Spring 2024 Pharmacology LIVE Streaming Conference

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Friday, April 19, 2024

• 7:45am - 8:00am

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• 8:00am - 8:30am

  Welcome and MN APRN Coalition Legislative Update

  Julie Sabo PhD, RN, APRN, CNS, FCNS
  0.5 CE Credits

  This session will outline the legislative priorities for the MN APRN Coalition and the processes used to achieve the legislative goals. How members can be involved will be discussed.

• 8:30am - 9:30am

  Cannabis and the APRN: Surgical Patient Considerations

  Leah Gordon DNP, APRN, CRNA Kerry Johnson DNP, APRN, CNP
  1.0 CE Credit

  This presentation will provide an overview on the pharmaceutics and interactions of cannabis in relation to pre, intra, and postoperative care of patients undergoing surgery.

• 9:35am - 10:35am

  Airing it Out - A Breath of Fresh Air About Asthma

  Jared Hooser, PharmD
  1.0 CE Credit

  Get ready to breathe easy as we dive into the latest changes and updates found in the 2023 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults with asthma. We'll be discussing the evidence behind these changes and giving you practical advice for prescribing asthma medications. Let's inhale the knowledge and exhale the confusion!

• 10:35am - 10:50am

  Break

  15 minute morning break, time to refill your coffee!

• 10:50am - 11:50am

  Supplements and Herbs in the Management of Cardiometabolic Conditions

  Michelle Ullery DNP, APRN, CNP Jill Oswald, DNP, APRN, FNP
  1.0 CE Credit

  This presentation will focus on evaluating current research on the efficacy of dietary supplements in the management of common cardiometabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dietary supplements explored will include vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and herbs. Case studies will be used to apply new knowledge.

• 11:50am - 12:30pm

  Lunch Break

  Grab some lunch and we will see you back in 40 minutes

• 12:30pm - 1:45pm

  Cooling the Heat: Pharmacologic Strategies for Managing Symptoms of Menopause

  Stephanie Dalkoski DNP APRN WHNP-BC
  1.25 CE Credits

  This presentation will foster a deeper understanding of pharmacologic therapies for managing symptoms of menopause. Attendees will gain insight into the diverse array of symptoms experienced during the menopause transition, be able to describe the underlying hormonal changes contributing to these symptoms and explore evidence-based pharmacologic therapies for management. The mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy and safety profiles of hormonal and non-hormonal therapies will be compared and key points regarding patient education described. Unique patient cases will be explored to allow for application of knowledge of medications to real-life scenarios.

• 1:45pm - 2:00pm

  Afternoon Break

  See you back in 15 min

• 2:00pm - 3:15pm

  GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss

  Taylor Hill, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
  1.25 CE Credits

  This session will focus on the use of GLP-1 medication for patients both with and without diabetes. It will review the current diabetes and medical management of weight loss guidelines. The presentation will cover mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, dosing titrations, trial information, and coverage considerations for the GLP-1 medication class.

• 3:15pm - 3:20pm

  Break

  Quick 5 minute stretch break

• 3:20pm - 4:50pm

  Perinatal Mood Disorder Management

  Meagan Thompson, DNP, APRN, CNM, PMHNP
  1.5 CE Credits

  This presentation will review the basics of perinatal mood disorders and prescribing for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum people who are seeking treatment.

• 4:50pm - 5:00pm

  Wrap Up/How to claim CE

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