Aspirin-Free Strategies in Patients with AFib or PCI

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: 1   •  OKBON: 1.2

Presentation Description:

In my lecture, I will review the concepts of bleeding risk and how this has influenced contemporary approaches towards pharmacotherapy in a setting of AF PCI. One strategy that has been extensively studied is of asprin withdrawal. In the lecture, I will summarize key trials that inform current consensus and guidelines that impact clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review key trials and current guidelines on aspirin withdrawal in the setting of AF or PCI.
2. Examine the extension of the aspirin-free paradigm among patients with acute coronary syndromes.
3. Provide a physiologic basis for the safety of aspirin withdrawal.
4. Review the concept of bleeding risk in clinical decision-making.

About Dr Baber:

Dr. Baber is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and serves as the Director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Prior to joining OUHSC, Dr. Baber served as the Director of Cath Lab Quality and Outcomes Research within the Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He also earned a master’s degree in biostatistics from Columbia University. From a clinical standpoint, Dr. Baber focuses on complex, high-risk coronary interventions.

IUD | Proper Placement & Removal

AANP CE: 3   •  AANP RX: 2   •  OKBON: 3.6

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• To be familiarized with the five current FDA approved IUDs including benefits, indications of use, mechanism of action, potential side effects and potential adverse outcomes:
  • Skyla IUD
  • Kyleena IUD
  • Paragard IUD
  • Mirena IUD
  • Liletta IUD
• To  be familiarized with appropriate candidates for IUD insertion and contraindications for IUD insertion.
• Learner will gain knowledge on the insertion and removal technique of 4 of the 5 currently FDA approved IUDS:
  • Lecture & instructor demonstration of IUD insertion with hands-on manufacturers’ kit.
  • Review of difficult insertions/removal scenarios and ways to manage them.
  • Premedication options
  • Timing of insertion related to menstrual cycle
  • Initiating IUD use on same day of counseling: pros and cons
  • Risk of conception evaluation in the 2 weeks leading up to IUD insertion.
  • Return of fertility upon IUD removal.
  • When to refer to an MD or HCP with more expertise or surgical skills.
  • Bayer manufactured IUDs insertion-lecture and hands-on using practice kits
  • Paragard IUD-lecture and hands-on with manufacturer’s practice kits
  • Liletta—instructional review only via lecture.

About Tara: Tara Chavis is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a PhD Candidate at the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing. She initially started her interest in obstetrics as a RN in 1998. In 2005 as a new graduate nurse practitioner, she discovered a love for caring for non-pregnant women and has been practiced primarily in gynecology care since that time.

She practices at OU Health Physicians Women’s Health and provides care to women from adolescence through geriatric years, as well as pregnancy. She considers herself a Women’s Health generalist, however she has a passion for polycystic ovarian syndrome, contraception, long-acting reversible contraception, menstrual disorders and care of women with abnormal pap smears. She is researching challenges in adherence to abnormal pap smears for her PhD dissertation.

Joint Injections

AANP CE: 3   •  AANP RX: 1   •  OKBON: 3.6

Learning Objectives:

• To describe the benefits and risks of joint injection.
• To identify situations when joint injections should not be performed.
• To identify the unique anatomy of commonly injected joints which allows for successful joint injection.
• To demonstrate the appropriate techniques for performing injections on major joints.

About Dr. Coleman:

Brian L. Coleman, MD, is a Family Medicine doctor with OU Health, specializing in Sports Medicine, with a particular focus on the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages. Dr. Coleman received his medical education at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed his Family and Preventative Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. For more information on Dr. Coleman or Family Medicine at OU Health, go to https://www.ouhealth.com/health-services/primary-care-for-adults/.

PAIN MANAGEMENT | OPIOIDS

AANP CE: 2.2   •  AANP RX: 1.75   •  OKBON: 2.4

Learning Objectives:

The status of Pain Management practice in the US and Oklahoma:

• Challenges to practice due to financial and resource availability.
• Patient population comorbidities, compliance, education about their conditions.
• Opportunities presenting to the pain management provider.

