2025 VCNP Pharmacology Symposium

This one-day symposium is designed to equip Nurse Practitioners with the latest pharmacologic knowledge across a range of complex and evolving clinical topics. This year’s course covers high-impact areas including dermatologic treatments, HIV PrEP, depression and bipolar disorder management, rheumatology biologics, neurocognitive disorders, and cosmetic pharmacology. Attendees will learn to recognize common prescribing errors, apply current treatment guidelines, and improve medication safety and effectiveness. Through expert-led presentations and real-world case insights, this course helps providers enhance clinical decision-making and deliver better outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM EST, Lewis Ginter Conference Center, Botanical Gardens, Richmond, VA

1. Identify the common prescribing mistakes amongst new providers
2. Identify new treatments in dermatology for those with chronic skin conditions
3. Describe new prevention medications for HIV
4. Differentiate between depression, bipolar disorder, and bipolar depression, and accurately identify appropriate pharmacologic treatment plans for each condition.

ANCC Contact Hours (6.25 hours), Hours of Participation (6.25 hours)

Participant Fees:

Attendees: $140 (Space is limited so register now!)

***VCNP Members or Students- get your discount code ready PRIOR to registering to receive a discount! ****

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests received in writing no less than 30 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received within 30 days or for registration fees of less than $50.  Please send cancellation requests [email protected].

 

UVA Health Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel CE activities if necessary.  In this case, the entire registration fee will be refunded.  All other expenses incurred in conjunction with this CE activity are the sole responsibility of the participant.

Accessibility Statement
 
UVACE is committed to ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), as well as other applicable state and local laws and University policy. Individuals with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations to ensure their participation in courses. Please note that some of the course venues at UVA are registered historic properties and may not be fully ADA accessible. If you have needs that require special accommodation, including dietary concerns, please email [email protected].  All requests must be received 30 days prior to the course start date.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

UVA Health Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest will be mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025