APNA ANNUAL CONFERENCEThis interactive presentation will allow participants to be immersed in portions of the playmakers. training while learning about the research findings throughout

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SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4, 2020

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DISCOVER YOUR PATH FORWARD Choose from PMH nurse approved sessions

that speak to the current health care landscape:

After attending the APNA 34th Annual

Conference, you will be able to:

Recognize the unique contributions of psychiatric-mental health nurses to

individuals, communities, health care systems, and the nursing

profession as a whole.

Who will benefit from what you learn?

You. Your patients. Your students. Your organization. Your community.

Recovery

Research

Resilience

Safety

Simulation

Special Populations

Substance Use

Trauma

Undergraduate Education

Violence

Women’s Health

Workplace Violence

On-Site: 28

Online: 90+

Pharmacology: 5.0

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Development Contact Hours*Administration

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Child & Adolescent

ComplEmentary & Alternative Therapies

ECT

Emergency Departments

Graduate Education

Group Therapy

Inpatient

Integrated Care

Military

Nursing Professional Development

Pharmacology

Practice

Psychotherapy

Contact Hours via eLearning

Bonus Points: 5.0

* Formerly Continuing Education

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Daily Community Connection

With the current pandemic, join-ing together virtually to support

each other is crucial. Pop into daily community chats during breaks and join fun virtual events to de-stress and reconnect with your psychi-atric-mental health nursing community. You need your nursing community – and your nursing commu-nity needs you – now more than ever. Full Year to Learn & Earn 120+ Contact Hours As you navigate new demands, flexibility is key. Your registration includes session recordings and contact hours for a full year after the conference. So, you have options for when to be at your computer during the live conference and when you will wait to access sessions on your own time later.

PMH Nurse-Approved Sessions Sessions submitted, reviewed, and selected by your peers cover pressing issues and successes that are defining psychiatric-mental health nursing today. Sessions you attend during the conference offer unprecedented opportunities to interact with the speaker DURING their session – as you watch the pre-recorded presentation, the pre-senter will be in the session chat so that you can dis-cuss content and ask questions as they arise. Interactive Poster Hall with Extended Access The virtual poster hall offers unique features like audio explana-tions and Q&A chats so that you can connect with poster presenters who are doing exceptional work. With more than 175 posters, you can take your time exploring and earning up to 5 contact hours – the poster gallery will be open to you through November 13th.

Industry Sponsored Sessions Product Theaters and Symposia will offer presentations from mem-bers of the industry who value the contributions of psychiatric-men-tal health nurses. When you attend a full session, you will get a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA (1 for each full session you attend!).

Virtual Exhibit Hall Browse the virtual exhibit hall to learn what’s new and on the horizon from industry stakeholders. Videos, printable information, and more will be at your fingertips throughout the conference as you explore what members of the men-tal health and nursing industry have to offer. Visit apna.org/Exhibits to see who will be there!

Uniting Virtually for Support, Connection, & Education

Wednesday 9/30 Poster Gallery Ongoing Community Chat 9:00am-10:00am ET Exhibit Hall 9:00am-8:30pm ET Pre-Conference Sessions 10:00am-12:00pm ET 12:10pm-2:10pm ET Symposium 2:10pm-3:10pm ET Pre-Conference Sessions 3:20pm-5:20pm ET 5:30pm-7:30pm ET Product Theater 7:30pm-8:30pm ET

Thursday 10/1 Poster Gallery Ongoing Exhibit Hall 9:00am-8:00pm ET Symposium 9:30am-10:30am ET Break 10:30am-11:00am ET Welcome & Awards 11:00am-11:30am ET President's Address 11:30am-12:30pm ET Mini Concurrent Sessions 12:40pm-1:25pm ET

Break 1:25pm-1:55pm ET Poster Gallery & Exhibit Hall 1:55pm-2:55pm ET Product Theater 2:55pm- 3:55pm ET Concurrent Sessions 4:05pm-4:50pm ET 5:00pm-5:45pm ET Virtual Reception 6:00pm-7:00pm ET Symposium 7:00pm -8:00pm ET

Friday 10/2 Poster Gallery Ongoing Exhibit Hall 9:00am-8:00pm ET Product Theater 9:30am-10:30am ET Break 10:30am-11:00am ET Welcome & Awards 11:00am-11:30am ET Keynote Presentation 11:30am-12:30pm ET Mini Concurrent Sessions 12:40pm-1:25pm ET Break 1:25pm-1:55pm ET Poster Gallery & Exhibit Hall 1:55pm-2:55pm ET

Product Theater 2:55pm-3:55pm ET Concurrent Sessions 4:05pm-4:50pm ET 5:00pm-5:45pm ET Virtual Reception 5:45pm-6:45pm ET Product Theater 6:45pm-7:45pm ET

Saturday 10/3 Poster Gallery Ongoing Exhibit Hall 9:00am-7:00pm ET Product Theater 9:30am-10:30am ET Break 10:30am-11:00am ET Concurrent Sessions 11:10am-11:55am ET 12:05pm-12:50pm ET Council Meetings 12:50pm-1:50pm ET Break 1:50pm-2:20pm ET Chapter Meetings & Poster Gallery 2:30pm-3:30pm ET Mini Concurrent Sessions 3:30pm-4:15pm ET Concurrent Sessions 4:25pm-5:10pm ET 5:20pm-6:05pm ET Product Theater 6:05pm-7:05pm ET

sunday 10/4 Poster Gallery Ongoing Exhibit Hall 9:00am-6:00pm ET Product Theater 9:30am-10:30am ET Concurrent Sessions 11:00am-11:45am ET 11:55am-12:40pm ET Council Meetings 12:50pm-1:50pm ET Break 1:50pm-2:10pm ET Product Theater 2:10pm-3:10pm ET Chapter Meetings & Poster Gallery 3:20pm-4:20pm ET Concurrent Sessions 4:20pm-5:05pm ET Annual Meeting & Town Hall 5:15pm-6:15pm ET

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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Sattaria (Tari) Dilks, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP APNA President’s Address: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses: Proud Partners on the Journey to Whole Health Thursday, 11:30am-12:30pm

Sattaria (Tari) Dilks is a professor of nursing at McNeese State University and co-coordinator of McNeese’s Master of Science in Nursing programs. She is also director of the psychiatric/mental health track for the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing partnership involving McNeese, Nicholls State University, Southeastern Louisiana University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Tari obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Tennessee, her Master of Science in Nursing and her Master of Arts from McNeese, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Texas State University. She is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, and licensed professional counselor in Louisiana. In her President’s Address, Tari will explore the mul-tifaceted nature of nursing and champion the unique role of psychiatric-mental health nurses. Celebrate the partnerships PMH nurses form with patients and see the ways PMH nurses can impact the future of care.

Kelley Johnson, RN, FNP-C Keynote Presentation: Why We Chose Nursing and How Nursing Continues to Choose Us Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm

Kelley Johnson is a Registered Nurse, nursing advocate, public speaker, and the most recent former Miss California USA. Previously, she repre-sented the Miss Colorado Organization across the nation as Miss Colorado 2015. Kelley is remem-bered for her nursing monologue performance in 2015 that led to the famous "Doctor's Stethoscope" comment on the television show The View and the #NursesUnite campaign ignited across America. Kelley graduated Summa Cum Laude from Nursing School at Grand View University, where she was also Valedictorian. Last May, Kelley graduated as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The past three years for Nurse Kelley have included appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, E News, Inside Edition, and vari-ous other television, radio, and over 80 speaking engagements across our country where Kelley has consistently represented and advocated for the profession of nursing on a national level. Currently, Kelley lives and works out of Los Angeles as the Chief Nurse Advocate for Wanderly, a travel nursing technology company. Kelley is also the National Spokeswoman for Careismatic Brands, and continues to host and emcee television shows and pageants across America.

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POSTER GALLERY Up to 5.0 Contact Hours Ongoing through November 13

Visit the poster gallery to earn up to 5.0 contact hours as you view and evaluate the more than 175 innovative poster presentations on display.

COMMUNITY CHAT 9:00am - 10:00am ET

This is your time to forge connections: Join virtual conversations to get to know and engage with your peers.

EXHIBIT HALL 9:00am - 8:30pm ET

Get information from and engage with industry stakeholders in psychiatric-mental health and nursing.

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS 2.0 Contact Hours 10:00am – 12:00pm ET

Practice & Education 10:00am - 12:00pm ET Formulating Diagnostic Impressions and The Pitfalls of Self-Report APRN

The presentation contains a diagnostic approach that is user friendly and will elucidate clinical phenomenon the audience members have experienced. Differentiating subjective from objective data is emphasized and demonstrated. Contains didactics that cover differential diagnoses and ends with several clinical vignettes that illustrate critical points.

