SWRF – Agenda

RNS Forum Series / SWRF 2019 / October 4-5

Agenda

Friday, October 4, 2019

Time Session Credit Hours Room
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Registration Opens

Century Foyer
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Complimentary Breakfast sponsored by Sandoz

19th & 20th Century Ballroom
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Exhibit Hall Break

Plaza Ballroom
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Fundamentals of Immunology

Amanda Mixon, PA-C

1.0 CNE / 1.0 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch with Exhibitors

Plaza Ballroom
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Primary Rheumatic Diseases Part 1: The Usual Suspects (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Gout)

Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Amanda Mixon, PA-C

1.5 CNE / 1.5 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Break

Century Foyer
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Interpreting Common Labs in Rheumatology

Vickie Sayles, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, CRNI

1.0 CNE / 1.0 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM

Exhibit Hall Break

Plaza Ballroom
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM

Value of the Professional Roles of Rheumatology

Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-BC

0.5 CNE / 0.5 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
5:15 PM – 5:45 PM

Day 1 Kahoot Challenge (Interactive Game)

Panel:
Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Amanda Mixon, PA-C
Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-BC
Vickie Sayles, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, CRNI

0.5 CNE / 0.5 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM

Complimentary Dinner sponsored by Novartis

19th & 20th Century Ballroom

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Time Session Credit Hours Room
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Breakfast with the RNS Chapters

19th & 20th Century Ballroom
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Primary Rheumatic Diseases Part 2: The Unusual Suspects (Myositis, Uveitis, and Vasculitis)

Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Amanda Mixon, PA-C

1.25 CNE / 1.25 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Break

Century Foyer
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Vaccinology: What You Need to Know About Vaccines for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

Vickie Sayles, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, CRNI

1.0 CNE / 1.0 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Education for Patients and Caregivers: From Pediatrics to Adults

Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-BC

0.75 CNE / 0.75 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Complimentary Lunch Sponsored by UCB

19th & 20th Century Ballroom
1:30 PM – 3:00 AM

The Essential Understanding of Therapies in Rheumatic Disease

Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Vickie Sayles, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, CRNI

1.5 CNE / 1.5 Rx / 1.5 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Break

Century Foyer
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Navigating Prior Authorizations for Your Patients

Panel:
Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Amanda Mixon, PA-C
Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-BC
Vickie Sayles, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, CRNI

0.75 CNE / 0.75 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Day 2 Kahoot Challenge (Interactive Game)

Panel:
Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC
Amanda Mixon, PA-C
Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP-BC
Vickie Sayles, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, CRNI

0.75 CNE / 0.75 AAPA 19th & 20th Century Ballroom
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Farewell Reception sponsored by Horizon Therapeutics

Block 23 & Brick Room

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