Course Catalog

FORMAT: In-person Conference
DATE: Thursday-Friday | October 19-20, 2023
LOCATION & PARKING: Bell Harbor, Seattle WA

Register for Full Conference

Register for Day Two only

Conference Description

APPAC 2023 offers healthcare providers an opportunity to validate and enhance clinical competencies, acquire new assessments, and examine critical issues in healthcare at the state and national levels. Learn about new products, services, and pharmacotherapeutic agents.

The program includes experts in all tracks. Different sessions allow participants to design their own educational tracks in the areas of adolescent, adult, family, geriatric, pediatric, psychosocial, and sexual and reproductive health care. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, discussions, and poster sessions.

Benefits of attending this conference:

• Learn from experts in your field
• Have the opportunity to explore an extensive variety of topics
• Connect with exhibitors
• Network with your peers to reflect and reconnect

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals include staff nurses, clinical nurse leaders, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, primary care providers, physicians, physician assistants, managers, administrators, social workers, and other interested healthcare providers, as well as the UW School of Nursing Faculty and students.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply up-to-date clinical evidence-based practices to assess and manage health problems in primary and acute specialty care settings.
• Understand pharmacologic trends and management in own specialty related to clinical practice.
• Perform advanced skills related to own specialty to better provide safe patient care.
• Promote interprofessional collaboration by engaging with interprofessional speakers and using social media platforms to share knowledge, insights, and resources.

Discount Rates

Discount rates below are applicable for all registrations. Please email cne@uw.edu for the coupon code.

• Students = 50%
• Retirees = 25%
• UW SoN Faculty & Staff = 20%

Keynote Speaker
Advancing Health Equity Through Policy and Practice

Patty Hayes, MN, RN
Former Director, Public Health Seattle & King County, Member State Board of Health (Retired)
For over 40 years, Patty Hayes has been a leader in Public Health & public policy development. She recently retired from her position as Director of Public Health Seattle & King County where she led the efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other public health initiatives such as Best Starts for Kids. Currently, Patty has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Board of Health and the Public Health Advisory Board. She also serves as Chair of the UW School of Nursing Dean’s Advisory Board. Patty has received numerous awards including the UW Alumna Summa Laude Dignata in 2020, the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service in 2021, ANA Honorary Recognition Award in 2011 and was inducted into the WSNA Nursing Hall of Fame in 2002.

Schedule

*Schedule subject to change

Poster Abstracts Invitation

Promoting Improvement in Healthcare Delivery, Education, Research, and Policy

Have you created a practice improvement project or developed an innovative educational strategy, clinical program, or research project that highlights improvements in health care delivery, education, research, or policy? We invite you to submit a poster abstract.

Registration Discount Price: $450 Both days

• • • Poster Guidelines
    • Submit a Poster
    • Deadline:

Poster Presentation Benefits:

1. 1. Communicate research or program findings to enhance the practice of others.
   2. Network with providers who share your interests.
   3. Discuss practical strategies for healthcare delivery.
   4. Strengthen your resume.
   5. Some employers will pay your registration fees if you present a poster!

Hotels and Activities

For those needing accommodation, we have partnered with Seattle Marriott Waterfront to get a special rate for the duration of the Conference. Use the reservation link or call (800) 228-9290 and ask for the“Advanced Practice in Primary and Acute Care Room Block” to reserve a room.
From Wed, Oct 18 to Saturday, Oct 21st, 2023.
Last day to book: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

For those who want to check out other accommodations and things to do in the area: Hotels and surroundings
Seattle is a vibrant and culturally diverse destination that offers a unique experience in a stunning natural setting. With great restaurants, iconic landmarks like the Space Needle, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and of course, numerous coffee cafes, you’ll find any number of things to explore on these websites:

visitseattle.org  |  downtownseattle.com  | experiencewa.com

Refund Policy

If you register but cannot attend, you must submit a written request to UWCNE by email at cne@uw.edu.