Presenter: Catherine Carlson, Psy.D. LP

Psychotherapy 10:00am - 12:00pm ET Combining CBT and Medication Management in Brief Visits: An Evidence-Based Collaborative Approach to Promote Best Outcomes APRN

This interactive presentation supports APRNs practicing in their full scope, by demonstrating how to integrate psychotherapeutic interventions with pharmacological treatment in even brief medica-tion management visits. We will outline the evidence supporting CBT for brief visits and demonstrate real practice CBT interventions, strategies and resources applicable for current "med checks".

Presenters: Pamela Lusk, RN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP; Bernadette M. Melnyk, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, FAAN

Special Populations 10:00am - 12:00pm ET Promoting Cultural Humility: LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone for the Psychiatric Nurse RN APRN

This interactive session covers primary gender identity terms and transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual terminology, as well as sexual orientation terminology, including bisexual, pansexual, poly-sexual, and queer. The participant will learn how psychiatric nurses can become allies and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for adult and child/adolescent LGBTQIA+ patients.

Presenters: Lauren Connelly Dorsey, RN-BC, BSN, MSNc; Lexi Robertson, BScN, RN-BC

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Practice & Education 10:00am - 12:00pm ET Optimizing Wellness and Resilience: A Trauma Informed Playmakers Program for Clinical Mental Health Staff and Educators Working with Children & Families RN APRN

This interactive presentation will allow participants to be immersed in portions of the playmakers training while learning about the research findings throughout the presentation. Learners will explore their inner child and learn ways to connect with the children they serve as they explore the playmakers model with one another.

Presenters: Anka Roberto, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN, MPH; Josalin Hunter-Jones, PhD, MSW, MPH; Cara Johnson, BSN Student; Haley Ormand, MSW student

Substance Use 10:00am - 12:00pm ET What you Measure, Motivates: Advancements in a Vulnerable Population's Care, Using Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, A.W.S.-related Psychosis, and A.W.S.-related Delirium RN

Uniquely developed, this exciting, dynamic and informative presentation engages you through thought-provoking and inspiring evidence-based, advanced information regarding Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, Delirium Tremens, and Delirium during AWS. Education regarding AWS, Delirium and Delirium Tremens empowers you to develop sophisticated, evidence-based assess-ment skills, providing ample opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

Presenter: Carrie A. Hartung, BSN, BS, RN (MSN-C)

Nursing Professional Development 10:00am - 12:00pm ET Behind the Curtain: Insights into the JAPNA Manuscript Review Process for Authors and Reviewers RN APRN

Disseminating PMH nursing knowledge, expertise, and ideas is critical to the profession and neces-sary for continuing advancements that promote optimal nursing care. This workshop will demystify the peer review/publishing process and provide aspiring authors and reviewers with practical tips and expert advice to facilitate writing, reviewing, and publishing success.

Presenters: Janice Goodman, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC; Geraldine Pearson, PhD, PMH-CNS, APRN, FAAN

Practice 10:00am – 12:00pm ET Supporting Growth of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Colleagues through APNA's "Mentor Match" Journey & Beyond RN APRN

The presentation will define mentor, mentee within the context of the APNA Mentor Match and other programs. Discussion includes essentials such as establish rapport, boundaries, clear outcome creation, outcome attainment/measurement and management of stuck points. Discussion includes creating, attaining a healthy thriving and rewarding dyadic mentoring relationship.

Presenter: Kathleen T. McCoy, DNSc, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP

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PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS 2.0 Contact Hours 12:10pm – 2:10pm ET

Group Therapy 12:10pm - 2:10pm ET Group Therapy for PMHRNs: Let's Get Started! RN APRN

This lively, interactive and experiential session will impart group concepts and motivational inter-viewing and will allow participants to practice these through group scenarios. Participants will gain skills to immediately benefit consumers in the inpatient setting or various settings where PMHRNs practice.

Presenters: Leslie G. Oleck, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, LMFT; Victoria G. Shull, BSN, RN

Psychotherapy 12:10pm - 2:10pm ET Group Leader Toolkit I: Overview of Group Theory and Principles, Planning a Group and Opening Strategies RN APRN

First of two related workshops identifies essential knowledge and demonstrates key skills to suc-cessfully structure and facilitate small groups. Discussion of group development phases, group processes and leader strategies to facilitate effective group process combine with a simulated experience of a group's opening phase where leaders model effective facilitation skills.

Presenters: Bethany J. Phoenix, PhD, RN, CNS, FAAN; Frannie Pingitore, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CGP

Special Populations 12:10pm - 2:10pm ET Queers and Christians Sharing the Closet: Exploring Nursing's Role in Spirituality as the Access Point to Healing Marginalized Communities RN APRN

Despite the societal incompatibility of being Christian and queer, most LGBTQ+ people were raised in a religious home and continue to practice faith even when exiled from their church. This presentation will assist the psychiatric nurse in connecting LGBTQ+ patients to their spiritual roots as an access point to recovery.

Presenters: Lindsey Schweiger, DNP, PMHNP, RN; Tori Kelly, RN

Pharmacology 12:10pm - 2:10pm ET "Not Just a Little Here and a Little There." Optimizing Best Practice Strategies For the Safe Cross-Titration and Tapering of Psychotropic Medications in Children and Adolescents APRN

This interactive presentation will integrate key principles of cross-titration and tapering of psy-chotropic medications with specific case studies. The participant will gain a better understanding of things to consider and safe principles for both the cross-titration and tapering of psychotropic agents to prevent destabilization of target symptoms and possible hospitalization.

Presenters: Nancy Noyes, PPCNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC; Meredith McCauley, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP

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Practice: Inpatient 12:10pm - 2:10pm ET Patient Safety 2.0: Using Technology to Enhance Patient Safety Practices RN APRN

This interactive presentation will provide opportunity to review several different examples of how technology is enhancing patient safety interventions across hospital departments. We will also examine the use of evidence based assessment tools and interventions that allow nurses to opti-mally engage with patients to provide appropriate care.

Presenters: Tina Aown, MSN, RN-BC, CNML; Robyn Welch, MSN; Amy Rushton, DNP, APRN; Jennifer Bush, RN; Deborah Parker, MSN, RN-BC

Education 12:10pm - 2:10pm ET Psychotherapy Training Using Simulation APRN

This interactive session will engage participants in the fundamentals of designing, conducting and evaluating psychotherapy training sessions for PMHNP students. Participants will leave the session with templates and examples of the components necessary to incorporate nested, evolving psy-chotherapy training events into their simulation center curricula.

Presenter: Michael Terry, DNP, FNP, PMHNP SYMPOSIUM 1.0 Contact Hours 2:10pm – 3:10pm ET

Antipsychotics in Practice: The When, Why, and How of Using LAIs This activity is provided by Neuroscience Education Institute.

Presenter: Jonathan M. Meyer, MD Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS 2.0 Contact Hours 3:20pm – 5:20pm ET

Pharmacology* 3:20pm - 5:20pm ET No More Fear: How to Select Medications for use During Pregnancy and Lactation APRN

This presentation provides an introduction and overview of a process that can be used to select psychotropic medications for patients who are pregnant or lactating. *1 of this session's 2 contact hours is eligible for pharmacology contact hours.

Presenter: Lyons Hardy, APRN

Psychotherapy 3:20pm - 5:20pm ET Group Leader Toolkit II: The Working and Ending Phases of Group and Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors RN APRN

This workshop, a continuation of Group Toolkit I, will focus on the practical and theoretical compo-nents of the working and ending phases of groups. Strategies to manage challenging behaviors of group members will be presented and demonstrated in an experiential group simulation of the working and ending phases of groups.

Presenters: Frannie Pingitore, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CGP; Bethany J. Phoenix, PhD, RN, CNS, FAAN

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Special Populations 3:20pm - 5:20pm ET Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Male Survivors: A Gender-Cultural Competence Approach RN APRN

This educational workshop introduces mental health providers to a gender-cultural competence approach that will improve their ability to connect with and treat male survivors of sexual victim-ization. Participants will leave with improved awareness, knowledge, and skills in conducting psy-chotherapy that is gender-responsive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed.

Presenter: Andrew M. Walker, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Child & Adolescent 3:20pm - 5:20pm ET Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Where Are They and How We Care for Them RN APRN

This dynamic and informative presentation will explore the controversial disorder of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder as it applies to PMHNP practice. The participants will leave with an understanding of how qualitative and quantitative data can assist providers in identifying and caring for this at risk population.

Presenter: Daniel Wesemann, DNP, PMHNP-BC, ARNP

Group Therapy 3:20pm - 5:20pm ET Complicated Grief Group Therapy for Community-Residing Persons with Serious Mental Illness RN APRN

This presentation will include the theoretical underpinnings, research evidence and practical appli-cation of Complicated Grief Group Therapy, a specialized multi-modal group psychotherapy treatment of complicated grief. All CGGT intervention treatment elements will be presented with video and practice. Feasibility, participant retention and treatment adherence across practice settings will be discussed.

