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Overview
At NPACE Primary Care and Pharmacology Update conferences, you will fulfill your professional development and licensure needs, and access priceless context, insights, and real-world understanding of complex healthcare issues. Each session emphasizes relevant and evidence-based clinical knowledge as well as offers guidance by seasoned speakers connected to today’s practice and is open to interaction and discussion.
Pharmacology Update (Feb. 6-7) | 12 Contact Hours; including 12 Pharm Hours
Primary Care Conference (Feb. 8-9) | 12 Contact Hours; including TBA Pharm Hours
Keynote Speaker
R. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
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Speakers
Christine Kessler, MN, ANP, CNS, BC-ADM, CDTC, FAANP
Christine Kessler is an award-winning nurse practitioner, national/international speaker, prolific author, and clinical consultant specializing in General Endocrinology, Obesity, and Metabolic Medicine. During her 48 years of nursing (40 years in advanced practice) she has held diverse roles in management, research, academia (as assistant professor undergraduate and graduate nursing), and especially clinical practice; the latter as a critical care clinical specialist, an acute care nurse practitioner (as hospitalist & intensivist) and adult endocrinology nurse practitioner. After 15 years as the senior nurse practitioner at a large hospital Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine., Christine now focuses on providing diabetes and general endocrine services, as well as weight-loss management, in rural Virginia. Christine has received numerous top medical clinical practice and patient satisfaction awards, including the Coin of Excellence personally awarded by the Surgeon General for having the highest patient satisfaction rating of all health care providers in the Army WORLDWIDE. Christine is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Alison Marshall, MSN, FNP-C
Alison Marshall is a board-certified, practicing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Alison’s nursing practice is based in Massachusetts. Alison has practiced at the South Boston Community Health Center since 2005. She is a full-time Clinical Instructor at the Boston College Connell School of Nursing. Alison is Faculty at The Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Center of New England, a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funded national training organization for practicing providers. She engages in clinical research regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and lectures to practicing clinicians nationally and internationally about the identification, treatment, and prevention of STDs.
R. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Dr. Mimi Secor is a Nurse Practitioner, National Speaker/ Educator, and Senior Faculty with Advanced Practice Education Associates in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her current passion is helping NPs become Healthy and Fit! Related to this new passion, she is a #1 International Best Selling author of a new book, Debut a New You: Transforming Your Life at Any Age.
Brett Snodgrass, FNP-C, CPE, FACPP, FAANP
Brett Badgley Snodgrass has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for 12 years, practicing in multiple settings including: family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Palliative Medicine Clinical Coordinator for the Baptist Healthcare System in Memphis, TN. Her primary focus is expansion of the palliative medicine program into other hospitals of the Baptist Healthcare System, as well as expanding the current program into the outpatient setting.
She is also the owner of BBS Health Education – where she creates and presents continuing education for healthcare providers, both live and online (BBSHealthEducation.com). She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. She is an award-winning healthcare blogger – The NP Mom. Her blog offers answers to patient’s questions they often forget to ask! You can visit her blog at www.thenpmom.wordpress.com.
Brett Is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain patients in a variety of settings. She has opened and directed two chronic pain practices. She is a sought after speaker on the subject of chronic pain and the Opioid Epidemic. She currently serves on the TN Chronic Pain Task Force. She is a director at large of the TN Pain Society. She also serves as a co-chair of the TN Access To Care Coalition. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, where she is the past TN State Representative. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Brett received the 2015 AANP State Excellence Award for Tennessee for her work across the state on the TN Chronic Pain Task Force, as well as advocating for TN Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners. She was also awarded the 2017 Memphis Business Journal Healthcare Hero Award.
Jemecia Braxton, DNP, FNP-BC
Dr. Jemecia Braxton is a full-time family nurse practitioner and she fulfills her role as Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) of primary care at Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. She is also adjunct faculty at Chamberlain University and Walden University. She has taught multiple courses to include: Pharmacology, Women’s Health, Primary Diagnosis and Treatment, Advanced Physical Assessment and Primary Care of Adults.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Central Florida, her MSN degree from Wright State University, and her DNP degree from University of Virginia. Dr. Braxton has played a major role in the development and implementation of multiple health promotion and disease prevention programs.
