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Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians
Now in its 19th year, Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians, continues to be the "go-to" course for prescriptive authority, whether you are making initial application or meeting the requirements for renewal. Many who have taken the course also return periodically for a "refresher" on what's new in pharmacotherapy.
With the advent of the affordable Care act and the spotlight on primary care, prevention and chronic disease management, advanced practice Clinicians will play a significant role in caring for the large volume of patients expected to impact our health care system. Knowledge about therapeutic effects, monitoring patient response, and managing side effects are all critical aspects of effective prescribing practices. Having prescriptive authority and being up-to-date on contemporary pharmacotherapy for acute and chronic conditions are essential for providing comprehensive care and competing in this changing health care environment.
Highlights & Benefits:
- A dynamic Preconference on Pediatric Pharmacology, focusing on medications and prescribing regimens specific to providing primary care for children.
- Experienced and knowledgeable clinical faculty with a relaxed and entertaining teaching style.
- A case-based approach to help you apply the content to clinical problems you face daily in your practice.
- 7 action-packed days of content, allowing you to meet many states' requirements with minimal time away from your life and practice.
- Daily registration for those with selective needs for renewing prescriptive authority or updating current knowledge in pharmacology.
- Inclusion of the California BRN Schedule II controlled Substances educational requirements at the San Francisco and Las Vegas courses.
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Conference Objectives
- Explain the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of a variety of drugs used to treat primary care conditions.
- Discuss pharmaceutical options and develop a therapeutic regimen that maximizes effectiveness while minimizing adverse reactions.
- Evaluate the response of the patient to the drugs and devices and implement appropriate action.
- Demonstrate clinical application of the pharmacology content through case study discussion.
- Provide appropriate patient education regarding drug therapy for a given disease state.
- Discuss the pharmacology of select dietary supplements and botanicals.
- Review the professional and legal aspects of prescribing and furnishing drugs.
Who Should Attend?
- Nurse Practitioners
- Certified Nurse-Midwives
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Physician Assistants
- Registered Nurses
- Nurse Educators
- Physicians
- Pharmacists
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The presentations are timely, detailed and so very pertinent and useful in today’s changing clinical environment.
Maria Zurinsky, RN, FNP
Houston, TX
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Conference Program
PRECONFERENCE SCHEDULE
PEDIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY UPDATE
Keeping up with updated guidelines and information on the medications you prescribe when providing primary care for children is indeed a challenge. Plan now to join your colleagues for what promises to be an
information-packed day on drugs used for common pediatric health problems in the primary care setting.
TAUGHT BY TWO CLINICIANS AND EDUCATORS, THIS UPDATE WILL ENABLE YOU TO BETTER:
• Identify medications and prescribing regimens for common and complex pediatric primary care problems.
• Anticipate potential side effects and adverse reactions and discuss their management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of treatment regimens through interactive case study sessions.
MONDAY (RX = 7.5 hrs.)
7:00 a.m. |
Preconference registration |
8:00 |
Infectious Conditions: Treatment |
9:30 |
Update on "Hot Topics" in Pediatric Pharmacology |
10:00 |
Break |
10:15 |
Managing Respiratory Problems |
12:00 p.m. |
Question and answer |
12:15 |
Lunch on Your own |
1:15 |
Common Dermatologic Conditions |
2:45 |
Break |
3:00 |
Managing GI Problems in Children |
4:00 |
Infectious Conditions: Prevention |
4:45 |
Question and answer |
5:00 |
Adjourn |
RX =Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority
ACPE = Credit for pharmacists
MAIN CONFERENCE
(RX = 8.5 hrs.)
Daily registration is also available. This course will not be recorded.
7:00 a.m. |
Registration, Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants |
8:00 |
Introduction: The Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
11:45 |
Question and Answer |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch Will Be Provided |
1:00 |
Cardiovascular Pharmacology (Part 1) |
5:45 |
Question and Answer |
6:00 |
Adjourn |
(RX = 8.5 hrs.)
7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants |
8:00 |
infectious Disease Pharmacology ACPE #0263-000-13-361-L01-P |
11:45 |
Question and answer |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch on Your own |
1:00 |
Treating Infections: Guidelines and Case Studies ACPE #0263-000-13-362-L01-P |
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Update on Adult Vaccines |
5:15 |
Question and Answer |
5:30 |
Adjourn |
RX = PHARMACOLOGY CREDIT FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY
ACPE = CREDIT FOR PHARMACISTS
(RX = 8 hrs.)
7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants |
8:00 |
Dermatology Update ACPE #0263-000-13-364-L01-P |
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Psychopharmacology & Neuropharmacology ACPE #0263-000-13-365-L01-P |
11:45 |
Question and Answer |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch on Your own |
1:00 |
Psychopharmacology & Neuropharmacology (continued) |
5:15 |
Question and Answer |
5:30 |
Adjourn |
ATTENTION: CALIFORNIA NURSE PRACTITIONERS & NURSE-MIDWIVES
*PRESCRIBING SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Content to meet the requirements of the California Board of Registered Nursing to furnish Schedule II medications will be presented on Friday in San Francisco and Las Vegas only. California NPs and CNMs who already have a furnishing number may register for Friday only in San Francisco and Las Vegas and will receive a Schedule II certificate. The CA BRN requirements will NOT be presented at the Washington, D.C. course.