The monitoring of patients for compliance and appropriate use of their medication:

• Use of Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics OBN report.
• Urinalysis testing and reports significance.
• Pill counts and unscheduled visits.

New treatment modalities available now and on the horizon:

• Limits to availability
• Doubts from the patient
• Opioid vs non-opioid treatments

Using opioids in practice:

• Different types and their uses
• Calculating opioid equivalency
• Transitioning from one to another.
• Discontinuation and weaning

About Marco:

Seizures and Epilepsy: A Practical Guide for Primary Care Providers

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .5   •  OKBON: 1.2

Presentation Description:

Seizures are a common medical concern, affecting approximately 10% of people over a lifetime. Additionally, it is estimated that approximately 1% of the population has active epilepsy. This lecture is intended to be a practical guide to seizure and epilepsy management for the primary care provider and will define seizure and epilepsy, outline an initial seizure workup, and discuss when to initiate treatment as well as several initial antiseizure medications. We will also discuss status epilepticus and describe the initial treatment pathway.

Lecture Learning Objectives:

• Define seizure and list the different seizure types.
• Differentiate provoked and unprovoked seizures.
• Define epilepsy, discuss when to initiate treatment, and appropriately select initial treatment options.
• Discuss the interactions and side effects of commonly used antiseizure medications.
• Define status epilepticus and describe the treatment pathway.

About Dr. Durica:

Sarah Durica, is an assistant professor in the Dept. of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She earned her MD from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She completed her epilepsy fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Hot Topics in Pediatrics

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .25   •  OKBON: 1.2

Presentation Description:

Presentation will include information on imperforate anus vs hirschsprung’s disease with resources for referral. We will discuss fever concerns in the under two-months of age infant vs. older children and discuss differential diagnoses for causes of fever. Information will be presented on diagnosis and treatment of MIS-C, complication of COVID infection in children. Red flags for child abuse and reporting will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss two major differential diagnoses for failure to have a bowel movement in the first 24 hours of life.
• Discuss three differential diagnoses for fever in newborn.
• Discuss signs and symptoms of MIS-C.
• Discuss three red flags of abuse in children.
• List at least three potentially inappropriate medications for use in children.

About Dr. Farmer:

Trish is owner of Pediatric Associates of Claremore and has been a practicing primary care provider / pediatric nurse practitioner since 2009. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Maryville University in Saint Louis, her Masters of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Oklahoma and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University in Atlanta.

Understanding and Using the Registering Oklahoma Vital Event Records System (ROVER)

AANP CE: 1  •  AANP RX: 0  •  OKBON: 0

Presentation Description:

Provide essential information about the Registering Oklahoma Vital Event Records (ROVER) system, including the purpose of ROVER, an overview of recently enacted legislation authorizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to certify cause of death, explanation of requirements for enrolling in ROVER, and a demonstration of the steps for certifying the cause of death in the ROVER system.

Presentation Objectives:

• Summarize the purpose of ROVER and the importance of timely and accurate registration of births and deaths in Oklahoma.
• Discuss recent legislation authorizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to certify cause of death.
• Initiate the process for enrolling in ROVER or updating current enrollment.
• Identify steps for successfully certifying the cause of death in the ROVER system.

About the speakers:
Denae Brown, ROVER Manager

Liver failure. Indications for liver transplantation.

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .25   •  OKBON: 1.2

Presentation Description:

Distinguish features of acute and chronic liver failure with components of decompensation of chronic liver disease patients. Clinical presentations and laboratory work up will be discussed with describing clinical presentation on initial assessment of the patients at the acute phase of decompensation. Medical and surgical complications of patients with liver disease will be discussed. With initial management strategies to optimize patients.

Components of listing for transplantation will be presented. Strict criteria eliminating patients from transplant. Difference in patients’ management that are or are not candidates for transplant. MELD score system will be discussed including other scoring systems that are used in managing liver disease patients. Current approach to candidacy for ETOH related liver disease.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn about making diagnosis of acute and chronic liver failure.
• Initial management of acute liver failure.
• Who needs liver transplant?