Presenters: Katherine Supiano, PhD, LCSW, F-GSA, FT, APHSW-C; Riley Colin, RN

Practice 3:20pm - 5:20pm ET Antipsychotic Reduction in Nursing Homes: An Evidence Based Practice Protocol RN APRN

This presentation describes the federal regulations on psychotropic medications in LTC facilities and introduces an evidence based practice clinical protocol which can guide clinicians away from prescribing antipsychotic medications in the treatment of dementia behaviors.

Presenter: Nancy M. Birtley, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC


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“ Knowing that so many talented professionals share my passion for mental health nursing has truly energized me.”

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Practice: Inpatient 3:20pm - 5:20pm ET An Overview of Safewards: An Exciting New Evidence-Based Psychiatric Nursing Model Designed to Reduce Conflict and Containment in Acute Care Settings RN APRN

Safewards, a new psychiatric nursing model, is a comprehensive conflict and containment reduc-tion approach for inpatient psychiatric settings. It has proved to be highly effective in numerous international implementation and efficacy studies. Our objective is to educate and inspire other nurses to consider utilizing this model in their organizations.

Presenters: Suzie Marriott, MS, BSN, RN-BC; Jessica Marangio, MSN, RN-BC PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS 2.0 Contact Hours 5:30pm – 7:30pm ET

Practice 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET Private Practice 101: A Risk Management Perspective RN APRN

This interactive, didactic presentation provides risk management best practices to reduce patient complaints, investigations, and/or patient lawsuits related to high risk challenges in office practice. Participants will leave knowing risk mitigation strategies for the "what," "when," and "how" if terminating the patient relationship, releasing records, obtaining informed consent, and docu-menting.

Presenters: Anne Huben-Kearney, RN, BSN, MPA, CPHQ, CPHRM, DFASHRM; Allison Funicelli, MPA, CCLA, ARM, CPHRM

Psychotherapy 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET Nursing: Caring Science meets Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for Depression and PTSD RN APRN

Research into psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, using MDMA (PTSD) or psilocybin (depression), was recently given breakthrough drug therapy status by the FDA. This preconference session, led by two study therapist nurses, will equip psychiatric nurses to understand the risks and benefits of this groundbreaking treatment and the implications for future.

Presenters: Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS; Bruce Poulter, RN, MPH

Special Populations 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET Cultivating Mindfulness to Enhance Mental Health and Physical Well-being RN APRN

This presentation discusses mindfulness and its many benefits for physical and emotional well-being. It addresses research supporting mindfulness practices. Types of mindfulness practices will be discussed and practiced by participants. Practical points, challenges and ways to maintain the practices will also be discussed. This is an interactive and experiential presentation.

Presenter: Nasrin Falsafi, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, AHN-BC

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Practice: Inpatient 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET Addressing the Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities on Inpatient Psychiatric Units RN APRN

Addressing the clinical needs of individuals with mild to moderate presentations ASD or ID/DD presents a challenge for nurses on inpatient psychiatric units. Nurses need tools to differentiate between behaviors associated with ASD/ID/DD and those associated with psychiatric disorders to improve care, minimize escalation events, and avoid prolonged inpatient stays.

Presenter: Kristen Kichefski, MSN, MBA, NC-BC PRODUCT THEATER No Contact Hours Provided 7:30pm – 8:30pm ET

Keep the Body in Mind: Looking at the Pathophysiology and Comorbidities Associated with Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia Sponsored by: Alkermes

Presenter: Dawn I. Velligan, PhD Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

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“The virtual program this year was a big advantage for continuing education, given all the restrictions we are currently

living with... As a participant it has opened my eyes further to what is possible in the virtual world."

of 2019 APNA Annual Conference attendees felt that the conference increased their knowledge, skills, and/or judgment related to PMH nursing practice.

of attendees at APNA’s first virtual conference in June said that they were satisfied with their virtual conference experience. 98%

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"The APNA conference is a great avenue to expand one's knowledge of psychiatric mental health nursing.

It provides immense opportunities to network with brilliant and talented scholars across the country and tap into a wealth of evidence-based practice innovations in psychiatric nursing."

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Community Chat Join the conversation to get to know and connect with your peers.

Poster Gallery Visit the gallery to earn up to 5 contact hours for time spent viewing and evaluating the posters.




Get information from and engage with industry stakeholders in psychiatric-mental health and nursing. SYMPOSIUM 1.0 Contact Hours 9:30am – 10:30am ET

Clinical Convergence®: A Person-Centered Approach to Child and Adolescent Bipolar Depression

This activity is jointly provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and RMEI Medical Education, LLC, and is supported by an independent education grant from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Presenters: Sara Jones, PhD, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Robert A. Kowatch, MD, PhD

Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

BREAK 10:30am - 11:00am ET Welcome & Awards 11:00am – 11:30am ET

Start off your day with a warm welcome from APNA leadership and celebration of psychiatric-men-tal health nurses who are revolutionizing the profession.

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS 1.0 Contact Hours 11:30am – 12:30pm ET Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses: Proud Partners on the Journey to Whole Health RN APRN Psychiatric-mental health nursing is rooted in the idea of a partnership between nurse and patient. Through this approach, psychiatric-mental health nurses make unique contributions to individuals, communities, health care systems and the nursing profes-sion. To fully engage in this partnership and impact whole health at all levels, we need to ensure that we are at our best. This presentation will examine the importance of caring for our own mental health and provide actionable strategies to foster well-being for ourselves so that we can provide the best possible care to those we serve.

APNA President: Sattaria (Tari) S. Dilks, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP

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MINI CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 12:40pm – 1:25pm ET

Trauma 12:40pm - 1:25pm ET

Practice & Education 12:40pm - 1:25pm ET

Neurobiology & Pharmacology* 12:40pm - 1:25pm ET

*0.25 of this session's 0.75 contact hours are eligible for pharmacology contact hours.

Barriers to Accessing and Engaging in Healthcare among Black Transgender Women Survivors of Violence RN APRN This presentation provides an in-depth mixed-methods analysis of barriers to healthcare access and utilization for Black transgender women who have survived violence. Researchers will illustrate the diversity of barriers and explore modifiable factors that could decrease the effect of polyvic-timization on mental health disorder for this histori-cally disenfranchised group. Presenter: Athena DF. Sherman, PhD, PHN, RN, CNE

Implementing Trauma Informed Care in a Pre-nursing BSN Program by Addressing Human Trafficking Victims' Use of Healthcare RN We address implementing trauma informed care as it relates to human trafficking victims in a pre-nursing BSN program. Starting in the junior year then developing in the senior year, students appreciate more awareness and sensitivity in assessment and caring for victims of trauma with relevant physical, psychological and spiritual concerns.

Presenter: Gregory Knapik, DNP, PHD, ANP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Integrating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Reducing Readmission Rates RN APRN This presentation introduces ways to enhance EBP care for the mentally ill/substance use disorder (MI/SUD) patients using a multifaceted approach. Participants will be able to identify ways to reduce readmission rates, increase employee/ patient satisfaction score and expand staff competency to meet the needs of this patient population.

Presenter: Harry Walk, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC

Nursing Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Various Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Interventions, within a Baccalaureate Undergraduate Program RN APRN Discussion on the impact of various methods of teaching Suicide Awareness and Prevention on stu-dent's self-reported confidence. Key questions on student confidence in recognizing warning signs, asking the suicide question, and how to refer to help were explored. Methods of instruction that proved most beneficial were self-reported by students. Presenter: Linda Kay Romines, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNE

What is Happening to Our Child? Recognizing Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): Implications for Healthcare Providers RN APRN This presentation will review Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) including pre-senting neuropsychiatric symptoms, and treat-ment strategies. Presenters: Deborah Salani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN, NE-BC; Deana Goldin, PhD, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC,

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What’s All the Excitement About? Ketamine/ Esketamine as Treatment Options RN APRN Ketamine and esketamine treatment options con-tinue to expand and patients with treatment resistant depression are seeking out these treat-ment options. Cases will be presented with indica-tions for use and the patient care, administrative and insurance/payment issues that often accom-pany treatment. Experience in the development of a clinic will be discussed.

Presenters: Courtney Miller, BA, ADN, RN; Paula Bolton, MS, CNP, ANP-BC

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Substance Use 12:40pm - 1:25pm ET

Child & Adolescent 12:40pm - 1:25pm ET

Research: Resilience 12:40pm - 1:25pm ET

Integrating Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waiver Training into the Curriculum of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program: An "All Hands on Deck" Approach to the Opioid Crisis RN APRN This presentation outlines the inclusion of training for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) of opioid addiction in a PMHNP program curriculum allowing students to apply for a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine upon graduation from the program. This is a new and unique approach to addressing the opioid epidemic in nursing education.

