This presentation will review current FDA-approved medications for the long-term treatment of the chronic disease of obesity. The discussion will then move to case studies to demonstrate how to make shared decision choices for adding pharmacology to foundational treatment.

Retail clinics offer convenient, low-cost and quality health care to consumers. This presentation will provide further information on the convenient care industry’s beginnings, growth and future outlook — including opportunities in this growing industry for nurse practitioners.

The convenient care industry was created as a response to national health care trends, driven by cost, quality, and access to care. Retail clinics have played a significant role in this industry, expanding both their coverage and the services they provide, while maintaining high-quality care.

Over the years, retail clinics have become a convenient and affordable option for millions of patients. In the future, the industry is expected to continue to grow and drive important solutions to fulfill consumer needs, providing a much-needed alternative to traditional health care settings.

NPs possess a powerful combination of education, training, care and compassion that can fuel meaningful change in health care across the country.

Lecture, discussion and case study presentation, assisted by computer generated visual effects, will be designed to assist the primary care provider with the early identification of patients at risk for target organ damage from hypertension, classes of antihypertensive medications designed to attenuate or avoid target organ damage, and mechanisms to evaluate impact of these medications and their potential adverse effects. Interactive case studies will enhance and cement the knowledge gleaned from the discussion and apply the newest hypertension guidelines.

Attendees will interpret evidence to apply best buprenorphine treatment induction strategies based on patient presentation. Treatment initiation strategy will fall into one of three broad categories, including the classic approach, microdosing approach and macrodosing approach. The strategy chosen will be based in part on the patient's level of opioid withdrawal and on the types of opioids used.

Recognize and positively manage emotions in yourself, others and among groups. 

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Hyperlipidemia is a contributing factor. We now have new treatment options and new recommendations for target of cholesterol. This presentation will discuss the new goals and new medications to get your patients to goal.

Nurse practitioners in acute and emergency care settings often encounter patients on numerous medications. These medications have beneficial effects but can also interact with other medications or conditions and cause adverse effects, including ECG changes. Using ECG cases, this session will review common — and less common — ECG findings that may be encountered in acute and emergency care settings.

This presentation will explain the pharmacology of the medications used in masculinizing and feminizing hormone therapy within the framework of the algorithms for gender affirming care. Tips for prescribing the medications and supplies, as well as side effects and risks of the medications, will be reviewed.

Patients with bipolar disorder often present for treatment of depression in primary care. PCPs are on the front lines of depression treatment, and patients who have bipolar etiology are not likely to respond well to traditional antidepressant treatments. It is very important to identify patients with bipolar disorder early, refer and understand that treating bipolar depression requires an approach beyond antidepressant treatments. In fact, treating with antidepressants can cause an emergence of hypomania or mania symptoms. Dr. Dilks will discuss some strategies to differentiate major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder in a PCP practice.

The presentation will provide the NP knowledge to apply leadership skills to design organizational and professional health care change through collaborative, intra-professional groups and team building skills.

Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) have become valuable tools in the management of diabetes to detect trends in glucose levels and identify asymptomatic glucose excursions and glycemic variability. A multitude of studies demonstrate CGM technology improves patient outcomes, including improved A1C levels, reductions in hypoglycemia and glycemic variability, and greater treatment satisfaction. To optimize use of this technology, it is important that nurse practitioners have expertise in the interpretation of CGM data. This presentation will utilize case studies to increase the proficiency of participants in CGM analysis and interpretation so appropriate and timely adjustments in the diabetes treatment plan can be initiated.

Being able to interpret findings on a chest X-ray (CXR) is an important clinical skill. Whether it’s pneumonia, pleural effusion or pneumothorax, many common and life-threatening problems can be readily diagnosed with the help of a chest X-ray. In this session, you'll learn the most essential chest X-ray interpretation skills.

Keeping up with new medications, particularly given the recent trend toward direct-to-consumer advertising, is one of the true challenges of primary care. Ms. Wright will focus on the top, new, widely-used medications, including their appropriate uses, adverse effects and drug interactions.

