From Crisis to Catalyst: Community Health Nurses Leading the Climate and Health Response

This course explores the evolving intersection of climate change and community/public health nursing. Participants will examine current clinical updates on the health impacts of climate change, with a focus on implications for vulnerable populations and community health outcomes. Through critical analysis, learners will compare and contrast emerging priority topics in climate change research, enhancing their ability to integrate evidence-based insights into nursing practice. The course also emphasizes practical strategies for implementing and disseminating sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives within community and public health settings, equipping nurses with the tools to lead environmentally responsible healthcare efforts.

Event will be held in person & via livestream.

Continuing education information.

The lecture has been reviewed and designated a jointly accredited activity by Duke University Health System Clinical Education. In support of improving patient care, Duke University Health System Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team. The designation was based upon the quality of the educational activity and its compliance with the standards and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Nurse CE: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for
up to 1 credit hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. Duke Health Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), and is authorized to issue IACET CEU, and authorized by IACET to offer 1 CEU for this program.