This course will explore the steps in advanced care planning and how to have the sometimes difficult conversations with your patients. Utilizing case studies, you will also learn more about the 5 Wishes form, a legal document in almost all US states that can be filled out and completed as a patient's advance care plan. | 1.00 credits (0.00 pharmacology) | $27.50

The LGBTQIA+ population has evolved over the past several years to include other gender non-conforming and gender minority populations. The individual needs of each population within this acronym vary and as a result need to have specialized, focused care in order to meet their healthcare needs. These gender and sexual minorities still encounter issues concerning sexuality, identity, gender, and freedom of expression with their healthcare providers. It is a well-documented fact that the majority of healthcare providers today have not been properly educated on how to care for this population therefore, the specific needs pertaining to each individual group represented in this acronym go largely ignored. This session will focus on how to approach the care of LGBTQIA+ patients and address their specific needs in an effort to promote patient-centered care. | 1.50 credits (0.25 pharmacology) | $37.50

This interactive presentation addresses the unique pharmacologic risk factors that older adults face. A review of pharmacokinetic-related age changes will be addressed along with current recommendations for older adult medication management. Interactive cases will help guide the participant in identifying adverse drug events related to high-risk agents. This interactive presentation addresses the unique pharmacologic risk factors that older adults face. A review of pharmacokinetic-related age changes will be addressed along with current recommendations for older adult medication management. Interactive cases will help guide the participant in identifying adverse drug events related to high-risk agents. | 1.50 credits (1.50 pharmacology) | $40.00

The purpose of this presentation is to provide NPs an update on the treatment of patients with HIV. It will include an overview of the issues that have impacted the uptake and use of PrEP, the newest medications available for treatment, and a brief discussion on the impact of the end the epidemic initiatives. This accredited session is made available for through support from Gilead Sciences. | 1.0 credits (1.0 pharmacology) | FREE

This session will provide an overview of the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the nursing / NP profession by drawing on historical and contemporary DEI data trends. It will also provide an overview of the recently released ANA Commission on Racism in Nursing Report. Finally, it will discuss several things that NP’s can do to intentionally improve DEI matters in the nursing/NP profession. | 1.0 credits (0 pharmacology) | $27.50