Increasing Knowledge of Opioid Use Disorder (0.17h)

This educational offering provides 0.17 CEU and was presented in the Clinical track. The course includes a static poster from the presentation originally shared at the 16th National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference (Virtual), August 2023.

Angela Paige Queen, DNP, RN
I have 23 years of practice experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have worked in a variety of sub specialty areas but enjoy cardiology, palliative care, and women’s health. I developed a passion for addiction medicine during my DNP program. I am a Assistant Professor in Nursing for Georgia College & State University and still practice in palliative care.

Jennifer Goldsberry, DNP, FNP-BC, BSN
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville GA 31061

Sallie Coke, PhD., C-PNP, FNP-C, PMHS
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville GA. 31061

Objectives

1. The participant will understand the effects the opioid epidemic has had on the nation’s financial and physical health.
2. The participant will understand the role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in controlling the opioid epidemic.
3. The presentation, the participant will be able to identify medications used to treat opioid use disorder.