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Thank you to everyone who made the 43rd Annual NPO Education Conference, held live virtually Oct. 16-17, 2020, a success!
NPO is proud to present a mix of topics, with some that are universal for all providers, as well as some specific to those practicing in the Pacific Northwest.
Audience
The conference is designed to support the professional practice and learning needs of nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and other interested health care providers by providing a variety of evidence-based educational topics.
If you have any questions or want more information, contact us at NPO@oregonrn.org.
Featured Speakers
 Monica McLemore, RN, MPH, PhD, FAAN
Session Topic: Mapping a Bold Vision for the Future of Nursing
At the University of California, San Francisco, Monica McLemore is a tenured associate professor in the Family Health Care Nursing Department, an affiliated scientist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, and a member of the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. She retired from clinical practice as a public health and staff nurse after a 28-year clinical nursing career.
Her program of research is grounded in reproductive justice, a lens used to understand reproductive health and rights for people with the capacity for pregnancy. Her work is grounded in the hypothesis that if we center the most marginalized people, care improves for everyone.
 Susan King, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN
Susan King MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN is the former Executive Director of the Oregon Nurses Association, retiring in 2017 and she continues a clinical practice in emergency nursing in a Portland area emergency department.
Susan has been an influential presence in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) landscape for over three decades, working tirelessly in her many roles within the Oregon Nurses Association. She has been a champion for the role of the nurse, student nurse, and advanced practice nurse, especially nurse practitioners. She was inducted into the inaugural class of the NPO Hall of Fame in 2016.
Susan has served as a mentor to many NPs, and RNs, throughout her career, showing many NPs what it means to advocate for our profession.
Session Topics and Agenda
Presentations will focus on how NPs can enhance knowledge to provide equitable care for all. The final schedule is still being finalized and will be available shortly. Topics and speakers subject to change.
Key topics include:
- Health care policy
- Chronic health diseases
- Legal issues for NPs
- Psychiatric care for pediatrics & adults
- Identifying dental problems
- LGBTQ health care
- Treating dermatologic conditions
- Tips for prescribing buprenorphine
- Many more
Continuing Education
Participant: Please claim only the portions of this program that you attended/successfully completed up to a maximum of 34.5 contact hours (which includes up to 7.58 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours). Oregon Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Registration & Fees
REGISTRATION RATES:
- $99 for NPO members and students
- $250 for non-members
MEMBER TYPES:
- NPO Member Rate is for members of ONA/NPO or members of other state nurses associations that are affiliated with the American Nurses Association. Proof of membership in other state nurses associations required.
- Non-Member Rate is for NPs and CNSs who are not a member of NPO, physicians, physician assistants, and all allied health professionals.
- NP Student Rate is for students who are currently enrolled in an NP program. Proof of enrollment will be required.
CANCELLATIONS:
Registration may be canceled by written request only. Cancellations must be received on or before Oct. 4, 2020. An administrative fee of $50 will be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be given after Oct. 4, 2020. Written cancellations should be mailed to: NPO, 18765 SW Boones Ferry Road, Suite 200, Tualatin, OR 97062, or email: NPO@oregonrn.org. Registration closes Oct. 15, 2020.
Conference Schedule
Friday, Oct. 16, 2020
101 - Mapping A Bold Vision for the Future of Nursing
Time: 9:00 - 10:15 am
Speaker(s): Monica R. McLemore PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
CE Hours (pharm): 1.25 (0)
Description: This interactive session will contextualize nursing and advanced practice in the context of COVID-19, The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, and the Wrestling with Racism that are currently impacting our professions. A combination of didactic lecture, question and answer, and polling will provide some much needed guidance about a way forward for nurses grounded in essential nursing principles: social justice, community service, and the care of individuals, families and communities. Nurses participating in this session should leave energized and aware of their role in nursing the nation.
102 - What's New in the Dermatology Medicine Cabinet?
