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INTRODUCING APSNA CONNECT LIVE!

Connect. Learn. Grow.

APSNA Connect Live is a live, virtual event designed to keep our pediatric surgical nursing community connected throughout the year - providing opportunities to hear what’s happening within APSNA, learn from experts, and engage with colleagues across the country. Join us for an evening of connection and learning as we launch this new APSNA initiative. This inaugural event is open to both APSNA members and non-members. APSNA Members - we encourage you to invite a colleague!

We look forward to connecting with you on August 27!

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central / 7:00 PM Eastern
Where: Live via Zoom
Cost: FREE for APSNA members and non-members
Contact Hours: 1.0

Presentation Title: Care of Gastrostomy Tubes

Presenter: 

Rachael Reif BSN, CBC, CLC
Inpatient Nurse, Division of Pediatric Surgery
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Rachael Reif BSN, CBC, CLC is currently an Inpatient Nurse for the Division of Pediatric Surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Rachael has more than 18 years of pediatric nursing experience and specializes in pediatric surgical care, with extensive expertise in gastrostomy tube management and education. She provides education and supports patients, families, nurses, advanced practice providers and residents, helping ensure safe and effective care for children with G-tubes across a variety of settings. Rachael is also a Certified Lactation Counselor and plays an important role in supporting the transition of NICU patients to the acute care setting.

In addition to her clinical work, Rachael is a national leader in pediatric surgical nursing. She recently completed her term as Secretary of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) Board of Directors and now serves on the APSNA Development Committee. 

REGISTER NOW by clicking on the Register>> button on this page

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2026

DISCLOSURES

Contact Hours - Participants meeting the successful completion requirements will receive 1.0 contact hours.

Relevant Financial Relationships – No relevant financial relationships were identified for any member of the planning committee or any presenter/author of program content.

ACCREDITATION

This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Continuing Education Guidelines. APSNA - NAPNAP Provider # A27

Questions? Please contact the APSNA office at info@apsna.org with any questions.