Dr. Braxton is the author and creator of the “Nurse Practitioner Planner: What Gets Planned, Gets Done”. She is a Social Media Influencer and the Sole creator and editor of “The Nurse Practitioner Extraordinaire” YouTube channel. She has edited and published over 140 YouTube Videos on various topics: Menopause, Hypertension, Vaginal Health, Diabetes, COVID, Preceptorship, Nursing Burnout, Nursing Student Clinical Tool, Nurse Entrepreneurship, Intermittent Fasting & Motivation.
She is a entrepreneur, public speaker, mentor, author, and women’s health advocate. Her current research involves menopause, obesity and intermittent fasting in the African American Woman.
Dr. Braxton is the past president of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners Peninsula Chapter. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Braxton has nearly 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience. She is also a proud member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
Josh Hamilton, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FAANP
Josh Hamilton is a nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. He earned his doctorate in nursing from Rush University and bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Wyoming. He is nationally certified as a psychiatric-mental health nurse; family nurse practitioner; family psychiatric nurse practitioner and nurse educator. He has been nominated for the AACC David R. Pierce Faculty Technology Award and was recognized as a doctoral scholar by the National League for Nursing. In 2017, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. He is a certified master clinical psychopharmacologist through the Neuroscience Education Institute. He speaks regularly around the country about new advancements in behavioral health and psychiatry. Dr. Hamilton is interested in neurobiology and epigenetics. His clinical practice and research have been focused on pediatric mental health, producing a model of adolescent insight development. He has studied the impact of culture on the presentation of anxiety disorders in young adult populations and has gained expertise in nursing educational administration, program development and evaluation.
Karen Myrick, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC
Karen M. Myrick is an Associate Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health and Science, in the Department of Nursing at Saint Joseph University, Connecticut, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, and Nurse Practitioner at Orthopedic Associates of Hartford. Dr. Myrick received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing from The University of Connecticut. She is a Nurse Practitioner with expertise in orthopedics and sports medicine with 18 years of advanced nursing practice experience. Dr. Myrick is the recipient of the 2016 National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award.
Dr. Myrick has recently developed a post-masters certificate in orthopedics and sports medicine for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Her research agenda includes a collaborative and interprofessional program of scholarship that focuses on orthopedic and sports injury prevention, management and epidemiology, and best practices for injured athletes to return to or obtain optimal performance.
The author of 2 textbooks and multiple peer-reviewed publications, she has recently been selected as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. She has a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Methods, a Fellowship in Leadership for Academic Nursing Programs (LANP), and a Fellowship in Interprofessional Education.
Kathleen Haycraft, DNP, FNP/PNP-BC, DCNP, FAANP
Dr. Kathleen Haycraft is a family, pediatric and dermatology nurse practitioner. Kathleen is a published author in books and journals. She has served as a national speaker at dermatology conferences and on dermatology content for general conferences. Dr. Haycraft represents Region 7 on the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and has written and spoke on topics regarding health policy. Kathleen has served on advisory boards for education and health care in her state of Missouri. She has been employed as an educator, administrator but is currently working full time in a comprehensive dermatology practice. Dr. Haycraft is faculty for Maui Dermatology whose conferences occur twice a year and is a multidisciplinary faculty of dermatology nurse practitioners, physician assistants and dermatologists.
Midge Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, AACC, FAANP
Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology at Duke University Health System and Associate Professor at Duke School of Nursing
John Distler, DPA, MBA, MS, FNP-C, FAANP
Dr. John Distler is Professor and full-time faculty of the MSN Nurse Practitioner tracks at Chamberlain University. He previously served as department chair for online graduate nursing programs at South University and as Program Director of the Family Nurse practitioner program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He has more than 20 years of experience in NP education.