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (1.0)
Description: This evidence-based session will provide the latest updates in therapeutic management of the most common dermtological conditions. Utilizing a case-based format, you will be get a brief clinical overview of commonly seen cutaneous disorders and an update on the latest clinical guidelines and management strategies for these conditions.
103 - Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: A Commonly Associated
Problem with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but Are We Managing it Correctly?
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Lindsey Wismer, ANP, WHCNP
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.25)
Description: Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a
syndrome present in upwards of 60 to 70% of patients who also have
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS affects a relatively large portion
of the population worldwide, and is the most common
gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, accounting for 50% or more of
GI-related office visits, and is the 7th most common complaint in the
primary care setting. However, while SIBO has been a known condition
since the 1960s, it is still relatively unknown
within the primary care setting, and its complexities are often
mismanaged, resulting in poor patient outcomes. For patients with SIBO,
providers need to better understand the unique history-taking,
diagnostic work-up, various treatment plans, and
long-term management that is necessary to manage these patients
effectively. While the symptoms are similar, the management plan for
SIBO often needs to be different then what the research tells us to do
for IBS. This includes utilizing a variety
of acute pharmacological or herbal treatment options, dietary
intervention, maintenance medications and supplements to prevent
relapse, investigation and correction of underlying causes, and a wide
range of resources to support various co-morbidities.
When this is achieved, long term outcomes improve. This results in
easing the physical, psychological and social burdens that are known to
accompany SIBO, thereby increasing quality of life, and decreasing the
economic cost burden that chronic issues
such as SIBO bring to the health care system.
104 - Gender & Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Beyond the Binary
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Knight, PhD, DNP, FNP-C
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Gender-diverse populations, including transgender
people, may receive primary care from nurse practitioners. This care is
not limited to sexual health, hormone treatment, and psychiatric care--
these people experience the same spectrum of
health concerns as the rest of the population. This presentation
will review current evidence and best practices in assessing
cardiovascular disease risk as part of primary care for transgender and
gender-nonconforming people.
105 - Caring for the Climate Changed: The Intersection of Health, Environment, and Policy for the Common Good
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Gary Laustsen, PhD, FNP-BC
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: The influences of a changing world climate is not
restricted by arbitrary political or geographic borders. Human health is
substantially impacted by the state of the environment and
environmental degradation has a disproportionate impact on persons with
less immediate access to financial and social power. This presentation
will look at proposed “upstream” actions by medical and social
healthcare leaders to address the natural environment in order to
turnabout health injustices and improve health for all. The health
impacts of climate change, air and water quality, and toxic chemical
exposure are substantiated and specific policy leadership
recommendations are proposed. Recommended actions include work to build
environmental health literacy and empowerment, advocacy for regulatory
protection and enforcement, and environmental engagement within
healthcare, educational, and social systems.
106 - Nurses and Breast Cancer: Why Us and What Can We Do?
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Lee Anne Hellesto, MSN, NP-C
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Nurses are the front line of patient education regarding disease prevention. Why, then are nurses at a much higher risk of breast cancer than the general population? Even more important is what can we do to mitigate the risk? This talk is an exploration into cutting edge concepts to decrease the risk of nurses developing breast cancer.
107 - The Painful Spine Part II: Management
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Kathleen Geier, DNP, FNP-C, ONC and A.J. Benham, DNP, FNP-C, ONC
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.25)
Spine conditions are extremely prevalent and frequently are the cause
of missed work. Nurse practitioners are often the first healthcare
providers evaluating and treating patients with painful spines, and the
majority of spine conditions resolve without surgical intervention. The
Painful Spine Part II covers the management of the most commonly seen
spine conditions in the primary care setting. Recognizing the “red” and
“yellow” flags seen in spine conditions and knowing how to treat them is
covered, with the goal of promoting confidence and knowledge of NPs who
care for patients with spine conditions in primary care settings.