(RX = 8 hrs.)
7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants |
8:00 |
Stimulants* Opioid Analgesics* ACPE # 0263-000-13-367-Lo1-P 1.5 contact Hours/.15 CEUs |
10:15 |
Question and Answer |
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Legal Aspects of Prescribing* California BRN Schedule II Requirements* |
12:30 p.m. |
Lunch on Your Own |
1:30 |
Pain Management Strategies: Clinical Applications ACPE #0263-000-13-369-L01-P |
5:15 |
Question and Answer |
5:30 |
Adjourn |
(RX = 8 hrs.)
7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants |
8:00 |
Dietary Supplements ACPE #0263-000-13-370-L01-P 1.5 contact Hours/.15 CEUs |
9:45 |
Women's Health Drugs ACPE #0263-000-13-371-L01-P 4 contact Hours/.4 CEUs |
12:15 p.m. |
Lunch on Your own |
1:15 |
Women's Health Drugs (continued) |
2:30 |
Question and Answer |
3:00 |
Respiratory Pharmacology: A Case Study Approach ACPE #0263-000-13-372-L01-P 2.5 contact Hours/.25 CEUs |
5:15 |
Question and Answer |
5:30 |
Adjourn |
(RX = 4.5 hrs.)
7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants |
8:00 |
Cardiovascular Pharmacology (part 2): A Case Study Approach ACPE #0263-000-13-373-L01-P 3.5 contact Hours/.35 CEUs |
11:30 |
Question and Answer |
11:45 |
Review Self-Assessment Post-Test |
12:45 p.m. |
Adjourn |
- Monday, November 11
- Tuesday, November 12
- Wednesday, November 13
- Thursday, November 14
- Friday, November 15
- Saturday, November 16
- Sunday, November 17
This is the seventh time I have attended this conference! It meets my CE needs related to updating my practice and also meets ALL of my CE requirements for three certifications (Family, Psych, Acute Care). The format is relaxed and professional. I love it.
Joe Taylor, PhD, NP
Prentiss, MS
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Conference Faculty
Alan P. Agins, PhD
earned a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Rhode Island. He has held faculty appointments at Brown Medical School, northeastern University School of Pharmacy and University of Virginia School of nursing. During his tenure at Brown, he received the "Dean's Teaching Excellence Award" over five consecutive years for his outstanding pharmacology lectures. As founder and President of PRN Associates, Dr. Agins has lectured nationally to more than 75,000 advanced practice clinicians and allied health professionals over the past 19 years. He is the author of 3 books, writes pharmacology–related articles and continuing education monographs and presents weekly live CE webinars for pharmacists through RxSchool (AMN Healthcare). In addition, Dr. Agins has developed a number of educational videos for online CE that are unique, informative and entertaining.
Jody F. Agins, MSN, RNP, FNP/GNP-BC, WCC
received her MSN/family nurse Practitioner from the University of Kansas. She has held faculty appointments at the University of Kansas, Truman State University and Arizona State University. Mrs. Agins is board certified by the ANCC in family Practice and Gerontology as well as wound care certified through WCEL. She is currently the chief medical officer for Soreo Pathways Hospice in Tucson, AZ. She is also a primary care provider for CareMore Touch and is President of Seminars for Healthcare education, Inc. Mrs. Agins is a clinical preceptor for family and Geriatric nurse Practitioner students for University of Phoenix, University of Arizona and Arizona State University and is currently on the editorial board for Clinician Review.
The "take-home-message" that Dr. Agins and Mrs. Agins attempt to instill is to adopt a profound respect for, but also cautious attitude about drugs - what they can do...and what their limitations are. After many years "on the road" and
every conceivable pharmacology question from their audiences, they maintain their great sense of humor and wit, as well as a unique talent for breathing life into dry or difficult subject matter. Their goal is to make this course memorable, informative and enjoyable...essentially the very best pharmacology CE experience for everyone who attends.
ADDITIONAL FACULTY
Patricia Reiter Becker, MS, CFNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Broomall Pediatrics
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Faculty, Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania
Carolyn Buppert, JD, MSN, CRNP
Author: Prescribing: Preventing Legal Pitfalls (2010)
The Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide (2011)
Attorney, Health care Law
Boulder, Colorado
Patricia Geraghty, MSN, RN, FNP
Adjunct clinical faculty, Holy names University
Oakland, California
Nurse Practitioner, Private Practice
Walnut Creek, Cal
Jamie Lynch, MSN, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Orlando Heart center
Orlando, Florida
Victoria Weill, MSN, CPNP-PC
Associate Program Director
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Pennsylvania School of nursing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pediatric nurse Practitioner
North Penn VNA Children's Clinic
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Accreditation
A certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.