Presenters: John M. Brion, PhD, PMH NP-BC; Jamison Lord, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Scaffolding Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Content Across an Undergraduate BSN and Graduate APRN Curriculum: Creating a SUD Proficient Nursing Workforce RN APRN This presentation describes an innovative college of nursing curricular change that scaffolded sub-stance abuse disorder content including screen-ing, brief intervention and referral to treatment across both an undergraduate and online gradu-ate APRN program. In addition the presenters will describe the programs outcomes including increased knowledge, skill and confidence.

Presenters: Joy Lauerer, DNP PMHCNS BC APRN; Georgette Smith, PhD, RN, PNP, FAES;

Sarah Gainey, MSW

Exploring the Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents Through a Health Promotion Lens: An Integrative Review of Nursing Literature RN APRN This presentation describes an urgent need for nurse involvement in health promotion efforts to support the psychosocial wellbeing of trafficked youth. An integrative review of extant literature in this field illuminates the strengths and shortcom-ings of existing interventions, and suggests oppor-tunities for advancement in psychiatric-mental health nursing research and practice.

Presenter: Brianna Jackson, MScN, RN

From Complementary to Integrative: Implementing Aromatherapy on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit RN This presentation discusses the challenges and successes of implementing lavender aromathera-py on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The partici-pant will leave with knowledge of the indications and contraindications of lavender aromatherapy and recommendations for future practice and research. This project advocates for increased availability of complementary interventions in behavioral health.

Presenters: Melissa B. Walsh, BSN, RN-BC; Victoria Fisher, BSN, RN

Development and Testing of a Measure of Spiritual Resourcefulness RN APRN This presentation describes the development and testing of a measure of spiritual resourcefulness. This scale will be used to complement the exist-ing Resourcefulness Scale(c), which consists of persons and social dimensions. Together, meas-ures of the three dimensions of resourcefulness provide a more complete assessment of an indi-vidual's coping repertoire.

Presenter: Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN

The Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Gastrointestinal Disease in United States Military Veterans RN APRN This presentation introduces research identifying the relationship between PTSD and GI disease in US Veterans and introduces implications for future research and clinical practice.

Presenter: Kelsey Kent, PhD, PMHNP-BC

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BREAK 1:25pm – 1:55pm ET POSTER GALLERY & EXHIBIT HALL DEDICATED TIME 1:55pm – 2:55pm ET

Earn up to 5 contact hours for time spent viewing and evaluating the posters. Visit the Exhibit Hall to engage with industry stakeholders.

PRODUCT THEATER No Contact Hours Provided 2:55pm – 3:55pm ET

Sponsored by: Abbvie CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 4:05pm – 4:50pm ET

Advanced Practice 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Survivors of Torture: Providing Psychiatric Services to Asylees and Refugees RN APRN

Through a series of vignettes, this presentation will illustrate how uniquely suited the psychiatric nurse practitioner can be in providing culturally sensitive, trauma informed care to the asylee/refugee population experiencing complex PTSD.

Presenters: Molly Willis, MSN, RN; Connie Quach, RN

Complementary & Alternative Therapies 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Improve Communication using Improvisation Theater Techniques APRN

Improvisation techniques are a novel method to teach communication techniques to APRN stu-dents. Evidence has shows an improvement in empathy scores after completing a standardized patient scenario. Additionally, these techniques have been shown to improve overall provider com-munication confidence.

Presenters: Christianne Nesbitt, DNP, RN, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC; Karen Higgins, DNP, FNP-BC

Women’s Health 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Reproductive Grief Care: Giving Permission to Grieve RN APRN

Approximately two million couples experience reproductive loss every year and often without the support necessary to make sense of their loss. This course will help nurses to recognize reproduc-tive loss, grief reactions, and help patients to actualize the loss, validate the grief, and begin to cope with those experiences.

Presenter: Kathryn Rae Grauerholz, MSN, NP, ACHPN

Community Recharge Join in breakout conversations designed to help you decompress and connect with fellow atten-dees.


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Child & Adolescent 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Improving Sleep and Emotional Self-Regulation in Youth with Mental Health Disorders: A Quality Improvement Project RN APRN

This presentation offers strategies on effective psychological and behavioral interventions to improve sleep and emotional self-regulation in children and adolescents with mental health disor-ders, demonstrated through a quality improvement project.

Presenter: Katherine E. Maxwell, DNP, APRN-CNP

Graduate Education 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Modeling Course Work to Reflect Practice: Using Narrative Pedagogy for DNP-PMHNP Education APRN

This presentation explores a DNP-PMHNP curriculum based on narrative pedagogy. Students are at the center this active learning process. Faculty are collaborators, consultants and co-learners. Learning activities, assignments and the processes of learning will be shared. This format assures graduates can provide high quality care and be transformational leaders.

Presenters: Ruth Staten, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCS-BC; Catherine R. Batscha, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHNP-CS; Gayle Mink, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 5:00pm – 5:45pm ET

Research 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Behavioral Health Patients' Perception of Benefits Associated with a Peer Support Program RN SAMHSA Recovery Model identifies recovery as a goal for Behavioral Health. Attendees will learn: 1) Qualifications and education necessary to become a Peer Support Specialist; 2) Role and responsi-bilities of a Peer Support Specialist; and 3) Interventions used by Peer Support Specialists to provide support to behavioral health patients.

Presenters: Joan Godbold, BS, RN-BC; Jill Snelders, BS, MBA, CTRS; Sarah Eckardt, MA, MS

Practice 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Tele-behavioral Health: Development and Implementation of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Run Clinic APRN

This presentation discusses development and implementation of an NP run tele-behavioral health clinic and tele-precepting recommendations. This is a mutually beneficial collaboration for improv-ing access to care and patient outcomes as well as expanding PMHNP programs for providing additional clinical and precepting opportunities.

Presenters: Tarah Lewis, DNP, PMHNP-BC; JoEllen Schimmels, DNP, PMHNP-BC

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` Women’s Health 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Women & ADHD/ADD: Closing the Gender Gap RN APRN

A paradigm shift in our understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention-deficit disorder (ADHD/ADD) in women is needed. Failure to recognize phenotypic gender differences can lead to significant undertreatment and poorer outcomes. As a female PMH-RN diagnosed at age 30, this session will be presented from an academic, professional, and personal perspective.

Presenter: Brynne Calleran, MSN, BSN, BS, NE-BC, IN/RN-BC, PMH/RN-BC

Advanced Practice 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) as a Symptom Assessment Tool in Measurement-Based Care RN APRN

This interactive presentation teaches participants to rate psychiatric symptoms using a structured interview, the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale. The goal is to build and/or expand assessment skills for rating initial symptom severity and for monitoring symptom change over time to improve quality of treatment within a measurement-based care approach.

Presenters: Joseph Ventura, PhD; Donna Rolin, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC

Emergency Departments 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Implementation of a Protocol-driven Medical Clearance Algorithm in Behavioral Health Crisis Services RN APRN

This protocol-driven medical clearance algorithm aims to improve assessment of patients with psychiatric symptoms that present for emergency services. Presenter will review processes for assessing presenting symptoms and significant clinical findings from the history and physical; tracking disposition type and length of stay; and monitoring a measure of patient safety.

Presenter: Sara B. Bortner, RN, BSN, DNP-Candidate Substance Use 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) as a Treatment Modality for Substance Use Disorders RN APRN

This presentation will discuss Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a treat-ment modality for patients with substance abuse disorders. Participants will be presented an overview of EMDR and how its implementation can be utilized for patients with SUD along with findings from a research study.

Presenters: Anka Roberto, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN, MPH; Jodi Protokowicz, PhD, RN; Ruthanne Palumbo, DNP, RN, CNE

TOGETHER AT HOME: VIRTUAL RECEPTION 6:00pm – 7:00pm ET

Join your psychiatric-mental health nursing colleagues for an evening of connection and celebration!

SYMPOSIUM 1.0 Contact Hours 7:00pm – 8:00pm ET

Achieving and Maintaining Improved Quality of Life in Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia This activity is provided by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME)

Presenters: Richard Jackson, MD; Amber Hoberg, NP Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

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Community Chat Join the conversation to get to know and connect with your peers.






