2018 Advanced Practice Provider Pharmacology Symposium For Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Midwives, and Physician Assistants Saturday, April 14, 2018 The Westin Richmond Hotel 6631 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 888.627.7786
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OverviewThe symposium is targeted especially to Advanced Practice Providers, such as Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives and Physician Assistants from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Topics include pharmacotherapeutics in caring for patients with CHF, COPD, rheumatic diseases, delirium, sexually transmitted infections and an update on contraceptives, bipolar disorders and ADHD management, and management of clients with substance abuse disorders.
Objectives• Discuss treatment and management of Congestive Heart Failure• Identify new therapies for management of COPD• Discuss current treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis and monitoring
parameters for new drug therapies• Describe the pharmacological management of patients with
Delirium in the Acute Care Setting• Review the treatment of sexually transmitted infections and
discuss new updates in contraceptives • Discuss current treatment regimen for patients with bipolar
disorders and ADHD• Describe updates in the pharmacotherapeutic interventions in
breast cancer treatment
HandoutsParticipants will receive an email prior to the event with instructions to access the conference materials.
Continuing EducationNursing: Up to 7.0 Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours. VCU Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Midwives: VCU Health Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
VCU Health Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration InformationThe registration fee of $135 includes speaker handouts, CNE and CME continuing education credit, continental breakfast, break refreshments, and luncheon. Minimum and maximum numbers for attendance at this conference have been established, and we reserve the right to substitute speakers/topics, or cancel if necessary. Register early.
Cancellation PolicyFull refund, minus $15 processing fee for written cancellations postmarked by Saturday, March 24, 2018. No refunds will be given for cancellations postmarked after this date.
ParkingYou can park at the Westin Hotel’s parking lot free of charge. Further information will be included with your confirmation letter.
AccommodationsArrangements have been made with the Westin Hotel to block overnight rooms for the VCU Pharmacology Conference. Participants can make their reservations by calling 888.627.7786 and reference the “VCU Pharmacology Conference” block to receive the discounted rate of $139/night for a Standard King room. Deadline for receiving the guest room block is Friday, March 23, 2018. This rate may not be available after this date.
Americans with Disabilities ActVCU Health System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. If special accommodation is needed, please contact us at 804. 828.0418. Every attempt will be made to facilitate your participation in this conference.
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, VCU School of Medicine
Janet Pinson, MS, ACNP
Advanced Practice Provider, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care
Sarah Paciulli, MS, RN, NP-C
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Frances Casey, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, VCU School of Medicine; Director of Family Planning Services
Christopher Kogut, MD, MSW
Asistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Ambulatory Care, VCU School of Medicine
Patricia Corrigan, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology/Oncology
Registration Form2018 Advanced Practice Provider Symposium | Saturday, April 14, 2018
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2018
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Registration & Fee Payment Options:
Rates: Registration FeeVCU Team Members - $125 Non-VCU Colleagues - $135
Option 1Online Registration (a) Click on: https://tinyurl.com/APP-
Pharmacology2018(b) Set-up online User ID and password (non-
VCU)
Option 2Mail-in Registration and Check Payment
Option: Personal Check r Employer Check r Payable to: UHS-PEP