Ka-Ching Ka-Ching – Pharm Fun in Vegas
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Barb Bancroft, MSN, RN, PNP
Theresa Till, RN, EdD, CCRN
LAS VEGAS,
VEGAS, NEVADA
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JW Marriott Resort, Spa & Golf
221 N. Rampart Blvd.
July 31 – August 3
2013
Target Audience – This conference is designed for Nurses in all practice
settings including Practitioners, Clinicians, Nurse Educators, Public Health and School
Nurses, Pharmacists, Nursing Students and other health care providers who need an
update on the latest evidence-based pharmacology.
Conference Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the conference, the attendee will be able to:
G Refer to the latest guidelines on medication administration when caring for patients
across the life-span.
G C
ompare and contrast various classes of pharmacological agents in relation to
evidenced-based treatment of common clinical conditions associated laboratory
values, interactions with food and alternative therapy with nursing implications.
G R
elate the appropriate use of antimicrobial and other drug therapy in prevention and
treatment of infectious disease.
G D
escribe the latest evidence-based guidelines for various cardiac and respiratory
conditions, including assessment, interventions, and implications for safe nursing
practice. G D
iscuss the pros and cons of hormonal therapy with related nursing implications.
21.25 ANCC Contact Hours
This activity has been submitted for approval for 21.25 nursing contact hours by the Ohio Nurses Association.
The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
July 31 – August 2 G 5.75 contact hours each day
August 3 G 4 contact hours
All faculty and planners at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience (1) any
significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services and (2) any
unlabeled/ unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing
in the course presentation materials. This conference has received commercial support from a variety of vendors. This
commercial support shall not influence the design and scientific objectivity of this educational activity. A complete list
of vendors will be available at the conference in the printed materials. The educational event will be kept separate from
promotional activities.
Barb Bancroft
RN, MSN, PNP
Barb Bancroft is a widely
acclaimed national speaker,
noted for her humorous,
entertaining and information
packed seminars. She is author of four
books—her latest, Kiss My Asparagus, An
Essential Guide to Nutrition’s Role in Health
and Disease. Barb has held graduate faculty
positions at the University of Virginia and
the University of Arkansas and provided
courses on Advanced Pathophysiology,
Pharmacology and Physical Assessment
to both graduate and undergraduate
students. She is currently Executive
Director and President of CPP Associates,
Inc., a continuing education firm based in
Chicago, Illinois.
Theresa Till
RN, EdD, CCRN
Theresa is Professor of
Nursing in Springfield, IL
where she is a didactic
and clinical instructor for
professional nursing students. Theresa
has presented extensively on cardiac,
respiratory, endocrine, and legal topics
across the country. She was the featured
speaker for the International Nursing
Conference in the Bahamas and received
the Hawaiian Golden Apple Award for
Educator of the Year along with many
other teaching awards. Theresa’s clinical
experience includes ICU/CCU, telemetry,
neurology, medical/surgical, orthopedics,
psychiatry, and staff development.
221 N. Rampart Blvd. G Las Vegas, NV 89145
The JW Marriott Resort is one of the premier resorts in Las Vegas located just 15
minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip with 50 acres of flourishing gardens, a
resort pool with waterfalls and whirlpools, a lavish spa, eleven restaurants, shopping
and casino on property. Complimentary guestroom internet access and self/valet parking
for all attendees is included in in the DB Productions group room block.
Reservations:
702-869-7777 • info@jwlasvegasresort.com
Single or double occupancy: $119 + tax. To access the discounted rate, register
under “DB Productions – Nursing Pharmacology.”
Limited block of rooms being held, please reserve your room early. Cut-off date for room
rate is July 10. Once the room block is full, the discounted conference rate will no longer apply.
Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservations. The group rate will be extended three
days pre and post of the program dates, based upon availability.
Exhibit Hall Open – August 1 & 2
Exhibitors will be displaying products and services. Refreshment breaks will be
provided in exhibit area for maximum exposure to attendees. Lunch is provided to
both attendees and exhibitors on August 1st and 2nd. For more information, please
email Deanne@deanneblach.com or call 870-715-7508.
