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05:50pm - 06:50pm EDT - October 3, 2019

Thursday

This session reviews the pathophysiology, current evidence-based guidelines, and management recommendations for exacerbations of ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD. Subject matter includes pathophysiology and physiologic changes that occur within the lungs for each of these conditions, a review of the current evidence-based guidelines for acute management of each of these conditions, and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of these three conditions.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/5/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures: 
Melissa Batchelor-Murphy discloses that she serves in a consultant role as the owner of MBM Consulting, LLC.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify the current evidence-based guidelines for acute management of ARDS, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD.


Thursday
05:50pm - 06:50pm EDT - October 3, 2019 | Room: Versailles 1&2
Credits Available:
1.00 CH | 0.50 Rx

This session provides the NP with best practices on obesity management. General care guidelines are reviewed including diagnostic criteria, strategies to reduce obesogenic medications, initiation of anti-obesity pharmacotherapy, and referral guidelines for obesity specialist and surgery. Case-based learning techniques help learners apply knowledge to real-life examples.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/5/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures: 
Melissa Batchelor-Murphy discloses that she serves in a consultant role as the owner of MBM Consulting, LLC..

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify best practice guidelines for management of obesity in older adults including pharmacology related to the management of obesity.


Thursday

This session uses didactic and case studies to educate geriatric nurse practitioners about when to refer to palliative care and when to refer to hospice by defining and differentiating between the two. Case studies demonstrate patient presentations at the time of hospice eligibility across disease states and care settings. Common myths about hospice/palliative care are dispelled and pearls for practice are shared.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/5/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures: 
Melissa Batchelor-Murphy discloses that she serves in a consultant role as the owner of MBM Consulting, LLC..

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will differentiate between palliative and hospice care in the geriatric patient and demonstrate the appropriate time for hospice referrals.