Program Schedule

2020 SCHEDULE 

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 - PHARMACOLOGY PRECONFERENCE AND GENERAL SESSIONS
Pharmacology Preconference may be attended as a stand-alone event.
7:30 AM	Smoking Cessation Speaker TBD
8:45 AM	Welcome to Pharmacology Preconference
9:00 AM	The Science and Clinical Application of Cannabinoids Theresa Mallick-Searle MS, RN-BC, ANP-BC
10:00 AM	Morning Beverage Break
10:15 AM	Pharmacologic Management of Depression in Adults Michelle Heyland DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC
11:15 AM	Clinical Management of Thyroid Disorder Robert Smallridge, MD
12:30 PM	Lunch Product Theater
1:45 PM	Pharmacologic Management of Patients with Complex Co-Morbidities: Preventing the Progression of CKD Carol Headley PhD, NP
2:45 PM	Break
3:00 PM	Welcome to General Sessions
3:45 PM	Opening Keynote: Advancing Global Health through Nursing Leadership Beverly Malone PhD, RN
4:45 PM	Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Ischemic Heart Disease and Microvascular Angina Eileen Handberg, PhD, ARNP-BC
5:30 PM	Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Presentations
7:15 PM	Dinner
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 - GENERAL SESSIONS
8:50 AM	Sex Differences in Prevention and Management of Heart Failure Mariel Jessup, MD
9:40 AM	Optimal Nutrition for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: What should we eat now? Catherine Christie PhD, RDN, LDN
10:20 AM	Oral Abstracts Presentation
10:50 AM	Exhibit Hall Break
11:30 AM	Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding the Relationship Donna Arnett, PhD, MSPH
12:30 PM	Lunch Product Theater
1:30 PM	Exhibit Hall Break
2:15 PM	Cryptogenic Stroke and TIA: The importance of early detection and treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Thomas Brott, MD
3:05 PM	Exhibit Hall Break
3:35 PM	Concurrent Sessions (pick one)
	Skill Build: Interpreting and Applying the 12 lead ECG in Clinical Settings Carolyn Miller Reilly PhD, RN, CHFN
	Behavior Change Principles in Action: Helping Patients Set Goals and Follow a Heart-healthy Eating Plan Jenifer Ross DCN, RD, LDN
	Trends and Effects of Vaping, Energy Drinks and Binge Drinking on Health and Well-Being Marian Piano PhD, RN
4:45 PM	Concurrent sessions (pick one)
	Skill Building: Heart Sounds: What is Your Patient's Heart Telling You? Jane Linderbaum
	Behavior Change Principles in Action: Helping Patients Set Goals and Follow a Heart-healthy Eating Plan Jenifer Ross DCN, RD, LDN
	Trends and Effects of Vaping, Energy Drinks and Binge Drinking on Health and Well-Being Marian Piano, PhD, RN
5:45 PM	Wine Reception
6:00 PM	Dinner Product Theater
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 - GENERAL SESSIONS
7:30 AM	Breakfast Program TBD
8:45 AM	PCNA Awards Ceremony
9:05 AM	Challenge of Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Racial and Ethnic Minorities Keith Ferdinand, MD
9:45 AM	Pharmacogenomics, Precision Health, and the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases Rhonda Cooper-Dehoff, Pharm D
10:40 AM	Innovations in Cardiac Rehabilitation: New Delivery Models Including Home-based Programs Theresa Beckie PhD, MN, RN
11:15 AM	Closing Keynote Fearless Soul: The Call to Nursing and the Courage to Stay Elizabeth Robinson, PhD, RN, CNS
12:05 PM	Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing

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Designed to blend the latest advancements in science with practical clinical approaches to patient management, PCNA’s Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium features keynote addresses, lectures and workshops presented by world-renowned authorities in cardiovascular risk reduction and disease management. 

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This educational activity is provided by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). Multiple educational grants have been requested to support this program. PCNA is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education (CE) programs by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), provider number 030602. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Policies and Commercial Support Standards.