Poster Abstracts
Submit by June 15, 2013
Consider submitting a poster related to
pharmacology, nursing education or an evidencebased clinical study with implications for nursing
practice. Abstracts will be peer reviewed with
notification of acceptance within two weeks after
submission. For complete poster presentation
guidelines, download information at www.
DeanneBlach.com. Poster presenters must be
registered to attend the conference and pay
registration fee.
Daily Session Overviews
July 31 G Barb Bancroft
August 2 G Theresa Till
Pharmaco-kinetics…genetics…geriatrics…
nutrition – Review the basics of drug absorption,
distribution, metabolism and excretion. Other
topics include aging’s influence on polypharmacy
and the impact of grapefruit juice. Receptor
physiology —receptor boosters (agonists) and
receptor blockers (antagonists) and drugs that
do BOTH. Anti-cholinergic drugs and their side
effects will be emphasized.
Drugs that influence Inflammation and
Immunity – Aspirin, NSAIDS, corticosteroids,
DMARDs for autoimmune diseases, NEW drugs
for autoimmune diseases including MS, RA;
interferons for MS, vs. interferons for Hepatitis
B and C, interleukins, monoclonal antibodies
that target inflammatory mediators (infliximab/
Remicade, adalimumab/Humira and more), and
the new drugs that target tyrosine kinase for RA.
Drugs and the GI tract – GERD drugs including
the proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), drugs that
block histamine 2 receptors, antacids, drugs for
constipation, drugs that cause constipation, as
well as drugs for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
and drugs to boost motility in patients with
gastroparesis.
Cardiac Drugs… This workshop simplifies
the maze of information related to cardiac
medications. Develop a clear understanding
how the various classes of cardiac medications
differ. What do you need to know about the new
cardiac medications (Brilinta, Xarelto, Pradaxa,
Eliquis, Livalo)? Review the relationship between
Vitamin D deficiency and muscle pain from lipid
lowering drugs. We will cover herbal remedies
that interfere with the action of several cardiac
medications.
Respiratory Drugs… Come to this session and
inhale current concepts about the most common
respiratory medications. Do you have a clear
understanding of the various classifications
of respiratory medications? Do you know the
difference between a DPI and MDI? Which
respiratory medications require oral rinsing
after each use to prevent infection? Are you
comfortable using capnography to minimize
respiratory complications? Do you know how to
teach your patients simple techniques in energy
conservation in order to maximize the efficacy of
their respiratory medications? Strategies will be
demonstrated and participants will have time to
practice
August 1 G Barb Bancroft
Neuropharmacology... You’re going to love
an entire session on neurotransmitters and
the drugs used to block or boost them. Learn
about the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for
Alzheimer’s and the NMDA receptor blocker,
memantine (Namenda). Learn all about
serotonin & “sara’s” functions, dysfunctions and
drugs to treat deficiencies and excesses. GABA
(“mother’s”) inhibitory role in the brain and
“mother’s little helpers” (benzodiazepines) in the
role with sleep, anxiety, and alcohol withdrawal.
The “gaba” drugs (gabapentin, pregabalin) and
their role in pain management and seizure
disorders. Dopamine’s role in health and disease
including addiction, ADHD, PD, RLS and sexual
function. Drugs that boost or block dopamine.
Hormonal Chaos... Hormones for menopause,
oral contraceptives, fertility, estrogen blockade
for breast cancer (SERMS and aromatase
inhibitors), hormones for “low T”, hormones for
Lance Armstrong, hormones for short stature-the indications, the contraindications, and the
controversies. The “dronates” for osteoporosis
will also be discussed as will other therapies for
building bone mass.
August 3 G Barb Bancroft
Diabetes... We have come a long way from the
“down-on-the-farm” insulins for diabetes. Barb
will discuss all of the categories of drugs for
diabetes, including the “Drug of the Decade”,
metformin. Learn the pros and cons of the
various drug categories--the gliptins, the incretin
mimetics, the various types of insulin, the
sulfonylureas, and the last remaining “glitazone”-pio (Actos).
