15th Annual Conference Highlight:
Focus on Pediatrics
Karen McCarty, PhD, MPH, CPNP will moderate a two-part session on, “Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Part 1 & 2.” These presentations will consist of a panel of Children’s of Alabama Nurse Practitioner sub-specialists discussing the impact of abnormal weight gain in their area of expertise. 

Panelists:
  • Shelley Coskery, MSN, CPNP (pediatric pulmonary)
  • Jessica Edmondson, MSN, CPNP (pediatric nephrology)
  • Ava Mitchell, DNP, FNP-BC (pediatric endocrinology)
  • Courtney Reeves, PMHNP, MPH, MA, MSN (pediatric mental health)
  • Laurel Williams, MSN, CRNP (pediatric gastroenterology)

The statewide epidemic of childhood and adolescent obesity and it’s immediate as well as long-term consequences cannot be overemphasized. Obesity in children and adolescents has been widely documented to have a negative impact on a child’s physical health, social, emotional wellbeing and self-esteem. Co-morbid conditions such as: psychological, metabolic, cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, hepatic, pulmonary, and renal disorders have been seen in association with childhood obesity.

The panel of Children’s of Alabama Nurse Practitioner sub-specialists will discuss the impact of abnormal weight gain in their area of expertise. Case studies will be utilized to describe and identify common co-morbidities associated with childhood and adolescent obesity as well as treatment and management goals.
Earn up to 12 CEs and 4.5 Pharm!
The 15th Annual NPAA Conference is an excellent time to receive updates on treatment plans, information on new meds, learn how to suture or learn new advanced suturing techniques, reading EKGs, networking with fellow NPs and so much more. 

Registration is limited, so please register soon. Do not miss this diverse educational and
network opportunities.

Friday's sessions include a variety of topics that tap into the expertise of our membership to offer many across the lifespan sessions. The NPAA program committee carefully selected presentations focused on populations such as: pediatrics, women’s health, mental health, primary and acute care.

Saturday's sessions include informative presentations; the Opioid Guidelines Update which qualifies for the QACSC renewal; an EKG Workshop; and a Suture Workshop. Please note the Suture Workshop is limited to 25 people and costs an additional $50 for supplies. Click here to register for the Suture Workshop.
There is power in numbers! As the only statewide organization for all NPs in Alabama, NPAA continues to advocate for the reduction of barriers to NP practice. We need the help of every NP in the State to speak in one voice.