• 30 days before the event = $35 cancellation fee 
• 48 hours before the event = $50 cancellation fee
• No show = No refund 

“Promoting Health Equity in Advanced Practice”

FORMAT: In-person Conference
DATE: Thursday-Friday | October 19-20, 2023
LOCATION & PARKING: Bell Harbor, Seattle WA

Quick Links

Register for Day One only
Register for Day Two only

Conference Description

APPC 2023 offers healthcare providers an opportunity to validate and enhance clinical competencies, acquire new assessments, and examine critical issues in healthcare at the state and national levels. Learn about new products, services, and pharmacotherapeutic agents.

The program includes experts in all tracks. Different sessions allow participants to design their own educational tracks in the areas of adolescent, adult, family, geriatric, pediatric, psychosocial, and sexual and reproductive health care. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, discussions, and poster sessions.

Benefits of attending this conference:

• Learn from experts in your field
• Have the opportunity to explore an extensive variety of topics
• Connect with exhibitors
• Network with your peers to reflect and reconnect

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals include staff nurses, clinical nurse leaders, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, primary care providers, physicians, physician assistants, managers, administrators, social workers, and other interested healthcare providers, as well as the UW School of Nursing Faculty and students.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply up-to-date clinical evidence-based practices to assess and manage health problems in primary and acute specialty care settings.
• Understand pharmacologic trends and management in own specialty related to clinical practice.
• Perform advanced skills related to own specialty to better provide safe patient care.
• Promote interprofessional collaboration by engaging with interprofessional speakers and using social media platforms to share knowledge, insights, and resources.

Discount Rates

Discount rates below are applicable for all registrations. Please email cne@uw.edu for the coupon code.

• Students = 50%
• Retirees = 25%
• UW SoN Faculty & Staff = 25%

Keynote Speaker

Topic: Advancing Health Equity Through Policy and Practice

Patty Hayes, MN, RN
Former Director, Public Health Seattle & King County, Member State Board of Health
For over 40 years, Patty Hayes has been a leader in Public Health & public policy development. She recently retired from her position as Director of Public Health Seattle & King County where she led the efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other public health initiatives such as Best Starts for Kids. Currently, Patty has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Board of Health and the Public Health Advisory Board. She also serves as Chair of the UW School of Nursing Dean’s Advisory Board. Patty has received numerous awards including the UW Alumna Summa Laude Dignata in 2020, the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service in 2021, ANA Honorary Recognition Award in 2011, and was inducted into the WSNA Nursing Hall of Fame in 2002.

Schedule

*Schedule is subject to change

Poster Abstracts Invitation

Promoting Improvement in Healthcare Delivery, Education, Research, and Policy

Have you created a practice improvement project or developed an innovative educational strategy, clinical program, or research project that highlights improvements in health care delivery, education, research, or policy? We invite you to submit a poster abstract.

Registration Discount Price: $450 (2-day attendance)

• • • Poster Guidelines
    • Submit a Poster
    • Deadline:

Poster Presentation Benefits:

1. 1. Communicate research or program findings to enhance the practice of others.
   2. Network with providers who share your interests.
   3. Discuss practical strategies for healthcare delivery.
   4. Strengthen your resume.
   5. Some employers will pay your registration fees if you present a poster!

Hotels and Activities

For those needing accommodation, we have partnered with Seattle Marriott Waterfront to get a special rate for the duration of the Conference. Use the reservation link or call (800) 228-9290 and ask for the“Advanced Practice in Primary and Acute Care Room Block” to reserve a room.
From Wed, Oct 18 to Saturday, Oct 21st, 2023.
Last day to book: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

For those who want to check out other accommodations and things to do in the area: Hotels and surroundings
Seattle is a vibrant and culturally diverse destination that offers a unique experience in a stunning natural setting. With great restaurants, iconic landmarks like the Space Needle, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and of course, numerous coffee cafes, you’ll find any number of things to explore on these websites:

visitseattle.org  |  downtownseattle.com  | experiencewa.com

Refund Policy

If you register but cannot attend, you must submit a written request to UWCNE by email at cne@uw.edu.

