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203-20:  Clinical Practice During COVID-19

Gain an understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted clinical practice, how to better serve patients during this time, and how to anticipate and prepare for its longer term impacts.

Presenters:  Georgia L. Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC , Joseph M. Holshoe BS, BSN, MA, MSN, PMHNP-BC, Barbara Jones Warren, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FNAP, FAAN, Brittany Evans Yates, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-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:  29 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on providers in clinical practice and the people they serve. 

Keywords:  Self-Care, Current Trends, Practice

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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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404-20: Best Practices for Serving and Supporting Gender Diverse Patients

Examine best practices for psychopharmacological interventions for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. Apply strategies to build partnerships with this underserved population to reduce barriers to help-seeking.

Presenter: Rhonda Schwindt, DNP, RN, PMHNP/CNS-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

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Examine the role of the advance practice nurse in the care and support of gender-diverse patients, and their unique pharmacological considerations.

Keywords:  Gender, Diversity, Transgender, Gender Dysphoria, SOGI

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.0 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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201-20: The Medication Interest Model (MIM): A Transformative Shared Decision Making Model 

A clinical interviewing approach for simultaneously forging the therapeutic alliance while enhancing medication understanding, interest, and follow-through. Over 100 easily learned and easily taught techniques for talking with patients about medications from initially describing one’s approach to prescribing medications to uncovering a patient’s true concerns about side effects to enhancing medication adherence through the use of a new motivational theory (the Choice Triad).

Presenter: Shawn Christopher Shea, M.D. 

Disclosures: Author Royalties from Elsevier and Wolters-Kluwer. 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:  2 hours 14 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Describe a variety of interviewing techniques that allow clinicians to more effectively build a therapeutic alliance while  enhancing medication interest and effective use. 

Keywords:  Communication, Relationship, Prescribing 

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
2.25 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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204-20: Can We Medicate Suicidal Ideation? Pharmacotherapeutics of Suicide 

Explore pharmacotherapeutic interventions for suicidal ideation and behavior. Incorporate psychosocial and neurobiological aspects of suicide to create a cohesive intervention strategy for suicide prevention.

Presenter:  Barbara J. Limandri, PhD, PMHCNS-BC

Disclosures: 

Royalties from Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, and paid consultant for APNA.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 30 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Apply interpersonal and pharmacotherapeutic strategies to intervene in suicidal crisis.

Keywords:  Suicide, Pharmacology, Assessment

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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301-20:  Improving Patient Outcomes in Schizophrenia

Review the evidence on best approaches for caring for individuals with schizophrenia, including acute, mid-, and long-term therapy options. Understand the risks, benefits, and effectiveness of psychopharmacologic interventions for schizophrenia.

Presenter:  Christoph U. Correll, M.D.

Disclosures:  The presenter has disclosed a relationship with Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Angelini, Axsome, Gedeon Richter, Gerson Lehrman Group, IntraCellular Therapies, Janssen/J&J, LB Pharma, Lundbeck, MedAvante-ProPhase, Medscape, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Pfizer, Recordati, Rovi, Sumitomo Dainippon, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, and Teva. The planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length: 1 hour 31 minutes 

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Describe and apply the ranking of different pharmacologic treatments for schizophrenia regarding acute and long-term efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life.

Keywords:  Schizophrenia

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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101-20: Turning Down the Heat: Psychopharmacologic Management of Irritability through Aggression

This course discusses the psychopharmacology and utility of agents used for the management of irritability through aggression. Strategies from this course can be applied across diagnoses and for both acute and outpatient settings. You will explore neurotransmitters, particularly glutamate and GABA, from a psychopharmacological perspective. You’ll also leave this course with a better understanding of how this neurobiology relates to the lived experience of persons with mental health disorders.

Presenter:  Julie A Carbray PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APN 

Disclosures:  The presenter served on an advisory board for Alkermes and Supernus. The planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 40 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Describe the neurobiology behind irritability, aggression and rage, and determine when a psychotropic medication may be indicated.

Keywords: Irritability, Aggression, Rage, Psychotropic Medications

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.75 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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302-20: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Walking the Tightrope of Care

This presentation will discuss the assessment and management of mood and anxiety symptoms throughout pregnancy and for the first year after birth.

Presenter:  Kathryn S. Johnson, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-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:  1 hour 28 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Explore current APA/ACOG Guidelines for the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Keywords:  ACOG, PPD, Perinatal, Teratogenic 

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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303-20: Drug Interactions:  Psychotropic Medications, Supplements, and Herbal Products

Identify strategies to minimize or avoid psychotropic drug interactions with prescription medications, supplements, and herbal products. Determine potential impact of adding these products to an existing drug regimen.

Presenter:  Mary A. Gutierrez, PharmD, BCPP

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 38 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Identify strategies to avoid or minimize psychotropic drug interactions with prescription medications, supplements and herbal products.

Keywords:  Psychotropic Drug, Interactions, Supplements, Herbal Products

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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304-20: Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Movement Disorders

Analyze different presentations of drug induced movement disorders and look at treatment options including dystonia, akathisia, drug-induced Parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia.

Presenter:  Rebecca S. Roma, MD, MBA

Disclosures:  The presenter has indicated a significant financial interest or other affiliation with Alkermes, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Neurocrine, Teva and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical. The activity 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 12 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Identify movement disorders caused by common psychiatric medications.

Keywords:  AIMS Scale, EPS, Akathesia Dystonia

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.25 pharmacology 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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401-20: PTSD, Military, Aggression, Depression, Military Culture

Discuss unique concerns of individuals in the military regarding pharmacology, mental health treatment, and diagnoses. Differentiate between mental health disorder symptoms in individuals in the military and civilians.

Presenter:  CDR Joseph Holshoe, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The presenter and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose.  Off-label use of medications will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 32 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

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

• Identify deployment and enlistment-limiting medications and behavioral health diagnoses.

Keywords:  PTSD, Military, Aggression, Depression

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.5 contact hours ( of which 0.75 are in pharmacology).  * 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.

The contact hours for this session expire:  June 30, 2022

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