NP Forum

– NP Forum Schedule –

NP Forum Thursday

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Innovations in Laser Technology: Tailoring Treatments to Diverse Dermatological Needs – GS210

This presentation will focus on the different wavelengths available with lasers and how they can be implemented into everyday practice for common dermatological conditions. GS & NPF Understand the latest advancements in laser technology for treating diverse skin tones, enabling them to select appropriate laser modalities for various dermatological conditions.

Learning Objectives:

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Innovations in Laser Technology: Tailoring Treatments to Diverse Dermatological Needs – GS220

This presentation will focus on the different wavelengths available with lasers and how they can be implemented into everyday practice for common dermatological conditions.

Learning Objectives:

Friday, March 7th - 10:00 - 10:30 AM

NP Business Meeting

Thursday, March 6th - 1:15 - 2:15 PM

Biologic and Janus Kinase Inhibition – NP241

There are more topical and systemic medications available to treat patients with inflammatory skin diseases than ever before. This presentation will allow NPs to choose appropriate biologic agents and JAK inhibitors based on current indications, safety considerations and patient comorbidities.

Learning Objectives:

To enhance the comprehension and confidence of dermatology nurses in the appropriate use and anticipated effects of Biologic agents and Janus Kinase inhibition in the treatment of Atopic Dermatitis,Psoriasis, Alopecia and Vitiligo.

ANCC Credits: 1.0 | Pharmacology Credits: 60 mins

Thursday, March 6th - 3:15 - 4:15 PM

Common Pediatric Rashes – NP251

This presentation will be a review of multiple common pediatric dermatoses including clinical presentation, what to rule out, what to worry about, and how to treat and manage our littlest patients. We will discuss new treatments for common dermatoses and how to discuss new medications with parents and guardians.

Learning Objectives:

Describe key characteristics of common pediatric rashes. Identify key worrisome features in pediatric rashes. Utilize guidelines for treatment of common pediatric rashes.

ANCC Credits: 1.0 | Pharmacology Credits: 20 mins

Thursday, March 6th - 4:15 - 5:15pm

Cryosurgery – NP261

This session will describe different diseases/lesions that are treated with cryotherapy along with techniques and safety tips.

NP Forum Friday

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Chemotherapeutic Applications in Dermatologic Surgery – GS310

This session will review how to provide advanced use of chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of skin cancer to decrease patient morbidity.

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Robin Weber Symposium: Overview of Immunology in Cutaneous Disorders – GS320

Review how certain disease states affect our sensory signaling resulting in disturbances in psychosomatic conditions, symptoms, and psychosocial impacts. Will review current pharmacotherapies and establish helpful resources with local therapist to aid in maintaining therapeutic treatment plans that treat underlying cause as well as patient symptom management. Learning Objectives: Understand basic immunologic cells that play a role in skin homeostasis. Understand key cytokines involved in dermatoses pathogenesis. Understand key therapeutic targets for the management of common dermatoses. ANCC Credits: 1.0 | Pharmacology Credits: 0.17

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

NP Business Meeting

Friday, March 7th - 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Scarring Alopecia: Keys to Diagnosis and Management – NP331

This presentation will provide an overview of the various types of scarring alopecia with keys to clinical, trichoscopic, and histologic diagnosis and approaches to management. NP Forum Understand clinical and dermatoscopicclues to varying scarring alopecias and understand approach to management of scarring alopecia. Learning Objectives: Diagnose various types of cicatricial alopecia using pattern recognition and trichoscopy. Manage treatment of cicatricial alopecia using the latest evidence-based updates. Identify associated triggers for various types of cicatricial alopecia. ANCC Credits: 1.0 | Pharmacology Credits: 0.33

11:30am - 1:00 PM

DNA Awards/Business Meeting

Friday, March 7th - 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Psoriasis – NP351

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of psoriasis, including pathogenesis, triggers, and comorbidities. We will use a case-based approach to review different presentations of psoriasis, including in hard-to-treat areas, and also presentations in skin of color. The presentation will also provide an evidence-based overview of all treatment modalities including topicals, phototherapy, systemic and biologic therapies as well as patient education pearls to enhance adherence and promote disease remission. Learning Objectives: Describe the pathogenic pathways of psoriatic disease. Identify key immunological targets in psoriatic disease management. Describe comorbidities associated with psoriatic disease. ANCC Credits: 1.0 | Pharmacology Credits: 0.5

Friday, March 7th - 2:15 - 3:15 PM

Skin of Color – NP361

Dermatology Nurses and APRNs will be able to recognize unique skin manifestations of common dermatologic conditions in SoC patients and have an understanding of cultural considerations when caring for SoC patients.

Friday, March 7th - 3:15 - 4:15 PM

Regenerative Therapies – Biostimulants in Dermatology Aesthetics – NP371

Discussing current evidence of global trends in regenerative therapies and how they can offer novel approaches to aesthetic outcomes. Reviewing claims, safety, mechanisms of action, and combination of therapies to best aid patients in decision making. Will discuss the projected future of this growing industry as more research will highlight the potential for inclusion in more treatment options for a variety of office settings. Learning Objectives: Discuss the current field of regenerative therapies. Review literature and claims of trends in the aestheticdermatology field. Review cases for efficacy, safety,and applicability. Project the trends of global therapies and their impact on patients and services in dermatology practices. ANCC Credits: 1.0

Friday, March 7th - 4:15 - 5:15 PM

Hidradenitis Suppurativa – NP381

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a devastating disease, and you can make a world of difference through early recognition and treatment. This talk will cover the diagnosis and nuances of managing this complicated inflammatory skin disease. Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a devastating disease, and you can make a world of difference through early recognition and treatment. This talk will cover the diagnosis and nuances of managing this complicated inflammatory skin disease.

Learning Objectives:

Describe a range of medical therapies to patients with HS. Decide which in-office procedures are appropriate for a patient with HS. Describe how to successfully perform deroofing and intralesional steroid injection for HS.

ANCC Credits: 1.0 | Pharmacology Credits: 0.42