Dr. Distler continues clinical practice as a family nurse practitioner in an Asthma/Allergy/Immunology practice. Dr. Distler has more than 32 years of experience practicing as a family nurse practitioner in family practice, emergency medicine and asthma, allergy and immunology.
Dr. Distler has served as a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for 20 years, of which he was the Maryland state representative for six years. He is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners inducted in 2006. He has also been an active member of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology since 2006, and has presented and published on the topics of environmental and food allergies and the treatment of asthma.
Dr. Distler earned his Doctor of Public Administration from the University of Baltimore, Master of Business Administration in health care administration from Argosy University, Master of Science in family nurse practitioner from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a Bachelor’s degree in human services – social sciences from the State University of New York at Binghamton and a family nurse practitioner certification from the University of California at Davis Medical Center. He also holds a teaching certificate in nursing and health professions from the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Agenda
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Pharmacology Conference
9:00 am - 10:30 am
PH1 - Endocrinology Pharmacology - Cardiodysmetabolism
Description:
Cardiometabolic disease (cardiodysmetabolism) is an ominous condition leading to systemic upheaval, disordered biopeptide signaling, and a clustering of cohort conditions (adiposopathy, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and atherogenic dyslipidemia) that increases morbidity and mortality risk. This important session will address emerging insights regarding risk, diagnostic biomarkers, and effective management strategies to help prevent and treat this deadly disease that now afflicts 1 in 3 Americans (including health care providers!)
Learning Objectives:
– Identify risks for and manifestations of cardiometabolic disease
– Discuss the underlying pathophysiology & inflammatory links to metabolic syndrome, adiposopathy, insulin resistance, and NAFLD.
– List 5 strategies to help prevent and mitigate morbidities & complications of cardiometabolic disease
Speakers:
Christine Kessler, MN, ANP, CNS, BC-ADM, CDTC, FAANP
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
PH2: Pain Management Treatments: Non-Opioid Therapies, When, Where, and How? Part 1
Description:
This presentation will focus on non-opioid therapies for the treatment of both acute and chronic pain. With such scrutiny into pain practice over the last few years, providers need to arm themselves with appropriate therapies for pain. What patient, when and how will be discussed in this section
Learning Objectives:
-Describe the different pain types and their presentations
-List non-opioid pain therapies, side effects, and dosing
-Understand different pain types and appropriate pain therapies for each
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
PH3: Pharmacology In Managing Thyroid Disease
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
PH4: Pain Management Treatments: Non-Opioid Therapies, When, Where and How? Part 2
Description:
Opioid prescribing can be concerning and frustrating, but they are mainstays of pain treatment. When opioids are appropriate, understanding opioids, how they work, and dosing considerations are vitally important in caring for a patient experiencing pain. This session will focus on opioid mechanism of actions and different opioids, with special considerations that practitioner must take to safely prescribing and treat this patient population
Learning Objectives:
-Describe opioid mechanism of actions and the role they play in pain syndromes
-List different opioids and the special considerations when prescribing them
-Explain safe opioid prescribing and considerations when opioids are prescribed
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Advanced Cardiac Assessment
Description:
This session will cover advanced cardiac physical exam techniques including abnormal heart sounds and special maneuvers to augment murmurs. We will describe pertinent clinical signs indicative of underlying cardiovascular disease.
Learning Objectives:
-Discuss physical exam techniques that are specific to a cardiovascular exam.
-Identify major physical exam findings which may be indicative of cardiovascular disease
-Discuss maneuvers for eliciting specific heart murmurs
Monday, February 7, 2022
Pharmacology Conference
9:00 am - 10:30 am
PH5 - Orthopedic Pharmacology Updates
In this session, we will discuss pharmacology as it applies to issues and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, risks, and benefits will be reviewed.
Speakers:
Karen Myrick, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
PH6 - Dermatology Pharmacology Updates: What’s New in the Dermatology Medicine Chest
A fast-paced review of the new medications in the dermatology landscape.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify new medications for the treatment of acne and rosacea including their MOA, dosing, and side effect profile
• Identify new medications for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis including their MOA, dosing, and side effect profile
• Identify new medications for the treatment of vitiligo including their MOA, dosing, and side effect profile
• Identify new medications and treatment for alopecia, cutaneous carcinoma, and cosmetics
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
PH7 - STI Guidelines Update
This presentation will review the 2020 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines focusing on important changes since 2015, including new screening recommendations, new treatment regimens and new prevention messages.
Speakers:
Alison Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
PH8 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology Updates
This session will review foundational principles of cardiovascular pharmacology and include both new medications and updated indications for cardiovascular medications Discussion will focus on medications used in the treatment of heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation and deep vein thrombosis.
Speakers:
Midge Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, AACC, FAANP
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
EKG Interpretation
Description:
This session will provide a practical approach for EKG interpretation. We will discuss how to identify common dysrhythmias and how to identify signs of cardiac ischemia and infarct.
Learning Objectives:
-Describe components of 12 lead EKG.
-Discuss key features on EKG which indicate ischemia/infarct
-Identify atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia on an EKG
Speakers:
Midge Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, AACC, FAANP
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bayer IUD Training Session - Hosted on Bayer Zoom
Join Bayer for an IUD training session open to all virtual conference attendees! You must register and request your training kit by end of day, Friday, January 21st. Use the link provided in NPACE promotional or registration confirmation emails.
Please direct any questions directly to jplotkin@npace.org with subject line “Bayer IUD Feb 7”.
Speaker:
Kimberly Hart
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Primary Care Conference
9:00 am - 10:00 am
A1 - Keynote: Keynote: Healthy NP, Healthy Pt: The Power of Modeling a Healthy Lifestyle
Learn about the effects of stress, causes of burnout, define extreme self-care, and the benefits of being a healthy role model for your patients and yourself. Explore how healthy habits/lifestyle can improve quality of care, patient care outcomes/safety, clinician/patient quality of life. Learn strategies for prevention of burn-out. Explore how to stop unhealthy habits, how to start new healthy habits including strategies such as habit stacking.
Speakers:
Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
10:15 am - 11:15 am
B1 - Acting with Urgency: Leading & Following in the COVID Era
Description:
In the chaos created by a confluence of social, political and scientific factors, healthcare providers have a tendency to become complacent or to act with a sense of false urgency. These are not conducive actions to promote health of patients and communities. Nurse practitioners need to learn and refine skills to act with true urgency in order to be effective and resilient in the current social health climate.
Learning Objectives:
-Articulate the hazards & opportunities within the current healthcare landscape.
-Define & identify the implications of complacency & false urgency in nursing practice settings.
-Develop an operational knowledge of true urgency & apply the concept in a variety of leadership contexts.
Speakers:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
C1 - Keep It Simple: The Power of Brief Therapeutic Interventions
Description:
Compelling evidence suggests that both medications and therapeutic interventions are effective in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. The current “state of the science” involves multiple modalities to produce better outcomes than those observed with the use of either psychopharmacology or therapy alone. Nurse practitioners in all settings need to understand how various therapeutic interventions can profoundly influence clients’ ability to cope and change. Using the unifying framework developed by Hubble, Duncan, and Miller, we examine the four common elements that account for much of the improvement seen in clients, regardless of the approach taken. These constructs are applied to a variety of simple, brief approaches that are easily enacted – and easily adapted – to any patient encounter.
Learning Objectives:
-Define the common framework for brief mental health interventions.
-Analyze each element in the context of advanced practice nursing.
-Operationalize the common framework for solution-focused interventions.
Speakers:
Josh Hamilton, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FAANP
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Chair Yoga
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
D1 -The Latest and the Greatest: Update on Research on Knee Injuries, Including ACL Tears
Description:
There is a wide body of research on knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. We will review some of the latest topics and research findings for knee injuries, including ACL tears.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to identify at least 3 research studies on knee injuries. Participants will also learn if common injury risk reduction exercises reflect common mechanisms of knee injuries.