PRODUCT THEATER No Contact Hours Provided 9:30am – 10:30am ET

Sponsored by: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

BREAK 10:30am - 11:00am ET WELCOME & AWARDS 11:00am – 11:30am ET

Start off your day with a warm welcome from APNA leadership and celebration of psychiatric-men-tal health nurses who are revolutionizing the profession.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1.0 Contact Hour 11:30am – 12:30pm ET Why We Chose Nursing and How Nursing Continues to Choose Us RN APRN In 2015, Kelley Johnson, MSN, FNP, sparked the #NursesUnite campaign after her Nursing monologue performance at the Miss America competition that year was made fun of by co-hosts of the television show The View. Nursing was ignited with passion over the controversy and stethoscopes were shown across America. Every story has two sides, and you are not going to want to miss hers.

Presenter: Kelley Johnson, RN, FNP-C

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Psychotherapy 12:40 - 1:25pm ET

Practice: ECT 12:40 - 1:25pm ET

Special Populations 12:40 - 1:25pm ET

Psychotherapy Beyond the Textbook: Strategies to Improve CBT Education for PMHNP Students APRN This presentation discusses implementation and evaluation of an online Essentials of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) training course to improve psychotherapy education in a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program. Presenters: Carol Campbell, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-

BC, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C; Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): A Case Study RN APRN This presentation introduces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). It is an individualized treatment depending on each patient's baseline sleeping patterns. CBT-I is easily implemented and can be used for patients with and without medication, and those who have other mental and/or physical comorbidities.

Presenter: Krystyna de Jacq, PhD, PMHNP-BC

Adopting Current NPO Guidelines RN This presentation summarizes one psychiatric hospital’s adoption of current preoperative NPO guidelines and addresses the unique challenges of maintaining patient NPO status in a milieu set-ting. Participants will be able to apply current guidelines and compare three interventions designed to support staff adherence to a prac-tice change.

Presenter: Janet Elrod, MSN, RN-BC

Integrating Safety Planning into Our Outpatient ECT Program RN In this presentation, the process of integrating the safety planning intervention (SPI) into an out-patient electroconvulsive therapy setting will be described. Details of ECT and SPI, challenges and limitations with implementation, and future considerations will be discussed.

Presenters: James Victor Moreno, RN; Joey Howard, RN

Population Health: Transitioning Mental Health Services APRN This presentation illustrates the population health framework and its adaption for the delivery of mental health services. Key factors will be explored including the analysis of the distribution of health outcomes within a population, the determinants that influence distribution, and the policies and interventions that affect health determinants. Presenter: Marian L. Farrell, PhD, PMH-NP, BC, PMH-

CNS, BC, CRNP

Calming Agitation in Patients with Dementia RN Patients with dementia may be agitated in the inpatient setting often requiring psychotropic medications. Psychotropics such as Ativan and Haldol may precipitate adverse effects for this subset of the geriatric population. Nonpharmacologic management may improve outcomes falls reduction and adverse events associated with excessive medication-induced sedation.

Presenter: Regina Edelev, BSN, RN

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friday october 2

Simulation 12:40 - 1:25pm ET

Research 12:40 - 1:25pm ET

Use of Augmented Reality in Psychiatric-Mental Health Simulation RN This presentation will introduce the innovative idea of Augmented Reality in Psychiatric-Mental Health simulations to help foster the students learning. Students actively engage in simulation using mobile devices to assist in the learning and development of planning care for Psychiatric Mental Health diagnoses.

Presenters: Jacqueline R. Williams, MSN, RN; Dana Koziol, MSN, RN, BA; Rhonda Sheridan,

Ed.D., MSN/ED, RN

Using Simulation to Validate Student Competence in Addressing Intimate Partner Violence RN APRN The AACN recommends that nursing programs offer opportunities for all students to gain training in assessment and management of intimate part-ner violence (IPV). This presentation will describe a simulation scenario in which a patient presents after experiencing IPV. Students gain confidence in their ability to assess and respond to IPV.

Presenters: Mary McNamara, DNP, APRN; Ruth Woroch, DNP, APRN

Post-Traumatic Growth Among Nurses: What are Influencing Factors? RN APRN Examining posttraumatic growth (PTG) can yield insight to constructively understand and approach trauma among nurses. Data was ana-lyzed from 299 nursing staff on traumatic experi-ences and resulting PTG. Work-place trauma resulted in the lowest PTG scores among other trauma experiences. Site-specific interventions to support PTG among nurses should be explored.

Presenters: Chizimuzo Okoli, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN; Amanda Lykins, DNP, RN-BC

Complicated Grief: Case Study Analyses of Surviving Surrogate End-of-Life Decision Makers’ Long-term Mental Health RN APRN This presentation discusses using case studies to determine facilitators/barriers to surviving surro-gate end-of-life decision makers' (SDM) coping, identifying degree of practice adherence to a decision-making model, and relating model adherence to SDM mental health outcomes. Some SDMs will require assistance to successfully cope with complicated grieving related to end-of-life decisions/events.

Presenters: Francine Hebert Sheppard, RN, PhD, CNE; Joshua Borders, PhD, DNP, NP-C, ACHPN; Amber Welborn, PhD, RN; Anna Hamrick, DNP,

FNP-C, ACHPN

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my daily practice with self-care.”

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Integrated Care 12:40 - 1:25pm ET

BREAK 1:25pm – 1:55pm ET POSTER GALLERY & EXHIBIT HALL DEDICATED TIME 1:55pm – 2:55pm ET

Earn up to 5 contact hours total for time spent viewing and evaluating the posters through November 13. Visit the Exhibit Hall to engage with industry stakeholders.


Sponsored by: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.


Administration 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Dissemination of the Psychotic Disorders Standard Set of the International Consortium of Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) RN APRN

This presentation introduces results of the International Consortium on Health Outcomes Measurement Psychotic Disorders Work Group. In 2012 ICHOM was tasked to unlock the potential of value-based healthcare by defining global Standard Sets of outcome measures that matter most to patients. Future payments will be based on these identified outcomes.

Presenter: Mary Denise Moller, DNP, ARNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CPRP, FAAN

Meeting the Patient's Medical Needs in an Inpatient Psychiatric Setting: Making the Most of Opportunities RN APRN This presentation reviews both common and complex medical conditions seen in an inpatient psychiatric setting, identifies the unique oppor-tunity of the PMH nurse to help address the whole health needs of their patients and how interdisciplinary collaboration can help reduce barriers PMH nurses may face within their prac-tice setting.

Presenters: Christi Peters, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC; Eric Cool, BSN, RN-BC, CARN

Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use Among Patients with Serious Mental Illness RN APRN This presentation establishes the relationship between SMI and prolonged postoperative opi-oid use and identifies prescriber factors associ-ated with prolonged postoperative opioid pre-scribing. Findings can be used to inform pre- and post-operative assessment, teaching and pre-scribing for surgical NPs and consult-liaison PMH-APRNs and postoperative pain management teaching for bedside RNs.

Presenter: Elizabeth Nilsen, BSN, RN



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Workplace Violence 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Verbal De-escalation Team on an Acute Care Hospital Unit RN

This empowering presentation introduces a new way to implement effective communication skills on a hospital unit to decrease workplace violence. Patient and staff safety can be increased through on-going education and collaboration. By using role-play, participants learn to effectively communicate with the patient before they become agitated or violent.

Presenter: Brandee Lynn Shipman, BS, BSN, RN

Nursing Professional Development 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Didactic Theatre for Conversations, Communication & Confidence: Nurses Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients With Mental Illness in Non-Psychiatric Settings RN

This presentation introduces 'didactic theatre' - an innovative learning strategy - where 'seasoned nurses' discuss a range of their experiences with the complexities of MSMI patients while communi-cating, as 'mentors', their use of effective therapeutic techniques and recognition of MSMI patient behaviors. Dialogue is then continued with the nursing audience.

Presenter: Jeanette J. Avery, PhD, MSN, CNE

Simulation 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET Improving Undergraduate Mental Health Students’ Nursing Skills Through Standardized Participant Simulations RN APRN

This presentation will discuss the process of developing and evaluating Standardized Participant simulation experiences for an undergraduate mental health nursing course to improve students’ assessment, communication, and clinical judgement skills as well as increase patient safety.

Presenters: Gail K. Godwin, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC; Sterling Roberts, DNP, RN, CHSE

Child & Adolescent 4:05pm - 4:50pm ET The Changing Demographics of Youth Suicide - Is Social Media to Blame? RN APRN

This presentation will discuss the changing demographics of youth suicide and the potential contri-bution of social media on rising suicide rates in pre- and early adolescents and in females. The results of our studies of adolescent suicide attempters will be presented with regards to social media influences on suicidal behavior.

Presenter: Jamie Zelazny, PhD, RN CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 5:00pm – 5:45pm ET

Research 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET The Experiences of Parent Dyads in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN APRN

This presentation discusses results of a qualitative study that captures the experiences of parents in their own words and identifies the mental health needs of parents in the neonatal intensive care unit, introducing a population to PMH RNs and APRNs that is in need of increased mental health/psychosocial support.

