This HIV/AIDS course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of clinical management and current evidence-based treatment regimens for patients living with HIV. The curriculum covers antiretroviral therapy (ART), symptom management, and the treatment of concurrent opportunistic and co-infections.
Participants will receive an overview of key components of clinical management, the major approved antiretroviral drug classes, and important considerations related to ART. The course concludes with a review of current pharmacologic options used to prevent and manage opportunistic infections in individuals with HIV/AIDS.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
AdventHealth University Division – echelon® is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
echelon® is an approved CE provider by the Florida Board of Nursing.
AdventHealth University Division echelon is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number CPE16352.
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Revisioning Author: Janelle L Cooney, DNP, RN, CCRN
Dr. Cooney is the ANCC Accredited Provider Program Director (APPD) for Professional Nursing Development and Continuing Education at AdventHealth University Division echelon©. With over 30 years of nursing experience, she has built a distinguished career in pediatric critical care nursing, leadership, and nursing education. Her expertise spans a broad range of roles, including her recent position as Manager of Nursing Professional Development at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach (FL), where she served for five years. In this capacity, she contributed to the growth and development of nursing education programs while also co-directing the Pathways to Excellence program. Her clinical leadership experience includes a decade of service as the Assistant Nurse Manager at the AdventHealth for Children- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where she played a pivotal role in managing critical care for pediatric patients.
Additionally, Dr. Cooney has served as an adjunct professor at ECPI, teaching associate degree in nursing (ADN) courses in Pediatrics and facilitating clinical simulations to enhance the practical skills of future nurses.
A dedicated and engaged nursing professional, Dr. Cooney is an active member of several professional organizations, including Sigma Theta Tau International, the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD), and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Her deep commitment to nursing education, professional development, and quality patient care continues to drive her passion for advancing the nursing profession.
Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.
Jeffrey P. Garrett, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
A current member of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, Jeffery brings to this course his experience and knowledge from the last 15 years of practice devoted to infectious diseases with a special interest in research and treatment of viral infections including: HIV, viral hepatitis and herpes virus disease. He has been with the Orlando Immunology Center since 2011 and has updated this course with the latest information on HIV and AIDS. He received his ARNP/FNP with a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Florida State University College of Nursing, Bachelors of Science in Nursing – Summa cum Laude from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, and his Associate Degree in Nursing (RN Track) High Honors from Seminole State College. He also is a member of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, CCNIP, and the prestigious Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing.
Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.
Revision Author: Madeline F. Sawin, MSN, RN
Madeline Sawin is currently an Assistant Professor/Clinical Instructor in Nursing at AdventHealth University. She received her MSN from the University of Central Florida and BSN from the University of Puerto Rico College of Nursing. Since 2006 in addition to her teaching, Madeline has also been an active member of the National League of Nurses.
Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.
Marika Whitaker, DNP, MHA, RN
Marika Whitaker has been nursing faculty in the Department of Nursing at Adventist University of Health Sciences now AdventHealth University since 2009. Ms. Whitaker became a nurse in 2001, graduating from Seminole Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Marika’s specialty is emergency medicine with 18 years of experience. In 2008 Marika obtained a Bachelor in the Science of Nursing (BSN), and in 2010 received a Master in the Science of Nursing (MSN) and a Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of Phoenix. In 2010, Marika became nursing faculty at AdventHealth University. Marika has remained nursing faculty teaching various nursing courses: Adult Health 1, Pharmacology, Informatics, and Foundations of Nursing. In 2021, Marika completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with her scholarly project focusing on healthcare organization system changes to increase cardiac rehabilitation enrollment in the acute care setting.
Disclosures
This author has disclosed there are no conflicts of interest nor commercial bias in her presentation.
Tennessee Board of Nursing () - 12/31/2027
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General 20-1343502
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Provider # P0348
Suite 400
8515 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3492
Phone: 800-284-2378
https://www.nursingworld.org
New Hampshire Board of Nursing (APRN) (APRN) - Provider # 50-4008
121 S Fruit St
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-2152
https://www.nh.gov/
Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ARSBN) - Provider # 50-4008
1123 South University Ave
#800
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-686-2700
https://www.arsbn.org/
Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ARSBN) - 12/31/2027
CE Credits: 0.50, Category: General 20-1343502
CE Credits: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology 20-1343502
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Nurse Midwife
Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Nursing) (ARSBN) - Provider # 50-4008
1123 South University Ave
#800
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-686-2700
https://www.arsbn.org
California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN) - Provider # CEP16352
PO Box 944210
Sacramento, California 94244-2100
Phone: 916-574-7718
http://www.rn.ca.gov/
District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC BON) - Provider # 50-4008
899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 877-672-2174
https://dchealth.dc.gov/bon
District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC BON) - 12/31/2027
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: HIV/AIDS 20-1343502
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology 20-1343502
Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife)
Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
District of Columbia BON: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (DC BON) - Provider # 50-4008
899 North Capitol Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 877-672-2174
https://dchealth.dc.gov/bon
Florida Board of Nursing (FBN) - Provider # 50-4008
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252
Phone: 850-245-4125
https://floridasnursing.gov/
Florida Board of Nursing (FBN) - 12/31/2027
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS 20-1343502
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistants
Florida Board of Nursing: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (FBN) - Provider # 50-4008
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252
Phone: 850-245-4125
https://floridasnursing.gov/
Florida Board (FL BD/FL) - 12/31/2027
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS 20-1343502
Florida Board of Acupuncture
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Florida Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Council (FL CN/FL) - 12/31/2027
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS 20-1343502
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
Georgia Board of Nursing (GBN) - 12/31/2027
Continuing Education Hours: 1.00, Category: General 20-1343502
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) - Provider # 50-4008
900 SW Jackson
Landon State Office Building, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-4929
https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) - 12/31/2027
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: General 20-1343502
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Midwife
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Michigan State Board of Nursing (MSBN) - 12/31/2027
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General 20-1343502
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN) - Provider # 50-4008
713 S. Pear Orchard Road
Suite 300
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: 601-957-6300
https://www.msbn.ms.gov/
North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) - Provider # 50-4008
919 S. 7th Street
Suite 504
Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone: 701-328-9777
https://www.ndbon.org
North Dakota Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (NDBON) - Provider # 50-4008
919 S. 7th Street
Suite 504
Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone: 7013289777
https://www.ndbon.org
New Mexico Board of Nursing (Advanced) (NMBON) - Provider # 50-4008
6301 Indian School Rd NE
Suite 710
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: 505-841-8340
https://nmbon.sks.com
New Mexico Board of Nursing (Advanced) (NMBON) - 12/31/2027
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: General 20-1343502
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology 20-1343502
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
New Mexico Board of Nursing - RN/LPN (NMBON)
6301 Indian School Rd NE
Suite 710
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
Phone: 505-841-8340
https://nmbon.sks.com
New Hampshire Board of Nursing (OPLC) - 12/31/2027
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General 20-1343502
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (SCLLR) (SCLLR) - Provider # 50-4008
110 Centerview Drive
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Phone: 803-896-4550
https://llr.sc.gov/
South Carolina Board of Nursing (SCLLR) (SCLLR) - 12/31/2027
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: General 20-1343502
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology 20-1343502
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN) - Provider # 50-4008
130 Hobbs Ave
Suite B
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307)777-7601
https://wsbn.wyo.gov/
Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN) - 12/31/2027
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: General 20-1343502
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) - Provider # 50-4008
90 MacCorkle Ave. SW
Suite 203
South Charleston, WV 25303
Phone: 304-744-0900
https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/
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