Speakers:

1. Dr. Christopher Zaleski, M.D. - The Scrimmage: CT Scan vs. MRI
2. Lynda Woolbert - Marching Towards Health Care Reform
3. Dr. Audrey Jones, D.O. - Metabolic Syndrome
4. Dr. Jose E. Igoa, M.D. - Sidelined with Major Depression
5. Stephen R. Saklan, Pharm. D., BCPP - The Penalty of Polypharmacy
6. Ruth Anne Herring- Pediatric Hematology

Objectives:

1. Compare criteria necessary for ordering the appropriate radiologic exam.
2. Highlight essential NP issues in the 2011 legislative session.
3. Refocus on the role that HDL, LDL, triglycerides and other major factors have on CHD.
4. Identify the signs and symptoms of major depression throughout the lifespan.
5. Understand the pitfalls of multiple medication use.
6. Understand the basics of Pediatric Hematology.

• Learn the art of suturing in a office setting
• Discuss the evaluation and management strategies for dermatologic problems
• Recognize differences in identifying and managing ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults
• Understand long-term consequences and medically related illnesses of bariatric surgery
• Discuss short and long term cancer survivorship issues and available resources
• Review current guidelines and standards related to (1) immunizations and (2) infection control practice in ambulatory settings
• Understand appropriate laboratory tests for and disease states associated with
  Vitamin D deficiency and replacement strategies

Pre-Conference	Friday, November 6th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm (Limited to 18 participants)
6:00 pm - 9:00pm	Suturing in an Office Setting Betty Bautista, DNP, FNP-BC
Conference	Saturday, November 7th from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
7:30	Registration/Continental Breakfast/ Exhibits
8:00	Welcome
8:15	Evaluation and Management of Dermatologic Changes Rick Lin, D.O.
9:15	ADHD from Childhood to Adult Daniel Gutierrez, M.D.
10:15	Break and Exhibits
10:45	Long Term Consequences and Related Illnesses of Bariatric Surgery Luis Reyes, M.D.
12:00	Lunch and Exhibits
1:00	Cancer Survivorship Issues and Resources Suzy Lockwood, PhD, RN, MSN, OCN, CHPN
2:00	Immunizations and Infection Control Practice in Ambulatory Settings Eddie Olivarez, BS
3:00	Break
3:15	Current Evaluation, Testing and Replacement of Vitamin D Shelley Bryant, MSN, WHC/APN-C
4:15	Program Evaluation/Door Prizes

Location: Knapp Medical Conference Center
(Exit Airport Dr. off Expressway 83, go South to 401 E. 8th St.)
Weslaco, Texas
Nearest lodging: Super 8 Motel (956) 969-9920

Contact Hours:
Application has been made for 3.0 C.E.s for pre-conference and 6.0 C.E.s for conference of which 2.45 will be considered as pharmacy C.E.s and should meet the criteria for Type I mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. AANC is an accredited provider and approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (Must be present for entire conference to receive credit).

Special Considerations: As the room temperature may vary, please dress accordingly. For special dietary needs or accommodations.

Contact: Sandra Gaulke at sgaulkepnp@att.net or info@vapna.org

Registration Fees: (Price includes CE, handouts, meals and breaks)

	EARLY Ends 9/30/09	LATE
Pre-Conference	$75.00	$100
Members (VAPNA, TNA, Sigma Theta Tau)	$80.00	$120
Non-Members	$100.00	$120
Students/Retirees	$50.00	$120