Presenter: Kristy Loewenstein, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC

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Graduate Education 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Is it Time to Re-examine the Physical Assessment Education for PMHNP? APRN

This interactive, engaging presentation provides the opportunity for PMHNP educators and other stakeholders to discuss and examine the current physical assessment content being taught in PMHNP based on the results of a national survey. The participants will be stimulated to propose solutions to help standardize physical assessment course content.

Presenters: Jeffery Ramirez, PhD, PMH-NP, CARN-AP, FAANP; Carol Kottwitz, DNP, PMHNNP, PMHCNS; Andrea Adimando, DNP, PMHNP-BC, BCIM; Kathy B. Riedford, PhD, PMHNP

Integrated Care 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Nurse Led Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: A Proactive and Holistic Model for Behavioral Emergency Response Teams RN

This presentation outlines the components of a successful Behavioral Emergency Response Team and how to include proactive and interdisciplinary treatment planning as a method to reduce the severity and frequency of acute behavioral emergencies. There will be opportunities for interac-tive case studies and questions.

Presenters: Adam Kozikowski, MS, PMHNP-BC; Nathan Jones, RN-BC

Substance Use 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET Mental Health First Aid to Reduce Stigma Towards Persons with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder RN APRN

This presentation examines the impact of certifying undergraduate nursing students in Mental Health First Aid. This interactive presentation identifies how MHFA training helps to reduce stigma towards patients with mental illness and substance use disorder, and increases their knowledge and skills for therapeutic intervention.

Presenters: Brenda Marshall, EdD, PMHNP-BC, ANEF; Faith Atte, PhD, RN

Graduate Education 5:00pm - 5:45pm ET An Academic - Not for Profit Partnership Model in Support of PMHNP Preceptor Placement APRN

This presentation will codify the development of an academic - not for profit partnership model in support of PMHNP placement and share the high risk, high volume and problem-prone issues asso-ciated with this partnership. This presentation is supported by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Presenters: Sean P. Convoy, PMHNP; Jamie Lord, DNP, PMHNP-BC COMMUNITY HAPPY HOUR 5:45pm – 6:45pm ET

Make new friends and kick back with fun activities and games planned with nurses in mind.


Sponsored by: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

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Discover an Effective LAI Treatment for Schizophrenia in Adults Sponsored by: Alkermes

Presenter: Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

BREAK 10:30am - 11:00am ET

CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 11:10am – 11:55am ET

Advanced Practice 11:10am - 11:55am ET Being an Effective Patient Partner: Insights from Parents of Mental Health Consumers RN APRN

The presenters, both experienced nurses, will share challenges they personally experienced com-municating with healthcare providers as parents of children struggling with severe mental health disorders. They will teach attendees simple communication tools to improve collaboration between patients, family members, and treatment teams.

Presenters: Michael C. Thomas, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Stacie Hunsaker, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CNE, CNML

Pharmacology 11:10am - 11:55am ET A Structured Approach to Deprescribing Psychotropic Medication RN APRN

This presentation will discuss concerns related to irrational and unsafe prescribing practices and provide the PMHNP with a practical, structured approach to deprescribing psychotropic medica-tions when clinically appropriate.

Presenter: Erica Kierce, DNP, PMHNP, PMHS

aturday October 3S

Community Chat Join the conversation to get to know and connect with fellow attendees.


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Military 11:10am - 11:55am ET Utilization and Efficacy of Nonpharmacologic Therapeutic Modalities in a Combat Stress Clinic APRN

This presentation provides an overview of popular nonpharmacologic treatment modalities for deployed military members. Incorporation of these interventions improves patient treatment fideli-ty and subsequent effective symptom reduction without impairing military member performance capabilities or necessitating removal from the deployment mission. Patients have treatment self-delivery capability and post-deployment continuance ease.

Presenter: Donna M. Burge, PhD, APRN-BC, PMHNP

Child & Adolescent 11:10am - 11:55am ET Successful Partnerships for Youth Suicide Prevention - The CARES Journey RN APRN

Maine, like most of the nation, has seen the tragic rise in suicide rates across young people strug-gling with behavioral health and substance abuse challenges. This presentation will prepare partic-ipants to launch similar intervention initiatives in their own communities.

Presenters: Wayne M. Steller, PMHNP-BC; Christopher McLaughlin, LCSW

Complementary & Alternative Therapies 11:10am - 11:55am ET Effects of Animal-Assisted Activity on Mood States and Feelings in a Psychiatric Setting RN

Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the positive psychological effects of Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) among patients visitors and staff. Participants will explore findings of a research study implementing AAA and see how this low-cost nonpharmacological intervention can be utilized throughout the hospital to help ease psychological stressors.

Presenters: Sandra Brown, RN BSN BC; Jill Snelders, BS MBA, CTRS; Joan Godbold, BSN, RN; Sarah Eckardt, MA, MS


Psychotherapy 12:05pm - 12:50pm ET Evaluation of an Adapted Dialectical Behavioral Group Therapy for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities RN APRN

Many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are dually diagnosed with mental health problems experience emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation difficul-ties. An adapted Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can be used as an intervention to enhance emotion regulation skills which may result in decreased challenging behaviors.

Presenter: Caroline M. Kraft, MSN, MA, PMHNP-BC

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Pharmacology 12:05pm - 12:50pm ET Demystifying Clozapine to Support Recovery of Patients with Persistent Psychosis RN APRN

Clozapine carries not only the greatest antipsychotic efficacy but also numerous challenges: man-aging a system of care, monitoring side effects, and strict monitoring protocols. Inter-disciplinary best practices for successful use of clozapine will be presented. Parameters for monitoring, point-of-care devices, outcomes measures, prescribing and side effect management will be discussed.

Presenters: Robert O. Cotes, MD; Donna Rolin, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC

Simulation 12:05pm - 12:50pm ET Simulation in PMHNP Education APRN

This presentation will provide an overview of simulation in graduate nursing education and evi-dence to support its use. An innovative PMHNP simulation program will be described along with benefits, challenges, evaluation methods, and results from a pilot study evaluating the efficacy of simulations in improving core PMHNP competencies.

Presenters: Kerry Peterson, PhD, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC; Aimee Techau, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP; Sarah Stalder, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

Violence 12:05pm - 12:50pm ET Innovative Systematic Approach to Improve Safety with High-risk Patients RN

A transformational approach was implemented within a 100-bed pediatric inpatient hospital car-ing for high-risk, acute psychiatric patients. This novel interwoven safety approach created a cul-ture driven by nursing leadership through the use of effective learning systems and innovative inter-ventions to improve patient and employee safety. Presenters: Madeline S. Aeschbury, BSN, RN; Wilma Anthony, MSN, RN; Natalie Elsbrock, MSN, RN-BC

Graduate Education 12:05pm - 12:50pm ET Creating A Clinical Learning Environment Supporting Interprofessional Practice Using a Synchronous On-Line Strategy APRN

This engaging, presentation will provide practice ready strategies to create a synchronous on-line interprofessional learning environment offering graduate students the opportunity for development in self-awareness, skills and knowledge in performing as a member of an interprofessional team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for patient experiencing medical and psychiatric comorbidities.

Presenters: Sara E. Banzhaf, DNP, MSN, APRN-NP, PMHNP-BC; Rhonda Coffman, DNP, ARNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-C; Paul L. Price, Pharm D, BCPP

Research 12:05pm - 12:50pm ET Darkness into Light: Truth on Perseverance RN APRN

This research documentary captures the unifying theme of resilience among different demograph-ics, cultures and disciplines composing healthcare. In retelling their journeys, the clinicians in this documentary unite us through untold stories of resilience unspoken of in everyday life. This docu-mentary will inspire patients, family members, students and professionals across disciplines.

Presenter: Cedric Thurman, MSN, BSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

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COUNCIL MEETINGS 12:50pm – 1:50pm ET

Meet leaders in the field aligned with one of your passions, whether it is addictions, administration, child & adolescent, education, or practice. Each of these APNA Council meetings are open to anyone and will offer updates around their area of focus.

BREAK 1:50pm – 2:20pm ET CHAPTER MEETINGS 2:30pm – 3:30pm ET

Meet psychiatric-mental health nurses in your area!


Administration 3:30pm - 4:15pm ET

Community Recharge Join in break out conversations and games designed to help you connect with your peers.


Fostering Workplace Civility Among Nursing Staff RN APRN Workplace incivility experienced by nurses has been shown to have negative consequences on the psychiatric mental health of nurses as well as the care provided to patients. Evidenced-based team-building interventions coupled with servant leadership provide an opportunity to eliminate workplace incivility and transform future nursing practice.

