Concurrent Sessions | 0.75 Contact Hours
12:30PM – 1:15PM Eastern
11:30AM CT | 9:30AM PT
4031: Psychopharmacology Perspectives
12:30pm – 1:15pm Eastern
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Mental Health Medications in Crisis Care – RN APRN
Hear more about the perspective of the lived experience; the value of a mental health crisis plan; consideration for LAIs; treating individuals with recent-onset psychosis; and consideration of medications to utilize with individuals in crisis.
Presenters: Donna Rolin, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC; Robert Cotes, MD, DFAPA; Charles Browning, MD
Available to virtual livestream attendees.
This session may be eligible for pharmacology contact hours.
4032: Culture
12:30pm – 1:15pm Eastern
Evaluating the Impact of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification on Filipino Nurses’ Self-Care And Referral of Others for Mental Health Support – RN APRN
This presentation features evidence from a study examining Filipino nurses attitudes and behaviors regarding working with persons with mental illness. It explains the impact of MHFA training for nurses to increase self-care and their ability to refer others for support and help.
Presenter: Maria Elena Holguin, RN, DNP; Faith Ikarede Atte, PhD, RN; Brenda Marshall, EdD, PMHNP-BC, ANEF, FAANP
4033: Advanced Practice
12:30pm – 1:15pm Eastern
Developing Psychotherapy Skills at Any Stage of Your PMH-APN Career and Offer Your Diverse Patients More – APRN
This presentation will offer a discussion on the benefits of adding a variety of psychotherapies to your treatment toolbox. Providing more options at the point of care for your diverse and vulnerable patient populations may improve treatment retention and patient outcomes. Free and for-fee psychotherapy training options will be explored.
Presenter: Linda Romines, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNE, PMHNP-BC
4034: Substance Use
12:30pm – 1:15pm Eastern
Learn, Earn, & Share with Digital Badges: An Addictions-Focused Exemplar – RN APRN
This presentation will describe the evolution of an addictions-focused digital badge developed in partnership with the peer recovery community – from inception to evaluation. The value of digital badges in validating observable and measurable competencies is explored, with a unique emphasis on the portable and shareable features.
Presenters: Kathleen Schachman, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FIAAN, FAANP; Trisha Charbonneau-Ivey, BA, MSHAL; Kimberly Martini, LMSW, CPC, QIDP
4035: Trauma Informed Care
12:30pm – 1:15pm Eastern
Improving Knowledge and Awareness of Trauma Informed Care of Clinical Staff in an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Study – RN APRN
This interactive and didactic presentation features a research study in which trauma informed care training was demonstrated to direct patient care workers in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Participants will be able to identify signs of trauma in patients and apply TIC principles to their own practice.
Presenter: Ariana Rick, DNP, PMHNP-BC, BSN, APRN-BC, RN-BC
4036: Forensic
12:30pm – 1:15pm Eastern
Improving the Patient Experiences of African Caribbean Men Detained Under the Mental Health Act: Working Towards a Co-produced Intervention Using the Silences Framework (IMPROVE-ACT) – RN APRN
The negative and disproportionate experience of BAC men detained under mental health legislation demonstrates the need for approaches that promote shared decision making and prevents systemic injustices. Our project uses innovative methods to co-produce a balanced understanding of the issues faced and culturally driven approaches to improve experiences and care.
Presenters: Joy Duxbury, PhD MA BSc RN OBE; Alina Haines Delmont, PhD
4037: Research & Practice
12:30pm – 1:15pm Eastern
IDEAS Brought to Scale: Integrating Evidence-Based Mental Health Intervention for Pregnant/Postpartum Women into a National Nurse Home-Visiting Program – RN APRN
Join Nurse Home Visitors, educators, and PMH-APRN researchers as they showcase the integration of a non-stigmatizing evidence-based mental health intervention into a national home visiting program for 35,000 health-hardshipped women and families. This Nurse-Family Partnership Mental Health Intervention effectively reduced both depressive symptoms and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women.
Presenters: Linda S. Beeber, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN; Sharon Sprinkle, MBA, MHA RN
Available to virtual livestream attendees.
Symposium Lunch | 1.0 Contact Hours
1:30PM – 3:00PM Eastern
Targeting Novel Pathways to Address Unmet Needs in Schizophrenia Treatment
Sponsored by VINDICO Medical Education
Presenters: Josh Hamilton, DNP, RN/PMH-BC, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CNE, CTMH, CLNC, FAANP; Laura G. Leahy, DrNP, APRN; Lisa Abrams, MSN, PMHCNS-BC; John Krystal, MD
Annual Meeting & Town Hall
3:00PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
2:00PM CT | 12:00 PM PT
Hear about APNA’s past year, present status, and future goals. During the Town Hall, take advantage of the exclusive opportunity to speak directly to the APNA Board of Directors to help inform the direction of your organization and ensure that APNA meets your needs.
Available to virtual livestream attendees.
APNA reserves the right to make program changes as necessary and the right to cancel sessions if minimum enrollment has not been met or events occur beyond reasonable control of APNA.