About Dr. Kozlowski:

Tomasz Kozlowski graduated from medical school, as well as the general, vascular and transplant surgery training program at the Medical University of Warsaw in Warszawa, Poland. Upon completing a Transplant Surgery & Transplant Immunology Fellowship in Stockholm, Sweden; he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA; a general surgery residency in New York and a fellowship in transplant surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Before coming to Oklahoma, Dr. Kozlowski was the Program Director at the University of Florida. He is the Vice-Chair of the Transplant Surgery Specialty Group, International College of Surgeons. Dr. Kozlowski has been a National and International Lecturer and has over 50 manuscripts and 45 publications.

COVID 19: Latest Science and Updates

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .25   •  OKBON: 1.2

Learning Objectives:

• SARS-COV 2 microbiology and epidemiology.
• SARS-COV 2 pathophysiology and clinical manifestations.
• COVID Treatment including outpatients (including pharmacology).
• COVID prevention of COVID at the individual and society level. (including vaccines and non-pharmacological interventions).

About Dr. Malik:

Dr. Malik is an Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine specialist in Tulsa. He earned his Medical School, Diplomate of National Board in India, Masters in Immunology at UMass, Amherst, Internal Medicine Residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and then fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine / MD Anderson program, and University of New Mexico ID Fellowship program. He worked as a Hospitalist for two years and has been in practice as a Specialist for the past six years. He graduated on top of his medical school class and was awarded a Gold Medal for the same.

CASTING AND SPLINTING WORKSHOP

AANP CE: 3   •  AANP RX: 0   •  OKBON: 0

Presentation Description:

Participants will have a greater understanding of application of upper extremity splints and casts. This is a hands-on workshop designed to improve your knowledge and skills of orthopedic immobilization.

Learning Objectives:

• To provide education and training in the proper application of basic splinting and casting.
• To learn precautionary measures when splinting and casting.
• Demonstration and application of upper extremity splints and casts.

About Chan:

Chan Maritt is a Certified Orthopedic Technologist and has over 33 years of experience in Orthopedics at McBride Orthopedic Hospital.

SUTURING WORKSHOP

AANP CE: 3   •  AANP RX: 1   •  OKBON: 3.6

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the principles of wound management as they apply to lacerations.
2. Identify the different methods of wound closure and appropriate use of each.
3. Discuss the medication management used to achieve anesthesia, pain control and antibiotic therapy.
4. Demonstrate advanced suture techniques: simple, mattress corner, intradermal.
5. Discuss post repair patient instructions.
6. Complications of laceration repairs.

About Damarcus:

Damarcus earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine – is a nurse practitioner and has been in practice for more than nine years.

SUTURING WORKSHOP

AANP CE: 3  •  AANP RX: 1  •  OKBON: 3.6

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the principles of wound management as they apply to lacerations.
2. Identify the different methods of wound closure and appropriate use of each.
3. Discuss the medication management used to achieve anesthesia, pain control and antibiotic therapy.
4. Demonstrate advanced suture techniques: simple, mattress corner, intradermal.
5. Discuss post repair patient instructions.
6. Complications of laceration repairs.

About Toni: 

Toni is a professional healthcare provider with more than four decades of clinical experience. In addition to her advanced practice clinical expertise, she is an experienced leader in areas of healthcare management, legislation and public health.  Toni is the owner of several nurse practice clinics, including one on the campus of Oklahoma City University where she was instrumental in creating Covid-19 and mitigation policy.

Her special interest is serving the intellectually handicapped. In 2009, she served as medical director of the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma assisting individuals in communities across Oklahoma. Many, and others with similar handicaps, are treated in her private practice.

Toni has spent 20 years as an active member of AONP, 14 of those years serving on the AONP Executive Board. She continues to work tirelessly to pass legislation to advance the practice of APRNs in Oklahoma.

Toni has been a member of AANP for two decades, the past four years as the AANP Oklahoma State Representative. She works with AANP leadership on national change, representing Oklahoma APRNs in the largest organization of APRNs in the nation

MEDICAL BOTOX

AANP CE: 3   •  AANP RX: 1   •  OKBON: 3.6

Presentation Description:

Summarize the use of Botox for the treatment of migraines. Describe the history of Botox for both cosmetic and therapeutic use and discuss the mechanism of action for Botox. Participants will learn how to identify Botox candidates for migraine treatment, learn about the specific injection sites and dosage of Botox for migraines and be able to anticipate adverse events from Botox.

