Psychiatric Nursing

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

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Thursday, April 24
6:45 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Check-In
7:30	Program Objectives
7:35	Genetics, New Science and New Frontiers: Is This the Future of Psychiatric Nursing? Susan McCabe, EdD, APRN, BC
8:15	“Ganging Up:” Exploring Trends and Issues in Gang Activity in the USA Paul T. Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN ( = .25 hr.)
9:00	Solving the Puzzle: Differentiating Somatization Disorders from Medical Illness Pamela E. Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC ( = .25 hr.)
9:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Pannel
10:05	Refreshment Break
10:30	The Enemy Within: How Hallucinations and Delusions Sabotage Recovery Jackie Whiting, MSN, ARNP, CS, CARN ( = .5 hr.)
11:15	The Deployed Experience and How It Translates into Mental Health Needs James M. Sardo, PhD
12:00 p.m.	Best Practices in Restraint Reduction Across the US Marlene Nadler-Moodie, MSN, APRN, BC, CNS
12:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel ( = .25 hr.)
1:10	Adjourn - Enjoy Orlando!


Friday, April 25 During each Concurrent Session, 5 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size. Choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on Registration Form. + Working With * Advanced Practice > Returning Veteran
7:30 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1
#O-11 +	Working with Paranoia: Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself Michael Fitzgerald, MS, RN, CS
#O-12 *	Key Essentials for Conducting the One Hour Face-to-Face Assessment for Patients in Restraints Marlene Nadler-Moodie, MSN, APRN, BC, CNS
#O-13 >	Welcome Home: Helping Soldiers and Their Families Re-Adjust to Civilian Life Following Military Deployment James M. Sardo, PhD Lynn Van Male, PhD
#O-14	Practical Tips for Working with Panic Paul T. Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN (= .25 hr.)
#O-15	Correctional Facility Discharge: Connecting Clients to Psychiatric Services to Facilitate Recovery in the Community Julie Stanphill, MS, BA, ARNP
9:00	Room Change
9:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2
#O-21 +	Working with Severe Stress in Severely Stressful Environments Paul T. Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN ( = .25 hr.)
#O-22 *	Biological Basis of Selected Alternative Therapies Mary Ann Nihart, MA, ARNP, CS, BC ( = .75 hr.)
#O-23 >	Traumatic Brain Injuries: Effect on Behavior and Psychiatric Diagnoses Christopher F. Anderson, PhD James M. Sardo, PhD
#O-24	Social Phobia: People are Scary! Pamela E. Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC ( = .25 hr.)
#O-25	Compulsive Behaviors: Powerless to Change? Jackie Whiting, MSN, ARNP, CS, CARN
10:45	Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
#O-31 +	Working with Suicidal Ideation Pamela E. Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC
#O-32 *	Results of the National Institute of Mental Health Treatment Studies: Implications for Practice Mary Ann Nihart, MA, ARNP, CS, BC
#O-33 >	Women in Uniform: A Candid Examination of the Unique Issues Facing Women in the US Armed Forces and How Best to Address Them in the Civilian Sector Lynn Van Male, PhD
#O-34	Issues in Managing Safe Alcohol Withdrawal Ann Bispo, MSN, RN, CNS ( = .25 hr.)
#O-35	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Borderline Personality Disorder Michael Fitzgerald, MS, RN, CS
12:30 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:30	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
#O-41 +	Working with Patients Experiencing Adverse Drug Reactions Mary Ann Nihart, MA, ARNP, CS, BC ( = 1.5 hrs.)
#O-42 *	Safe Psychopharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy Susan Simmons-Alling, MSN, APRN, BC ( = 1.25 hrs.)
#O-43 >	Substance Abuse Disorders in Returning Veterans: Treatment Considerations for a Complex Population Christopher F. Anderson, PhD
#O-44	Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Weight Management Ann Bispo, MSN, RN, CNS
#O-45	Teens “Not Gone Wild”: Community-Based Prevention of Abuse Anne Troy, MN, RN, FNP, LNC
3:00	Adjourn


Saturday, April 26
7:30 a.m.	Psychopharmacology Update Mary Ann Nihart, MA, ARNP, CS, BC ( = .75 hr.)
8:15	Anger Management: Build the Good, Reduce the Bad, Kill the Ugly Michael Fitzgerald, MS, RN, CS ( = .25 hr.)
9:00	Advances in Bipolar Disorder Recognition and Treatment Susan Simmons-Alling, MSN, APRN, BC ( = .5 hr.)
9:45	Refreshment Break
10:15	Evolving Concepts in the Treatment of Psychosis Paul T. Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN ( = .25 hr.)
11:00	Hate the Game … Help the Playa: The Influence of Media on Men and Behavior Anne Troy, MN, RN, FNP, LNC
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel ( = .25 hr.)
12:30 p.m.	Conference Summary/Evaluation
12:45	Adjourn

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