Presenters: Lee Hardin, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC; Stephanie Wynn, DNP, RN-BC, PMHNP-BC,

FNP-BC, COI

The Impact of a Nurse-led Multidisciplinary Leadership Group on Workplace Violence RN APRN This presentation highlights how a multidisciplinary violence workgroup developed quality improve-ment initiatives that showed positive outcomes in violence-risk identification/communication, staff education, patient care and staff support. Nurses will gain thought-provoking information about practice changes that strengthen staff and patient safety in the inpatient psychiatric setting.

Presenters: Georgia G. Rosenblatt, RN, PMHCNS-BC, APRN; Danielle M. Michalak, MSN, RN

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Substance Use 3:30pm - 4:15pm ET

Practice 3:30pm - 4:15pm ET

Research 3:30pm - 4:15pm ET

Physical Activity Attitudes and Preferences of Adults with Opioid Use Disorder Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Mixed Methods Study RN APRN This session presents a mixed-method study on physical activity attitudes and preferences of adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving methadone maintenance treatment. Findings will be discussed. Application to psychiatric nursing and implications for future research will be high-lighted to encourage further exploration of phys-ical activity in those with OUD.

Presenter: Amanda J. Simonton, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

Stigma Perceptions as Predictors of Nurses' Motivation to Provide Care to Patients with Opioid Use Problems RN APRN This presentation focuses on identifying stigma perceptions that predicts nurses’ opioid use-related motivation. Identifying stigma percep-tions among nurses can facilitate addressing the needs of patients who affected by opioid use but do not have an opioid use disorder.

Presenters: Khadejah Mahmoud, PhD, MSN; Ann M. Mitchell, PHD, RN, AHN-BC, FIAAN, FAAN

PMHNPs as Behavioral Health Integration Specialists: Using Your Expertise to Advance Access, Quality, and Outcomes in Primary Care APRN This presentation explores leveraging the full scope of PMHNP expertise to improve patient access and outcomes in integrated behavioral health in primary care. Participants will leave with tips on extending their reach beyond direct patient care through both informal and system-atic case consultation in the Collaborative Care Model.

Presenters: Kara Birch, RN, DNP, FNP, PMHNP; Amanda Ling, RN, PMHNP; Bethany J. Phoenix,

PhD, RN, CNS, FAAN

Implementation of a Behavioral Health Nurse Navigator for Inpatient Behavioral Health Services at St. Luke's University Health Network RN This presentation introduces the role of the Behavioral Health Nurse Navigator recently implemented for Inpatient Behavioral Health Services at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network. This Nurse Navigator focuses on the patient care continuum from inpatient to outpatient commu-nity care, solves problems, provides support, and aims to reduce readmission rates.

Presenter: Rosemary Nourse, MSN, RN

The Lived Experience of Stigma by Suicide-Attempt Survivors: A Phenomenological Study RN APRN Giving voice to those who are suicide attempt survivors and understanding the stigma they experienced will compel participants to design programs to eliminate stigma, knowing stigma is a barrier to seeking treatment. Treatment is known to be effective in suicide reduction. Nurses can be instrumental leading programs in their communities.

Presenter: Pamela K. Greene, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Analysis of Moral Distress: The Experience of Psychiatric Nurses RN APRN Nurses frequently face ethical dilemmas; when they are unable to act on moral solutions due to constraints, moral distress may result. This presen-tation analyzes the experience of moral distress in psychiatric nurses, exploring possible differ-ences in precipitants and responses unique to this population.

Presenter: Julia A. Smith, EdM, RN, PMHNP-BC

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Psychotherapy 4:25pm - 5:10pm ET Psychotherapy, an Essential Competency for the APPN, is a Complex and Multifaceted Endeavor to Teach APRN

This presentation uses a lively case study approach to teach Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). Participants will experience psychotherapy over time through didactics and enactment of seg-ments of verbatim session transcripts that bring the psychotherapeutic process to life and allow a rare and privileged glimpse of the dialogue that occurs within sessions.

Presenters: Candice Knight, PhD, EdD, APN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC; Danielle Conklin, DNP, NP-P, PMHNP-BC; Michelle Knapp, DNP, NP-P, PMHNP-BC

Pharmacology 4:25pm - 5:10pm ET The Last Five Years - New Classes, New Agents, New Delivery Systems for MDD, Bipolar and Schizophrenia - Plus a Look at What's Coming Ahead! RN APRN

This lively presentation provides an overview of new agents, or new delivery systems of current agents as well as ancillary tools to improve treatment options. In addition to reviewing pivotal data on these new options, this presentation looks more closely at first in class compounds and novel agents in phase III development.

Presenter: Alan Amberg, APN, PMHNP-BC

Research 4:25pm - 5:10pm ET Whole Health Meets Values: Attitudes Aligned with Mental Health Empathy on Campus RN APRN

This presentation describes and presents the results of a mixed-methods research study examining college student attitudes about people with mental illness. The measurement of student human service majors feelings before and after viewing video of people with mental illness validated effective interventions for improving attitudes and decreasing stigma.

Presenter: Todd Hastings, PhD, RN, CNE

Undergraduate Education 4:25pm - 5:10pm ET Improving Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention in Baccalaureate Nursing Education RN APRNThe presentation will share strategies to include content related to "APNA Essential Competencies for Assessment and Management of Individuals at Risk for Suicide" in a baccalaureate nursing curricu-lum. Included will be examples of classroom strategies, clinical practicum strategies and simulation exercises to better prepare graduates for diverse settings.

Presenter: Claudia Denise Davis, MSN, RN

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Child & Adolescent 4:25pm - 5:10pm ET A Brain Rest Protocol for Nursing Assessment and Intervention with Non-Intellectually challenged Individuals with Head Banging Behaviors RN APRN

The presenters will outline a Brain Rest Protocol that was implemented at a residential treatment program intended to mitigate the risk of neurological sequalae in non-intellectually challenged youth with head-banging behaviors. This presentation will provide practice guidelines and tools for all nurses working with individuals with this behavior.

Presenters: Lori Keough, PhD, M.Ed, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC; Alyssa Kirby, RN, BSN CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 5:20pm – 6:05pm ET

Psychotherapy 5:20pm - 6:05pm ET It’s Not the size That Matters, It’s How You Treat It: Updates in Trauma Treatment APRN

Trauma events come in many shapes and sizes. In the plethora of alphabet soup that is trauma focused therapy: WET, ART, EMDR, PE, CPT, IRT, etc. This presentation will review the similarities and differences amongst treatments, core components of the therapies, and application for patients using new evidence.

Presenter: JoEllen Schimmels, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

Inpatient 5:20pm - 6:05pm ET Managing Staff Fear and Anxiety with Agitated Patients RN APRN

This presentation explores a multilevel approach to address staff fear and anxiety with managing agitated patients. Strategies such as psychiatric simulation, crisis support, crisis training, and self care education, have the potential to improve these factors. Participants will leave with specific action plans to address similar findings in their organizations.

Presenters: Lesli Reeves, MSN, RN; Caroline Baker, RN-C, MSN

Safety 5:20pm - 6:05pm ET Managing Behavioral Health Patients in Acute Care and Emergency Departments with Remote Safety Monitoring: a Marriage of Technology and Caring RN APRN

Remote patient safety monitoring is an evidence-based nursing intervention for fall prevention and sitter reduction and is an emerging intervention for low to moderate risk suicide monitoring as well as workplace violence mitigation. Data from >14,000 suicide-risk patients and >5,000 violent patients monitored on video will be described and analyzed.

Presenters: Lisbeth Votruba, MSN, RN; Janet Cipkala-Gaffin, DrPH, PMHCNS-BC

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Violence 5:20pm - 6:05pm ET Post Assault Management: Empathetic Nurse Support Protocol Enhancing Resilience RN APRN

This presentation focuses on Workplace Violence using an Evidence Based Practice algorithm to establish post assault management practice change. A Code Assault tool and post management protocols support nurses after assaults to enhance their physical, emotional and mental health restoring resilience and therapeutic relationship.

Presenters: Debra G. Saldi, MS, BSN, RN, LMHP, NCC; Robin L. Conyers, MSOP, BAN, RN

Recovery 5:20pm - 6:05pm ET Supporting Families through the Crisis of First Episode Psychosis RN

This presentation explores the needs of caregivers facing the crisis of the diagnosis of First Episode Psychosis. Providing caregivers with information and support through a series of psychoeducational support groups, decreases stress and supports self- efficacy in caregivers, enabling them to pro-vide care and access resources leading to positive outcomes.

Presenter: Susan Fitzgerald, MSN, RN, NE-BC PRODUCT THEATER No Contact Hours Provided 6:05pm – 7:05pm ET

A Discussion on an Exciting Treatment and Option for Adults with Schizophrenia Sponsored by: Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.

Presenter: Laura K. Melaro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

“ The continued variation in the sessions that are offered allows me to expand my nursing knowledge in

many different areas.”

