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Prepare for the HT Exam with NSH's new HT Prep Course

By Natalie Paskoski posted 17 days ago
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Preparing to the take the HT exam and need a review? Check out NSH's HT Prep Course available on learn.nsh.org. It features 7 modules covering exam topics including fixation, processing, microtomy and staining. Each module includes a knowledge check to test your comprehension, as well as a final exam at the end of the course reviewing all module subjects. This course is perfect for someone trained on the job, going back to earn their certification. It also serves as a great review for students who need a refresher before the exam. Learn more about the new HT Prep Course!
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Register for the 2020 Laboratory Webinar Series

By Natalie Paskoski posted 17 days ago
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Get ready for an amazing 12 months of webinars that provide CEUs for you and an unlimited number of your staff…for one price! The 2020 NSH Laboratory Webinar Series is now open for registration and when you register for all 12 webinars you receive the early bird discount of $1595.  Webinars can also be purchased individually for $150.00 each.  Check out the entire program and register your lab today! https://s3.goeshow.com/nsh/2020LABWEB/ereg973152.cfm?clea
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Congratulations to the NSH Award Winners

By Natalie Paskoski posted 27 days ago
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Award Recipients NSH is pleased to announce 2019’s Awards and Scholarships Recipients. Awards and scholarships are given to members to honor dedication to the profession and support new advancement in the field. Applications for 2020 awards and scholarships will open March 2 nd . Luminary Award Sheron Lear, CPA Lab Sheron Lear is the 2019 recipient of the NSH Luminary Award, an award given by the NSH President to recognize an individual who has generously provided NSH with leadership, mentorship, education and advocacy. Sheron is a charter member of NSH who has been active in histology for over 50 years. Over that time she has presented 90+ lectures, ...
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Get the Credits You Need to Renew Your Florida License!

By Natalie Paskoski posted 08-19-2019
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NSH is now offering an education package specifically designed for Florida residents! NSH's new Florida Mandatory Education Package contains three webinars that fulfill the 4 specialty credit hour requirements for Florida histology license renewal- Medical Errors, Florida Laws and Rules, and HIV/AIDS. Even if you are not a Florida resident, you can use these webinars to count towards your HT or HTL continuing education, and learn important safety topics! NSH members save $20 on the Florida Package. Click here to learn more.
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New Podcast- HistoHelp!

By Natalie Paskoski posted 08-19-2019
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NSH has a new podcast series, HistoHelp, where NSH members share their tips and tricks to solve common.... and not so common... histology problems! Topics include subjects such as static in the lab, ergonomics, coverslipping, and cutting thin paraffin sections. Check out the first few episodes now available!
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Keynote Speakers for NSH Symposium/Convention Announced

By Natalie Paskoski posted 08-01-2019
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NSH's Symposium/Convention , the largest histology event in the United States, will take place September 20-25th in New Orleans, LA. The Convention includes two keynote lecture sessions   focusing on topics impacting the future of the profession.  Sunday, September 22nd:  Laboratory Workforce: Today & Tomorrow  This lecture will feature a diverse panel of experts from ASCLS, ASCP, and NSH, who will share insights on the challenges facing laboratory staffing today and in the future.  Leaders in the field must communicate on how to handle these challenges to meet the growing need to diagnose medical conditions and increase levels of patient care.  ...
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New Symposium/Convention Student Leadership Winners Announced

By Natalie Paskoski posted 08-01-2019
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This year NSH introduced a new scholarship for two (2) NSH student members, to attend the NSH Symposium/Convention, September 20-25 th  in New Orleans, LA. The winners of that scholarship are Emily Foster of the SUNY Cobleskill Program in New York and Sheri Iodice from Harcum College. These recipients will attend leadership development courses at the Convention and participate in NSH Society meetings, allowing them to network with others in the profession and cultivate their leadership skills.   Congratulations to these winners! The recipients of the other awards and scholarships NSH offers will be announced at the Awards Banquet on Saturday, September ...
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Awards Deadline Extended!

By Natalie Paskoski posted 06-03-2019
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NSH is extending the deadline on our awards and scholarships, to solicit applications for the Newcomer Helping Hand Award. This scholarship provides $2,000 to be used for a project that will support  histology educational opportunities or improvements to underserved institutions/groups/countries. Any worthy project, new or ongoing, that elevates the educational fortune of members of the histotechnology community will be considered. Apply by this Friday, June 7th!  https://www.nsh.org/learn/scholarships/newcomer-scholarship
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ASCP Vacancy Survey 2018 Now Available

By Natalie Paskoski posted 05-31-2019
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The ASCP Vacancy 2018 report is now available.  Here is the link to the full report: https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/aqz046     Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey
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Awards Deadline Today!

