2018 Advanced Practice Provider

Pharmacology SymposiumFor Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists,

Nurse Midwives, and Physician Assistants

Saturday, April 14, 2018The Westin Richmond Hotel

6631 West Broad StreetRichmond, Virginia 23230

888.627.7786

OverviewThe symposium is targeted especially to Advanced Practice Providers, such as Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives and Physician Assistants from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Topics include pharmacotherapeutics in caring for patients with CHF, COPD, rheumatic diseases, delirium, sexually transmitted infections and an update on contraceptives, bipolar disorders and ADHD management, and management of clients with substance abuse disorders.

Objectives• Discuss treatment and management of Congestive Heart Failure• Identify new therapies for management of COPD• Discuss current treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis and monitoring

parameters for new drug therapies• Describe the pharmacological management of patients with

Delirium in the Acute Care Setting• Review the treatment of sexually transmitted infections and

discuss new updates in contraceptives • Discuss current treatment regimen for patients with bipolar

disorders and ADHD• Describe updates in the pharmacotherapeutic interventions in

breast cancer treatment

HandoutsParticipants will receive an email prior to the event with instructions to access the conference materials.

Continuing EducationNursing: Up to 7.0 Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours. VCU Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Midwives: VCU Health Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

VCU Health Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration InformationThe registration fee of $135 includes speaker handouts, CNE and CME continuing education credit, continental breakfast, break refreshments, and luncheon. Minimum and maximum numbers for attendance at this conference have been established, and we reserve the right to substitute speakers/topics, or cancel if necessary. Register early.

Cancellation PolicyFull refund, minus $15 processing fee for written cancellations postmarked by Saturday, March 24, 2018. No refunds will be given for cancellations postmarked after this date.

ParkingYou can park at the Westin Hotel’s parking lot free of charge. Further information will be included with your confirmation letter.

AccommodationsArrangements have been made with the Westin Hotel to block overnight rooms for the VCU Pharmacology Conference. Participants can make their reservations by calling 888.627.7786 and reference the “VCU Pharmacology Conference” block to receive the discounted rate of $139/night for a Standard King room. Deadline for receiving the guest room block is Friday, March 23, 2018. This rate may not be available after this date.

Americans with Disabilities ActVCU Health System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. If special accommodation is needed, please contact us at 804. 828.0418. Every attempt will be made to facilitate your participation in this conference.

Got Questions?Email: paul.swadley@vcuhealth.org Phone: 804.828.0418

2018 Advanced Practice Provider Pharmacology Symposium Information

7:45 am Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:00 am Congestive Heart Failure Management Sarah Paciulli, NP

9:00 am Emerging Therapeautics in Breast Cancer

Patricia Corrigan, PharmD

10:00 am Morning Break and Networking

10:15 am COPD Management Janet Pinson, NP

11:15 am Delirium in the Acute Care Setting Todd Borchers, NP

12:15 pm Lunch and Networking

1:15 pm STI/Contraceptives Update Frances Casey, MD

2:15 pm Afternoon Break and Networking

2:30 pm Bipolar Disorder and ADHD Management

Christopher Kogut, MD

3:30 pm Rheumatic Diseases Update Nehal Shah, MD

4:30 pm Closing Remarks

Agenda & Speakers

C. Todd Borchers, MS, APRN, ACNP-BC

Trauma Nurse Practitioner

VCU Health Faculty

Nehal Shah, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, VCU School of Medicine

Janet Pinson, MS, ACNP

Advanced Practice Provider, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care

Sarah Paciulli, MS, RN, NP-C

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Frances Casey, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, VCU School of Medicine; Director of Family Planning Services

Christopher Kogut, MD, MSW

Asistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Ambulatory Care, VCU School of Medicine

Patricia Corrigan, PharmD, BCOP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology/Oncology

Registration Form2018 Advanced Practice Provider Symposium | Saturday, April 14, 2018

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2018

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Registration & Fee Payment Options:

Rates: Registration FeeVCU Team Members - $125 Non-VCU Colleagues - $135

Option 1Online Registration (a) Click on: https://tinyurl.com/APP-

Pharmacology2018(b) Set-up online User ID and password (non-

VCU)

Option 2Mail-in Registration and Check Payment

Option: Personal Check r Employer Check r Payable to: UHS-PEP

UHS-PEP Box 980048 Richmond, VA 23298-0048

Option 3 Call in Credit Card Payment to:

UHS-PEPTelephone: 804) 828-5412