• 30 days before the event = $35 cancellation fee 
• 48 hours before the event = $50 cancellation fee
• No show = No refund 

FORMAT: In-person Conference
DATE: Thursday-Friday | October 19-20, 2023
LOCATION & PARKING: Bell Harbor, Seattle WA

Register for Full Conference

Register for Day One only

Conference Description

APPC 2023 offers healthcare providers an opportunity to validate and enhance clinical competencies, acquire new assessments, and examine critical issues in healthcare at the state and national levels. Learn about new products, services, and pharmacotherapeutic agents.

The program includes experts in all tracks. Different sessions allow participants to design their own educational tracks in the areas of adolescent, adult, family, geriatric, pediatric, psychosocial, and sexual and reproductive health care. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, discussions, and poster sessions.

Benefits of attending this conference:

• Learn from experts in your field
• Have the opportunity to explore an extensive variety of topics
• Connect with exhibitors
• Network with your peers to reflect and reconnect

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals include staff nurses, clinical nurse leaders, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, primary care providers, physicians, physician assistants, managers, administrators, social workers, and other interested healthcare providers, as well as the UW School of Nursing Faculty and students.’=

Learning Outcomes

• Apply up-to-date clinical evidence-based practices to assess and manage health problems in primary and acute specialty care settings.
• Understand pharmacologic trends and management in own specialty related to clinical practice.
• Perform advanced skills related to own specialty to better provide safe patient care.
• Promote interprofessional collaboration by engaging with interprofessional speakers and using social media platforms to share knowledge, insights, and resources.

Discount Rates

Discount rates below are applicable for all registrations. Please email cne@uw.edu for the coupon code.

• Students = 50%
• Retirees = 25%
• UW SoN Faculty & Staff = 20%

Schedule

*Schedule subject to Change

Poster Abstracts Invitation

Promoting Improvement in Healthcare Delivery, Education, Research, and Policy

Have you created a practice improvement project or developed an innovative educational strategy, clinical program, or research project that highlights improvements in health care delivery, education, research, or policy? We invite you to submit a poster abstract.

Registration Discount Price: $450 Both days

• • • Poster Guidelines
    • Submit a Poster
    • Deadline:

Poster Presentation Benefits:

1. 1. Communicate research or program findings to enhance the practice of others.
   2. Network with providers who share your interests.
   3. Discuss practical strategies for healthcare delivery.
   4. Strengthen your resume.
   5. Some employers will pay your registration fees if you present a poster!

Hotels and Activities

For those needing accommodation, we have partnered with Seattle Marriott Waterfront to get a special rate for the duration of the Conference. Use the reservation link or call (800) 228-9290 and ask for the“Advanced Practice in Primary and Acute Care Room Block” to reserve a room.
From Wed, Oct 18 to Saturday, Oct 21st, 2023.
Last day to book: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

For those who want to check out other accommodations and things to do in the area: Hotels and surroundings
Seattle is a vibrant and culturally diverse destination that offers a unique experience in a stunning natural setting. With great restaurants, iconic landmarks like the Space Needle, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and of course, numerous coffee cafes, you’ll find any number of things to explore on these websites:

visitseattle.org  |  downtownseattle.com  | experiencewa.com

Refund Policy

If you register but cannot attend, you must submit a written request to UWCNE by email at cne@uw.edu.

• 30 days before the event = $35 cancellation fee 
• 48 hours before the event = $50 cancellation fee
• No show = No refund 

Midwifery & Sexual/Reproductive Health Update 2022

On-Demand Program

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Sexual/reproductive health, midwifery, pregnancy, and birthing care touch many different people in many different stages of life. This program will present key health updates while centering antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Teaching methods include video, PDF handout and case analysis.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Nurses, Midwives, Birthing Care Professionals, and other Healthcare Professionals who work in the community, in hospitals, ambulatory settings, urgent care clinics, and other healthcare settings.