By Natalie Paskoski posted 05-31-2019
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Don't forget! Today is the deadline for applications and nominations for the 2019 Awards and Scholarships Program! Click here to submit your application!
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Histology Student Scholarship: Symposium/Convention

By Natalie Paskoski posted 05-09-2019
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Attention histology students! Apply now for NSH's new Symposium/Convention Student Leadership Scholarship for your chance to have your trip to the Symposium/Convention in New Orleans completely funded!  This scholarship will include registration costs, travel, hotel, and per diem food expenses. The students selected will attend several leadership workshops, as well as workshops of your choosing. You will also be expected to attend several Society membership meetings, so you can get more involved in the governance of NSH. The deadline to apply is May 31 st . Click here to apply!
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Awards Podcasts- Listen Now!

By Natalie Paskoski posted 05-09-2019
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Check out NSH's new podcast episodes in our series AwardsCast! Episodes feature interviews with last year's scholarship recipients. They discuss the amazing projects their scholarships have funded, including a trip to Ghana, an MBA, work with gorillas and more! Listen now ! And don't forget to apply for awards and scholarships before the May 31st deadline!
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Member Only Registration Open for Symposium/Convention

By Aubrey Wanner posted 04-04-2019
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Registration now open for the 45th Annual Symposium/Convention! Join us for this great educational opportunity, September 20-25 th in New Orleans, LA. NSH’s Symposium/Convention is the largest histology event in the United States, offering over 100 workshops , 40+ digital scientific posters , an exhibit hall  featuring emerging technologies, and networking  for one low price. Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing! Visit www.histoconvention.org for complete descriptions of educational offeri
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Student Scholarship Winners 2019

By Natalie Paskoski posted 04-01-2019
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This year NSH was able to award five Student Scholarships! We would like to congratulate all our winners, as well as wish a special thank you to Newcomer Supply, Sakura Finetek, Thermo Scientific, and Avantik for their gracious sponsorships!    Winners of the 2019 Student Scholarships   NSH Student Scholarship Gregory Chan   Avantik Student Scholarship Megan Hellie   Irwin S. Learner Student Scholarship sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific Jenny Pederson   Newcomer Supply Student Scholarship Meredith Starczewski   Sakura Finetek Student Scholarship Jacob Studt   Congratulations to all the winners
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ASCLS Legislative Symposium Update

By Natalie Paskoski posted 04-01-2019
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Earlier this month, Sara Stahl and Megan Bindseil were selected as the 2019 recipients of NSH's new Legislative Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship allowed them to attend the ASCLS Legislative Symposium in DC, where they and other NSH members, met in defense of key issues affecting the healthcare profession. Check out each of their summaries about this amazing event! Sara Stahl Megan Bindsei
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Hands On IHC Training Registration Open

By Natalie Paskoski posted 03-14-2019
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Registration Open for Hands-on Interactive Training on June 20-21, 2019 in St. Louis, MO Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is used routinely in research labs and hospitals as a tool to help study, diagnose, and treat disease, but how does it work? NSH is excited to present this unique hands on, intense training session for techs working in a clinical IHC lab.  During this training techs will learn and perform the individual steps of an IHC protocol which will result in a stain.  Participants will leave this training with an understanding of how and why IHC works, knowledge that will help participants understand how to perform manual IHC as well as what is taking ...
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Complete the 2019 ASCP Wage Survey

By Natalie Paskoski posted 03-08-2019
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ASCP has just launched its 2019 Wage Survey.  The 2019 ASCP Wage Survey serves as the primary source of information for academic, governmental and industry labor analysts. It also helps ASCP gather member feedback about the profession to help address concerns. You can participate at:  https://app.keysurvey.com/f/1389703/4e30/
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Hands-On Mohs Training: Register Now

By Natalie Paskoski posted 03-04-2019
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Registration is now open for NSH's hands-on Mohs Technician Training, a two-day event in which techs are able to review imperfect slides, discuss stain quality, identify problems and come away from the training with the knowledge to troubleshoot their own Mohs slides. The training will also cover documentation and technical aspects of a Mohs lab to prepare for the inspection process.    Registration is $650 for members and $750 for non-members. Group registration discounts available. Register Now!
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Awards and Scholarships Now Open

By Natalie Paskoski posted 03-04-2019
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NSH is now accepting applications for our professionals awards and scholarships!  Scholarships: Apply for a scholarship to further your education. Funds can be used for continuing education (webinars, events, NSH's S/C), tuition to obtain a degree from a college or university, or other education costs (preparation for a certification exam, exam registration costs).  Awards: Nominate a coworker, peer, or mentor for an award to highlight their accomplishments in the histology field. Special awards are offered for IHC, hard tissue, teaching, dedication to the profession. Deadline for applications is May 31st! Apply and nominate today!
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New QIHC Prep Course on Sale

By Natalie Paskoski posted 02-11-2019
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NSH is now offering an online prep course to prepare individuals for the ASCP IHC Qualification Exam. The NSH QIHC Prep Course is intended to provide participants with an overview of the principles and practices of immunohistochemistry in an effort to comprehensively prepare them for the ASCP’s QIHC examination. The course covers the topic areas outlined by the ASCP’s published exam topic outline, and offers suggestions for not only trying to meet the minimum requirements, but also become knowledgeable enough to be truly ‘qualified’. Click here to purchase or learn more .  The course includes: 3 hours of instruction An indexed study guide containing ...
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