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Sponsored by: Teva Pharmaceuticals Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.



CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 11:00am – 11:45am ET

Recovery 11:00am - 11:45am ET Surviving and Thriving with Schizophrenia: A Perspective from Patient and Provider RN APRN

This presentation will be an eye-opening account of a PMHNP who has been living with schizophre-nia since her teenage years. She will discuss from the patient point of view how medications feel, the experience of being in a psychiatric hospital, and how to promote hope and recovery.

Presenter: Brooke Katz, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP

Safety 11:00am - 11:45am ET Rolling out the Interventions: An Interdisciplinary Model of Care for Prevention and Management of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury RN

This upbeat presentation illustrates how an interdisciplinary model of care developed by a nursing-led hospital workgroup reduced NSSI despite heightened program census and acuity on an inpa-tient adolescent program.

Presenters: Jaime Lovelace, BSN, RN-BC; Darcey Philipp, BA, BS; Megan Rech, BA; Jennifer Velasquez, BSN

Special Populations 11:00am - 11:45am ET Unlearning Hetero-Cisnormativity: A Clinician’s Guide to Improving Care for People who Identify as LGBTQIA APRN

The journey to whole health involves nurses evaluating themselves prior to partnering with persons who identify as LGBTQIA+. Decreasing implicit bias involves having an awareness of the life issues for this population. Health disparities can be improved when nurses address their own thoughts and challenge the status quo of self.

Presenter: Tanya Vaughn-Deneen, DNP, CNM, FNP-BC

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Substance Use 11:00am - 11:45am ET Medical Marijuana: Professional Liability Issues for Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses APRN

This presentation provides an overview of the evidence regarding medical marijuana for mental health symptoms. Liability issues, including duty of care, breach of duty, and causality will be dis-cussed as they relate to medical marijuana use. Best practices for psychiatric advanced practice nurses will be discussed.

Presenters: Brayden Kameg, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN, CNE; Kirstyn Kameg, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Emergency Departments 11:00am - 11:45am ET Addressing the Global Issue of Sex Trafficking Through Increasing Knowledge of Health Care Providers RN APRN

It is important for healthcare providers to increase their knowledge and understand their role. This program will review red flags, control indicators, and physical factors. Known barriers will also be explored. Appropriate interventions with suspected victims are reviewed. This presentation includes a Power point, video, and case scenarios.

Presenters: Katherine Evans, DNP, RN; Jolie Gaudiuso, MSN CONCURRENT SESSIONS .75 Contact Hours 11:55am – 12:40pm ET

Recovery 11:55am - 12:40pm ET Using Digital Stories to Understand Recovery and Reduce Stigma in Future Healthcare Providers RN APRN

This presentation introduces the use of digital storytelling as a technology to help consumers tell their stories and to help students learn from consumers. We will teach the steps of a digital story-telling workshop, present completed digital stories, and discuss the themes elucidated.

Presenters: Sheila Linz, PhD, PMHNP-BC, RN; Mary Wunnenberg, Ed.D, MSN, RN, CNE

Military 11:55am - 12:40pm ET Suicide in Women Veterans: The Too Silent Killer RN APRN

Women Veterans are at high risk of death by suicide. Interprofessional, trauma-informed care includes screening for suicide, IPV, MST, and ACEs. Evidence supports this trauma-informed approach will decrease death by suicide in women Veterans.

Presenters: Rachel M. Shaw, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC; Mariah D. McCrear, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC; Scarlet N. Patterson, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC; Brenda L. Mayfield, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC;

Jessica W. Richardson, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC; Teena M. McGuinness, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

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Simulation 11:55am - 12:40pm ET Auditory Hallucination Simulation: Measuring Empathy and Exploring Experiences of Hearing Voices with Prelicensure Nursing Students RN APRN

This presentation will include the results of running an auditory hallucination simulation with Undergraduate students. It will illustrate how to develop the program as well as results of the Jefferson Empathy Scale and the student's reactions during focus group interviews. This participant will gain an alternate view of clinical education.

Presenter: Valerie Seney, MA, MSN, LMHC, RN-PMH-BC

Undergraduate Education 11:55am - 12:40pm ET Bringing Innovative and Creative Evidence-Based Learning Activities to the Undergraduate Psychiatric Nursing Post-Clinical Conference: Integrating Clinical Experiences and Theory RN

This presentation describes innovative and creative evidence-based learning activities for the undergraduate psychiatric nursing post-clinical conference that align weekly clinical instruction with the didactic classroom topics. The discussion will include case studies, Motivational Interviewing training, debriefing exercises, communication simulation, assessment videos, and clinical reflection models.

Presenters: Berry Anderson, PhD, RN; Kerry Young, BSN, RN

Complementary & Alternative Therapies 11:55am - 12:40pm ET Animal Assisted Therapy in Mental Illness RN APRN

This interactive program will introduce professionals to the benefits of animal assisted therapy, types of animals, current and future research needs.

Presenters: Rebecca Puchkors, MSN, RN-BC; Linda Denke, PhD, RN, CCRC COUNCIL MEETINGS 12:50pm – 1:50pm ET

Meet leaders in the field aligned with one of your passions, whether it is forensics, mental health advocacy, recovery, research, or safe environments. Each of the APNA Council meetings are open to anyone and will offer updates around their area of focus.

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Mindset Matters: Supporting Long-Acting Treatment Options for Adult Patients with Schizophrenia Sponsored by: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Presenters: Hannah Phillips-Hall, MSN, PMHNP-BC; Melissa Vitale, PMHNP-BC Attend the full session to receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card from APNA.

CHAPTER MEETINGS 3:20pm – 4:20pm ET

Meet psychiatric-mental health nurses in your area!

POSTER GALLERY Up to 5.0 Contact Hours 3:20pm - 4:20pm ET



Practice 4:20pm - 5:05pm ET Friend or Foe? Risk Management Tips for Using Social Media RN APRN

Social media is a means of interactions used to create, share and exchange information in virtual communities/networks. When engaging in social media, whether professionally or personally, psy-chiatric professionals need to be aware of the issues of confidentiality, professionalism, boundaries and standards of care.

Presenters: Allison Funicelli, MPA, CCLA, ARM, CPHRM; Anne Huben-Kearney, RN, BSN, MPA, CPHQ, CPHRM, DFASHRM

Safety 4:20pm - 5:05pm ET Is it Safe? The Restraint Chair Compared to Traditional Methods of Restraint: A Three Hospital Study RN APRN

This is the first research study of its kind investigating the use of the restraint chair on inpatient psychiatric units during emergencies. Results from this retrospective chart review at three psychi-atric hospitals indicated that patients spend less time in this mode of restraint, making it a safer alternative.

Presenters: Ellen Blair, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, NEA-BC; Kathryn E. Phillips, PhD

“ As a relatively new nurse, meeting seasoned psychiatric nurses and seeing the amount of opportunities and potential for growth

within this realm of nursing was greatly beneficial.”

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Military 4:20pm - 5:05pm ET Forming and Mobilizing a Suicide Postvention Team in a VA Health Care System RN APRN

This presentation introduces a model for guiding and facilitating an inclusive organizational postvention process that supports all loss survivors. Recommendations for forming and mobilizing a suicide postvention response team will be shared to assist learners’ ability to adopt postvention response teams to support suicide loss survivors in their respective settings.

Presenter: Jennylynn Palisoc, PhD, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Undergraduate Education 4:20pm - 5:05pm ET Transforming RN Roles In Primary Care (TRIP): Interprofessional Partnerships for Holistic Care RN APRN

In this interactive session we will present an overview of our innovative undergraduate curriculum and practice partnership, including planning and partnership development, details of recovery based didactic and simulation content, and preliminary results from cohort one evaluations (spring 2020).

Presenter: Lora Humphrey Beebe, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

Child & Adolescent 4:20pm - 5:05pm ET Implementation of Two Levels of Support for Pediatric Patients with Behavioral Health Emergencies RN APRN

A variety of situations place pediatric healthcare professionals vulnerable to workplace violence. To support and enhance a culture of safety, a two-level system of support was created to provide a well thought out and predictable response to behavioral health emergencies within a large met-ropolitan pediatric medical center in the southwest.

Presenters: Jane LeVieux, PhD, LPC-S, RN-BC, NHDP-BC; Jennifer Brown, MS, CTRS, BSN, RN, NPD-BC ANNUAL MEETING & TOWN HALL 5:15pm – 6:15pm ET

Learn more about APNA in this moment: its past year, its present status, and its future goals. During the town hall, you’ll also get the opportunity to speak directly to the APNA Board of Directors and help ensure that APNA continues to meet your needs.

The final number of contact hours is subject to change. APNA reserves the right to make program changes as necessary, and the right to cancel sessions if events occur beyond reasonable control of APNA. The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

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