Point of care ultrasound is an increasingly important tool for acute care providers. This session is aimed at helping providers gain a foundational understanding of point of care ultrasonography and interpret ultrasound images to optimize patient management. Cases with illustrative POCUS images will be shown and strategies of using POCUS to guide decision making will be discussed.

This presentation will explore emerging evidence and novel treatments for individuals with diabetes and new research and guidelines specific to prevention of diabetes complications.  

Across the lifespan, there are lesions or rashes that are considered normal or benign. This presentation will present those lesions and rashes. Discussion will include pathophysiology, epidemiology, and prognosis. Appropriate workup and differential diagnoses will be described. Included will be red flag to indicate a more serious lesion or rash. Treatment options when desired will be reviewed. 

This presentation serves to discuss the management of pediatric upper extremity fractures.

Pain management is not often taught in nursing and medical schools across the nation, yet pain is a very common complaint in primary care. This session will focus on identification, diagnosis and treatment of pain in primary care. What to treat, when to refer, and providing appropriate care to all patients will be included.

This session is aimed at the novice/potential NP faculty, helping to develop a personal philosophy of teaching as well as important considerations when teaching NP/APRN adult learners.

Session 1 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

This session is aimed at the novice/ potential NP faculty, helping to develop a personal philosophy of teaching as well as important considerations when teaching NP/APRN adult learners.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

Cardiac point of care ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic modality that is non-invasive and highly effective in helping trained providers manage critically ill patients. In the hands of a trained clinician, cardiac POCUS can rapidly delineate possible differentials and expedite appropriate treatment. Through case based format, we will discuss the principles, indications, techniques and unique elements of this valuable tool. 

This presentation is to provide an evidence-based practice to the stacking of multiple medications for the treatment of hypertension with consideration to the patient and cardiovascular disease/risks thereby allowing a primary care NP to care for patients with four to five antihypertensive medications without a referral. In addition a simple, yet effective graphic model for patient education is provided.

The purpose of this presentation is to help facilitate understanding of the use of opioids and buprenorphine for orthopedic patients in chronic pain. The goal is to increase the comfort level of providers who are caring for patients on those medications or are considering the initiation of therapy of opioids or buprenorphine. Hopefully this will help create somewhat of an advanced ability to recognize and manage those patients.

With the increasing rates of obesity in the US, the incidence of diabetes has reached epidemic proportions. According to the CDC, 28 million Americans have diabetes and 89 million have pre-diabetes. Approximately 7 million of those with diabetes are unaware.
Diabetes is a multi-faceted disease with serious complications arising from untreated or inadequately treated diabetes. Treatment often requires a multitude of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic options as well as multitude of healthcare professionals. This seminar will focus on the latest diagnostic and treatment options for the patient with diabetes; including self-care, medication management, insulin options, and the importance of preventing complications.

This session will introduce evidence-based steps to increase student motivation and learning.

Session 2 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

This session will introduce evidence-based steps to increase student motivation and learning.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought unique challenges and rapid changes to the world of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). This presentation will look at the changes, growth, and adaptation of this form of life support.  

Seventy percent (70%) of Americans have pre-obesity obesity. There are many challenges related to treating obesity, especially in the area of obesity not being recognized by insurers as a chronic disease. This presentation will review the challenges and solutions as well as utilizing a case study approach to overcome the challenges.

This presentation will focus on common dermatology conditions seen in primary care. Cases presented will teach the learner lesion descriptions, differential diagnosis and treatment options.

The objective of the presentation is to understand and diagnose common lumbar complaints through an advanced practice lens. Discussion will consist of diagnoses, patient presentations, imaging and diagnostics. Treatment options will be discussed in the non-operative and surgical realm.

Keeping up with new medications, particularly given the recent trend towards 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.

The principles of backwards course design are introduced along with cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains.

Session 3 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

The principles of backwards course design are introduced along with cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

This presentation details an evidence-based approach to high quality end of life care in the hospital setting, including goals of care communication, prognosticating impending death, and management of key symptoms in the final hours of life.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet under recognized and under treated. Women present late into the active disease process for a variety of social disparities.Plus, providers often lack the understanding of the difference of the female heart and pathology.This presentation is a faced paced program that intwines the social disparities of women presenting in cardiology with the unique risk factors and presentation of women. The pathophysiology starts on the electron rings of oxygen, then the cellular function, inflammatory responses, and endothelial cell dysfunction to the microvascular coronary artery disease that creates atypical pain patterns to large vessel coronary artery disease with the resulting mortality and morbidity burdens of women. All NPs providing care and guidance to women need to understand the unique risks, cardiac pathology, and importance of preventative cardiology to make a difference in decreasing the number one killer of women.