108 - Legal Basics for Nurse Practitioners: How to Protect Your Career
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Carolyn Buppert, MSN, JD
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.25)
Nurse practitioners have more regulators and prosecutors looking over
their shoulder than ever before. A nurse practitioner can get into
trouble not only with the Board of Nursing and plaintiffs suing for
malpractice, but with the Drug Enforcement Administration, federal and
local prosecutors, and the US Office of Civil Rights. The key to
protecting one’s career is prevention of legal problems.
109 - Spotting and Managing PTSD in Primary Care Settings
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Sally Rothacker-Peyton, DNP, MS, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC, CCTP, CNE
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.25)
Description: Disasters and other traumatic events such as the Japan
earthquake and tsunami, childhood sexual abuse, and the COVID-19
pandemic, test the very fiber of our human spirit and sense of emotional
well-being. For some, the stress associated with such traumas continues
to cause enduring, significant distress and interference with an
individual’s ability to function. In both men and women, PTSD has been
associated with comorbid medical conditions, medical symptoms, and lower
self-rating of overall health. For many survivors, primary care is the
entryway to treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Moreover, it is estimated 25% of adult primary care patients have PTSD,
and they present to their provider more often with pain and non-specific
physical symptoms rather than mental health issues (Barnes &
Andrews, 2019), where providers may fail to identify the disorder.
Identification of individuals with PTSD in the primary care setting
could potentially lead to improve patient outcomes. It is the purpose of
this offering to provide pearls to assist in the assessment, diagnosis,
and treatment of individuals when prevention is not possible. Treatment
involves tailoring interventions to the individual and will include an
overview of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
for traumatic stress related symptoms.
110 - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Jonathan Horey, MD
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.21)
Description: Emerging evidence indicates that more than a third of
Americans have experienced symptoms of depression and/or anxiety during
the current pandemic. As patients begin or continue treatment for Major
Depressive Disorder (MDD), studies show 30-50% will not respond to
traditional therapies like antidepressants and psychotherapy.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, provides a powerful option
for these patients. In this session, Dr. Jonathan Horey, Chief Medical
Officer at Active Recovery TMS, will share the history of this
clinically-proven treatment, from the initial use in a research setting
to the clinical trials and its ultimate FDA indication for MDD in 2008.
Dr. Horey will cover current treatment protocols, proposed mechanisms of
action and evidence for efficacy in MDD as well as other indications,
both on and off label.
111 - Clinical Reasoning: An Exploration of the Complexities of Making Diagnoses and Avoiding Errors
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Teresa Turnbull, DNP, FNP-C
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Despite the increasing sophistication of tools available
to health care providers, errors in clinical reasoning remain high.
Clinical reasoning is complex, multifaceted, often having little to do
with diagnostic testing but rather clinicians applying their vast
knowledge base to data gathered in a history and physical. Research in
cognitive psychology and human systems engineering have determined that
when it comes to problem-solving. Humans are creatures of habit; only
when habits fail do we resort to more conscious forms of thinking or
problem-solving. This discussion will explore common causes of
diagnostic error, what our cognitive limitations are and how to best
utilize our cognitive abilities to improve our clinical reasoning and
avoid errors.
112 - Treating Hepatitis C in Primary Care
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Mandi Ruscher-Haqq, FNP-C
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.33)
Description: In this session, we will discuss treating hepatitis C in
the primary care setting. We will walk through case studies and
research regarding the efficacy of a non-specialty provider for the
treatment of chronic hepatitis C. We will evaluate successes and
challenges in treating vulnerable populations in an urban FQHC with an
NP and Pharmacy led team. We will identify potential barriers and
considerations for optimal outcomes with direct acting antivirals.
113 - Caring for Your Gender Diverse Patients: Transgender Health for Primary Care
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Allison Fox, MSN, FNP
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.41)
Description: Transgender healthcare in your primacy care practice.
