May 15th, 2026
Description
Registration is now live for the Neurology Pharmacology Made Simple: 5th Annual Update for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) scheduled May 15th, 2026. This hybrid event is back by popular demand and provides a neuropharmacology update by APPS for APPs. The conference is a one of a kind learning experience tailored to make neurology pharmacology easy to comprehend and apply to daily practice. Prior events hosted approximately 500 registrants, including colleagues from 31 states and 8 countries. This year, APP experts will provide pharmacologic updates on epilepsy, migraine, dementia, stroke, movement disorders and more!
In-person benefits include the following:
An OSU Gift Bag
Lunch
Give aways
Networking with nursing colleagues, vendors and symposium speakers and more!
Click the link below to register. Hope to see you there!
*Please note: Volunteer and OSU Neurology Faculty registrations will be verified.
For pricing information, see pricing tab below.
Dates and Times
Start: 5/15/2026 8:00 AM
End: 5/15/2026 4:30 PM
Objectives
- Tailor Made Treatment: Customizing Pharmacologic Management for Patients with Epilepsy
Lucretia Long, DNP, APRN-CNP, FAES
- 1. Describe the mechanism of action of anti-seizure medications (ASM).
2. Identify at least 2 common side effects and 2 drug to drug interactions associated with ASMs.
3. Explain the importance of customizing treatment modalities and prescribing the appropriate ASM for patients
with epilepsy and co-morbid medical conditions.
Pharmacological Management of Stroke Patients
Susan Yeager, DNP
- 1. Identify past and present use of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in stroke patients.
2. Define the management and monitoring of internal carotid disease in the prevention of recurrent ischemic
stroke.
3. Describe the utility of pharmacological treatment options to manage ischemic stroke patients with Atrial
Fibrillation.
Precise, Practical, Pharmacology Pearls
Kristi Epstein, CNP
Thomas Lawsom, PhDh, ACNP-BC
Sarah Heintzman, CNP
- 1. Describe key updates in neurologic medications and their clinical relevance.
2. Recognize major safety pharmacological adverse events, including interactions and monitoring needs.
3. Apply new pharmacologic evidence to optimize treatment decisions in practice.
Parkinson’s Pharmacology for APPs: Practical Prescribing Across the Disease Spectrum
Joan Miravite
- 1. Explain categories of medications utilized in treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
2. Identify medications for targeted symptomatic treatment in PD.
3. Evaluate pharmacological considerations throughout PD continuum (early, mid and late stage).
Pharmacologic Management of Cognitive Impairment: Disease-Modifying and Symptomatic Therapies
Renee Kovesci
- 1. Define current FDA approved Anti-Amyloid therapy options for Alzheimer's disease including appropriate patient
population and potential risks.
2. Recognize cognitive enhancing medication options.
3. Evaluate behavioral intervention medication options.
Pharmacology Updates for Primary Headache Disorders
Maureen Moriarty
- 1. Identify diagnostic features of migraine, TACs, tension-type headache.
2. Using the American Headache Society Guidelines, define appropriate acute and preventive treatment for people
with migraine, TACs, or tension-type headache.
3. Explain the relationship between the current theory of pathophysiology in primary headache disorders and
newer pharmacological approaches to management, such as CGRP antagonists.
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Pricing
| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Non OSU Employee: In-Person Early Bird | $100.00 |
| Non-OSU Employee: Virtual Early Bird | $75.00 |
| OSU Employee - Virtual Early Bird | $50.00 |
| OSU Employee - In Person Early Bird | $25.00 |
| Non-OSU Employee: In-person | $150.00 |
| Non-OSU Employee: Virtual | $100.00 |
| OSU Employee: Virtual | $75.00 |
| OSU Employee: In-person | $50.00 |
| Volunteer | $0.00 |
| OSU Neurology Faculty | $0.00 |
Location
The Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus , OH 43212
Accreditation Statement
The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.