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4026-23: Retrospective Study on the Effects Of Extended-Release Naltrexone (XR-NTX) Injection Among Justice-Involved Adults Misusing Opioids Released from Correctional Facilities In Louisiana 

This presentation highlights the results of the first retrospective study on extended-released naltrexone offered by the Medication-for Opioid Use Disorder (MAT) Program by the Department of Corrections in Louisiana. Participants will learn how XR-NTX impacted treatment retention, relapse, and recidivism among justice-involved individuals misusing opioids released from correctional facilities in 2018 and 2019.

Presenters:  Isabelle Dubois, RN, BSN, MSc, PMHNP student; Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  30 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the clinical impact of extended-release naltrexone among justice-involved individuals misusing opioids upon eight weeks of re-entry.

Keywords:  Extended-release Naltrexone, Opioid Use Disorder, Justice-involved Individuals

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.5 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Access to this course will end:  November 30, 2026

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3052-22:  Can We Help Psychiatric Nurses Stay? Implementation of a Unique, Comprehensive Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Residency Program for Our Novice Psychiatric Nurses that Supports Professional Growth, Confidence, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Self-Awareness While Promoting Commitment and Retention 

This presentation provides a detailed overview of the development and implementation of a unique Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Residency Program in a large psychiatric setting. Through engaged discussion, participants will leave with a framework and extensive outline to apply this professional development initiative in their own institution.

Presenters:  Nancy Bowllan, EdD, CNS, RN; Heather O'Brien, MSN, RN

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length: 34 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify three learning outcomes and associated interactive learning activities in a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Residency Program.

Keywords:  Residency Program, Retention, Self-Care

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.5 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 36th Annual Conference
Long Beach, CA

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2025

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4022-24: High Fidelity, Low Anxiety: A Scaffolded Comprehensive Simulation Curriculum to Prepare PMHNP Students for Clinical and Practice

A scaffolded simulation curriculum integrated across a PMHNP program, to prepare students for clinical in a CBE framework, will be presented. Micro-resiliency skills to reduce anxiety around simulation and the comprehensive preparation of “ready to practice” PMHNPs are included.

Presenters:  Karen Corcoran, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CHSE; Kathryn Phillips, PhD, APRN, CHSE; Danielle Conklin, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  30 minutes

Target Audience:  APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Explain two ways an integrated simulation curriculum can advance competency based skills acquisition in the holistic preparation of PMHNP students.

Keywords:  Simulation, CBE, Resiliency

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.5 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2027

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4014.1-24: Designing an Educational Program to Introduce Pre-licensure Students to the Addiction Workforce

This presentation introduces pre-licensure students to the scope and practice competencies for nurses related to the treatment and care of persons with an addiction diagnosis.

Presenter:  Shane Gallagher, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  15 minutes

Target Audience:  APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Explore novel methods for delivering the scope and standards competencies for nurses in addiction treatment and care to undergraduate learners. 

Keywords:  Addictions, Education, Interdisciplinary

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2027

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4011.2-24: Treating Trauma-Related Symptoms with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Program Evaluation

This presentation provides a synthesis of the current research and evidence for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and highlights the findings from a program evaluation and analysis of a Tucson-based KAP clinic’s impact on their client's trauma-related symptoms as measured by pre-and post-treatment PCL-5.

Presenter:  Carrie M. Anderson, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  15 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Summarize the current evidence for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD symptoms.

Keywords:  Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy, Ketamine, PTSD

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.25 pharmacology contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2026

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4011.1-24: Identifying Patients Appropriate for Ketamine: Key Management Considerations

Ketamine has emerged as a clinically effective, rapid acting intervention for treatment-resistant depression, but providers lack knowledge of its benefits and risks. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can increase access to this promising and hopeful intervention. Clinical vignettes will illustrate important considerations to make in referring patients for safe and effective care.

Presenter:  Emily Criscuolo, BS, RN

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  15 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify suitable candidates for ketamine treatment while considering potential benefits, risks, and individual patient factors.

Keywords:  Ketamine, Treatment Resistant Depression, Psychopharmacology

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.25 pharmacology contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2026

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4016.2-24: Identifying Post-Stroke Depression in Patients with Aphasia: A Program Plan for Evidence-Based Screening

This interactive, gripping presentation shines a spotlight on a vulnerable population who lacks the voice to advocate for themselves: aphasic stroke survivors. We will discuss the high prevalence of depression in aphasic patients and the necessity of utilizing non-language-based tools in the screening of post-stroke depression in this neglected population.

Presenter:  Jack Y. Lagrone, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  30 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the best practice screening method for identifying post-stroke depression in patients with linguistic deficits of aphasia.

Keywords:  Post-stroke Depression, Mood Screening, Aphasia

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.5 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2027

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4016.1-24: Increased Nurse Satisfaction and Patient Engagement Associated with Using an Age-Friendly Toolkit to Manage Behavioral and Psychological Disturbances in Older Hospitalized Veterans

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and often delirium in older hospitalized adults can negatively impact patients’ outcomes. Nonpharmacological approaches can be effective in managing behavior in such patients. An overview of VA Boston Healthcare System’s Age-Friendly Toolkit (AFT) items, implementation, and evaluation will be featured.

Presenter:  Jennifer E. Moyer, MSN, RN, SANE

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  15 minutes

Target Audience:  RN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Describe at least two ways an age-friendly toolkit can improve behavioral and psychological disturbances in older hospitalized patients.

Keywords:  Dementia, Non-pharmacological Interventions, Veterans, Older Adults

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2027

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4027-24: Psychometric Properties of the Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey (PACES) in Clients with Opioid Use Disorder

This interactive presentation will discuss the current state of trauma-informed care and introduce the psychometric evaluation of a new screening tool, the Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey (PACES), designed to improve the experience of assessing trauma by identifying protective factors that may lead to enhanced resilience.

Presenters:  Linda Driscoll Powers, BSN, RN; Kerry Peterson, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  45 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify two benefits of using the PACES tool to screen for childhood trauma/abuse in people with opioid use disorder.

Keywords:  Trauma, Resilience, Opioid Use Disorder, Addictions

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2027

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4046-24: The Association Between Ethnicity, Transition Time Span, Social Support, Coping and Mental Health Outcomes in Latino Immigrant College Students: An Observational Study 

This presentation introduces a research study using an adaptive version of Meleis and Colleagues Transition Theoretical Framework to understand how situational transitions such as ethnicity, transition time span (time spent in college), and environmental conditions (social support) affect coping behaviors and mental health outcomes in Latino immigrant college students.

Presenter:  Karen Massiah, PhD, RN

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  45 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify various types of social support systems that can be implemented into treatment plans to improve coping behaviors and mental health outcomes in Latino immigrant students.

Keywords:  Coping Behaviors, Latino Persons, Social Support

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2027

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