This session will provide an in-depth overview of sex trafficking and mental health issues. The abuse suffered during trafficking may lead to serious mental health consequences, including, but not limited to, feelings of severe guilt, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and suicide. Processes that function to protect us in times of adversity may become maladaptive, presenting in mental health symptoms. Timely recognition and treatment of the mental health needs of sex trafficking survivors is a critical element of the recovery process.

Present the common leadership styles and characteristics of effective leaders.

The medical conditions of thyroid dysfunction and poorly controlled diabetes in the pregnant patient can present havoc in the care of the patient. This presentation will discuss the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of hyper- or hypothyroidism and T1 and T2 DM. Case studies will be used to reinforce the content presented.

Being able to interpret findings on a foot and ankle X-rays is an important clinical skill. Whether it’s bimalleolar fractures, lisfranc fracture or dislocations, or metatarsal fractures at risk of avascular necrosis, many injuries can be readily diagnosed with the help of X-rays. In this session, you'll learn the most essential foot and ankle X-ray interpretation skills.

This presentation will review the expected effects of medications used for gender affirming hormone therapy as well as long-term effects, how to interpret labs for patients on hormone therapy and the effect of surgical procedures on dosing and long-term medication management.

Alzheimer's dementia is the only dementia for which disease-modifying therapy is available. Patients benefit when other dementias are identified earlier in the disease trajectory: Parkinson's disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia. Specific clinical approaches necessary for the correct and early identification of all of the dementias will be covered. Eligibility and workup for lecanemab (Leqembi) will be discussed. Other pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment modalities will be discussed for the other dementias.

Discuss the influencers of making positive impact in health care to make changes and advocate for nurse practitioners

This presentation will utilize case studies to discuss complex cases for the management of cardiometabolic disease.

It is important that nurse practitioners have sufficient knowledge to provide evidence-based assessment and care to patients with ocular complaints and injuries. This presentation focuses on evaluation, management and disposition for patients with various eye complaints and injuries seeking urgent care.

This presentation will cover common urologic disease states and the medications used to treat them. Both inpatient and outpatient settings will be discussed.

When addressing mental health and substance use disorders with vulnerable populations, it is important to consider the health needs of non-traditional and marginalized sexual and gender minority groups (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2017). This sexual and gender minority category includes individuals (across the lifespan) and families who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA). LGBTQIA individuals and families routinely face social and internalized stigma, discrimination, bullying, harassment, victimization and other challenges not encountered by people who identify in the sexual and gender majority (i.e., heterosexual cisgender groups). As a result of these and other stressors, certain sexual and gender minority groups are at increased risk for substance use disorders and various mental and behavioral health issues (Semlyen, King, Varney and Hagger-Johnson, 2016). The purpose of the presentation is to discuss the need for culturally and contextually appropriate, engaging and affirming care to individuals and families in sexual and gender minority groups.

Raise your leadership skills to take your organization to the next level. Communicate purpose and vision, and inspire your organization to execute that vision. Elevate your leadership style to meet the distinct challenges of leading larger, more geographically dispersed, and diverse teams. Extend the reach of your influence by leading through other managers.

When treating the black community with diabetes, we have made great strides in the care we deliver in diabetes management. However, a barrier that remains is the way that providers efficiently engage with patients AND how we empower our patients to assume an active role in their care. Research has shown us that taking a person-centered approach will not only increase provider-patient engagement but will lead to increased patient satisfaction and ultimately, improved health outcomes. The DIASPORA Approach is a practical but powerful provider approach that highlights pertinent considerations when encountering patients included in the African Diaspora.

Review and discuss the appropriate evaluation and management of mild traumatic brain injury in the emergency department setting, including evidence-based strategies that promote recovery.

Obesity is the most common chronic disease in the U.S. and is at the root of over 236 complications and 14 obesity-related cancers. In this presentation, using case studies, a review of treatment plans will demonstrate the impact of treating obesity and obesity related complications.

The unique experiences of veterans related to their military service positions them at increased risk for the development of significant medical and mental health conditions, including trauma-related disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and death by suicide. Many veterans receive care in community clinics and private practice settings outside of the VA, where providers are unaware of a patient’s veteran status and distinctive needs, leading to delays in appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Using a veteran-centric, trauma-informed approach that includes basic military cultural knowledge, identification of diagnostic criteria and utilization of evidence-based assessments and treatments affords an avenue for recovery and prevention of suicide in veterans.

