2016 - Psychiatric Nursing

May 4, 2016 ‐ May 7, 2016

Review evidence-based information and fine-tune assessment and patient-care skills with the online Psychiatric Nursing conference. Learn clinical pearls that will help you provide recovery-oriented treatment for those in your care. A faculty of experts in psychiatric nursing will challenge you with emerging evidence, problem-solve clinical issues, and provide new insights for day-to-day practice.

Program Manager: Jeannine Strunk, BSN, RN, Senior Program Manager
Disclosures: The Program Manager has nothing to disclose.

Women's Mental Health: Hormones and Neurotransmitters Across the Reproductive Lifecycle (Rx = 1.75 hr.)

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Women's Mental Health: Hormones and Neurotransmitters Across the Reproductive Lifecycle (Rx = 1.75 hr.)

May 4, 2016 8:00am ‐ May 4, 2016 9:45am

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the new developments and differences in symptom assessment for women presenting with psychiatric symptoms
• Discuss the neurobiological and hormonal contributors to women’s mental health conditions as well as other psychiatric conditions compounded by female hormonal change
• Explore choices in psychopharmacologic, conventional and alternative medication interventions for women across the reproductive lifespan

Speaker(s):

• Laura G. Leahy, DrNP(c), APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, BC

Disclosures

• Laura Leahy, DrNP(c), APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, BC:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

What Does a DSM 5 Diagnosis Tell Me Anyway?

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What Does a DSM 5 Diagnosis Tell Me Anyway?

May 4, 2016 8:00am ‐ May 4, 2016 9:30am

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the current diagnostic criteria for personality disorders as established by the DSM 5
• Translate diagnostic criteria toward enhancement of related clinical practice
• Determine the impact and implications of being diagnosed with a personality disorder

Speaker(s):

• Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN
• Pamela E. Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC

Disclosures

• Paul Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

• Pamela Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

Why Do They Act That Way? Brain and Behavior Correlates - Q&D

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Why Do They Act That Way? Brain and Behavior Correlates - Q&D

May 4, 2016 9:45am ‐ May 4, 2016 11:45am

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the developmental facets of personality disorders
• Identify common behavioral manifestations related to personality disorders
• Analyze the correlation between the limbic system of the brain and behavioral manifestations

Speaker(s):

• Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN
• Pamela E. Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC

Disclosures

• Paul Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

• Pamela Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

Interrelationship of Emotional Stress, Hormonal Cycles, and the Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders: Diagnosis and Differentials (Rx = 1.75 hr.) - Q&D (Rx = .25 hr.) - Faculty Panel

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Interrelationship of Emotional Stress, Hormonal Cycles, and the Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders: Diagnosis and Differentials (Rx = 1.75 hr.) - Q&D (Rx = .25 hr.) - Faculty Panel

May 4, 2016 10:00am ‐ May 4, 2016 12:00pm

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the emotional, psychological, and behavioral interrelationships with stress and neuro hormones
• Analyze the impact of hormonal fluctuations on the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
• Utilize tools and key characteristics for effective differential diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders most impacted by normal fluctuations

Speaker(s):

• Mary Ann Nihart, MA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Disclosures

• Mary Ann Nihart, MA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC:

  Disclosure: Alkermes

  Relationship: Advisory

Case Example: Precocious Puberty & Psychiatric Mimics (Rx = .5 hr.)

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Case Example: Precocious Puberty & Psychiatric Mimics (Rx = .5 hr.)

May 4, 2016 1:15pm ‐ May 4, 2016 1:45pm

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze diagnosis and treatment options in a variety of common case presentations relevant to women across their hormonal lifespan
• Identify symptoms of precocious puberty & how they mimic psychiatric symptoms
• Discuss treatment options for precocious puberty

Speaker(s):

• Laura G. Leahy, DrNP(c), APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, BC

Disclosures

• Laura Leahy, DrNP(c), APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, BC:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

Working with Disruptive Patients: Borderline/Anti-Social Personality Disorders (Rx = .25 hr.)

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Working with Disruptive Patients: Borderline/Anti-Social Personality Disorders (Rx = .25 hr.)

May 4, 2016 1:15pm ‐ May 4, 2016 2:45pm

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify emotional and behavioral manifestations common for these diagnoses, particularly when the client is under stress
• Establish clinical practice methods of early identification, de-escalation and behavioral management that can be disruptive to the therapeutic milieu
• Examine the interface and roles of psychotherapeutic management and psychopharmacologic intervention

Speaker(s):

• Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN
• Pamela E. Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC

Disclosures

• Paul Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

• Pamela Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

Case Example: Psychiatric Disorders and Delayed Menses (Rx = .5 hr.)

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Case Example: Psychiatric Disorders and Delayed Menses (Rx = .5 hr.)

May 4, 2016 1:45pm ‐ May 4, 2016 2:15pm

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the impact of eating disorders on hormones and development
• Consider developmental factors that may impair both recovery from an eating disorder as well as a psychiatric disorder
• Analyze options in treatment of the psychiatric disorder and interrelated hormonal changes

Speaker(s):

• Mary Ann Nihart, MA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Disclosures

• Mary Ann Nihart, MA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC:

  Disclosure: Alkermes

  Relationship: Advisory

Case Example: PMS/PMDD (Rx = .5 hr.)

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Case Example: PMS/PMDD (Rx = .5 hr.)

May 4, 2016 2:15pm ‐ May 4, 2016 2:45pm

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze diagnosis and treatment options in a variety of common case presentations relevant to women across their hormonal lifespan
• Discuss the difference and effects of between PMS/PMDD
• Discuss current treatment options for PMS/PMDD

Speaker(s):

• Laura G. Leahy, DrNP(c), APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, BC

Disclosures

• Laura Leahy, DrNP(c), APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, BC:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

Case Example: Post-Partum Psychosis (Rx = .5 hr.)

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Case Example: Post-Partum Psychosis (Rx = .5 hr.)

May 4, 2016 3:00pm ‐ May 4, 2016 3:30pm

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe common presentations and risk factors for postpartum psychosis
• Examine the neurobiological underpinnings of postpartum psychosis
• Utilize case study to examine treatment options

Speaker(s):

• Mary Ann Nihart, MA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Disclosures

• Mary Ann Nihart, MA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC:

  Disclosure: Alkermes

  Relationship: Advisory

Working with Patients Who Feel Entitled: Narcissistic/Obsessional Personality Disorders (Rx = .25 hr.) - Q&D (Rx = .25 hr.) - Faculty Panel

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Working with Patients Who Feel Entitled: Narcissistic/Obsessional Personality Disorders (Rx = .25 hr.) - Q&D (Rx = .25 hr.) - Faculty Panel

May 4, 2016 3:00pm ‐ May 4, 2016 5:00pm

Expiration Date: May 25, 2019

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify emotional and behavioral manifestations common for these diagnoses, particularly when the client is under stress
• Establish clinical practice methods of early identification, de-escalation and behavioral management that can be disruptive to the therapeutic milieu
• Examine the interface and roles of psychotherapeutic management and psychopharmacologic intervention

Speaker(s):

• Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN
• Pamela E. Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC

Disclosures

• Paul Clements, PhD, APRN, BC, CGS, DF-IAFN:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.

• Pamela Marcus, MS, APRN/PMH-BC:

  This speaker has nothing to disclose.