As a result of this activity, learners will be able to discuss theories behind non-contact ACL injuries and unanticipated stimuli.
As a result of this activity, learners will be able to discuss MRI findings and anatomic factors that may be associated with ACL injury risk.
Speakers:
Karen Myrick, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
E1 - HSV Updates
Description:
This presentation will review the natural history of the herpes simplex virus, the transmission/acquisition pathways and the changing epidemiology of genital herpes infection.
Learning Objectives:
-At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to identify the changing epidemiological trends of genital herpes simplex infections.
-At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to define the different types of diagnostic testing available for genital herpes.
-At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to summarize the key patient education points that should be delivered to patients upon a diagnosis of genital herpes.
Speakers:
Alison Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
PCEC Partner Program - Optimizing the Benefits of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.
Abstract:
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are an important element in the American Diabetes Association’s treatment algorithm for T2DM, yet they are under-prescribed. Learn about the benefits and limitations of GLP-1RAs and how they are making a difference in the lives of patients with T2DM.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:
• Compare the glycemic and extra-glycemic profile of GLP-1RAs with other classes of medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Contrast the similarities and differences among currently available GLP-1RAs.
• Select and optimize GLP-1RA therapy in collaboration with the patient to facilitate long-term patient self-management and adherence.
• Individualize GLP-1RA therapy for patients with T2DM and CV risk factors or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease as recommended by the ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2021.
Speakers:
Christine Kessler, MN, ANP, CNS, BC-ADM, CDTC, FAANP
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Primary Care Conference
9:00 am - 10:00 am
F1 - Common Dermatology Diseases and Treatments
Description:
A review of common dermatology disease states including pathophysiology, identification, and treatment
Learning Objectives:
-Identify and develop a treatment plan for common skin disorders including acne, warts, and tinea
-Identify and develop a treatment plan for psoriasis
-Identify and develop a treatment plan for atopic dermatitis clients’ ability to cope and change. Using the unifying framework developed by Hubble, Duncan, and Miller, we examine the four common elements that account for much of the improvement seen in clients, regardless of the approach taken. These constructs are applied to a variety of simple, brief approaches that are easily enacted – and easily adapted – to any patient encounter.
10:15 am - 11:15 am
G1 - Food Allergies: Current Treatment and Differential Diagnosis
Description:
This presentation will provide up-to-date information on the diagnosis and management of food allergies in adults and children. Differential diagnoses will be explored.
Learning Objectives:
-Identify common foods that cause allergic reactions in children and adults
-Develop diagnostic treatment plans based upon the patient’s presenting history and signs and symptoms
-Evaluate the diagnostic workup and develop a detailed management plan for the patient and family
Speakers:
John Distler, DPA, MBA, MS, FNP-C, FAANP
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
H1 - Panel Discussion: Women's Health in Aging and Diverse Populations
Learning Objectives:
-Identify health disparities and bias in the treatment of minority populations
-Describe various ways to approach the management of Black and Brown patients: Women & Elderly
-Identify potentially inappropriate medications in the aging population.
Speakers:
Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
I1 - PCOS: Common, Serious and More Complicated Than Ever
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology, associated risks and complications.
• List symptoms, signs and explain diagnostic work-up.
• Describe “best practice” management approaches including pharmacologic treatments.
Speakers:
Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
J1 - Menopause and Understanding The Black Girl Experience
Description:
Menopause transition is experienced differently in black women. This lecture will unveil the difference in symptoms, experience with health care system and clinicians that black women experience. As well as what is perceived to be acceptable treatment options in the black community.
Learning Objectives:
-Identify Basic Factors that contribute to differences in medical treatment of black women during the menopause transition.
-Utilize/Identify non-pharmacological interventions that aid in the treatment of black women during menopause
-Identify ways to create trust and collaboration in black women during health care transactions to improve the NP and patient relationship.
Speakers:
Jemecia Braxton, DNP, FNP-BC
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