Chemotherapy... Targeted drug therapy has
finally arrived! The monoclonal antibodies
(“mabs”) have revolutionized the treatment of
cancer as have the tyrosine kinase inhibitors
(“nibs”). Review of the cell cycle and how the
various drugs inhibit the growth of cancer cells
will be included. Anti-infectives... drugs for bugs.
Antibiotics, anti-viral drugs (including vaccines),
antiherpetic drugs (the “cyclovirs”) and antifungal drugs (the “conazoles” and others) will be
discussed. The plethora of antibiotic classes will
be described as will their various targets--gram
positive, gram negative, aerobic, anaerobic. Antiretroviral drugs for HIV and for HCV will also be
included.
Agenda
Wednesday, July 31
Friday, August 2
7:15Registration with coffee/tea
7:30Registration with coffee/tea
8:00 P
harmacokinetics &
pharmacogenetics
8:00 C
AD, function, hemodynamics,
related lab tests & cardiac
medications
9:30Break
9:30Break – Visit exhibits and posters
9:45Pharmacogeriatrics &
pharmaco “nutrition”
10:00Cardiac drugs
– Welcome & disclosures at 7:45
11:45 Lunch (on your own)
1:00Drugs that influence
inflammation & immunity
11:45Networking lunch (provided)
– Exhibit and posters
2:15Break
12:45Respiratory drugs;
administration and nursing
implications
2:30 Drugs and the GI tract
2:00Break – Visit exhibits and posters
3:30Program complete
2:30 R
epiratory drugs, energy
optimizing activities &
capnography
Thursday, August 1
7:30Registration with coffee/tea
8:00 D
opamine and GABA:
functions, receptors & drugs
9:30Break – Exhibit hall and posters opens
10:00Serotonin: functions,
receptors, and drugs
11:45Networking lunch (provided)
– Visit exhibit and posters
12:45Hormonal Chaos: gender
differences, hormonal therapy
2:00Break – Visit exhibits and posters
2:30 Hormonal therapy, osteoporosis
3:45 Program complete
3:45 Program complete
Saturday, August 3
7:30Registration with coffee/tea
8:00 D
rugs for diabetes – what’s
out, what’s in & what’s new
9:30Break
9:45Targeted drug therapy in the
treatment of cancer
11:00Break
11:15Antibiotics, anti-virals,
anti-herpetic and
anti-fungal drugs
12:30Evaluation and
program complete
Register Early!
Take advantage of our early bird discount!
Registration form(s) and fees must be
postmarked by June 1.
Group Discounts!
For 3 or more registrations submitted together.
Please Register by July 16
Since conference registration and hotel
rooms are limited, please register early.
Registrations must include full payment to
be accepted. Confirmation sent if registration
form and payment received 2 weeks before
conference begins. Please call after the deadline
to see if there is still an opportunity to attend.
REGISTER ONLINE
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Deanne A. Blach, MSN, RN
Conference Chair
President, DB Productions
Cancellation Policy
An administrative fee of $100 will be charged
to changes to registration (cancellations and
refunds).
Email: Deanne@deanneblach.com
Ph. (870) 715-7508
Fax (870) 749-2276
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Airport Travel Arrangements
Prearrange your transportation to the hotel by using either a taxi or call the JW Marriott’s
Personal Sedan Service (702-248-7706). Average rate one way for either is about $60.
Car Rental Services – There is a Hertz rental car office on property (call in advance for
reservations).
Departure Shuttle –the hotel offers direct shuttle service from the Hotel to McCarran
International Airport at $30.00 per person. Reservations should be made at least 24 hours in
advance with the concierge desk.
Complimentary Shuttle Service to Las Vegas Strip – The Hotel provides a complimentary
29-passenger shuttle to the Las Vegas Strip. Transportation is not guaranteed once passenger
bus capacity has been reached. There is a schedule of departure and pick-up times available at
the concierge desk.
Registration
Please register by July 16
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