The National Conference for Nurse Practitioners (NCNP) will be held on May 14-17, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Ill. Sponsored by The Nurse Practitioner, the conference will help attendees who work in both primary and acute care settings by providing skill-building sessions that deliver comprehensive, results-oriented patient-care strategies.
Jeffrey C. Bauer, PhD, FAANP(H), a health futurist and medical economist from Madison, Wis., will be kicking off next month's event with his keynote, Forecasting the Future of Health Care: Unprecedented Challenges and Promising Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners. In this presentation, Dr. Bauer will explain how and why healthcare will change more in this decade than it has in the previous 50 years. Dr. Bauer will also explore strategic implications of the unprecedented revolution in medical science, transformational capabilities of information technology, the hidden impact of demographic shifts in the US population, and the economy's role in restructuring supply and demand for medical services.
Some of NCNP's new sessions include:
* Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care for Adults, presented by Jana Esden, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC
* America's Other Drug Problem: Polypharmacy-How We Got into This and How We Can Get Out, presented by Tom Bartol, NP, CDE
* FUNdamentals of Dermatology: Beginning Basics for the Novice, presented by Victor Czerkasij, MA, MS, FNP-BC
* Adolescent Immunization Update 2019: Latest CDC Recommendations, presented by Wendy L. Wright, DNP, MS, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP.
In addition to learning and brushing up on skills, NCNP attendees will be able to experience the energetic, urban retreat near Navy Pier, as the Hyatt Regency Chicago is within walking distance of the city's top attractions, including Millennium Park, the Magnificent Mile, and waterfront activities at the Chicago Riverwalk. Rooms at Hyatt Regency Chicago offer stunning city, Chicago River, and Lake Michigan views with all the comforts of a modern city getaway. Chicago is also home to some of the world's best restaurants. A maximum of 21 continuing-education contact hours and 17.5 advanced pharmacology hours will be provided by Lippincott Professional Development for this continuing nursing education activity. NCNP attendees can choose to subscribe to The Nurse Practitioner in print for only $15 (normally a $133 value). If attendees are already subscribed to the journal, they will receive an additional 12 months on their existing subscription.
Whether you are a first-time attendee or an NCNP regular, we strive to make your experience both educational and fulfilling. There is still time to register! Visit http://www.ncnpconference.com for more information. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago next month!