MNNP 3 rd Annual Fall Conference 2011 Nurse Practitioners: Promoting a Healthy Future

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2 Nurse Practitioners: Promoting a Healthy Future Conference overview Minnesota Nurse Practitioners (MNNP) cordially invite you to attend our 3 rd Annual Conference. This conference kicks off National Nurse Practitioner week and is an opportunity for nurse practitioners, students and faculty to gather. There will be a pre- conference complementary dinner and CE program on Friday, November 11, and the 3 rd Annual Conference on Saturday, November 12 which includes a general session, poster session and an exhibit hall. Conference registration is available on our website with best rates through November 1. A block of rooms have been reserved for MNNP until October 21. The MNNP Members Annual Business Meeting follows the conference. We have an exciting program planned. Educational objectives Following the conference the participants should be able to: Apply strategies to evaluate, treat and monitor refractory hypertension. Outline factors affecting sleep, impact of sleep disorders and methods to achieve restorative sleep. Identify options for nurse practitioner owned/managed practice settings. Describe current barriers to APRN practice in Minnesota and be familiar with APRN Coalition initiatives. This program is pending CE approval with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, however, each participant must judge if appropriate for their regulatory body. PRE- CONFERENCE COMPLEMENTARY DINNER AND CE PROGRAM Friday, November 11, 2011 Registration and dinner 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. and Program 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis South Hotel, Bloomington, MN Presentation: The Expanding Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Multiple Sclerosis Speaker: Gareth Parry, MD, Professor, Medical Director of the Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit, University of Minnesota Educational objectives Describe common symptoms that are associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) Identify strategies used in the differential diagnosis of MS, including magnetic resonance imaging and laboratory evaluations Discuss therapeutic options that are used to modify the disease course in relapsing forms of MS, as well as manage common symptoms Evaluate the key roles of nurse practitioners in the management of patients with MS as part of a multidisciplinary approach Program offered by PRIME Education, Inc. (PRIME ) is accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. This program is accredited for 1.25 contact hours, which includes.25 hour of pharmacology. Program ID# 35LV This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards. Online registration required to attend the pre- conference complementary dinner and CE program. Registration available at

3 Saturday, November 12 Schedule 7:15 Registration, exhibit hall and poster session open, continental breakfast buffet (Atrium, Plaza 1) 8:00 Welcome and Introduction (General session in Plaza 5 & 6) Amy Lewis, MNNP President 8:15 Challenges in the Management of Refractory Hypertension Richard Madlon- Kay, MD, Cardiology 9:15 Dyssomnias: How Can I Understand and Help My Clients Achieve Restorative Sleep? Cynthia E. Parker, PsyD, LP, RN, CNP, PMHNP- BC, GNP- BC, MBA 10:15 Morning break, exhibit hall and poster session open (Atrium, Plaza 1) 11:00 Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneurs: Is This in Your Future? (Plaza 5 & 6) Gretchen Moen, RN, MSN, CPNP Cynthia E. Parker, PsyD, LP, RN, CNP, PMHNP- BC, GNP- BC, MBA Jane K. Anderson, RN, CNP, DNP 12:00 Lunch (Plaza 5 & 6) 12:30 MN APRN Coalition: Our Time is NOW! (Plaza 5 & 6) Mary Chesney, PhD, RN, CNP 1:30 Adjourn Conference 1:35 Minnesota Nurse Practitioners Members Annual Meeting (Plaza 5 & 6) 2:30 Adjourn MNNP Members Annual Meeting

4 Saturday, November 12 Presenters Richard Madlon- Kay, MD Cardiologist, University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services Gretchen Moen, RN, MSN, CPNP Founder, president, and CEO of Eagan Child and Family Care Cynthia E. Parker, PsyD, LP, RN, CNP, PMHNP- BC, GNP- BC, MBA Owner of Center for Alternative Healing Jane K. Anderson, RN, CNP, DNP University of Minnesota and Northwestern Health Sciences NP Coordinator of nurse led clinic initiatives in integrative health care environments Mary Chesney, PhD, RN, CNP Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of DNP program at the University of Minnesota and Chair of Minnesota APRN Coalition Posters presented by Minnesota nurse practitioner students and faculty. Conference Planning Committee Mary Benbenek Shari Germscheid, Co- Chair Brian Goodroad Ann McDonald Lisa Renard- Paule Suzanne Schiltz Kathy Taylor Judy Wulf, Chair

5 November 12, 2011 Secure registration and payment for this conference is available online. Go to MNNP.org, click Calendar/Events, find the event title 3 rd Annual Conference MN Nurse Practitioners, and on the far right click Click here to Register link and complete the attendee registration form and payment. Follow screen directions to print receipt. Online conference fee through November 1, 2011 ** Non- Member MNNP Active Member MNNP Student Member $125 $100 $ 75 **After November 1, online registration will close. On November 12, onsite conference registration will open at 7:15 a.m. On November 12, please pay by check as we cannot accept credit card payments. Onsite conference fee on November 12, 2011 Conference fee $150 If you have special needs or dietary requests, please contact us by with your name and request at info@mnnp.org and type 2011 special request in the subject line Cancellation/Refund Policy: Refunds on paid registrations will be issued after receiving a written cancellation request letter. Letter must be postmarked no later than October 29, 2011 for refund to be issued. All refunds will be issued for paid registration minus a $25 administrative fee. Please include a letter for cancellation of registration and request of refund and address the envelope to Minnesota Nurse Practitioners, PO Box 16332, St. Paul, MN MNNP Membership To join MNNP or renew your membership, please go to MNNP.org, select the member tab and either click join now or renew membership and you will be directed to the secure online application and payment system. If your membership has lapsed, you will need to re- enter your information. Questions please contact us at info@mnnp.org, and type membership in the subject line. MNNP Annual Membership Fee Active NP Student NP Associate Member $ 50 $ 25 $ 50

6 MNNP 3 rd Annual Fall Conference 2011 Saturday, November 12 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Minneapolis South Hotel 7800 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington, MN TREE or Lodging Minnesota Nurse Practitioners (MNNP) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees at a special rate of slightly less than $90/night. Registrants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations if desired. When making your hotel reservations, you will need to identify you are attending the Minnesota Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference for the conference rate. Deadline for a hotel room at conference rates at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington Minneapolis South Hotel is October 21, While a block of rooms have been set aside at the hotel for MNNP conference attendees, the block of rooms may sell out prior to October 21. Please make your hotel reservations as early as possible. Reservations made after October 21 will be accepted on a space available basis and may not qualify for discounted rates. Amenities at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington Minneapolis South Hotel Complimentary Internet access Flat screen TVs in rooms Wolfgang Puck coffee Crabtree & Evelyn bath amenities Complimentary shuttle service to airport, Mall of America and Light Rail Large pool, 20- person whirlpool and sauna Modern fitness center Children's play area Guest Laundromat Concierge service In- room dining Free parking