304 - Acute Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing Regulations

This presentation is designed to educate gerontology nurse practitioners on safe and effective pain management using opioids. The presentation also explores risk and vulnerabilities of older adults.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 3/6/2023.

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

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Conferences Planning Committee Disclosures:
No planning committee member discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No speaker discloses any actual or potential conflict of interest.

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

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity 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 safe dosing parameters of opioids and understand issues of vulnerability in the older adult receiving opioids for pain.