Lecture Learning Objectives:

• Describe the history of Botox for migraines.
• Describe the mechanism of action of Botox.
• Identify Botox candidates for migraine treatment
• Identity injection sites and dosage
• Describe adverse effects of Botox

About Dr. Shelley:

• Board Certified Family Medicine
• Board Certified Primary Care Sports Medicine
• Member of International Academy of Facial Aesthetics
• Member of Intimate Wellness Institute
• Certificate in Evexipel Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Internship and Residency in Family Medicine at The University of Oklahoma Center for Health Sciences
• Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at The University of Oklahoma Center for Health Sciences

APRN Credentialing and Scope of Practice

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: 0   •  OKBON: 1.2

Lecture Learning Objectives:

• The participant will understand the common pitfalls of credentialing that include omissions, incomplete document submission, and inadvertent misrepresentation as a result of delegation. At the end of the presentation, the participant will have an organized strategy to avoid the pitfalls listed above.
• The participant will learn about the critical documents used in the credentialing process and develop a personal plan for curation of the clinician’s credentialing documents.
• The participant will be able to apply the A.P.R.N. Consensus Model to scope of practice and professional roles in the workplace.

About Gina:

Gina Stafford is the Associate Director for Nursing Practice for the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OKBON). She handles questions and frequently speaks to scope of practice and the Nursing Practice Act, which regulates the practice of APRNs. She provides clarity regarding the scope of practice for CNPs in relation to the Nursing Practice Act and the OKBON Rules. She manages practice guidelines and presents information to nurses and healthcare organizations regarding practice. She participates at the state and national level regarding nursing practice. Gina has been an Oklahoma licensed nurse for more than 35 years, with the majority of her career in the acute care setting.

APRN Credentialing and Scope of Practice

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: 0   •  OKBON: 1.2

Lecture Learning Objectives:

• The participant will understand the common pitfalls of credentialing that include omissions, incomplete document submission, and inadvertent misrepresentation as a result of delegation. At the end of the presentation, the participant will have an organized strategy to avoid the pitfalls listed above.
• The participant will learn about the critical documents used in the credentialing process and develop a personal plan for curation of the clinician’s credentialing documents.
• At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant will be able to apply the A.P.R.N. Consensus Model to scope of practice and professional roles in the workplace.

About Dr. Stewart:

Doug Stewart is the Medical Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Oklahoma. He works with hospitals and contracted health care facilities on proper practice. Following years of pediatric practice, teaching and public health practice; Doug joined BCBS of Oklahoma in 2016. Dr. Stewart oversees programs affecting NP “contracting” and credentialing within the guidelines of the nursing practice act. Dr. Stewart implements programs used by NPs, and other medical professionals, to assure valid criteria and to aid in the approval of credentials to join BCBS networks. This credentialing is vital for insurance reimbursement for NPs in Oklahoma’s health care facilities.

Diarrhea: IBS vs IBD

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .3   •  OKBON: 1.2

Lecture Learning Objectives: 

• How to approach diarrhea.
• Difference between IBS and IBD.
• Medication options and safety concerns with biologic therapy.

About Dr. Thompson: 

Dr. Thompson joined Gastroenterology Specialists (GSI) in 2009. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine and is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Before joining GSI, Dr. Thompson was a gastroenterology physician with Warren Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Medical Degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Asthma/COPD 2021: Meeting the Challenge to Provide Optimal Management

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .9   •  OKBON: 1.2

Presentation Description:

Thousands of people die every year in the United States from asthma or COPD. These troubling conditions affect millions yet so few are diagnosed and treated adequately.

Purpose:

To educate the advanced practice clinician regarding the latest statistics regarding asthma and COPD, diagnostic testing, nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management. In addition, a discussion regarding acute asthma and COPD exacerbation will also be presented.

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify statistics regarding asthma and COPD. Content/Topics:  Incidence and prevalence

• Discuss the signs and symptoms of asthma and COPD. Content/Topics: cough, shortness of breath, wheezing
• Discuss treatment options for asthma and COPD. Content/Topics: antibiotics, inhaled corticosteroids, bronchodilators, oral corticosteroids, anticholinergics

About Dr. Wright: 

America’s Top NP Award Winner, Point of Care Network Owner and Family Nurse Practitioner, Wright & Associates Family Healthcare, PLLC

Wendy is a 1992 graduate of the Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and completed a family nurse practitioner post-master’s program in 1995.  She is an adult and family nurse practitioner and the owner of two, nurse practitioner owned and operated clinics within New Hampshire named: Wright & Associates Family Healthcare. In addition, she is the Owner of Partners in Healthcare Education, a medical education company. She is the Past President of NPACE and the Senior lecturer for Fitzgerald Health Education Associates. She is the recipient of numerous awards and was chosen by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as the 1999 recipient of the New Hampshire State Excellence Award. In addition, she received the 2009 NH Nurse Practitioner of the Year and the 2014 Top 5 Women in New Hampshire Business Award.  In 2005, she was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; in October 2014, a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, and in March 2017, a Fellow into the National Academies of Practice. She is the founder of the NH Chamber of Entrepreneurial Nurse Practitioners, an organization designed to assist nurse practitioners with independent practice issues. In addition to full-time clinical practice, she presents nationally to different audiences and has been a speaker at over 1000 conferences in 46 states.  She is the nurse practitioner representative to the State of NH Immunization Advisory Board.

Treating Depression and Anxiety in Primary Care in 2021: Latest in Pharmacologic Treatment Options

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: 1   •  OKBON: 1.2

Presentation Description: 

Depression and anxiety are frequently encountered in the primary care setting. Treatment often combines both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies. It is often difficult to decide between the various agents currently on the market. An experienced nurse practitioner will provide a review of the latest in treatment options for the patient with depression and anxiety and will make recommendations based upon patient presentation.

Purpose:

To educate nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses regarding the various pharmacologic options available for the patient with depression and anxiety.

Lecture Learning Objectives: 

• Discuss signs and symptoms of the patient with depression and anxiety. Content:  sadness, changes in sleep, appetite and mood

• Discuss various pharmacologic treatments for the patient with depression and anxiety. Content:  SSRI’s, atypical antidepressants, TCA’s
• Compare and contrast various pharmacologic agents currently available. Content: SSRIs, atypical antidepressants, TCAs

About Dr. Wright: 

America’s Top NP Award Winner, Point of Care Network Owner and Family Nurse Practitioner, Wright & Associates Family Healthcare, PLLC

Wendy is a 1992 graduate of the Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and completed a family nurse practitioner post-master’s program in 1995.  She is an adult and family nurse practitioner and the owner of two, nurse practitioner owned and operated clinics within New Hampshire named: Wright & Associates Family Healthcare. In addition, she is the Owner of Partners in Healthcare Education, a medical education company. She is the Past President of NPACE and the Senior lecturer for Fitzgerald Health Education Associates.  She is the recipient of numerous awards and was chosen by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as the 1999 recipient of the New Hampshire State Excellence Award.  In addition, she received the 2009 NH Nurse Practitioner of the Year and the 2014 Top 5 Women in New Hampshire Business Award.  In 2005, she was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; in October 2014, a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, and in March 2017, a Fellow into the National Academies of Practice. She is the founder of the NH Chamber of Entrepreneurial Nurse Practitioners, an organization designed to assist nurse practitioners with independent practice issues. In addition to full-time clinical practice, she presents nationally to different audiences and has been a speaker at over 1000 conferences in 46 states. She is the nurse practitioner representative to the State of NH Immunization Advisory Board.

