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Increasing Access to Buprenorphine for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder: DATA Waiver Training Overview and Nursing Curricula Recommendations

Contact Hours: 0.75
This presentation will discuss increasing access to treatment for individuals with OUD through the use of the DATA waiver/exemption. Suggestions for DATA waiver training inclusion in graduate nursing school
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Retrospective Study on the Effects Of Extended-Release Naltrexone (XR-NTX) Injection Among Justice-Involved Adults Misusing Opioids Released from Correctional Facilities In Louisiana

Contact Hours: 0.5
This presentation highlights the results of the first retrospective study on extended-released naltrexone offered by the Medication-for Opioid Use Disorder (MAT) Program by the Department of Corrections in
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Goodbye X-Waiver: Good News for PMHNPs and for the Treatment of People with Opioid Use Disorder

Contact Hours: 0.75
This interactive presentation discusses the 2023 legislation eliminating the DEA X-Waiver buprenorphine prescription requirement and the implications for clinical practice.
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Updated Buprenorphine Prescribing Training Requirements for APRNs

Contact Hours: 0.5
This presentation examines the new training requirements for APRNs who wish to prescribe buprenorphine as outlined by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and explores the Office of National Drug Control Policy’
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Evaluating Cholesterol Biomarker, Treatment, and Socio-Demographic Factors as Indicators of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Retention

Contact Hours: 0.75
This interactive presentation introduces supporting evidence on clinical use of cholesterol biomarker and integrated health service provision in opioid treatment program to promote retention of minority patients.
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Buprenorphine Induction in the Era of Fentanyl: Avoiding Precipitated Withdrawal Symptoms

Contact Hours: 0.75
Concepts related to buprenorphine microdosing for patients using fentanyl and the risk for precipitated withdrawal. The participant will leave with the knowledge and skills required to implement high-quality, evidence-
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Video Screening Interviews Using the APNA Developed Alcohol, Nicotine and Opioid Resources

Contact Hours: 0.5
In this course you will observe short interviews using screening tools provided by the APNA Addictions Council.
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Substance-Exposed Pregnancies: What to Know As They Grow

Contact Hours: 0.75
This presentation will explore how substance use during pregnancy impacts the maternal/fetal development and increases the neurological vulnerabilities of the neonate. The unique challenges and opportunities of providing care
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36TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE KEYNOTE: How Racism, Socioeconomic Stratus, & Stress Affect Mental Health: And What We Can Do About It

Contact Hours: 1.0
An overview of the ways in which multiple aspects of racism combine with socioeconomic status (SES) and psychosocial stressors to affect physical and mental health. It also describes the added
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