114 - NPO Business Meeting
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 pm
Speaker(s): NPO Leadership
CE Hours (pharm): 0 (0)
Description: NPO Business Meeting Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020
201 - The Parallels Between the Work of Florence Nightingale and Oregon Nurse Practitioners
Time: 9:00 - 10:15 am
Speaker(s): Susan King, MS, RN, CEN, FAAN
CE Hours (pharm): 1.25 (0)
Description: Florence Nightingale is the icon of the nursing
profession for the actions in which she engaged . Her work to expand the
role of nurses and make significant changes in health care delivery
system shows many similarities to the history of Oregon Nurse
Practitioners over the last 50 years. The history of both holds
implications for the future of the profession.
202 - Critical Evaluation of Policy: Opportunities for Equity in Nursing Education
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Casey Shillam, PhD, RN
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Historical practices in nursing education have led to inequities in the delivery of health care and limited diversity in the nursing profession. Policies such as the first-time-NCLEX-pass-rate being used as an indicator for quality of nursing programs and subsequent state board approval have negatively impacted racial diversity.1 Misconceptions about the ability of those with physical disabilities to provide safe patient care limits their admission into nursing school, even with no justifiable evidence indicating patient care is jeopardized.2 Nursing faculty in both undergraduate and graduate nursing education are required to teach about health inequities and social determinants of health, but must do so in systems fraught with practices of institutional racism.3 In this time of heightened focus on eliminating health disparities and systemic racism, there must be a critical evaluation of the multiple layers of policies that directly and indirectly contribute to inequities in health care and lack of diversity in nursing. This session will provide an overview of some key policies that must be changed if nursing is to truly support equity in the nursing profession and health care.
203 - Ostomy Essentials for the Expanding Roles of the Nurse Practitioner
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Fedderson, MSN, FNP-C, CWON, CFCN
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.16)
Description: Primary care is a demanding specialty with NP providers
increasingly called upon to be the initial point of contact for a wide
variety of challenges to the health and well-being of patients
(Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2010), a trend identified as a solution to
the primary care crisis in America (Buerhaus, 2018). While it is
accepted that cultivating a knowledge base of current resources
available to the NP provider can be a source of support for practice and
for promoting positive patient outcomes, keeping up with new
information can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to topics
patients may not feel are important enough or are comfortable with
bringing up at visits. It is estimated that there are over 450K people
with an ostomy in the U.S. and 120K surgeries add to that number
annually (Taneja et. al., 2019). The purpose of this presentation is to
update NP providers on recent study data reflecting new information
describing the needs of this population and novel resources to support
evidence-based, patient-focused practice, e.g., access to a certified
ostomy nurse as recommended by WOCN Standards of Care (Wound Ostomy and
Continence Nurses Society [WOCN], 2018), is now possible through
telemedicine. Recent data reflect multiple problems for ostomates: 76%
of people with an ostomy experience leakage, 21% visit the ED and ostomy
surgery is the second leading cause of hospital re-admissions, often
impacting primary care patients seeking follow up care (Claessens et
al., 2015). This presentation addresses potential information gaps
created by increasing demands upon NPs to remain current regarding needs
of ostomates as a growing segment of the population and the evolving
resources designed to support both providers and patients.
204 - Pediatric Depression: It's More Than Being Blue
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Dawn Garzon Maaks, PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.5)
Description: This session provides the primary care provider with
evidence based guidelines for the identification, diagnosis and
management of pediatric depression. Included is a discussion of the
evidence-based guideleines for assessment, pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic management and referral/follow-up.
205 - Basics of Medication Abortion & Options for No-Touch or Low-Touch Provision of Services
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Speaker(s): Mary Stark, DNP, FNP
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.5)
Description: This session will provide an overview of providing medical (medication) abortion for advanced practice clinicians. It is intended for providers who are new to, or are wanting to expand, their practice to include medical abortion. Updated information added about minimizing contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
206 - Identifying Dental-related Problems in a Medical Setting
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Greg Sykora, DMD
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Dental-related problems in a medical setting: Know when
to refer to the dentist and when something may not be related to the
tooth.