Decision Points in the Management of Diabetic Kidney Disease (PCEC /educational grant lecture)

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .75   •  OKBON: 1.2

Description:

The incidence of DKD continues to rise, and with it, changes in the clinical presentation. The treatment of patients with DKD is rapidly evolving due to new treatment options and updated guidelines. This case-based activity considers the management of patients with DKD based on eight clinical questions, such as:

1. How should a patient with diabetes be screened for chronic kidney disease?
2. Are the goals of treatment for a patient with DKD?
3. What factors should be considered when selecting a SGLT-2 inhibitor?
4. What is the anticipated role of finerenone in the treatment of patients with DKD?

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the risks of kidney disease and their consequences in patients with T2DM.
• Screen appropriately for the presence of CKD in patients with T2DM.
• Initiate evidence-based therapy to slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with T2DM and CKD.
• Become familiar with the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist and its role in the treatment of patients with DKD.

This lecture is sponsored by Primary Care Education Consortium (PCEC). Please complete the PCEC Pre-test, Post-test and the AANP required individual session evaluation.

A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Dermatology Across the Lifespan

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: .5   •  OKBON: 1.2

Purpose:

Nurse practitioners will be able to identify various dermatologic conditions; pediatric and adult.

Lecture Learning Objectives: 

• Identify various dermatology conditions. Content/Topics:  Conditions including chicken pox, coxsackie virus, fifth’s disease, erythema migrans, seborrheic keratoses, actinic keratoses, malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma.

• Discuss those conditions that warrant a referral. Content/Topics:  squamous, basal and malignant melanoma

• Develop an appropriate plan for evaluation, treatment and follow-up of individuals with dermatologic complaints. Content/Topics:  Diagnostics, therapeutics and education.

Understanding and Using the Registering Oklahoma Vital Event Records System (ROVER)

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: 0   •  OKBON: 0

Presentation Description:

Provide essential information about the Registering Oklahoma Vital Event Records (ROVER) system, including the purpose of ROVER, an overview of recently enacted legislation authorizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to certify cause of death, explanation of requirements for enrolling in ROVER, and a demonstration of the steps for certifying the cause of death in the ROVER system.

Presentation Objectives:

• Summarize the purpose of ROVER and the importance of timely and accurate registration of births and deaths in Oklahoma.
• Discuss recent legislation authorizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to certify cause of death.
• Initiate the process for enrolling in ROVER or updating current enrollment.
• Identify steps for successfully certifying the cause of death in the ROVER system.

About Ameyka:
Ameyka Pittman, ROVER Lead Field Services Consultant

Understanding and Using the Registering Oklahoma Vital Event Records System (ROVER)

AANP CE: 1   •  AANP RX: 0   •  OKBON: 0

Presentation Description:

Provide essential information about the Registering Oklahoma Vital Event Records (ROVER) system, including the purpose of ROVER, an overview of recently enacted legislation authorizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to certify cause of death, explanation of requirements for enrolling in ROVER, and a demonstration of the steps for certifying the cause of death in the ROVER system.

Presentation Objectives:

• Summarize the purpose of ROVER and the importance of timely and accurate registration of births and deaths in Oklahoma.
• Discuss recent legislation authorizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to certify cause of death.
• Initiate the process for enrolling in ROVER or updating current enrollment.
• Identify steps for successfully certifying the cause of death in the ROVER system.

About Christen:
Christen Johnston, ROVER Services Supervisor

Legislative Update

Learning objectives:

1. Identify current and emerging issues that affect Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners.
2. Identify 2021 session’s new laws and plans for 2022 legislation and benefits Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners.
3. Understand the legislative process – identify issues that could have negatively impacted Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners.

About Benny:

Benny Vanatta’s success in constructing and executing strategic plans for his clients in the area of government relations is based upon the expertise of his firm and his professional experience as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Vanatta and Associates leverages its knowledge of the inner workings of Oklahoma state government for its clients. Under Benny’s leadership, Vanatta and Associates designs innovative approaches to safely navigate clients through the intimidating twists and turns of the Oklahoma governmental process.

A native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Benny accepted a basketball scholarship at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business. He also earned a Masters Degree in Adult Education Administration from Oklahoma State University.

After a decorated military tour in Vietnam, he returned home to Sapulpa where he served the Sapulpa district in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for five continuous terms. In 1989, he left public service to enter the field of governmental relations, founding Vanatta and Associates.