Discuss and apply leadership skills to mange your work environment, effectively communicate with difficult leaders and make changes to improve the health care environment.

Obesity has long-term effects on many aspects of a woman’s health. These effects may begin in utero and continue until death. Given the unique health needs of women with obesity, clinicians need to know the specific health risks and receive guidance on how to effectively intervene throughout the lifespan.
You will learn how to intervene at the stages of a woman’s life when she is most at risk of weight gain and developing obesity-related complications. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause have a bi-directional relationship with obesity, as do conditions such as polycystic syndrome and infertility. Maternal obesity contributes to childhood obesity and has a negative impact on the health of future generations. As women age, obesity contributes to an increased number of complications. An understanding of health risks at various points in a woman’s life will improve your ability to intervene early to prevent and mitigate complications and improve quality of life.

The lecture titled "The Flesh-Eating Disease: Understanding Necrotizing Fasciitis" will provide an in-depth exploration of the medical condition known as necrotizing fasciitis. The talk will cover the causes, symptoms and treatments of this devastating condition, as well as its social and emotional impact on patients and their families.

Menopause is a unique time in a woman’s life. It affords an opportunity for collaboration with her health care provider (HCP) to discuss physiologic changes, menopause-related symptoms and treatment options, and to discuss health-promotion/risk-reduction strategies to lead her toward healthy aging outcomes. Although some women may transition menopause without bothersome symptoms, the International Menopause Society states that 1 of 3 women experiencing symptoms are not provided counseling and interventions.

HCPs have more options to offer women than ever before, but some may present additional challenges of overcoming patient misconceptions and concerns. Options should be evidenced-based and focused on her underlying health, risk factors and symptoms. They should be individualized, with recommendations made using shared decision-making based upon her goals and preferences, and an unbiased and factual presentation regarding the risks and benefits of any therapeutic initiatives.

Often, candidates for or in a series of short-term psychotherapeutic interventions disengage before or in the middle of the series of brief interventions, reducing intended therapeutic outcomes. The content of this presentation provides a brief history of motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and their combined uses as a viable model for nurse practitioner (NP) practice. Combining/justification of these approaches promotes sustained participation in brief interventions. The skills discussed will include how and when to use MI and segways into/promotion of sustained continence of CBT. Both modalities are implemented in a blended manner to promote "full dose" of CBT, the preferred and evidence-informed endpoint. NPs largely treat those with socio-economic and other barriers to continuance in health modalities, resulting in fragmented, episodic care. Achieving "full dose" in populations at high risk for social determinants of health, and its attendant barriers to continued health care engagement, is challenging for recipients of NP delivery of care. While some CBT is better than no CBT, "full dose" is best. This presentation demonstrates the practical application of motivational skills to facilitate full engagement in psychotherapeutic brief therapies to achieve "full dose", optimizing outcomes provided by NP care through combined MI/CBT.

Develop a toolkit for making tough leadership decisions.

This presentation will describe the classifications of cardiorenal syndrome and discuss pharmacologic and management strategies to slow its progression.

During this presentation, we will discuss the common complaint of, "I have a headache." We will discuss common classifications of headaches, including tension, cluster and migraines, as well as some less common but more acute considerations. The aspects of assessment, diagnostics and available guidelines will be reviewed. Lastly, evidence-based pharmacological management options will be reviewed.

About 25% of adults and 50% of children present with ENT complaints. The purpose of this presentation is to inform the nurse practitioner on common medications used to treat ENT conditions. Treatment of conditions such as allergic rhinitis, acute bacterial rhinosinusitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, otitis media, otitis externa, laryngopharyngeal reflux and sudden hearing loss will be reviewed.

This presentation will review the means to identify and diagnose depressive disorders in an outpatient setting. Best practices related to screening will be reviewed, and clinical pearls related to developing differential diagnoses will be discussed. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies for the treatment of depressive disorders will be discussed among children, adolescents and adults.

Gain the tools, skills, and frameworks to implement strategy within your organization successfully. Apply frameworks, tools, goal-setting, and tracking exercises to your strategic initiatives. Identify and manage risks that could derail strategy execution. Evaluate and elevate your team’s management of the core tensions of strategy execution, including how to balance growth, profit, and control.

