NPCPBC Annual Conference: “NPs In and Out of the Exam Room” - In Person and Virtual Options Available

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Friday, September 27, 2024

• 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Meet & Greet

Saturday, September 28, 2024

• 7:15am - 8:00am

  Registration & Exhibitors

• 8:00am - 8:15am

  Opening Remarks & Announcements

• 8:15am - 9:15am

  Best Practices: Lung Cancer Screening and Smoking Cessation Interventions

  Vicky Chambers, BSN, RN, OCN Senior Oncology Nurse Educator AstraZeneca Oncology Care and Access

  Lung Cancer Review, Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines, Interventions for Smoking Cessation and Treatment/Interventions for Nicotine Dependence

  Breakfast - Product Theater
  Sponsor - AstraZeneca

• 9:15am - 10:15am

  Health Policy, & Florida Legislative Updates

  Tom Schlepko, DNP, APRN, FNP, PMHNP, AAHIVS FNPN Region 4 Director
  1.0 CE Credit

  The Florida legislative process is complex and complicated to understand at times. This lecture will assist the audience to better understand the legislative process and climate in Florida. The importance of nurse practitioner advocacy will also be highlighted.

• 10:15am - 11:15am

  Networking, Exhibitors

• 11:15am - 12:15pm

  Executive Transition Consultant

  Rebecca McDermott PHR, CIR, ACIR, CDR
  1.0 CE Credit

  Pre-planning for an Interview to ensure no logistics allow the interview to derail, Identifying the flow of a 30 minute interview, Strategic approach to each segment, differentiate yourself from other, close the interview and know where you stand!

• 12:15pm - 1:15pm

  Yupelri Patient Journey

  Dr. Mark Pamer D.O. Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care and Internal Medicine

  Fair and balanced discussion on a nebulization therapy for COPD.
  Lunch Product Theater
  Sponsor-Viatris

• 1:15pm - 1:45pm

  Building a Business

  Judy-Ann Wellington DNP, AAPRN, FNP-C
  0.5 CE Credits

  This lecture explores the rising trend of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) becoming entrepreneurs to address gaps in healthcare and the growing demand for weight loss solutions. As the healthcare landscape evolves, NPs are uniquely positioned to launch and manage their own practices, offering patient-centered care that is both accessible and cost-effective.

• 1:45pm - 2:15pm

  Business and Aesthetics

  Bonnie K Marting, DNP, APRN
  0.5 CE Credits

  Opening a new office, or even a practice inside another office? Learn what i's to dot and t's to cross. Learn about cost factors that need to be taken into account, as well as marketing and social media.

• 2:15pm - 2:45pm

  Woundcare Management

  Sandra Giraldo, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, WCC
  0.5 CE Credits

  Chronic wounds are a significant and growing concern, impacting about 2.5% of the U.S. population, and their management presents both clinical and economic challenges. The increasing prevalence of diabetes, obesity, and an aging population, along with persistent infection issues, underscores the need for effective wound care strategies.

• 2:45pm - 3:00pm

  Break/Exhibitors

• 3:00pm - 4:30pm

  KEYNOTE: Pearls of Business Practice- What I wish someone had told me.

  Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
  1.5 CE Credits

  Over the course of my career as a nurse practitioner, I have formed and managed more than 5 different successful businesses. There have been many moments when I wished that someone had told me little pearls to make the process easier. This lecture will focus on a variety of different business pearls for the NP interested in business ventures.

• 4:30pm - 5:00pm

  Conference Wrap-Up, Giveaways