PNW Chapter AALNC
Education Opportunities*
Knowledge shouldn't be a one-time event. Our 2026-2027 Webinar Series provides a consistent roadmap for your professional journey. Each month, we bring in expert insights and practical strategies to help you navigate the complexities of our industry. Scroll down to view the full year’s curriculum and register for upcoming sessions.
Disclaimer: Our chapter makes every effort to secure qualified experts and experienced professionals
for educational programming. However, scheduled speakers and topics are subject to change due to
unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the chapter reserves the right to substitute speakers or
modify content as needed. Registered attendees will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
*PNW Chapter AALNC 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.
07/16
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
When Catastrophic Neurological Outcomes Are Not Malpractice: Understanding Risk in Neurocritical Care
Junling Dong, DO
LNCs sometimes equate poor neurological outcomes with potential malpractice, without fully understanding the inherent risk, variability, and unpredictability of an acute neurocritical illness. Learners will be able to distinguish between the unavoidable progression of challenging neurological diseases and true deviations from standards of care, thereby gaining additional knowledge to identify potential evaluation errors that could lead to medicolegal misclassification. Learners will also learn new information to identify high-risk neurologic conditions in which deterioration may occur despite appropriate medical management. Additional knowledge will be gained from analyzing case studies that discuss disease progression versus potential negligence.
08/20
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
Updates in Neuro Nursing
Patricia Ann Blissitt, BSN, MSN, Ph-D, ARNP-CNS, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, CCNS, CCM, ACNS-BC
Description to come...
09/17
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
Case Examples in Forensic Pathology Consulting
Eric Peters, MD
Following the presentation, Legal Nurse Consultants will acquire additional
and updated critical knowledge needed to effectively analyze and navigate the complexities of postmortem reports and death certification records. Nurses will become more adept at identifying and evaluating other key forensic records and documents, further educating nurses to assist medicolegal colleagues in the determination of meritorious personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal legal cases. Updated information and presentation discussion will include when
nurses will better understand when a consultation by a forensic pathology specialist would be appropriate and beneficial to further assist with a legal claim.
10/15
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
Envenomation Medicine
Nicklaus Brandchoff, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Addiction Medicine, with Special Attention and Focus on Envenomation Research
Envenomation Standards of Care.
11/19
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
Healthcare Risk Management and Patient Safety
Arnold Mackles, MD, MBA, Expert on Patient Safety, Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Medical Errors, and Healthcare Communication
Description to come.
12/17
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
Jingle Mingle
PNW AALNC members and non-members are invited to join our end-of-year meeting. This is all about celebrating our accomplishments with each other, discussing 2026 challenges, and how to continue to grow in the LNC role. Lots of fun and interactive celebrations with colleagues regarding the joys of the holiday season.