Using a case study approach, we will discuss an evidence-based approach to managing diverse types of heart failure. Social determinants of health that impact delivery of heart failure care will be integrated into the presentation.

As the emergency care workforce evolves and nursing educational standards are changing, nurse practitioners working in emergency care have unique opportunities. To maximize recognition and bolster recognition within the emergency care landscape, it is essential that practicing NPs — as well as leaders in emergency care — consider how to best position the role of the emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) for increased national recognition and sustained professional viability. This session will explore the current state of the ENP specialty, focusing on the licensure, accreditation, certification and education model for APRN regulation, as well as the potential outcomes if the ENP specialty was transitioned to a population within the Consensus Model of Regulation. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of different placements of the ENP within the context of current nursing regulation will be discussed.

Engaging and retaining men into primary preventive care is a daunting task when you consider that men are 100 times less likely to visit a health care provider, as compared to women. This session covers strategies to treat men with Low T and ED and employ care practices that will resonate with men in your communities.

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. This science has given rise to the practice of “precision medicine,” which combines pharmacology (the study of medication) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to help prescribers make more personalized medication choices. These include which medications to prescribe to different individuals and what doses will have the best effects. This presentation integrates concepts of neurobiology and neuropathology with genetics and genomics to produce new models for diagnosis and personalized treatment for commonly recurring mental health problems. The results of the GUIDED study are presented to highlight the efficacy of this approach.

Take charge of your professional development as you navigate the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader.

The prevention of cardiovascular disease is both an exciting and quickly evolving science and an art. This presentation will outline current evidence about the hows and whys of cardiometabolic disease, and it will end with case studies and examples of the shared decision-making necessary to engage a patient in ways that will result in deep understanding and a willingness to make any necessary life changes in order to stay healthy.

This presentation takes the audience to the exciting chief complaints of "weakness" "tingling" "dizziness"! We get to review history taking, neuro exam performance and medical decision-making based on findings and focus on the little things. The little things may save someone's life!

This presentation will focus on providing a clinical update on the pharmacological agents used in acute and chronic management of obstructive respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma. Updated guidelines GINA will be discussed and reviewed as well.

Learning Objectives:

1. Conceptualize ketamine and esketamine as novel treatments for trMDD with a basic pragmatic understanding of:
A) Clinical and mechanistic novelty.
B) Evidence-based and consensus-driven best practices, with emphasis on safety and caution.
C) Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects and potential AEs.


3. Be able to identify select next-generation, allied treatments in the translational pipeline, with an introductory understanding of basic understanding of basic understanding of and a key way in which they differ from ketamine / esketamine:
A) Psilocybin.
B) MDMDA.

4. Understand the challenges to implementation of novel and translational psychopharmacology clinically and logistically (billing and reimbursement).

Learn about why passionate leadership matters in today's health care environment. In this presentation you will learn more about the importance of having a passion for your work, using this to turn your vision into a reality and building passion in your employees.

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This presentation will discuss the recognition, diagnostic evaluation and management of thyroid emergencies, including thyroid storm, myxedema coma and other less common disorders. The pathophysiology underlying thyroid emergencies and pharmacological management will be emphasized.

Any one provider has a go to personal formulary of a handful of drugs they use to treat patients in the family practice setting. This lecture will review the drug development process, introduce attendees to new drugs available on the market for common conditions in family practice and help prescribers differentiate between selection of pharmacotherapy for treatment. Attention will be given to meds more appropriate for men's health and adherence.

Stimulant use disorders are emerging as a serious global threat to health. Although the focus of research, clinical and policy efforts have largely concentrated on opioid use disorders over the past decade, exponential rises in prevalence and overdose rates attributable to stimulant use disorders warrant renewed attention to thwart the deleterious effects of this subset of substance use disorders.

There is enough time in a day! Learn the most effective ways to manage it. This presentation is designed to help you identify personal time wasters, deal with self-distractions and interruptions and create boundaries.

