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About the course
Purpose
The purpose of this conference is to enable the learner to use state-of-the-art clinical knowledge about pharmacology to manage selected, complex, acute, and chronic patient populations across the lifespan.
Target Audience
Nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, physician associates, primary care providers, and other interested healthcare professionals.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for up to 12.0 ANCC contact hours. This activity is provided for up to 12.0 contact hours related to pharmacotherapeutic content. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
University of Nebraska Medical Center has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for up to 12.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
What you'll learn
- Apply evidence-based pharmacologic strategies and current clinical guidelines to the management of acute and chronic conditions across clinical settings.
- Adjust medication therapies based on patient-specific factors, including comorbidities, risk profiles, treatment response, and emerging evidence.
- Evaluate the safety, efficacy, and risk profiles of pharmacologic therapies while implementing safe prescribing practices, including stewardship principles, PDMP utilization, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Analyze barriers to medication access, including cost and coverage, while incorporating strategies to optimize adherence and therapeutic outcomes.
Course content
Sections: 2
•Activities: 4
•Resources: 12
Fees & Payments
Register online before July 3, 2026.
One Day Only
$120
Full Conference Includes the Pediatric Pharmacology Conference. Separate registration is required.
$220
APP Students No continuing education credit provided; online attendance only.
$0
Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Accepted payment methods include credit cards, checks, and UNMC or Nebraska Medicine Cost Center/WBS.
Please note: A 2.95% fee applies to credit card transactions.
Cancellations and Refunds
Refunds will be granted, less a $25 processing fee, when written cancellation is received before July 3, 2026. No refunds will be honored after this date.
A $35 processing fee will be assessed for insufficient funds.
College of Nursing Alumni Council Discount
Alumni discount is no longer available.
With generous sponsorship from the College of Nursing Alumni Council, a limited number of $20 discounts on full-conference registration fees were available to the first 50 eligible UNMC College of Nursing alumni.
The Alumni Relations Office will verify alumni status. Any discrepancies must be resolved before the registrant receives a certificate of participation.
Paying by Check
Checks must be received for registration to be considered complete. Make checks payable to UNMC CON CiPDI.
UNMC CON CiPDIAttn: Courtney Smith
985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5330
UNMC or Nebraska Medicine Cost Center/WBS
Submit your registration first, then contact Courtney Smith with the Cost Center or WBS number.
Email: courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
Phone: 402-559-6618
Schedule
July 9, 2026 6.0 contact hours/credits
8:30 AM
Welcome
8:45–9:45 AM
Optimizing Medication Decisions in Allergy and Asthma: Immunotherapy and Biologics in Primary Care Jennifer Luedders, MD
9:45–10:45 AM
STI & Resistant UTI Management: What's New Rachel Cushing, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Practice Updates for APPs Heather Chambers, DNP, MSN, APRN-NP, FNP-C
12:45–1:45 PM
Perimenopause & Menopause: Pharmacologic Approaches Cece Norton, MSN, APRN-CNM, MSCP
1:45–2:45 PM
Thyroid Management & Hormonal Therapies Across the Lifespan Anne Knape, APRN-NP
3:00–4:00 PM
The Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility Karen Miller, MD
July 10, 2026 6.0 contact hours/credits
8:30 AM
Welcome
8:45–9:45 AM
PDMP Regulations & Compliance: What Every Prescriber Must Know Kurt Gold, MD
9:45–10:45 AM
Opioid Stewardship: Balancing Pain and Peril Kimberly Haynes-Henson, MD
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Translating Addiction Pharmacology into Practice: A Guide for Community Clinicians Clair Baweja, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CEN, SANE-A, CARN-AP
12:45–1:45 PM
Pharmacogenomics in Everyday Practice Trina Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
1:45–2:45 PM
Medication Safety: Preventing Adverse Drug Events Makayla Gill
3:00–4:00 PM
Cost, Coverage, and Prior Authorizations: Navigating Barriers Ally Dering-Anderson, BA, PharmD, RP, FAPhA
Enrolment options
31st Annual Pharmacological Conference for Advanced Practice Providers - Pharmacological Management of Clients across the Lifespan 26CE00008
Course modified date: 15 July 2026
- Details:
- July 9-10, 2026
- Omaha, NE and Online via Zoom
- 6.25 ANCC, AMA, AAPA
- Variable Fee
Purpose
The purpose of this conference is to enable the learner to use state-of-the-art clinical knowledge about pharmacology to manage selected, complex, acute, and chronic patient populations across the lifespan.
Target Audience
Nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, physician associates, primary care providers, and other interested healthcare professionals.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for up to 12.0 ANCC contact hours. This activity is provided for up to 12.0 contact hours related to pharmacotherapeutic content. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
University of Nebraska Medical Center has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for up to 12.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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- Details:
- July 9-10, 2026
- Omaha, NE and Online via Zoom
- 6.25 ANCC, AMA, AAPA
- Variable Fee
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