William F. Connell School of Nursing

Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am

northeast regional nurse practitioner conference

*Breakfast I

Optional, Pre-Registration Required

Preventing Hepatitis A&B in Adults
Nancy E. Dirubbo, FNP-C, WHNP-C, CTH

Prevention of Hepatitis A and B is promoted by identification of patients at risk, education and immunizations. Interventions dramatically decrease the morbidity and mortality in patients with these two common diseases.

 

Breakfast II

Optional, Pre-Registration Required

Cardiac Risk Factor Modification: The Role of the Advanced Provider 
Mary Macklin, MSN, APRN

The role of the advanced provider is critical in addressing risk factor modification for the prevention of chronic diseases.  During this session we will review cardiovascular disease with a focus on the relevant risk factors.  Strategies and tools for improved outcomes including partnering with your patients will be presented. We will also discuss the One Millon Lives campaign and the impact of the advanced provider in reaching target goals.



* Eligible for Pharmacology contact hours