A review of cutaneous carcinoma (including photo, summary of pathogenesis, etiology, diagnostics and management therapies) will include all of the most common and the less common cutaneous carcinomas.

The nurse practitioner will work through a head to toe examination of the spine and correlate the findings, diagnostics and history with probable diagnoses. Algorithms for care will be determined based on the examination and the acuity of the patient. 

Depression and anxiety are commonly encountered in primary care. SSRIs are a common first line approach and when properly chosen they are very effective choices. This presentation analyzes specific properties of each SSRI as a foundation for decision making. Further this presentation explores pharmacologic choices for patients refractory to SSRI treatment, including serotonin agonists, atypical agents, and antipsychotics. Case studies are used to illustrate complex decision making in the patient who does not respond to typical first line SSRI therapies in both anxiety and depression.

This session relates to course design, program outcomes and syllabi construction.

Session 4 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

This session relates to course design, program outcomes and syllabi construction.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

This presentation is an introduction to several primary hematological malignancies including AML, ALL, APL, and DLBCL as well as some of their associated oncological emergencies such as neutropenic fever, tumor lysis syndrome, and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. The presentation includes common presentations of these diseases, initial workup, treatment with several common chemotherapeutics and supportive medications, management of the disease course, and follow up appropriate to the APP role.

This presentation will review the most recent guidelines for the management of hyperlipidemia including targets for lipid levels based on patient risk factors. We will discuss how to manage patients who are “statin intolerant” and treatment strategies for getting patients to goal. The medications that have recently been approved for hyperlipidemia including injectable agents, as well as the newest oral agents that are available will be reviewed. Included in this discussion will be tips for getting these medications approved for patient use.

The presentation will take you on a "wild ride" through the world of nails. Pictures will be provided with etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic pearls and management of common and rare nail findings.

Growth-related pain in the young athlete is commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed. This lecture aims to discuss the physical and radiographic assessment, diagnosis, and management of traction apophysitis in the growing athlete.

Seventy percent (70%) of Americans have obesity or preobesity and thirty-five percent (35%) have diabetes. The epidemics of obesity and diabetes create a unique clinical situation for Nurse Practitioners treating adults in their clinics. This presentation will discuss the pharmacologic treatments for the two chronic diseases and where they intersect to help guide the best evidence for medication management at this time.

This session emphasizes establishing neuronal networks and promoting retention through active learning.

Session 5 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

This session emphasizes establishing neuronal networks and promoting retention through active learning.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

Status epilepticus is more prevalent in critical care than often appreciated and carries a high disease burden.  Identification of patients at risk, diagnostics, and treatment are paramount to decrease morbidity and mortality.  New guidelines help guide treatment options and will be reviewed.

The session will review the 2022 Heart Failure Guidelines and Classification. Management pearls and strategies will be explored.

Note:  This was to be a collaborative session and was titled as Part 2. However, Part 1 cancelled and this is the only Cutaneous Immunology session being presented.

This session will provide an overview of the most up-to-date understanding of the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We will review the key cytokines and immunological targets involved in psoriatic disease as well as a review of the pharmacological therapeutics that target these cytokines.

Following this presentation, the learner will have a greater understanding of musculoskeletal imaging options and rationale for ordering specific tests.  Essential guidelines to inform choice of imaging tests will be discussed.

This presentation focuses on pharmacologic management of the patient with bipolar disorder. Pharmacotherapies vary depending upon whether the patient presents as manic, hypomanic, depressed, or controlled. A case study approach is used to highlight commonly used options, comparing and contrasting various combination therapies depending upon patient symptoms, comorbidities, and tolerance of adverse effect.

Strategies to promote inclusivity and professionalism in the classroom and clinical environment will be discussed in this session.

Session 6 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

Strategies to promote inclusivity and professionalism in the classroom and clinical environment will be discussed in this session.

*These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

This presentation will provide a review of the different types of renal replacement therapies and their applications in clinical practice; from outpatient to inpatient, including critical care areas. We will discuss indications for therapy, the components of and prescriptions for therapy that the NP should be familiar with, goals of treatment, and any associated complications or contraindications.

Two case presentations of patients with multiple co-morbidities will be reviewed. This presentation will explore the various treatment options.

