Pharmacology Update for Advanced Practice Nurses
SNAP
2014
Society of Nurses in Advanced Practice Continuing Education Symposium
At
Medical Specialists
757 45th Street
Munster, IN 46321
Saturday, April 12, 2014
7:30–7:55
7:55-8:00
Registration/Breakfast/Vendors
Welcome & Announcements
Morning Program
8:00-9:00
Afternoon Program
Dermatology: Making Sense of a Topical Approach
12:30-1:30
Julie Koch, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
9:00-9:15
9:15-10:15
Break
Meds for Your Head: Navigating the choppy
waters of rhinorrhea and other such dilemmas
1:30-1:40
1:40–2:40
Michele Massow, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
10:15-10:30
10:30-11:30
Break
Pediatric Pharmacology Update 2014
The Role of Opioid Medication in Chronic
Pain Management
Lorraine Widdall, MSN, APRN-BC
Break
Family Planning: Prescribing Hormonal
Therapy Safely
Kathleen Kleefisch, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
2:40-2:50
2:50-3:50
Renee Fife, MSN, RN, CPNP
Break
Diabetes Medication
Julie Mantis, MS, RN, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE
11:30-12:00
Munster Radiology Group, Interventional Radiology (non CME)
AHEC Presentation (non CME)
12:00-12:15
Completion of Evaluation /Lunch
3:50-4:05
Completion of Evaluations
At the completion of the Morning Program, participants will be able to:
 Discuss the prescribing considerations for selected topical therapies. Identify cost-effective therapies for common
dermatological conditions.
 Compare and contrast pharmacologic agents with regard to benefits, risks, side effects, drug interactions, labeling
and indications. Utilize evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic strategies in clinical practice to improve patient care
outcomes. Discuss pharmacologic treatment options for ear, nose, throat and allergy conditions.
 Verbalize the new changes in the 2014 immunization schedule and available products. Discuss the changes in
pediatric infectious diseases as the result of new vaccines. Explain the need/use of Vitamin D in the growing child
and the correct prescribing doses across the pediatric ages.
At the completion of the Afternoon Program, participants will be able to:
 Discuss the new Indiana prescribing guidelines for opioid medications. Discuss treatment of chronic pain without
opioids. Recognize appropriate risk stratification for the use of opioid medications. Discuss appropriate opioid
management.
 Discuss the rationale for the use of the most common types of contraceptive methods. Compare and contrast the
pros and cons of barrier methods versus oral contraceptives. Discuss what type of ‘patient education’ is critical when
managing a patient who uses contraception. Discuss when the Nurse Practitioner should refrain from prescribing
combined oral contraceptives.
 Discuss the latest treatment strategies/devices for Diabetes Mellitus. Review the class of SGLT2 inhibitors and their
mechanism of action and effects on glucose control.
Program supported in part by NWI AHEC
Send this registration form and check payable to:
Society of Nurses in Advanced Practice
PO Box 11496
Merrillville, IN 46410-1496
Registration Form:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________________________________________
Employer: __________________________________________________________________________
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Registration Fees:
Morning Program Registration
Student Rate
$40.00
$30.00
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Afternoon Program Registration
Student Rate
$40.00
$30.00
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Both Morning and Afternoon Programs
Student Rate
$80.00
$60.00
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$10.00
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(Lunch included - served during afternoon program)
Purchase of printed materials (AM & PM)
*Materials will be available for free download
prior to symposium
*On-Site Registration will include a $10.00 Fee
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing to SNAP at least 7 days prior to the seminar will be refunded.
Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the seminar will be refunded 50% of the amount paid. No refunds will be
made for cancellations or no-shows the day of the seminar. Registration may be transferred to another participant at any
time to avoid cancellation fees.
This program is approved for 3.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education for each session (which includes 3.0 hours of
pharmacology for each session) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Morning Program ID 1402109 and
Afternoon Program ID 1402109. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and
AANP Commercial Support Standards.
* A completed evaluation and 90% attendance at the education activity are required for CE credit.
For additional information contact Lindsay Munden at (219)-405-3506 or Lindsay.Munden@minuteclinic.com