"The overdose epidemic:” Prescription drug abuse and how Kentucky NPs can help combat it

Facilitator: Julianne Z. Ewen, DNP, APRN, Governor’s KASPER Advisory Council

Panel: Jennifer Carpenter, Kentucky Office of Attorney General
Van Ingram, Executive Director, Office of Drug Policy
Dave Hopkins, KASPER

Free, no registration required. Crowne Plaza Hotel – 830 Phillips Lane – Louisville
CORNETT Ballroom 7:30 - 8:30PM on Wednesday April 18, 2012

Learning Objectives: Participant shall be able to:
1. Identify agencies involved in monitoring, reporting and evaluating issues surrounding controlled substance diversion. 2. Review information and laws regarding collaborative agreements and controlled substance prescriptions. 3. Discuss conditions under which an APRN will report suspected drug diversion.

KBN Contact Hours: 1, of which 0 is pharmacology.

Upon completion, please evaluate this panel discussion. Participants must attend entire program to receive a Certificate of Attendance.