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PEDIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY |
PHARMACOLOGY COURSE |
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*NURSES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS |
7.5 ANCC/9 CA BRN |
45 ANCC/54 CA BRN |
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**PHYSICIANS |
7.5 credits |
45 credits |
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***NURSE-MIDWIVES |
7.5 hours |
45 hours |
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****PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS |
7.5 hours |
45 hours |
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*****PHARMACISTS |
7.5 hours/.75 CEUs |
44.25 hours, 4.425 CEUs available |
*Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516. (CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
45 contact hours Approval valid through May 6, 2015. Assigned ONA # APN-03-07-R13.
The Pediatric Pharmacology Preconference is approved for a maximum of 7.5 NAPNAP contact hours of which a maximum of 7.5 contain pharmacology (Rx) content per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. Contemporary Forums, NAPNAP Approved Provider, Agency #12.
**Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Contemporary Forums designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 52.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM (7.5 Pediatric Pharmacology, 45 Pharmacology Course). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
***The Continuing Education Committee of the American College of Nurse-Midwives grants reciprocity status to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for Category 1 offerings, providing the program is relevant to nurse-midwifery. Nurse-Midwives may report up to the listed hours of credit.
****The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the Physician's Recognition Award. PAs may report up to the listed hours of credit. Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority Rx indicates pharmacology content. Because states' requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.
*****Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference has multiple ACPE Universal Activity Numbers and is a knowledge-based CPE activity. Contemporary Forums will utilize CPE Monitor for tracking and reporting of all ACPE accredited sessions. Pharmacists will need to create their e-profile at www.MyCPEmonitor.net in order to obtain their NABP e-Profile ID (ePID). To receive CE credit you must provide your ePID and birth date when you complete your online post-conference evaluations.
Location
Las Vegas
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Towering over 1,100 feet above the strip, the Stratosphere Tower offers some of the most incredible views of Las Vegas and its surroundings.
This conference was very helpful in updating my pharmacology knowledge and skills. Dr. and Mrs. Agins are brilliant and dynamic speakers.
Madelyn Balicas, MSN, ANP-BC
Yonkers, NY
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Hotel/Travel
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Special group rates are in effect for participants and their guests, based on room availability.
You must make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" listed for each hotel. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel for availability.
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.
For room reservations, call the hotel and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' Pharmacology course. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation.
Planet Hollywood
3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hotel room release date: October 11, 2013
Rates: $139 single/double occupancy
For reservations call (800) 223-7277.
For additional hotel information, call Planet Hollywood at (702) 785-5555 or click here to reserve your room online.
METHOD OF TUITION PAYMENT
Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order. a $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, contact name, email address and phone number.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
(Mail, fax or call in together. Online registration is not available.)
tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Pharmacology Course. Discounts do not apply to the Pediatric Pharmacology Preconference. to qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. if faxing, list all group members on cover sheet.
$25 PER PERSON discount for 3 or 4 in a group
$45 PER PERSON discount for 5 or more in a group
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of each course receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after that date are assessed a $50 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." if this meeting is cancelled for any reason, Including labor strikes or acts of god, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.
CANCEL 30 DAYS BEFORE CONFERENCE to receive a full refund
PROGRAM CHANGES
Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email: info@cforums.com.
If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, at least 30 days prior to the conference.
Travel Discounts
Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with united airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares visit www.united.com, insert OFFER CODE ZPCB367092. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent to ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.
Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV#03000260.
This is the second Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians Course I’ve attended and it is better than the ? rst! I am looking forward to the next."
Mary Frodermann, MSN
Myrtle Point, OR
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Fees
Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Conference communications are sent via email.
When registering please provide attendee's best email address as some emails are filtered and blocked. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.
Registration Fees |
Pediatric |
Pharmacology |
Early* |
$225 |
$745 |
Regular |
$265 |
$845 |
*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before 30 days prior to each course.
Pharmacology Course Daily Registration is Available
1 day |
2 days |
3 days 4 |
4 days |
5 days |
$225 |
$365 |
$495 |
$625 |
$725 |
Your tuition includes continental breakfasts, lunch on Tuesday, Program Syllabus and Certificate of Attendance. Registrations may not be shared.
Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.
Please see Insert C for additional registration information and discounts.
4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
ONLINE
(CREDIT CARD ONLY)
Visit us 24 hours a day at: Contemporaryforums.com:
PHONE
(CREDIT CARD ONLY)
(800) 377-7707
Monday – Friday
8am - 5pm, Pacific Time BEFORE CALLING, COMPLETE ALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
FAX
(CREDIT CARD OR PURCHASE ORDER)
(800) 329-9923
MAIL
Attn: Registrar
6377 Clark Ave., Suite 200
Dublin, CA 94568
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