OBJECTIVES FOR LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the types of conflict and their consequences.
2. Keep Centering patients and partners engaged and connected.
3. Gain a better understanding of the preceptor role in supporting students with diverse backgrounds who may be different from themselves.
4. Describe the prevalence and impacts of trauma on people we care for.
5. Understand the impact of disasters on behavioral health.
6. Learn about how to support a parent experiencing a perinatal mental health complication.
7. Gain comfort in initial and follow-up visits for patients seeking gender affirming healthcare.
8. Recognize the signs and symptoms of primary and secondary syphilis.
9. Gain knowledge of statistics relating to Native Health Disparities in the USA.
10. Understand the risks and benefits of using medication for mental health during the reproductive years.
11. Learn current best practices for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in peripartum women.

FEATURED TOPICS

1. Handling Everyday Conflict with Curiosity, Compassion and Courage – Sara Kim,PhD
2. Centering Pregnancy and Covid-19 – Audrey Allard, CNM & IBCLC  & Elizabeth Rosapepe
3. Precepting Across Differences – Clare Sherley, DNP, CNM, ARNP
4. Survivors, Not Broken: Trauma-Informed Care in SRH – Meghan Eagen-Torkko, PhD, CNM, ARNP
5. Behavioral Health Impacts of Covid-19 – Tona McGuire, PhD
6. Perinatal Mental Health Skills and Tools – Mia Edidin, MSN, CNM, ARNP, FACNM
7. Adult Gender Affirming Healthcare (Rx) – Simon Ellis, MSN, CNM, ARNP, FACNM & Kevin Wang, MD
8. Syphilis in Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis (Rx) – Lindley Barbee, MD, MPH
9. UnSettling Disparities of Native Maternal Health in WA State – Ellen French, DNP, ARNP, CNM
10. Medication Management for Perinatal Mental Health (Rx) – Melissa Rubin, DNP, PMHNP, ARNP, CNM
11. Medications for Peripartum Opioid Use Disorder (Rx) – Abi Plawman, MD, FAAFP, FASAM
12. Supporting BIPOC Certified Nurse Midwives’ Transition into Clinical Practice – Marilyn Acquah, BSN, RN, SNM

Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy 2020 | All Modules

On-Demand Program

Course Description

This on-demand lecture series is designed as a sexual and reproductive health pharmacology update at the advanced practice level. Sessions focus on current recommendations and controversies regarding drug therapy for common reproductive health issues and include appropriate pharmacotherapeutic principles and recommendations for patient and family education. Teaching methods include lecture, discussion and case analysis.

Target Audience

Advanced practice nurse practitioners, especially adult, family, and sexual reproductive health nurse practitioners (including women’s health certified), clinical nurse specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other interested healthcare professionals.

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be better able to:

1. Review definition and benefits of starting PrEP and who should be considered for starting PrEP.
2. Understand diagnosis of disorders in menopause.
3. Benefits of estrogen in recently postmenopausal women.
4. List three medication routes for administration of sex hormones for gender dysphoria.
5. Explore bariatric/metabolic surgical interventions for obesity, diabetes, and other comorbidities.
6. Understand guideline recommendations for the treatment of asthma, COPD, diabetes, and anticoagulation.

Featured Modules

To register for only one or few modules, click on the topic:

1. STDs and PrEP – Meena Ramchandani
2. Mood Disorders in Menopause – Esther Fuchs
3. Osteoporosis and Treatment Guidelines – Susan Ott
4. Transgender Care – Linda Gromko
5. Treatment and Prescriptions for Weight Reduction – David Cummings
6. Patient Care Conundrums: Finding the Balance between the Right Medication and Cost – Brianna Wityczak and Shaelah Easterday

Speakers

• David Cummings, MD Professor of Medicine, UW Medicine
• Shaelah Easterday, PharmD Pharmacy Manager, Credena Health Pharmacy Monroe, Providence Health & Services, Monroe
• Esther Fuchs, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center, Seattle
• Linda Gromko, MD, MN, BSN MD/Owner, Queen Anne Medical Associates PLLC, Seattle
• Susan Ott, MD Professor of Medicine, UW Medicine
• Meena Ramchandani, MD, MPH Assistant Professor, UW Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, UW Medicine/Harborview
• Briana Wityczak, PharmD Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Department, University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake

Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy 2020

Mood Disorders in Menopause

On-Demand Program

Speaker

Target Audience

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Understand diagnosis of mood disorders in menopause.
2. Treatment approach of mood disorders in menopause.
3. Understand contraindications of medical treatments.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy 2020

Osteoporosis

On-Demand Program

Speaker

Susan Ott, MD
Professor of Medicine, UW Medicine

Target Audience

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Understand the risks of Denosumab, particularly hypocalcemia and rapid rebound bone loss.
2. Describe the effectiveness of bisphosphonates as related to duration of use.
3. Learn the benefits of estrogen in recently postmenopausal women.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy 2020

Patient Care Conundrums: Finding the Balance Between the Right Medication and Cost

On-Demand Program

Speaker

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Understand guideline recommendations for the treatment of asthma, COPD, diabetes, and anticoagulation.
2. List patient specific factors that drive prescription selection for asthma, COPD, diabetes, and anticoagulation.
3. Understand strategies to reduce cost for the health system and patients.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy 2020

STDs and PrEP

On-Demand Program

Speaker

Target Audience

Advanced practice nurse practitioners, especially adult, family, and sexual reproductive health nurse practitioners (including women’s health certified), clinical nurse specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other interested healthcare professionals.

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Review rates of STDs in King County.
2. Discuss the different manifestations and treatment of syphilis.
3. Review definition and benefits of starting PrEP and who should be considered for starting PrEP.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy 2020

Transgender Care: A Basic Introduction to Transgender Medicine

On-Demand Program

Speaker

Target Audience

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Identify three routes for the administration of sex hormones for the treatment of gender dysphoria.
2. Define “pharmacologic steady state.”
3. Identify three signs or symptoms found in a pulmonary embolism.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Drug Therapy 2020

Treatment and Prescriptions for Weight Reduction

On-Demand Program

Speaker

David E. Cummings, MD

Professor of Medicine, UW Medicine

Target Audience

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1. Explore bariatric/metabolic surgical interventions for obesity, diabetes, and other comorbidities.
2. Discuss pharmaceutical interventions for obesity.
3. Understand behavioral interventions for obesity.

Women’s Health Drug Therapy 2019 | All Modules

On-Demand Program

Course Description

This series is designed as a women’s health pharmacology update at the advanced practice level. Lectures focus on current recommendations and controversies regarding drug therapy for common women’s health issues and include appropriate pharmacotherapeutic principles and recommendations for patient and family education. Teaching methods include video, PDF handout and case study analysis.

Target Audience

Advanced practice nurse practitioners, especially women’s health, adult, and family nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other interested healthcare professionals.

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be better able to:

1. Compare forms of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
2. Identify presentations of heart disease in women.
3. Discuss medications that can be used to treat dementia.
4. Review pharmacologic treatment options for neuropathic pain.
5. Discuss appropriate use of older diabetes medications in women.
6. Make a clinical diagnosis of OAB.

Featured Topics

To register for just one or a few modules, click on the topic:

1. Helping Opioid Use Disorder: Intro to Medication Assisted Treatment – Matt Perez, MD
2. Cardiac Medications in Support and Care of the Female Patient – Sarah Speck, MD, MPH, FACC
3. Dementia, Delirium, and Polypharmacy – Barak Gaster, MD
4. Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: Focus on Pharmacology – Brett Stacey, MD
5. The Latest in Medications for Diabetes – Savitha Subramanian, MD
6. Overactive Bladder: Diagnosis and Treatment Options – Kathryn Arendt, MD

Speakers

• Kathryn Arendt, MD, Physician/Partner, Washington Urology and Urogynecology Associates, Redmond, WA
• Barak Gaster, MD, Professor of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
• Matt Perez, MD, Family Physician, Neighborcare Health, Seattle
• Sarah M. Speck, MD, MPH, FACC, Cardiologist, Private Practice, Speck Health, Seattle
• Brett Stacey, MD, Professor and Medical Director, University of Washington Center for Pain Relief, Seattle
• Savitha Subramanian, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Dept of Medicine/Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle