Event Registration - American Society for Pain Management Nurses
ASPMN Advanced Pharmacology Course
3/13/2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST


Location: Zoom





Event Description

Join our Presenters for Four Sessions
 
March 13, 2025
March 20, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 3, 2025

Take all Four Courses or Individual!


Module 1: Drug Metabolism, Multimodal Principles and Buprenorphine
This session starts with an in-depth discussion of drug metabolism including phases, prodrugs, drug-drug interactions, and genetic influence with complex case studies. The use of multi-modal principles when determining pain management strategies and the increase in the usage of the atypical opioid, buprenorphine, will also be discussed.

Lecturer: June Oliver, MSN, PMGT-BC, CCNS, AP-PMN, APRN/CNS
Moderator: Linda Vanni, MSN, PMGT-BC, ACNS-BC, NP, AP-PMN
Credits - 2.4 Pharm credits


Module 2: NSAIDS, Opioids, TRVP
This session outlines the pros and cons of NSAIDs usage. Typical opioid therapies will be covered along with their side effects and appropriate use. This session will also describe the issues related to the safe use of the unique drug, methadone, for use in pain management.

Lecturer: Linda Vanni, MSN, PMGT-BC, ACNS-BC, NP, AP-PMN
Moderator: Linda Vanni, MSN, PMGT-BC, ACNS-BC, NP, AP-PMN
Credits - 2.4 Pharm credits


Module 3: Neuropathic Agents, Muscle Relaxants, Cannabinoids
This session will cover the category of neuropathic agents utilized in pain management treatment. Under this category are antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Muscle relaxants will be discussed regarding their use in pain management. The controversial, wide spread use of cannabinoids will be explored, including issues with it's legality in everyday practice.

Lecturer: Megan Filoramo, MSN, RN-BC, APRN-BC, PGMT-BC, AP-PMN, IHWNC-BC
Moderator: Linda Vanni, MSN, PMGT-BC, ACNS-BC, NP, AP-PMN
Credits - 2.4 Pharm credits


Module 4: Ketamine, Magnesium, Lidocaine Infusions; PAMORA; Naltrexone; CGRP
This session with discuss the use of ketamine, magnesium and lidocaine infusions. The course continues with issues regarding PAMORA, low dose naltrexone use and the indications for the new CGRP medications in the treatment of migraines.

Lecturers: June Oliver, MSN, PMGT-BC, CCNS, AP-PMN, APRN/CNS and Megan Filoramo, MSN, RN-BC, APRN-BC, PGMT-BC, AP-PMN, IHWNC-BC
Moderator: Linda Vanni, MSN, PMGT-BC, ACNS-BC, NP, AP-PMN
Credits - 2.4 Pharm credits