March 19, 2024
6:00 pm—7:00 pm
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Nursing Considerations for Anti-Obesity Medications
Presented by Sally L. Coburn, FNP-BC, CSOWM, RDN, RN-BC
Anti-obesity medications have taken center stage recently, capturing headlines and sparking curiosity. For millions of Americans grappling with obesity, these potent weight loss agents offer a beacon of hope.
Join us at Tuesday Talks for the scoop on anti-obesity medications and learn what nurses should know about these in-demand treatment options.
Expert presenter Sally L. Coburn will cover the foundations of obesity treatment and opportunities for nursing interventions. Learn about the different classes of anti-obesity medications, along with their doses, side effects, and contraindications. We’ll also discuss monitoring, typical results, and long-term maintenance.
How to Register
Registration is required. After registering, you will receive an email with your personal link to join the presentation on Zoom. Please plan to join the webinar a few minutes early. You must attend a minimum of 90% of the event and complete an online evaluation to receive contact hours.
About Tuesday Talks
Tuesday Talks is a free educational series created specifically for Alaskan nurses. Every month, we explore a unique and enriching topic with a local expert. Designed to elevate your nursing knowledge and practice, Tuesday Talks offers free contact hours to participants. The event series is hosted on Zoom and welcomes nurses across Alaska. Attendance is open to both AaNA members and non-members.
About AaNA’s CE Program
The Alaska Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.