You are cordially invited to the PSNA holiday open house on December 12 from 12 – 7 p.m. Sample hot cider, hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats. Leave with a holiday stocking stuffer!
We would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to our members and to introduce the PSNA team working for you. Stop by after 2 pm to visit with PSNA President Dr. Mark Crider.
This event will be held at the PSNA office (3605 Vartan Way, Suite 204, Harrisburg, PA 17110).
RSVP using the EventBrite link above.
Presented by Hospice & Community Care as part of their Anniversary Education Series – 40 years.
Nurse Practitioners are invited to attend “Care of the Seriously Ill: Prognosticating, Planning and Prescribing with Confidence” October 21 via Zoom. Zoom link will be sent via email.
6.75 RN CH/2 pharmacology CH
Register: www.hospiceconnect.org/events
RSVP by October 14
Schedule of Events
7:30– 8:00 a.m. Sign in
8:00–9:30 a.m. Case-Based Prognostication with Amy Westcott, M.D.
9:30–9:45 a.m. Break
9:45–10:45 a.m. Dementia Care with Kristen Nebel, D.O.
10:45–11:45 a.m. End Stage Renal Disease with David Sommerman, D.O.
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30–2:30 p.m. Medications at End of Life with Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD,
MA, MDE, BCPS, CPE
- Inhaler use in the last months of life
- Use of anticoagulants
- Delirium
- Opioids – Prescribing in the midst of the opioid crisis environment
- Use of Ketamine for opioid–induced hyperalgesia and depression
2:30–2:45 p.m. Break
2:45–3:45 p.m. Palliative Care Dilemmas with Ric Baxter, M.D.
3:45–4:00 p.m. Evaluations and Q&A