Opioid Use, Abuse and Prescribing

Introduction

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 2.25 NAPNAP contact hour, of which 1 is pharmacology,1 Psychopharmacology Hour and 2.25 controlled substances.

IMPORTANT: This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. You must be logged in using your NAPNAP Username and Password to be recognized as a Member of NAPNAP. If you are a current member of NAPNAP, and you are being asked to purchase this activity at the Non-Member rate, please contact the NAPNAP National Office at (877) 662-7627 to request assistance prior to entering any payment information.

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Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

  • Describe epidemiology and pharmacology of opioid addiction in pediatric and adolescent patients.
  • Identify opioid prescribing practices and medication assistive therapies that contribute to a reduction in opioid addiction.
  • Discuss federal policies, fiscal and ethical influences on prescribing Schedule II controlled substances.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.25 Contact hours
Course opens: 
05/07/2018
Course expires: 
06/21/2020
Cost:
$40.00

Kristin Hittle Gigli, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas
Adam Wenner, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas

 

FACULTY DISCLOSURES

Mr. Wenner has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Hittle Gigli has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 2.25 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$40.00
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