207 - Challenges and Strategies: Treating Patients with Celiac Disease and Food Intolerance
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA and Sara Karlin DDS
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Celiac Disease and food intolerance are growing and
requiring significantly increased attention from nurse
practitioners.This course will help participants to better understand
these patients and their unique nutritional needs.
208 - A Systematic Inquiry into the Health Effects of Cannabis with Implications for Practice
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Jonathan H. Aebischer, DNP, FNP, PhD Student
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.25)
Description: Amid spreading legalization, use of cannabis for
medicinal and/or recreational purposes is on the rise, including in
Oregon. More data are becoming available pertaining to the potential
health benefits and risks of cannabis; however evidence varies widely in
quality, and fails to keep pace with evolving drug developments and
consumption patterns. Further, quality data are poorly-disseminated to
healthcare providers and consumers to help guide clinical
decision-making and engage in risk reduction strategies. The purpose of
this presentation is to systematically and critically appraise the
available scientific evidence of the health effects of cannabis, adapted
with clinical implications for healthcare providers. Determination of
the quality of evidence and strength of clinical recommendations will be
weighted using a standardized evidence-grading tool from the Scottish
Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). This presentation and
discussion will include a summary of demographics and prevalence of
cannabis use and abuse state- and nation-wide; a brief overview of the
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major cannabinoids, like
tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ-9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD); the state of
scientific evidence of potential therapeutic benefits; weighted evidence
of possible risks of cannabis use; and implications for clinical
practice and research. Following this presentation, learners will have
an enhanced understanding of the state- and nation-wide demographics and
contextual patterns of cannabis use; gain knowledge of the biological
and psychological effects of Δ-9-THC and CBD; and demonstrate a greater
ability to engage in clinical decision-making of potential therapeutic
and harmful effects of cannabis use, while acknowledging the quality of
current scientific evidence.
209 - Pharmacotherapy Diabetes Management
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Speaker(s): Pooja Patel, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.66)
Description: With the influx of information in chronic disease state
management, many health care professionals are finding it difficult to
stay updated on the latest and greatest information to help improve
patient outcomes. The purpose of this session is to provide nurse
practitioners with the latest evidence-based guideline recommendations
to treat diabetes.
210 - An Integrative Approach to Insomnia
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Rebecca Bolling, MSN, FNP-C and Kelly Birch, MS, NCC, C-IAYT
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.16)
Description: Sleep disturbances are more prevalent than previously understood and are linked to medical and mental health conditions that are endemic in our population. Insomnia’s adverse effects include persistent daytime sleepiness, impaired cognition, chronic inflammation, obesity, and the worsening of chronic medical conditions including hypertension, Type II diabetes, and behavioral health disorders. Forward-thinking clinicians have developed programs that include Cognitive Behaviorial Therapy for Insomnia, mindfulness-based interventions, and adapted yoga practices—evidence-based modalities that are part of effective treatment for people with complex sleep concerns. This session provides a clear rationale for these modalities in a cutting-edge, integrative approach to insomnia in the clinical setting. This will include an overview of common sleep concerns, an evaluation of current treatments, science-based alternative treatment options, and clinical pearls that will help providers optimize their patients’ sleep.
211 - Combatting Health Disparities & Inequities with Nursing Practice & Advocacy
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Deborah Riddick, JD, RN
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: This session will provide an overview of the connection
between social determinants of health and related health disparities,
and provide attendees with practical advocacy tools to combat health
disparities.
212 - Health Coaching for Chronic Disease Management
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Eva Schmidt, FNP-BC, NBC-HWC
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Half of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic
disease. Despite current advances in screenings and the introduction of
new classes of medications, the numbers continue to climb. This gives
rise to the importance of introducing different approaches to the
management of chronic disease risk. NP’s are perfectly poised to
implement health coaching in their practice, as a promising approach to
minimizing risks associated with chronic disease. Studies support that
health coaching, as a specific lifestyle intervention, improves
self-efficacy among patients, leading to greater patient satisfaction
and engagement, resulting in improved patient outcomes and reduced
healthcare spending.
