A full day of pharmacology might not be on everyone's list of things to do, but it was a day well spent! Teri Moser Woo, PhD, CPNP is well known to many at NAPNAP - and she has literally written the book on pharmacology - Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioner Prescribers (2007) - a new edition is due this summer.
The day went by quickly with discussion on respiratory and GI drugs to adolescent depression and a general antibiotic review. It has been a very long time since my last pharmacology course so the update was very much appreciated. I consider it a success when I have new information to bring home to the clinic on how we can improve our service.
More details to follow, but for those of you who really want to know the specifics I would recommend that you make the investment and purchase the ability to log on and listen to her talk. Dr. Woo had an excellent handout as well that she followed closely in her day long presentation. Go to the NAPNAP website for more information!
It was a great day weather wise in Baltimore - feels like it is in the 60's - partly sunny and very springlike with the cherry blossoms in bloom. Baltimore is a pretty, walkable city, and if you get tired of walking there is a free bus that you can take to sightsee or just ride. There is even a free water taxi for the harbor! Bus service is funded by the fees charged on parking lots. Brilliant city planning!
I am off for a couple of hours of free time and dinner. More tomorrow!
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