Courses

Resilience and Renewal: Self-Care for Healthcare Workers

Program Date: 13 August 2025

Publication Date: 13 August 2025

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.25 CE; Dietitian 1.25 CPEU

Course Description

In this course, moderated by Ashley Bronston, MS, RDN, LDN, Bonnie F Gahn, MSN, MA, APRN, will describe the physiological and psychological impact of stress on the body; identify personal symptoms of stress; and define strategies for managing stress and improving coworker interactions.

Course Objectives
  • Describe the physiological and psychological impact of stress on the body.
  • Identify personal symptoms of stress.
  • Define strategies for managing stress and improving coworker interactions.

Performance Indicators: 3.1.1, 5.2.5, 5.2.7

Activity Code: 189147

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Bonnie Gahn, MSN, MA, APRN

Retired Manager, Nursing Health Care Education 
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute 
Columbus, OH, USA

Bonnie recently retired from the position of manager of Nursing Education for the Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, Abbott Laboratories. However, she continues to work as an educational consultant with ANHI. She also maintains an adjunct professor position at The Ohio State University College of Nursing. She has over 35 years of experience in clinical, clinical research, educational and administrative positions within nursing. Her passion is in the NICU, and her presentations combine evidence-based research with practical application. She lectures across the country on neonatal clinical topics and professional development topics such as effective communication and Intergenerational teams.

Ashley Bronston, MS, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Program Manager, Healthcare Education 
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute 
Columbus, OH, USA

Ashley Bronston, MS, RDN, LDN, is the Program Manager for the Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI). In her role, she works with key opinion leaders and interdisciplinary teams to create nutrition-centric continuing education for healthcare professionals. Ms. Bronston's programs have received high ratings, with more than 10,000 completions, assisting professionals in maintaining their licensure. Additionally, she helps to oversee Abbott's Medical Education Grant program.

In 2017, Ms Bronston received the Innovator's Achievement Award from the International Council on Active Aging for her pioneering efforts in creating and pilot-testing a nutrition-based fall prevention curriculum for older adults. She earned her Master’s in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University (OSU) and holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Sports Nutrition from Mansfield University. While at OSU, she participated in an advanced interdisciplinary leadership program designed to improve the health of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Ms Bronston is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), currently holding the position of President for the Ohio Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (OSPEN). Her research interests are focused on malnutrition, nutrition-focused physical examinations, blenderized tube feedings, and optimizing nutrition for older adults. Outside her professional commitments, she dedicates her time to volunteering with Meals on Wheels and Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue.

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Category
CE CPEU All Life Stages Professional Development

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.