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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
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Tracey Long PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCE, CCRN, CNE, COI, will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). As these two chronic conditions often coexist and exacerbate each other, it is crucial that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage them effectively. Explore pathophysiological connections, assess risk factors, and learn the very latest evidence-based strategies for prevention and management. Key aspects of patient education, including the promotion of lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular risks in diabetic patients, will be incorporated.
New research has concluded there is a significant relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, making it essential for clinicians to understand diagnosis, prevention, and pharmacological strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
Speakers
Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI
Tracey Long, PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI, has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in endocrinology, critical care, and primary care, earning degrees from Brigham Young University, Purdue University and UNLV. Dr. Long is an award-winning educator who presents on a range of topics reflecting her expertise, including medical Spanish, cultural competency, diabetes education, and critical care.
Her certifications span both diabetes and critical care specialties: she is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), a Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), and a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). She teaches a diabetes educator certification course and serves as a critical care clinical instructor, translating her credentials directly into hands-on training for other nurses.
Having lived in Spain and served as a health welfare missionary in Colombia, South America for 18 months, international work remains central to her career. Bringing nurses and healthcare professionals to international medical clinics in Central and South America is one of her favorite activities. As an international speaker, she continues to share her expertise across borders.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tracey Long has employment relationships with Utah Body and Soul, College of Southern Nevada, Chamberlain College, and Travelers Education Group. She receives compensation as a freelance writer and editor. Tracey Long receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tracey Long is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Diabetes Association, the National Certified Diabetes Educator Association, and the American Nurses Association. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Medical Education Development and is a contributing editor Yangtz Journal of Medicine.