With the increase in the evidence of the effects of obesity as a chronic disease — and our further understanding of the impact of social determinants of health on the chronic disease of obesity — pediatric focused providers have expanded their understanding of the complexity and nuance of obesity risk and treatment. This understanding is reflected in the recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and evidence-based pediatric clinical practice statements from the Obesity Medical Association (OMA). This session will provide an overview of the recently released AAP Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity, providing a summary of the key action statements and consensus recommendations. The AAP’s recommendations for assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with obesity will be discussed in the context of implementation during primary care visits and supplemented with more specific guidance and detail. Foundations of intensive lifestyle therapy will be discussed, including assessment of history of trauma, assessment for weight promoting medications and discussion of advanced therapies for those with obesity and severe obesity. This presentation is pertinent for all who care for children and adolescents dealing with the chronic, complex, heterogenous and relapsing condition of obesity.

Decentralized clinical trials have emerged as a promising approach to conducting clinical research, helping to accelerate the development of new therapies for patients. By leveraging technology and innovative care delivery methods, research can be conducted in a way that is more streamlined, accessible and patient-centric. During this presentation, we will explore the potential benefits of decentralized clinical trials in the convenient care setting, including accelerated participant access, improved retention and increased diversity. In addition, potential challenges and opportunities will be reviewed. The presentation will also discuss the nurse practitioner role in the decentralized trial model, highlighting high quality clinical care for study participants, ethical considerations and study visit conduct.

There are more than 1,000 medications that have been associated with drug-induced liver injury (DILI), but what products are most likely to cause the problem? Many individuals believe that if medications are OTC or even “natural/herbal” supplements, then they are safe. Understanding the causes and outcomes of DILI are poorly understood by clinicians and patients. During this presentation, we will “work through” case studies of common drugs ingested by our patients that can cause drug-induced liver injury without their knowledge and develop some resources that can assist us, as providers, in identifying these injuries early in their course

Learn the four critical managerial processes: decision-making, implementation, organizational learning, and change management. Influence the context and environment in which decisions get made. Design, direct, and shape administrative processes to your advantage. Spearhead learning initiatives that enable your organization to improve, innovate and scale.

The presentation will outline the spectrum of venous disease from spider veins and venous ulcers; how to identify, diagnose and treat this common disease.

This presentation will provide a review and update on empiric "bugs and drugs" commonly encountered in various clinical settings. A brief review of the classes of medications and their common side effects and interactions will be reviewed. Using a body systems approach, the current recommendations for appropriate empiric agents will be reviewed including ENT, CAP, SSSTI, STI and UTI. Systemic problems such as sepsis and viral infections including zoster, influenza and COVID-19 will also be discussed. The importance of antimicrobial stewardship will be addressed throughout.

Immunization best practices change rapidly, and it can be difficult to keep up with these changes to ensure that all individuals across the lifespan are up to date on vaccines. Many children and adults have fallen behind on vaccines because of the ongoing pandemic. Strategies will be discussed for catch-up for all age groups. This fast-paced review of the current CDC recommendations for all age groups and high-risk conditions will use a lecture and case study format. Vaccine hesitancy is becoming an ever-increasing issue and strategies will be discussed to address patients’ concerns. Resources will be identified to make it easy to keep current with immunization best practices across the lifespan.

Emerging evidence suggests reactions to trauma-coded stressors create physiological dysynchrony in the proposed central autonomic multimodal network (CAMN), particularly in the context of comorbid conditions. Dysynchronization reflects peripheral-central misalignment between interoceptive, proprioceptive and exteroceptive neurosignaling. Typically, during stress exposures, CAMN's primary function is to identify, engage, neutralize and learn from exposure. Under acutely novel stress-conditions, CAMN coordinates default-responses that were previously successful in resolving similarly coded stress-events. With synchronization, the novel stress-event is reprocessed (once safety is established), allowing for more adaptive future strategies or response. Contrarily, if effective synchronization isn’t achieved (e.g., stress- and trauma-related disorders), mal-adaptive default reactions can remain trauma-coded by prior physiological signatures (inflammation, emotions, pain), thus promoting altered cognitions, perceptions and behaviors (e.g., dissociation, social dysphoria, impulsivity, suicidality). Currently, objective treatments and interventions guided by CAMN are lacking in clinical practice. Fortunately, advancing neurointegrative technologies (heart-rate variability, brainwaves, neuroimaging, etc.) allow for practical use in clinical settings and mechanistic insights into trauma behaviors. The CAMN model introduces novel treatments pathways for acute and enduring effects (e.g., amino acids, neurosteroids, metabolic, among others) that focus on adherence, learning, fear encoding interference and extinction. Neurobiologically-informed practices will augment nurse-clinician engagement with borderline personality and post-traumatic stress disorders.

