Registration is now open for OAAPN‘s Northwest Region Conference being held Friday, March 8, 2024, at Bowling Green State University. Come earn up to 7.5 CEs while enjoying a day of networking and camaraderie with your APRN peers.New this year, we will be offering a virtual, live-stream option. While the benefits of in-person attendance are abundant, we recognize the demanding schedules of those in our healthcare community. If you are unable to attend in person to enjoy our always popular sundae bar, exhibitor visits, and time with colleagues, we don’t want you to also miss out on the amazing educational sessions such as concussion care, ENT, and cognitive assessments.
Additional details about in-person and virtual registration, along with program information, can be found at this LINK. Registration deadline is March 1, 2024. We can’t wait to see you there!
| In Person | Virtual | |
| OAAPN Member | $125 | $125 |
| Nonmember | $175 | $175 |
| OAAPN Student Member | $100 | $100 |
Schedule
| 7:00am-8:00am | Registration, Breakfast, Visit with Exhibitors |
| 8:00am-9:00am | Minds Matter: Concussion Care and Considerations Sara Hunter, DNP, APRN-CNP This presentation will provide learners with a greater understanding of current trends in concussion diagnosis and management. Upon completion of the presentation, learners will be able to define concussion and identify common signs and symptoms of concussion (including red flag symptoms). We will touch on national legislative efforts regarding sports concussion and guidelines from the National Federation of State High School Associations. Learners will recognize appropriate testing for concussion: sideline, emergency room, and in the office. They will be able to identify symptomatic and medical management of complex concussion symptoms. Participants will also understand the intricacies of concussion recovery and rehabilitation; including facilitating referrals and returning to school, sports, and work. |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Valerie Mumaw, APRN-CNP, PMHNP, FNP Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is an integral part of our life, particularly in the professional environment. This course will help participants gain insight into their EQ and learn strategies to improve and build personal and professional EQ. |
| 10:00am-10:30am | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Cognitive Assessments in Primary Care Kelly Shank, APRN, ANP-C This course will identify different cognitive screening tools for use in primary care, how to fit screening into an appointment, when to screen, and what to do with a positive result. |
| 11:30am-12:00pm | Lunch and Exhibits |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Renew & Recharge: Finding Resilience Meredith Foxx, MSN MBA NEA-BC, PCNS-BC, PPCNP-BC Being an advanced practice nurse is a very rewarding, yet challenging profession. This talk will help all professional APRNs find their own professional value, and hopefully renew and recharge them in a way they can proudly share why they are an APRN and how they contribute to health care and the profession. It will also review practical ways to find balance and leave you feeling refreshed! |
| 1:00pm-2:30pm | ENT Essentials 2024 Erin Ross, DNP, APRN, CNP, CORLN, FAANP This course is review of common ENT disorders in the adult patient. Discussion will include basic anatomy, diagnosis and current treatment options. Review of guidelines pertinent to ENT disorders. |
| 2:30pm-2:45pm | Ice Cream Break with Exhibitors |
| 2:45pm-3:45pm | Labor and Sex Trafficking Overview for Healthcare Professionals Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN, CPNP This presentation is offered from the Alliance for Children in Trafficking through the National Association of Pediatric nurse Practitioners. |
| 3:45pm-4:45pm | Common Menopausal Complaints in Your Office Barb Francis, DNP, CNM Approximately 25% of the female population in Ohio is 45 to 56 years old. Menopause usually happens in stages which starts in women of this age group. Some of these stages affect women more than others. That is when symptoms become complaints requiring some form of treatment. |