When it comes to the skin, there are few dermatologic emergencies. However, when those emergency conditions occur proper identification and treatment is crucial. This presentation will discuss signs and symptoms that should indicate to the provider when the patient may need a higher level of workup and/or intervention. Presentation, identification, workup, treatment, and appropriate referral will be discussed.

This presentation will review diagnostic criteria for prosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the hip and knee, surgical revision options, tailored antibiotic therapy, and functional and psychological outcomes.  Case studies will follow patients through diagnosis and treatment 

As populations age and patients are living longer, they are encountering more complex disease processes. Quality of life and treatment of debilitating symptoms help patients to deal with end of life or life-limiting illnesses. Nurse practitioners are often presented with these complaints. This session will focus on treatment of the most common symptoms of palliative care patients. 

This session looks at the unique needs of the NP/APRN learner, with a focus of the application of sound learning principles and theory.

Session 7 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

This session looks at the unique needs of the NP/APRN learner, with a focus of the application of sound learning principles and theory.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

Could an electrical cause be at the root of your patients heart failure exacerbation? In this this presentation we will dive in and uncover some common electrophysiological causes of congestive heart failure. We will discuss both diagnosis and management of these electrical issues in both an outpatient and inpatient setting. One of the most challenging aspects of managing heart failure is figuring out why it is occurring in the first place. Come along with me as we explore the electrical side of congestive heart failure. This presentation is designed for anyone that is managing congestive heart failure.

Most nurse practitioner courses are short on dermatology, leaving the graduate to seek more instruction outside the classroom.  Lesion description and differential diagnosis are crucial to diagnosis and treatment or referral.  Incorrect diagnosis can exacerbate the condition.  Focus on common case studies presenting to the primary care provider.  Lesion description, differential diagnosis and treatment options as well as referral criteria will be discussed.

Osteoporosis is a silent, yet preventable and treatable disease. Each year there is approximately two million osteoporosis-related fractures, and over 14 million people in the U.S. are living with this condition. Advance practice nurses are in prime position to improve prevention, early identification, and treatment of osteoporosis. This session will utilize clinical pearls, medication updates, and case studies to enhance understanding of bone health across the lifespan. Addressing bone health can be integrated with chronic disease management, and a special focus on bone health for athletes will be included. 

This program begins with a discussion of various types of insomnia and sleep disorders, and analyzes the biopsychosocial model of insomnia as a foundation for understanding the role of various pharmacologic agents. An algorithm for the management of sleep disorders is analyzed in conjunction with the biopsychosocial model.

This session emphasizes the importance of developing clinical judgement in nursing students as well as upcoming changes to the NCLEX exam.

Session 8 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

This session emphasizes the importance of developing clinical judgement in nursing students as well as upcoming changes to the NCLEX exam.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

This presentation will provide an overview of practice recommendations from the Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption in Adult Patients in the ICU (PADIS Guidelines) and address implementation strategies for providing guideline-based care in adult ICU practice settings.

The presentation will describe the prevalence and importance of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in at risk patients.  A differentiation between he clinical presentation of acute and chronic limb ischemia will be described as well as the diagnostic studies required to to diagnosis PAD>.  A through overview of the treatment goals and options for patients with PAD. 

This is a case based journey exploring diagnostic pearls and current guidelines for appropriately treating patients of all ages and abilities presenting with acne, rosacea and comorbid conditions.

This presentation will provide an overview of hip fracture morphology and classifications with an emphasis on radiographic interpretation, introduce operative fixation principles, and review several hip fracture case studies. 

How does the busy clinician choose the best treatment option for a patient with hypertension, particularly in the presence of comorbidities or resistant hypertension? In this session you will learn how to negotiate the many available treatment options and select the best medication to enhance outcomes in patients with hypertension.

Best practices in test development, analysis and elimination of cultural bias are explored.

Session 9 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

Best practices in test development, analysis and elimination of cultural bias are explored.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

1.Outcomes of frailty in the critical care settings
2. Pre-existing frailty in the non-geriatric population
3. Early identification of frailty in the severity ill patient and post hospitalization outcomes

This presentation will review the latest in the management and treatment of atrial fibrillation and the prevention of thromboembolism. We will review the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of atrial fibrillation with agents for rate and rhythm control, catheter ablation, and surgical procedures. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches for preventing thrombo-embolism include anticoagulation, left atrial appendage occlusion, and/or ligation procedures. Case studies and scenarios will highlight the appropriate use of medications and treatment strategies for advanced practice providers.

Overview of Psoriatic Disease including incidence, prevalence, impact on healthcare system and impact on patient’s quality of life. 

Musculoskeletal complaints are a common presenting problem in many settings including primary care.  This session will provide the Nurse Practitioner an understanding of selected musculoskeletal conditions as well as the initial approach to management.

In this informative session, you will learn about the latest updates to a number of practice guidelines, with a focus on cancer screening. Highlights include updates on when to start and when to discontinue select cancer screenings for cervical, breast, colorectal, prostate and lung cancer. 

Assessment and evaluation of student learning is examined in this session with examples provided.

Session 10 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

Assessment and evaluation of student learning are examined in this session with examples provided.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

This lecture will give nurse practitioners the basic tools necessary for interpreting acute care radiology. Learners will assess the quality metrics of diagnostic radiograph. Learners will review basic imaging anatomy for chest and abdomen and develop a reliable search pattern. Finally, learners will identify emergent findings on abdominal and chest radiography.

Obesity is a common disease that affects some groups more than others. Women are more likely to suffer from severe obesity then men. Ovarian hormones play a role in the causes and consequence of female obesity. The presentation will present the evidence between ovarian hormones, female obesity and implications for nurse practitioners. 

This presentation will address neurotoxin pharmacology and action, appropriate patient selection and outcomes, and emerging trends.

How can we help our patients fuel for success, both during workouts and for general health? There are many myths and fad nutrition approaches that cause confusion among recreational and competitive athletes. This session will cover 5 key components of nutrition for athletes. The presentation will identify gaps in care for athlete, provide education about relative energy deficiency in sport, and discuss how nutrition impacts sleep and rehab outcomes. 

Participants with review the the pathophysiology of hypogonadism as well as discuss the risks and benefits of treating low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Attendees will be able to differentiate between different treatment modalities and articulate the need for ongoing monitoring for men on pharmacotherapy.

This session is focused on the intersection and association of certification and practice, including discussion of common errors in clinical decision-making.

Session 11 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

This session is focused on the intersection and association of certification and practice, including discussion of common errors in clinical decision-making.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

Mechanical ventilation I will provide learners with a basic review of concepts related to mechanical ventilation. By the conclusion of this lecture learners describe indicators of respiratory failure. Learners will be able to discuss non-invasive positive pressure indications and limitations. Learners will review the three basic principles of mechanical ventilation and will be able to discuss ventilator taxonomy.

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This is an interactive A to Z exploration of cutaneous manifestations indicative of benign and cancerous conditions across the lifespan.  All specialties will find this important information applicable to patients of all ages and abilities.

Designed for the hospitalist or generalist NP caring for hospitalized patients with complex pain, this presentation will describe multimodal analgesia and its role in management of hospitalized patients, focusing on complexities of pain management in patients with substance use disorder, chronic pain, and uncontrolled acute pain. The importance of patient involvement and individualized management will be explored, along with important prescribing guidelines and when to refer. Lastly, we will discuss a conversational technique to help patients in pain. 

Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medications across all settings and populations. Antibiotic resistance has been identified as a significant public health concern and can be linked to antibiotic misuse and overuse.  To adequately face this challenge, clinician must stay up to date with evidenced based guidelines when diagnosing and choosing treatment for bacterial infections. This knowledge is the basis of antibiotic stewardship. The WHO and CDC identify antibiotic stewardship as the foundation for addressing this public health crisis. Antibiotic stewardship focuses on judicious antibiotic prescribing both from an individual prescriber perspective and from the level of healthcare systems. Prudent prescribing asks clinicians to employ prudent prescribing principles which includes applying evidenced based diagnostic criteria, appropriate selection of antibiotics (class, route, dose, duration) and avoidance of unnecessary antibiotic prescribing. This interactive presentation will review these essential components of prudent antibiotic prescribing and use cases to aid in application of the principles of antibiotic stewardship.

In this session the faculty role is described along with mentoring support needs for nurse educators.

Session 12 of 12 of the educational leadership program.

In this session the faculty role is described along with mentoring support needs for nurse educators.

* These modules and certificate do not qualify as a pre-requisite for the Executive Leadership Program.

Mechanical ventilation II will provide learners with a more in-depth review of mechanical ventilation. This lecture will focus on advanced concepts. By the conclusion of this lecture, learners will be able to review indications for initiation of mechanical ventilation. Students will outline conventional and advanced modes and identify initial settings for both. Students will also be able to describe troubleshooting approaches and will discuss weaning strategies.

This presentation will review the diagnostic criteria for cardiorenal syndrome and discuss evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage this common ailment. Updated reviews and research will be applied to the management of acutely ill patients with advanced heart failure and end stage renal disease. The presentation will provide practical clinical and prescribing recommendations to guide the Nurse Practitioner's evaluation and care of the patient with cardiorenal syndrome.

This lecture will discuss key points to diagnose atopic dermatitis and clinical presentation for both adults and pediatrics. Both topical and systemic treatment options will be discussed including risks and benefits. We will discuss how to develop a treatment plan for patients with atopic dermatitis, when to follow up and when referral is necessary.

This session will bring together concepts and techniques or the musculoskeletal history and physical examination. Imaging will be included for cases that warrant imaging technology. The session will be interactive if setting allows. The participants will be asked to comment, help to come up with a list of differential diagnoses, and to identify key components of the history and physical examination, to make the perfect final orthopedic diagnosis.

Covid-19 is a national pandemic that has rapidly challenged clinicians in staying abreast of testing and treatment guidelines. Participants will review the pathophysiology of coronavirus as well as a historical context of epidemics and pandemics. Primary prevention will be presented through review of current vaccination guidelines. Finally, learners will understand current evidence based practices and treatment guidelines, so they can be best equipped to care for patients in their home communities. 

Full practice authority implementation improves access to primary care providers in health professional shortage areas. Academic programs, clinical partners, health systems and patients need an agreed upon measure of progression and graduation competency. PRIME-NP and the associated instruments provide a validated framework for competency evaluations.

This session will briefly discuss the evolution of the understanding of sepsis and how that relates to the evolution of definitions and changing management approaches. Using such a framework we will then highlight updates from the new 2021 sepsis guidelines in four major areas: screening and resuscitation, hemodynamic management, antimicrobial management and long-term outcomes. This will also provide a basis for acknowledging unanswered questions in the field and areas for ongoing research.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive disease state that requires continuous assessment and initiation of medication therapy.  This presentation will review current practice guidelines and as they pertain to initiating and progressing use of insulin in type 2 diabetes mellitus.  

This presentation will provide important tips for opening or maintaining a private practice. The main focus will be on the concierge and boutique aspects.

A in-depth discussion of how to properly assess and hand and wrist.  this will include radiology, special tests, and history.  

In the wake of COVID-19 and changing infectious disease epidemiology, new attention to pediatric illness requires extra vigilance and responsible antibiotic stewardship to effectively treat childhood disease. This presentation will review common pediatric infectious diseases and appropriate treatment. Principles of antibiotic stewardship will be reviewed. NPs will be given communication strategies to educate families about viral illnesses for which no antibiotics are recommended. Pediatric dosing skills and techniques for antibiotic prescriptions will be reviewed.

Describe the process of rapidly assessing a provider workforce and developing a deployment tool, training and strategy to help provide critical staffing support if needed due to patient surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability in the world; however, it is the most preventable chronic disease. This presentation will review national initiatives and recommendations that focus on cardiovascular population health and the role of nurse practitioners in the execution and implementation of these initiatives. Integration of evidence-based deliverables and best practices for cardiovascular population health prevention into clinical settings, academia, and research will be discussed. The Million Hearts® initiative and the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension report will be highlighted.

This session will offer demonstration of proper technique for injection of neurotoxins for cosmetic use.

This is a presentation about the most common medical conditions found in the hand and wrist.

Review the background for dosage adjustments needed in patients with varying levels of kidney disease and reductions in creatinine clearance. Distinguish renal dosing adjustments & practice implications for the following classifications including Antihypertensives, Diabetic medications, Antimicrobials, Pain management, Anticoagulants and Other specific medications. Discuss reminders that APPs in all practice settings should know for effective renal drug dosing.

This presentation will encompass multiple aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It will detail the mechanisms in which antimicrobial resistance in the acute care setting (specifically in the ICUs) have arisen and will situate such a discussion in a global context. We will travel rapidly through history, elucidating patterns and lessons to examine how we have arrived at a crux in antimicrobial resistance. We will further discuss what tools are at our disposal to combat AMR, and discuss why AMR is critical for pandemic preparedness planning and how at a local level we can act.

The treatment of the disease of obesity requires a multimodal approach to help a patient achieve their healthy lifestyle goals and lose weight. There is no one size fits all approach that works for every patient. Numerous interventions may need to be used and you, as the provider, need to have them ready to use in your tool kit. This session will provide you with the interventions to help your patient reach their goals and be successful. 

This session will focus on the clinical appearance of atopic dermatitis, how to recognize clinical signs and how to diagnose appropriately. Additionally, co-morbidities and quality of life will be discussed. Treatments will be reviewed as well as discussion on prescribing the optimal treatment for patients with a review of benefits and risks of each treatment.

This program will review shoulder anatomy and common acute and chronic pathology seen in the urgent care and office setting. The use of video demonstrating correct examination techniques will be used. Frequently used physical examination and provocative testing will be covered. 

Vaccine hesitancy is at a historical high. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of the COVID vaccine, parents and families have more concerns than ever about vaccine safety and efficacy. As the most trusted profession, nurses have the education and training to give credible information and effective counsel to parents and families engaging in effective decision making. This session will equip nurse practitioners with the latest updates in pediatrics vaccine and to implement specific strategies to respond to vaccine hesitancy.

Patients with end stage liver disease often present in an acutely decompensated state with multisystem organ failure that can involve nearly every organ system. This is aptly named acute on chronic decompensated liver failure (ACLF) and is often accompanied by a high mortality rate, especially when this state goes unrecognized or addressed for some time. While the definitive cure remains liver transplantation, early identification of decompensated liver failure and prompt initiation of critical care management is essential in the stabilization of these patients as they await transplant. This presentation aims to discuss the presentation and identification of multisystem organ failure along with available treatment modalities, including advanced therapies, available for stabilization of patients with ACLF. 

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-center interview style to guide and strengthen motivation for change. This presentation will present the key tenants of MI and demonstrate the application to care of patients with diabetes. The goal is to empower patients with diabetes to improve self-care.

This presentation will provide a comprehensive, case-based presentation on the management of psoriasis. We will provide the fundamentals on managing patients with psoriasis, across the lifespan, from basic to complex, and focusing on special populations: pregnancy, immunosuppression, infections. There has been extensive advances in our understanding of psoriasis and this session will provide NPs with the lates updates not only in treatment guidelines, but associated comorbidities. This will be your Psoriasis Primer for 2022!

Evaluation of thediagnostic test characteristics of THIRD, versus MRI or MRI with Arthrogram (MRA) for diagnosing hip labral pathology. Methods: 7-year retrospective chart review was performed. All charts that had the chief complaint of hip pain with documentation of THIRD, MRI or MRA, and arthroscopic findings (ie gold standard) were pulled, and data extracted for findings of each of the tests. Results: N of 81. Compared to MRI/MRA, THIRD had significantly better sensitivity (91% versus 65%, p<.001) and accuracy (89% versus 64%, p<.001). Conclusions: THIRD outperformed MRI/MRA and noninvasive, low-cost procedure to diagnosis hip labral pathology.

This session will focus on the latest in lipid management guidelines.

This presentation will start with a discussion on nutrition risk assessment, how factors leading up to an admission play into patient outcomes and how to determine if nutrition will be able to make a positive impact. We will then discuss how malnutrition is recognized and diagnosed in the ICU and acute care settings. Then will review specific scenarios and their appropriate nutrition intervention, including disease states such as diabetes, CKD and dysphagia/nutrition support. Finally, we will cover the transition home and how to ensure patients get adequate nutrition post discharge. 

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).The mortality for DVT and PE is 6% and 12% respectively and the economic burden of VTE is greater than 1.5 billion dollars yearly. This presentation will review the etiology, prevalence, pathogenesis, and risk factors for VTE. Typical clinical presentations will be summarized. Clinical decision rules and pharmacological strategies will be presented for the treatment of VTE. Case studies will focus on how to apply evidence-based guidelines for the management of this important clinical entity.

This presentation will provide an overview of psoriatic disease, including pathogenesis, clinical presentations and comorbidities. Therapeutic interventions and patient education pearls will be presented in an interested, case-based study format.

This presentation will review the common and not so common but urgent complications that can arise from cervical and lumbar spine fusion. This presentation will concentrate on common approaches in a typical degenerative practice including anterior/posterior cervical spine, anterior, posterior, and lateral lumbar spine surgery.

A primary headache disorder, e.g., migraine or cluster, is a common reason people seek medical care. In fact, migraine headache is the second leading cause of disability due to a neurological disorder worldwide. Differentiating among primary headache disorders is often challenging, yet crucial so that effective therapy can be initiated. Recent advances in the treatment of primary headache disorders that target calcitonin gene related peptide or serotonin 1F receptor provide greater opportunity to reduce the morbidity and disability associated with migraine and cluster headache. This presentation seeks to provide insight into the safety and efficacy of these newer medications and how they may be optimally used as acute or preventive treatment to address the unmet needs of patients with migraine headache or cluster headache.