Not only do nurse practitioners provide stellar individual patient care, but we also have skills to impact the health of populations. With our wide range of nurse practitioner skills, encompassing clinical acumen, skillful communication, goal setting, quality improvement, environmental assessments, and more, we can extend our reach as leaders in population health. Nurse practitioners can collaborate to design, implement, and evaluate population health strategies and reduce disparities. As our health sector moves to more value-based accountable care, paying for outcomes more than process, nurse practitioners are the perfect fit to lead population health initiatives. Population health is not only managing health outcomes in a defined practice-based population, but also mitigating nonclinical barriers and risks to optimal health. This session will examine population health concepts, inventory skillsets, and explore NP roles in population health leadership.

This presentation will review the current literature on effective interventions in physical activity and nutrition to prevent and contribute to the treatment of obesity.

Hand injuries are one of the most common on the job injuries. This presentation reviews hand assessment, diagnostic imaging and medical decision-making. Discussion of the criticality of initial visit diagnosis and long-term outcomes for the patient are examined.

Osteoporosis is a common condition that often defies diagnosis until a person sustains a fragility fracture. These fractures can cause a significant personal burden by creating disability and increasing the risk of future fractures. The personal and systemic economic consequences are enormous. Primary care providers, ob/gyns, orthopedists, emergency department personnel and other members of the health care community are all in unique positions to detect and treat osteoporosis. This presentation will discuss the importance of preventive strategies, how to identify and diagnose osteoporosis by dexa scans and fragility fractures and how to initiate evidenced-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic bone health interventions.

This presentation reviews nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD. A brief overview of ADHD will be described following defining NSSI. The relationship between ADHD and NSSI will be discussed from current evidence. Mediating and moderating factors will then be discussed for a more in-depth understanding of the relationship between ADHD and NSSI. Lastly, treatment interventions for the mediating and moderating factors will be discussed with the goal to prevent children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD at risk for NSSI from engaging in the behavior.

Do you have difficulty articulating the benefits of precepting to your clinic manager? In this session, we will review models for incorporating clinical teaching as an NP, including how to advocate for including precepting students in your clinical setting and benefits to you as a preceptor. We will review some dos and don’ts of working with NP educational programs, discuss how to set expectations and consider how to deal with concerns about student progress.

Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) result from a dysregulation of the immune system leading to an immune attack on the thyroid. This presentation describes the clinical value of antibody testing for the diagnosis and management of thyroid patients. AITDs are usually accompanied by the presence of anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO), anti-thyroglobulin (Tg) and thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) antibodies. The connection between TSH-receptor blocking and TSH-receptor stimulating antibodies in the management of thyroid disease will be examined. Guidelines from the American Thyroid Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology for the treatment of autoimmune thyroid disease with be reviewed.

Management of genitourinary complaints in urgent care requires an in-depth history and sensitive clinical evaluation. Questions may become uncomfortable for both the provider and patient and may become a barrier to providing optimal health care. It is essential to maintain an inclusive, professional approach when performing an exam and provide a safe, comfortable, private setting for the patient. A thorough examination, diagnosis and treatment plan are essential to the patient's overall health and improved outcomes.

This seminar focuses on the outpatient identification and pharmacological management of common and acute tachyarrhythmias, including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, ECG interpretation and treatment options. By the end of the module, the learner will be more confident in addressing conditions, such as atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, inappropriate sinus tachycardia, non-sustained SVT, non-sustained VT, high ectopic burden and more.

This presentation will provide a brief overview of cannabis. It will explore the health effects of cannabis by reviewing cannabis use disorder and discussing the therapeutic uses of cannabis. It will primarily focus on mental health, presenting findings from the scientific literature about the risks and benefits of cannabis use as it relates to different mental health diagnoses.

Make the teaching and precepting experience work for you and your student. We will discuss tips and tricks for structuring your precepting day, including how to build on what your student is contributing to the clinic visit. We will review how to set yourself and your student up for a successful experience, discuss various student scenarios and review communication strategies.
Objectives:
1. Understand how to incorporate NP students into your clinical setting.
2. Discuss best practices for optimizing clinical teaching to enhance the student experience.
3. Demonstrate effective communication strategies.

In the United States, there are numerous disparities in not only the rates of obesity but in the treatment of obesity among special populations. High rates of obesity continue to put a strain on individuals living with the disease as well as our health care systems. Why do these disparities still exist and what are we doing to address them? Implementing approaches that take into account these disparities is imperative for lasting change.

Function of AANP

Men are dying from preventable illness at rates significantly higher than women. Engaging and retaining men into primary preventive care is a daunting task, when you consider that men are 100 times less likely to visit a health care provider, as compared to women. This session covers strategies to recruit and retain men into primary preventive care in managing and controlling metabolic syndrome.

This presentation will review how the PMHNP can incorporate EMDR into clinical practice to treat trauma. An overview of application of this therapy within a psychiatric practice will include case vignettes.

This presentation will discuss the role of artificial intelligence in health care. We will use case examples and synthesize advantages and disadvantages of this fast-emerging technology with a specific emphasis to health care.

This presentation will review the current literature on effective interventions in physical activity and nutrition to prevent and contribute to the treatment of obesity.

This presentation will review the definition of quality care and identify two quality frameworks that provide organization's standards to follow.  Quality program goals and objectives will be explored within a convenient care practice. The quality program will be examined through the eyes of a quality leader, provider and patient. 

Many elderly adults take multiple medications for a wide range of illnesses and symptoms. With the increasing aged population, drug misuse and abuse are increasing in these patients. Central nervous system depressants, opioids and stimulants are potential drugs for abuse in patients. This presentation will discuss drug abuse and misuse and complications related to these conditions
in the rationalization of pharmacotherapy in geriatric cases, primarily due to their preventable potential.

Epigenetics is the study of how behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way genes work. In this session, concepts of neuroplasticity and epigenetics are defined and operationalized. An enriched understanding of current research findings regarding neuroplasticity informs multimodal interventions and improved outcomes for mental health.

Emotional Intelligence/ Emotional Quotient in Nursing
Recognize signs of fatigue in self and others.

Cellular insults to cardiomyocytes can occur from a variety of pathways. Cardiac remodeling is a group of molecular, cellular, electrical and interstitial changes that clinically manifest as changes in size, shape and function of the heart resulting from cardiac injury and initiating an acute phase from injury to 72 hours and a latent phase after 72 hours. The geometrical cardiac changes include changes in the cavity diameter, mass (hypertrophy and atrophy), heart wall thickness and shape, fibrosis and inflammation. Cardiac dysfunction is the main consequence of cardiac remodeling, which consists of a pathophysiological substrate for the onset and progression of ventricular dysfunction. Approximately 50% of patients with the diagnosis of cardiac dysfunction will die within five years. In addition, 40% of patients die within one year after hospitalization for cardiac failure. This presentation will guide the participants through electrical, molecular and cellular changes from insults to cardiomyocytes and its implications to clinical practice by providing pathophysiology that reinforce the importance of early and persistent treatment.

Determining which diagnoses are time sensitive in primary care can often be challenging at the point of care. In this presentation, we will review the top emergent conditions seen in primary care. We will cover the assessment, evaluation and appropriate referral of these can’t miss diagnosis often seen in the primary care or urgent care setting

Heart failure is a significant cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the United States. Nurse practitioners need to be knowledgeable of current treatment options to prevent cardiovascular sequela associated with heart failure. Using interactive case-based tutorials, participants will review the current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guideline on the management of heart failure, emphasizing practical approaches and clinical pearls to translate scientific evidence into everyday practice to improve patient outcomes. Emphasis will be on treatment goals based on recent evidence and the importance guideline-directed medical therapy to improve morbidity, mortality and quality of life.

Understanding the factors that create resistance to change in the clinical environment is essential for sustainability, growth and optimum quality of care in a rapidly evolving climate. Only in understanding the socio-emotional, technological and organizational barriers to system change, can nurse management support teams while achieving the fiscal expectations essential for organizational survival.