Monroe County Community College will host its annual Nursing Forum continuing education day on Friday, Nov. 20 from 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater.
The MCCC Nursing Forum will offer students, professionals and community members an opportunity to grow their connections and learn more about technology within nursing, legal insights and pain management.
The La-Z-Boy Center is located at 1555 S. Rasinville Rd. Monroe on MCCC's Main Campus.
Those with all levels of nursing experience are welcome, including current nurses, students, educators, retirees and alumni. Attendees will earn 3.5 continuing education contact hours with attendance. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately and encouraged to wear layers, to ensure comfortability throughout the forum.
A $50 registration fee is required per registrant; current students can attend for the discounted fee of $20.
Registration can be found online at: https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/nursing-forum-2026
Presentations will include:
- "Lessons learned: Criminal Cases Regarding Clinical Performance," by Elizabeth Rudolph, CEO of JurexNurse.com
- "The impact of Technology on Nursing," by Betty Perrin, vice president of clinical application services and information technology services at ProMedica Health System
- "The Concept of Total Pain: A Holistic Approach," by Kelly Chany, hospice community educator
"Ultimately, a nursing continuing education initiative [such as this one] promotes lifelong learning, professional growth, workforce retention, improved patient outcomes, and a stronger healthcare system," said Lori Biggs, MCCC's nursing program coordinator.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in the community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center at MCCC-Bedford is located at 7777 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.