Substance Use and HIV Risk Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Instructor: Diane Santa Maria DrPH, MSN, RN, ACRN, FSAHM, FAAN    

Description:  Approximately 1.1 million children in prekindergarten through 12th grade experienced unstable housing during the 2020-2021 school year, according to the National Center for Homeless Education. Children living in unstable housing are more likely to suffer from poor physical, mental, and sexual health outcomes, as well as commit suicide. Learn how unstable housing interrelates with substance use and HIV risk along with several promising interventions for addressing substance use and HIV risk during this webinar.

This webinar is provided by the DEI Task Force.

Outcome: Pediatric nurses will incorporate a strategy that will promote meaning and joy in their nursing practice.

Continuing Education:
The Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

1.0 Contact Hour Awarded for successful completion.

Expiration Date: September 13, 2026

Successful completion:

1. View webinar.
2. Complete online course evaluation and attestation of completion.
3. Download CNE certificate

Relevant Financial Relationships: The planners and faculty for this activity report no relevant financial relationships with the development and presentation of this course.