October 17, 2027
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Overview

This presentation equips nurse practitioners with strategies to deliver culturally competent care to immigrant populations in Washington State. It emphasizes practical tools for overcoming healthcare barriers and advocating for equitable policies to improve patient outcomes. Participants will explore evidence-based practices for delivering culturally competent care, including effective communication strategies and social determinants of health. The session will also highlight the legal and ethical responsibilities of nurse practitioners in navigating issues such as confidentiality, interpreter use, and compliance with Washington's policies protecting immigrant rights in healthcare settings.

Speakers

Mary Ellen Biggerstaff
Mary Ellen Biggerstaff DNP, MPH, FNP

Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor at Frontier Nursing University

CE Information

This activity offers 1.0 contact hour to attendees.

Accredited by Pending Accreditation by the Pacific Lutheran University Center for Continued Nursing Learning, approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

DEI credit - 1.0

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Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.

  • S53 Immigrant Communities 2025 HO 2-Up.pdf (Size: 808 KB)
  • Immigrant Populations.pdf (Size: 328 KB)
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1 question
Presentation
Duration: 29 minutes | Quality: HD
Course Evaluation
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