Since electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDs (E-Cigarettes), first came to the US market in 2006, there has been a proliferation of devices, and their use has skyrocketed, especially in the adolescent population. Use of ENDs in this population has exposed a significant number of teens to nicotine containing tobacco products and well as other substances that can be vaped. Although there has been evidence that E-Cigarettes have some efficacy as a harm reduction tool in certain long term combustible tobacco users, the identification of known and potential health risks of these products are increasing. This presentation will discuss the evolution of these products, current trends is their use, known and potential harms, their potential as harm reduction tool, and their overall impact on public health. | 1.0 credits (0.8 pharmacology) | $25

An understanding of basic hematology is essential to diagnosing and treating common conditions like anemia. Identifying the presence of anemia is only the first step in the management of this condition. Determining the cause or causes of anemia is critical to appropriate management and prevention of recurrence. This presentation will discuss red blood cell production, common anemia etiologies, identification of anemia type from hemograms, management and evaluation of treatment. | 1.0 credits (0.5 pharmacology) | $25

This is your opportunity to further explore your personal health behaviors and set goals for self-care. Use these same tools with patients to improve communication and compliance with recommendations. Address common nutrition facts and fads. | 1.0 credits (0 pharmacology) | $25

Explore and experience Lifestyle Medicine as an evidence-based approach to helping patients adopt and sustain improved health behaviors. | 1.0 credits (0 pharmacology) | $25

More than 60 million individuals in the United States have issues with sleep and 23 million meet the official definition of insomnia. This session will focus on the treatment of insomnia using evidence-based interventions. | 1.0 credits (1.0 pharmacology) | $30

Discuss the various pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments available for individuals with migraines. | 1.0 credits (1.0 pharmacology) | $30

During this session participants will discuss the epidemiology of selected conditions* including risk factors. Key aspects of the most current guidelines and rationale for selected conditions will also be explained. Controversies re: these guidelines will also be explored. | 1.0 credits (1.0 pharmacology) | $25

This session discusses Reiki as a non-invasive and non-diagnostic support used in healthcare-related practice settings and for nursing self-care. | 1.0 credits (0 pharmacology) | $25

During this session the participant will learn about pregnancy and contraceptive statistics, the CDC Contraceptive Guideliness and new updates related to various methods. The CDC Guidelines will be explored and examples discussed relative to various medical conditions and appropriateness of various contraceptive methods. Finally new research and methods will be presented and discussed. | 1.0 credits (0.3 pharmacology) | $25

We live in a drug culture with pills for every ill, and ills for every pill. This has resulted in an unprecedented experience of polypharmacy, where prescribing essentially continues to be a one-way street despite our best efforts with medication reviews. This session examines polypharmacy trends and implications. It describes what is currently being done and explores additional prospective solutions. A list of resources is provided to help empower nurse practitioners to consider and incorporate principles of mindful prescribing. | 1.0 credits (1.0 pharmacology) | $30.00