6th Annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference - Advocating for your Patients in Practice and Policy on Friday, September 29, 2023. Registration Starts on July 7, 2023

6th Annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference - Advocating for your Patients in Practice and Policy

Course ID: 23CE00017
Friday, September 29, 2023
Scott Conference Center, Omaha & Online via Zoom

Paid 6.75 ANCC 6.75 AAPA

Registration Starts on July 7, 2023

Target Audience

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, primary care providers, and other interested healthcare professionals.

Learning Outcomes

Articulate new state and federal legislative updates impacting APPs and how to become political advocates for your patients to access safe and quality healthcare.
Identify best practices and guidelines APPs and nurses can utilize as tools/resources when treating patients for common concerns.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of Advanced Practice Providers and nurses involving comprehensive management strategies for common concerns and when to refer to the specialists.

Suggested Hotel Accommodations

Please view the information regarding hotels here.

Accredited Continuing Education

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine, Office of Advanced Practice. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 6.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

University of Nebraska Medical Center has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

All Times are CDT
7:00 – 7:45        Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits

7:45 – 8:00        Welcome
Risa Zimmerman, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA

8:00 – 9:00        Reproductive Health Policy Changes: Amplifying Your Voice Through Advocacy
Stephanie Gustin, MD

9:00 – 10:00      State and Federal Legislative Updates: Practice Implications
Jillian Negri, DNP, APRN-NP, ACNP-BC
Miranda Kliment, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

10:00 – 10:30    Exhibit Break

10:30 – 11:30   Lung Cancer Screening and Management of Pulmonary Nodules
                           Keenan Taylor, MD

11:30 – 12:30   Skin Comes in Many Shades, so do Rashes and Neoplasms
                           Megan Arthur, MD

12:30 – 1:15     Lunch & Exhibit Break

1:15 – 2:15        Dizziness: Is It The Brain Or The Ear?
Geoffery Casazza, MD
Elizabeth Hartman, MD

2:15 – 2:45        Exhibit Break

2:45 – 3:45        Long COVID
Carrie A.B. Hoarty, MD, FACP, FAAP

3:45 – 4:30        The Disease of Obesity
Brianna Johnson-Rabbett, MD

4:30                    Closing Remarks
Risa Zimmerman, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA
Platinum:
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
https://www.novonordisk.com/
Contact: Jason Appell
Email: jazq@novonordisk.com
Phone: 402-806-7600

Gold:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
https://www.bms.com/
Contact: Kelly Pawol
Email: kelly.pawol@bms.com
Phone: 402-981-0355

3M + KCI
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/medical-us/solutions/kci/
Contact: Jeff Norblade
Email: jnorblade@mmm.com
Phone: 402-297-7867

Eisai Oncology
https://www.eisai.com/index.html
Contact: Scott DeRiese
Email: scott_deriese@eisai.com
Phone: 402-580-6969

Novartis
https://www.novartis.com/
Contact: Michael Riggs
Email: michael.riggs@novartis.com
Phone: 402-880-6857
Registration is now closed.

Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
Email: courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
Call: 402-559-6618
This program is currently close.

Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
Email: courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
Call: 402-559-6618

Registration Information

Registration fee: $125

Registration is not complete until payment is received
Credit cards, eChecks, Checks, UNMC/NE Medicine cost center
Please note: non-refundable 2.75% credit card processing fee

Registration Deadline:
September 20, 2023

Cancel/Refund Policy

Refunds will be granted (less a $25 processing fee) if cancellation is received in writing before September 20, 2023. NO refunds will be honored after this date. A $35 processing fee will be assessed for insufficient funds.