Fall Pharmacology Conference, virtual live streaming
Webinar/Online
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:30am CT - 5:00pm CT
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Info
Topic
7 credits of Pharmacological topics for APRNs
Credits Offered
This event offers
7.5 CE credits
to attendees
(7.0 pharmacology)
.
Accreditation Info:
This education activity will be submitted to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for approval of up to 7.5 contact hours of accredited education..
Additional Information
The Minnesota APRN Coalition is pleased to invite you to attend our
2021 Fall Pharmacology Review.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This LIVE VIRTUAL STREAM
Attendees choosing the virtual option must attend on conference day. Sessions will NOT be recorded.
This conference is designed to enhance the attendee's ability to prescribe and monitor patients on pharmacologic therapy. Topics such as dosing, interactions and other pharmacokinetics will be included.
Speakers have specific expertise on their topic and presentations will incorporate evidence based information and updated guidelines. Teaching methods will include lecture, case studies and discussion.
This program has been designed to meet the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) requirements for pharm credit, which is accepted by most APRN certifying bodies, including the American College of Midwives. The application is pending.
Participants will earn 7.5 contact hours (7.0 pharm)
Handouts for the presentations will be made available for download approximately 1 week prior to the conference. Participants will receive an email with instructions on how to access the handouts. Virtual attendees will receive an email with instructions on how to log on to the stream.
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy - The registration fee, less a $50 dollar administrative charge, is refundable only if the cancellation request is received no later than 5 business days in advance of the conference date. The last day to request cancellation is Oct 3rd.
Requests for cancellation must be requested in writing via email at admin@mnaprnc.org
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy - The registration fee, less a $50 dollar administrative charge, is refundable only if the cancellation request is received 5 business days in advance of the conference date. The last day to request cancellation is Oct 3rd.
There will be NO Price Adjustment when changing from in-person to virtual attendance.
Requests for cancellation must be requested in writing via email at admin@mnaprnc.org
Event Agenda
Fall Pharmacology Conference, virtual live streaming
Event Agenda
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:30am CT - 5:00pm CT
All times listed in
Central Time (US & Canada).
Download event agenda (PDF)
Friday, October 8, 2021
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7:30am - 8:00am
Registration and Check In
Online will be active at approximately 7:45am.
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8:00am - 8:30am
Welcome and Legislative Update
Dr. Brian Goodroad MN APRN Coalition President
0.5 CE Credits -
8:30am - 10:00am
Diabetes Medication Selection After Metformin
Taylor Hill, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
1.5 CE CreditsIt can be challenging to choose the next medication after metformin due to financial constraints, desired A1c reduction, and patient preferences. This presentation will address the benefits and drawbacks for the various medication options for diabetes treatment with specific focus on limiting adverse effects and keeping the medication regimen convenient and affordable for patients.
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10:00am - 10:20am
Break
Get up, stretch.
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10:20am - 11:50am
MAT for Addiction Use Disorder
Angela Brown, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, ANP
1.5 CE CreditsWe will explore pharmacotherapy for the treatment of addiction use disorders
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11:50am - 12:30pm
LUNCH
Grab some lunch on your own.
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12:30pm - 2:00pm
Clinical Pearls for the treatment of COPD
Eric Aguirre, DNP, APRN, NP-C, ACNS-BC
1.5 CE CreditsCOPD is a complex disease process which there are many different phenotypes which require unique diagnostic and treatment modalities. You will learn about the different COPD phenotypes that you may encounter and learn about the clinical pearls that are helpful to help give your patients the best care that you can offer.
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2:00pm - 2:05pm
Transition time - 5 minutes
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2:05pm - 3:05pm
Supplement Use in Primary Care
Kerry Johnson, DNP, APRN, CNP
1.0 CE CreditIncrease your knowledge of common supplements that your patients may be using. Understand the side effects and contraindications. Consider therapeutic usages, and dosages to increase use and understanding in your practice.
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3:05pm - 3:15pm
Afternoon Break
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3:15pm - 4:45pm
Don't stress about IBS: pharmacologic treatment and management strategies
Dina Khaled, DNP, APRN, CNP
1.5 CE Credits -
4:45pm - 5:00pm
Wrap-Up/Eval
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