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1025-20: Patient Safety 2.0: Using Technology to Enhance Patient Safety Practices

This interactive presentation will provide opportunity to review several different examples of how technology is enhancing patient safety interventions across hospital departments.  We will also examine the use of evidence based assessment tools and interventions that allow  nurses to optimally engage with patients to provide appropriate care.

Presenters:  Tina Aown, MSN, RN-BC, CNML; Robyn Welch, MSN; Amy Rushton, DNP, APRN; Jennifer Bush, RN; Deborah Parker, MSN, RN-BC

Disclosures:  The presenters and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 35 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Describe how standardized safety practices facilitate effective and efficient care. 

Keywords:  Patient Safety Practices, Data Transparency Used to Promote Patient Safety, Technology Enhances Patient Safety

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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5015-20:  Addressing the Global Issue of Sex Trafficking Through Increasing Knowledge of Health Care Providers

It is important for healthcare providers to increase their knowledge and understand their role. This program will review red flags, control indicators, and physical factors. Known barriers will also be explored. Appropriate interventions with suspected victims are reviewed.

Presenters:  Katherine Evans, DNP, RN; Jolie Gaudiuso, MSN

Disclosures:  The presenters and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  38 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Understand the healthcare provider role when caring for a victim of sex trafficking and participate in the anti-trafficking movement.

Keywords:  Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Victim Identification 

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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1026-20: Psychotherapy Training Using Simulation

This interactive session will engage participants in the fundamentals of designing, conducting and evaluating psychotherapy training sessions for PMHNP students. Participants will leave the session with templates and examples of the components necessary to incorporate nested, evolving psychotherapy training events into their simulation center curricula.

Presenter:  Michael Terry, DNP, FNP, PMHNP

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 44 minutes

Target Audience:  APRN

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

• Design a successful psychotherapy simulation employing five key components.

Keywords:  Simulation, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Training, Psychotherapy Training

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.75 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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1012-20: Combining CBT and Medication Management in Brief Visits: An Evidence-Based Collaborative Approach to Promote Best Outcomes

This interactive presentation supports APRNs  practicing in their full scope, by demonstrating how to integrate psychotherapeutic interventions with pharmacological treatment in even brief medication management visits. We will outline the evidence supporting CBT for brief visits and demonstrate real practice CBT interventions, strategies and resources applicable for current  "med checks".

Presenters:  Pamela Lusk, RN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP; Bernadette M. Melnyk, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, FAAN

Disclosures:  The presenter has indicated a significant financial interest or other affiliation with COPE2Thrive, LLC.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Session Length:  1 hour 45 minutes

Target Audience:  APRN

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

• Demonstrate the integration of brief Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) interventions into medication management visits.

Keywords:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medication Management, Psychotherapy

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.75 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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5034-20:  Transforming RN Roles In Primary Care (TRIP): Interprofessional Partnerships for Holistic Care 

In this interactive session we will present an overview of our innovative undergraduate curriculum and practice partnership, including planning and partnership development, details of recovery based didactic and simulation content, and preliminary results from cohort one evaluations (spring 2020). 

Presenter:  Lora Humphrey Beebe, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  42 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Discuss evidence supporting preparation of nursing graduates as members of integrated primary care teams.  

Keywords:  Baccalaureate, Education, Primary Care

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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2020-4: The Acute Care Nurse’s Role in Harm Reduction for Persons with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

This presentation will provide evidence-based practice interventions that inpatient acute care nurses can utilize to care for patients with underlying substance use disorders. Interventions will be discussed that focus on monitoring for and the treatment of withdrawal, overdose prevention, trust development, pain control, and harm reduction techniques.

Presenter: Ruthanne Palumbo DNP, RN, CNE, CARN

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not 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 evidence-based practice intervention strategies for acute care nurses who care for patients with underlying substance use disorders (SUDs).

Keywords:  Substance Use Disorder, Addictions, Opioid Use Disorders

Price: Free

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire session, complete an evaluation, honor statement, 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. Once you have passed and completed the evaluation and honor statement, your nursing continuing professional development certificate will be generated online and available for immediate printing. Credit cannot be earned unless all components of the program are completed. No partial credit can be awarded.

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

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI080816 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Originally Presented in Poster Format
APNA 34th Annual Virtual Conference
Wednesday, October 2, 2020
7:15am – 9:15am

Release date: January 25, 2021
The contact hours for this session expire:  February 1, 2022

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5013-20: Unlearning Hetero-Cisnormativity: A Clinicians Guide to Improving Care for People who Identify as LGBTQIA

The journey to whole health involves nurses evaluating themselves prior to partnering with persons who identify as LGBTQIA+. Decreasing implicit bias involves having an awareness of the life issues for this population.  Health disparities can be improved when nurses address their own thoughts and challenge the status quo of self.

Presenter:  Tanya Vaughn-Deneen, DNP, CNM, FNP-BC

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  46 minutes

Target Audience: APRN, RN

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

• Define implicit bias and the impact on care.

Keywords:  Culture/Diversity, RN Practice, APRN Practice

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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1015-20: What you Measure, Motivates: Advancements in a Vulnerable Population's Care, Using Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, AWS-related Psychosis, and AWS-related Delirium

Uniquely developed, this exciting, dynamic and informative presentation engages you through thought-provoking and inspiring evidence-based, advanced information regarding Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, Delirium Tremens, and Delirium during AWS. Education regarding AWS, Delirium and Delirium Tremens empowers you to develop sophisticated, evidence-based assessment skills, providing ample opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

Presenter:  Carrie A. Hartung, BSN, BS, RN (MSN-C)

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 54 minutes

Target Audience:  RN

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

• Identify methods of objective CNS and ANS assessment to improve AWS patient outcomes.

Keywords:  Alcohol Withdrawal, Assessment

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
2.0 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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4034-20:  The Lived Experience of Stigma by Suicide-Attempt Survivors: A Phenomenological Study

Giving voice to those who are suicide attempt survivors and understanding the stigma they experienced will compel participants to design programs to eliminate stigma, knowing stigma is a barrier to seeking treatment. Treatment is known to be effective in suicide reduction. Nurses can be instrumental leading programs in their communities.

Presenter:  Pamela K. Greene, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  36 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Describe stigma suicide-attempt survivors experience, and propose a stigma-reducing event or awareness-raising initiative based on evidence. 

Keywords:  Suicide-Attempt Survivor, Stigma, Phenomenological Study, Suicide Prevention

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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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1043-20: Cultivating Mindfulness to Enhance Mental Health and Physical Well-being

This presentation discusses mindfulness and its many benefits for physical and emotional well-being. It addresses research supporting mindfulness practices. Types of mindfulness practices will be discussed and practiced by participants. Practical points, challenges and ways to maintain the practices will also be discussed. This is an interactive and experiential presentation.

Presenter:  Nasrin Falsafi, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, AHN-BC

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  54 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Discuss the relationship between mindfulness and self-compassion, and practical points in practicing and teaching mindfulness practices.

Keywords:  Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Stress Management

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 34th Annual Conference

The contact hours for this session expire:  November 30, 2023

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