North Carolina Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NC-NACNS) Annual Conference: IGNITE 2023

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Description

This conference is jointly provided by South Piedmont AHEC and NC-NACNS.

Please join us for 1.5 days of in-person learning and networking opportunities with a variety of topics designed for Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), other advanced practice providers, nurse leaders, and interested clinicians. The first day of the conference will offer pharmacotherapeutic nursing contact hours with a focus on hot topics in pharmacology. You don’t want to miss the content on controversial trends in weight loss management, antibiotic stewardship, and preparing for prescriptive authority. On the second day, leading experts and regional speakers will examine a multitude of innovative topics. These topics will include strategies for improving outcomes, moving from abstract to publication, CNS & CNL collaboration and more.

A separate dinner meeting will be arranged by NC-NACNS for September 21. Please RSVP to Kathy Shaffer

Location
Atrium Health Cabarrus - Hamrick Theater
920 Church St N, Concord, NC 28025

Speakers/Topics

Thursday, September 21, 2023 - Day 1 Pre Conference | 12:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Preparing for Prescriptive Authority
Sarah Taylor, DNP, MHR, AGCNS-BC, CEN

“Weighting” for solutions - Dilemmas of using Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) Beyond Diabetes Mellitus
Melissa Moreda, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CDCES, CNRN, SCRN Alumnus, CCRN

A Taste of the Antimicrobial Support Network (ASN)
Katie Lynn Hammer, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, BCIDP
Rupal K. Jaffa, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCIDP
Jason Ray, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Patrick W. Ford, PharmD, BCIDP

Friday, September 22, 2023 - Day 2 | 8 AM - 4:15 PM

ECU CNS Program Update
Chelsea Passwater, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, OCN

Starting Off Right: APRN Orientation Tools for Success
Pamela S. Moss, MSN, MPH, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CSC

Harm Reduction 101
Lauren Kestner, CPS

Leveraging the CNS Role and Driving Outcomes
Susan Boyd, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC,
Kaytlin Atwood, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC

End-of-Life Nursing Care in Orthopedics
Joanie Waters, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN
Heather Tripp, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, ONC

Alert the BRT! Implementation of a Behavioral Response Team
Marianna Presley, MSN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN

Moving The Mobility Needle: A Nurse Driven Mobility Program
Kiersten Brelewski MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC,
Lacey Spangler MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN

Implementation of a Time-out Structured Pre-Surgical Hand-off Between Pre-Anesthesia Nurses and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Robert Todd, DNP, RN, CNS, AGCNS-BC, CAPA

Full Circle- Moving from Abstract to Publication
Susan D. Bruce, MSN, RN, AOCNS

Critical Clinical Resources: A Partnership between the CNS and CNL
Kimberly Pate, DNP, RN, ACCNS-AG, PCCN-K, NE-BC, FCNS,
Veronica Rankin, DNP, RN-BC, NP-C, CNL, NE-BC

Learning Outcome
Participants will self-report an increase in knowledge related to the performance of the role of the CNS to by using evidenced-based research to improve/drive patient outcomes in their clinical practice. Topics presented will be to improve the participants ability to implement core CNS clinical competencies in their daily practice.

CE Information
A total of 9.0 Nursing Contact Hours can be earned with at least 90% of attendance for each day.
Day 1: 3.0 Nursing Contact Hours (include 3.0 Pharmacology Nursing Contact Hours)
Day 2: 6.0 Nursing Contact Hours

South Piedmont Area Health Education Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

2023 Call for Posters for the Annual NC-NACNS Conference
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Hotel Information
Comfort Suites Concord Mills
2 Double Beds/King Bed $129.00
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Golf Resort & Spa
2 Room Suite - 2 Queen Beds - $190.19
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Objectives

• 1. Identify how the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation can change the practice of CNSs related to RX and Full Practice Authority.
• 1. Discuss legislative changes needed For RX Authority and Full Practice Authority For students going forward and current CNSs.
• 1. Review the mechanism of action, metabolic profile and hemodynamic effects of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors.
• 2. Participants will discuss the CVOT related to antihyperglycemic medications.
• 2. Participants will identify medications that improve CV, DM, and obesity.
• 3. Antimicrobial- Describe techniques to optimize antimicrobial durations of therapy and incorporate into your practice.
• 3. Antimicrobial- Explain the importance of an accurate beta-lactam allergy assessment and its impact on patient care.
• 3. Antimicrobial- Assess the need for antibiotic use in uncomplicated diverticulitis.
• 3. Antimicrobial- Describe common antimicrobial drug-drug interactions and evaluate which are of clinical importance.
• 4. Learners will be able to identify ECU College of Nursing - CNS Program’s updates and future directions.
• 5. Analyze current process for hiring and onboarding.
• 5. Review standardized tools for an individualized orientation process.
• 5. Discuss plans for continued improvement to onboarding
• 6. Identify trends that demonstrate a need for oncology competencies in generalist nursing practice.
• 6. Name basic principles of cancer pathology and management.
• 6. Discuss appropriate safety measures for patients and staff.
• 6. Describe strategies for CNS translation of specialty knowledge to generalist curricula.
• 7. Discuss how the role of the CNS is defined and clarified within a community-based hospital.
• 7. Discuss transition to practice involving spheres of impact.
• 7. Discuss how nursing director support influences trust and support for CNS projects and initiatives.
• 8. Describe the Root-Cause-Analysis for nursing care of patients at the end of life.
• 8. Review the C.A.R.E.S. Tool
• 8. Define the process to improve nursing’s confidence and competence in providing End-of-Life care.
• 8. Evaluate the impact of the End-of-Life study.
• 8. Explore future possibilities with growth.
• 9. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Behavioral Response Team.
• 9. Describe the implementation strategies used to build a Behavioral Response Team.
• 10. Describe the development and implementation of a nurse driven mobility program.
• 10. Review organization and patient level outcomes of the mobility program.
• 10. Discuss current state of implementation of the Johns Hopkins Highest Level of Mobility Model.
• 11. Discuss pre-project data that supported the need for the quality improvement project.
• 11. Discuss methods used during project development, implementation, and outcome measurement.
• 11. Discuss project outcome data and future recommendations.
• 11. Discuss the three spheres of impact for clinical nurse specialists as it relates to each step of the quality improvement project.
• 12. Outline the process of taking an abstract from poster presentation to publication.
• 12. Define strategies at each point of the process to ensure success.
• 13. Describe differences of the CNS and CNL role.
• 13. Outline the allocation of CNSs and CNLs throughout Carolinas Medical Center and Mercy.
• 13. Present opportunities created from collaboration between the roles.
• 13. Review implications for nursing practice.

Contact

Kimberly Schnitzler MSN, RN, 704-512-6523

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