Thursday, May 28 | 11:00 AM ET

On Thursday, March 28, the Florida Center for Nursing will present Emergency Shelters in Florida & Mental Health in Disasters, a virtual symposium providing an overview of emergency shelter operations in Florida, with a focus on the critical role nurses play during disaster

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify major types of shelters in Florida
  • Describe shelter operations and nursing responsibilities
  • Recognize mental health needs and red flags during disasters
  • Apply trauma-informed strategies in shelter settings
  • Support workforce well-being during disaster response

Presenters

Shannon Shanks, DNP, APRN, NRP

Shannon Shanks, DNP, APRN, NRP

Sonia Shuhart, MSW, LCSW

Sonia Shuhart, MSW, LCSW

Relevant Financial Relationships

Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity.

ANCC Accreditation Statement

USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.