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October 2020 Newsletter
UPCOMING EVENTS
What's happening?


NP RESOURCES
Visit our regional NP groups.
NPAA Store Open for Business!
Visit the NPAA Store! The store is featuring NPAA items like:
  • t-shirts,
  • portfolios,
  • tumblers,
  • bags,
  • phone wallets and
  • lapel pins.
Show your spirit for NP Week on Nov. 8-14, 2020! Order your NPAA T-shirt!
MESSAGE FROM NPAA PRESIDENT, D'Ann Somerall
Happy October,

Eight months ago, Gov. Ivey issued an executive order relaxing the regulations for collaborative practice and stated that NPs could practice to our fullest extent. We have seen that this relaxation of the guidelines has provided an increase in access to care and increased the ability to provide care to our patients. A WIN all around.

The Alabama BON recently emailed a survey asking about YOUR interest in the APRN Compact Multi-State License (MSL)/ NPPA has examined the MSL in great detail, had multiple discussions with AANP and with our AANP state rep, Dr. Robin Lawson. Through these conversations it was decided that NPAA does not support the MSL legislation, but we DO strongly support the forward motion for full practice authority. The MSL does not speak to prescriptive authority and locks NPs into transition to practice hours. AANP and NPAA believe that NPs who are educated in an accredited MSN program and pass the National Board exam are qualified to practice upon graduation and certification and do not need TTP to practice.

NPAA will continue to be a strong advocate for improving the role of the NP in Alabama. Please encourage your fellow NPs to be active and vocal with the wants and needs of THEIR practice.

Finally, the 14h Annual Conference is less than a month away! We have an excellent agenda planned. The speakers will guide you through pharmacology, diabetes, and much more! Please join

Please feel free to contact me or a member of the Executive Committee if you have questions or concerns! NPAA is here for YOU!

D'Ann

2020 NPAA Virtual Conference
The NPAA 14th Annual Conference will be held VIRTUALLY on November 14th from
8 AM - 3 PM. Enjoy the conference in the comfort of your own home!

This conference will provide the opioid guideline update required for the DEA and QACSC renewals, informative speakers, and the NPAA business meeting which will focusing on FPA legislation. The conference will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar. The cost of this conference is $50. A combination conference registration plus NPAA membership is offered for $100.

Agenda

8:00-8:15: Welcome - D'Ann Somerall, NPAA President
8:15-9:45: Opioid Guideline Update Part 1 (1.5 CME) - Beverly Jordan, M.D.
9:50-11:25 Opioid Guideline Update Part 2 (1.5 CME)- John Meigs, M.D.
11:30-12:15: Protocols and Pitfalls of Prescribing with Pathways to Problem Preventions (0.75 CME)- Suzanne Lazenby, RN
12:15-12:30: Panel Question and Answers (0.15 CME)
12:30-1:00: NPAA Business Meeting- What's Happening with FPA Legislation - D'Ann Somerall, NPAA President
1:00-2:00: Assessment and Management of Patients with Diabetes Type 2 and Lower Urinary Tract  Symptoms (LUTS) (1 CE AND .5 Pharm) - Lisa Pair, DNP and Bella Patel, DNP
2:00-3:00: Stop the Stroke: The Updated 2019 Guidelines for Thromboembolic Prevention in Patients  with Atrial Fibrillation (1 CE and 1 Pharm) - Jennifer Miller, DNP
NPAA Award Nominations
Nominate an Alabama NP for an NPAA award. There are new award categories so nominate yourself, a friend, or colleague. Awards will be announced during the business meeting at the 14th Annual Virtual Conference.
A Fellow NP has fallen to COVID-19
It is with a heavy heart that we share that Dr. Angela Lowerydied due to COVID-19. Dr. Lowery was a passionate NP who cared for her patients with dignity and joy. Angela served in the Army Reserve Unit and worked as an adjunct instructor for the UAB SON and Chamberlain University. Her students stated Angela had a wealth of knowledge to share to ensure they became high functioning NPs. Angela's younger sister died of COVID in July. Our condolences are extended to Angela's family, friends and co-workers.