213 - Pediatric ADHD: Diagnosis and Treatment in Primary Care
Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Speaker(s): Dawn Garzon Maaks, PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.58)
Description: This session will improve participants’ skills in
prescribing psychopharmacologic agents to pediatric and adolescent
patients with ADHD. From the most novice to the most experienced
clinicians, learners will leave with enhanced skills in every step of
the prescribing process: working with families, choosing a medication,
titration up and down, recognizing co-morbidity, monitoring, patient
education, and management. On-Demand Sessions
Buprenorphine in Your Primary Care Setting
Speaker(s): Allison Fox, MSN, FNP
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.41)
Description: Learn the basics of prescribing buprenorphine to help your patients with Opiate Use Disorder
Plant Based Diets: The Right Food at the Wrong Time
Speaker(s): Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA and Sara Karlin DDS
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
This content-rich course will be presented by a pediatric dentist and
a licensed nutritionist. Is it true that following a plant-based diet
is associated with better systemic, oral and immune health? Attendees
will learn the current scientific research examining plant-based
nutrition and its impact on our immune system and overall health status.
Psoriasis is more than skin deep: What every NP needs to know in 2020 and beyond....
Speaker(s): Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.66)
Description: This session will provide a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the most recent updates in the management of psoriatic disease including clinical overview of the various manifestations of psoriasis, comorbidities, treatment guidelines and patient education pearls.
Recognition, Screening & Treatment of Antipsychotic Medication
Induced Movement Disorders in Primary Care – When to Treat and When to
Refer?
Speaker(s): Sally Rothacker-Peyton, DNP, MS, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC, CCTP, CNE
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0.75)
Description: The incidence of movement disorders as a side effect of
antipsychotic medications is well documented in the literature on the
treatment for schizophrenia. Recognition of involuntary movements
associated with hyperkinetic movement disorders is an important
diagnostic skill. There are many different clinical manifestations and
many different causes of abnormal involuntary movements. A careful
assessment of the clinical manifestations is helpful for identifying
syndromic patterns that focus diagnostic testing on potential causes. If
a cause can be identified, such as psychotropic medication induced
movement disorders, etiology-based treatments may be available. Clients
often present with the initial signs of a movement disorders, as part of
routine health care maintenance. Flagging these symptoms can ensure
timely assessment of clients and halt development or progression of the
range of abnormal involuntary muscle movements individuals on
antipsychotic medications might experience. It is the purpose of this
educational session to review/identify the different presentations of
antipsychotic induced movement disorders that present in a clinic
setting. This includes screening for dystonia, akathisia, drug-induced
parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia and exploring evidence-based
treatment options, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological.
Treatment involves tailoring interventions to the individual and will
include when to treat and when to refer when the client is seen in
primary care.
Does This Child Have Autism or Is He Just Quirky?
Speaker(s): Jennifer Bevacqua, RN, MS, CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC, CPEN
CE Hours (pharm): 1.0 (0)
Description: Parents and caregivers often visit their healthcare provider with behavioral and pschosocial concerns. How do you know if this is a child you should refer to a Developmental Pediatrician for an autism evaluation? This session will review validated screening tools, the diagnostic criteria, and differential diagnoses to consider in the primary care clinic.
The Painful Spine Part I : Assessment
Speaker(s): Kathleen Geier, DNP, FNP-C, ONC and A.J. Benham, DNP, FNP-C, ONC
CE Hours (pharm): 2.0 (0)
Description: Spine conditions are extremely prevalent and frequently
are the cause of missed work. Nurse practitioners are often the first
healthcare providers evaluating and treating patients with painful
spines, and the majority of spine conditions resolve without surgical
intervention. The Painful Spine Part I covers the assessment of the most
commonly seen spine conditions in the primary care setting. Recognizing
the “red” and “yellow” flags seen in spine conditions and knowing when
referrals are necessary is covered, with the goal of promoting
confidence and knowledge of NPs who care for patients with spine
conditions in primary care settings.
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