ADHD: Assessment, diagnosis, medication, and psychotherapy options for ARNPs
Recorded May 10, 2025
Registration Fees
- Clinical, Emeritus, and Out-of-State Members – $90 + tax
- Student Members – $60 + tax
- Non-members – $110 +tax
University of Washington School of Nursing preceptors please email Kirk Roberts before registering.
Continuing Education
Up to 5.0 ANCC contact hours, including 3.5 pharmacotherapeutic hours, will be available.
Program
Explore up-to-date research and expand your knowledge of ADHD.
In this recording of our half-day workshop on May 10, 2025, you’ll learn key components and develop clinical skills to more confidently diagnose and treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder across the lifespan, using evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
You’ll gain insights into interpreting psychological testing reports and identifying evidence-based assessment tools and strategies for recognizing ADHD in complex clinical populations.
In addition, we’ll take an in-depth look at pharmacologic therapy, including use of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, and a combination of different treatment modalities, including non-pharmacologic treatments.
Through case studies, as well as didactic and interactive learning, you’ll learn practical tips to enhance your clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
“Lessons in Neurodiversity: What I’ve learned about medicating ADHD”
Featuring Jessica L. Ross, PMHNP-BC
This session will help PMHNPs master their understanding of medications and how to use them for the effective management of ADHD across the lifespan. We’ll examine evidence-based practices, integrative medicine techniques, and complementary practices.
We’ll explore common co-occurring medical conditions, such as PMDD; hEDS, P.O.T.S., and MCAS; menopause and andropause; narcolepsy; and binge eating disorder.
We’ll also discuss medical conditions that have similar symptoms, including TBI and epilepsy, ASD and sensory processing disorder, mood disorders, hypoglycemia, and sleep and hearing disorders.
Develop your knowledge of medication choices and expand modalities of treatment options you are able to offer to your patients. You’ll increase your confidence in your clinical practice and improve the quality of life for your patients.
Session Objectives:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ADHD brain.
- Recognize common co-occurring medical conditions, differential diagnoses and how they affect medication usage.
- Contrast medications used for the effective management of ADHD across the lifespan.
- Discuss accommodations that can help with academic and vocational struggles for ADHD patients across the lifespan.
“Mastering ADHD Assessment Across the Lifespan: Tools and Strategies for Effective Diagnosis”
Featuring Nyssa Petersen Ventura, PhD
This session is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to more confidently diagnose ADHD across the lifespan, using neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
You’ll gain insights into interpreting psychological testing reports and identifying evidence-based assessment tools and strategies for recognizing ADHD in complex clinical populations.
Session Objectives:
- List the key components of a comprehensive ADHD assessment and diagnosis to ensure thorough evaluations across the lifespan.
- Analyze psychological testing reports and integrate findings into clinical practice to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
- Identify and utilize ADHD assessment tools suitable for various age groups, thereby increasing competencies across life stages and cultural contexts.
- Develop strategies to address challenges in ADHD diagnosis in complex cases, considering co-occurring conditions and diverse presentations.
- Apply neurodiversity-affirming practices and resources to enhance patient care and optimize ADHD treatment outcomes.
About the speakers
Jessica Ross, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of experience working with neurodivergent families in private practice.
Jessica’s practice includes providing care for both pediatric and adult patients with a special interest in neurodiverse conditions. She practices at Bridges Seattle, where she also precepts DNP candidates for the University of Washington, Seattle University, and John Hopkins.
She is a University of Washington alum, who earned her MSAOM at Bastyr University and MSN from Seattle University.
Nyssa Petersen Ventura, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Autism Center of Excellence provider with more than 10 years of experience in assessing ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Ventura’s diverse clinical experience includes integrated primary care, outpatient behavioral health, academic institutions, inpatient hospitals, and specialized neuropsychological testing settings, all of which contribute to her comprehensive and collaborative approach.
She practices at Columbia Valley Community Health, where she provides a range of clinical services and serves as a faculty member in the APA-accredited doctoral psychology program, leading a monthly seminar on psychological assessment.
Our Partner
AAPPN is proud to partner with the UW School of Nursing for this workshop.
Support Future PMHNPs
Speakers at our events often forego speaker fees for the option that AAPPN will make a donation in their name to the Lois Price Spratlen Foundation.
For this Master Class, AAPPN is making a $500 donation in the name of speaker Jessica Ross. Our Education Committee urges workshop participants to make a donation of any amount toward matching that donation.
You can make a donation when you register or donate directly to the Lois Price Spratlen Foundation.
Exhibitors
Be sure to visit our online Exhibitor Hall! Exhibitors help make our Master Class possible.
Continuing Education
ANCC: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval valid through 05/10/2027. OCEAN ID #2025-26
Video Recording
The link to the video recording will be sent to everyone who registered for the Master Class, including those who registered for the in-person event.
Thank you to Magnus Media Group Video Production for providing AAPPN with a discounted rate on video production for this workshop.