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Recognizing, Managing, and Preventing Complications in Neuromodulation

Part of Neuromodulation Across the Continuum: An APP Course in Pain & Neurosurgical Care

Details

Date
Friday, January 22, 2027
Time
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Session type
Pre-Conference Session
Schedule
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About

Developed in collaboration with the North American Neuromodulation Society, this full-day immersive course is designed for Advanced Practice Providers in pain management and neurosurgery seeking practical, up-to-date training in neuromodulation. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary neuromodulation therapies. Through lectures, case-based learning, and interactive discussion, APPs will strengthen skills in patient selection, preoperative optimization, basic programming, postoperative management, and device troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on evidence-informed practice, real-world clinical decision-making, and navigating rapidly evolving neuromodulation technologies within multidisciplinary pain care.

Presenters

  • Kristen Durkin, RN, AGNP-C

    Kristen Durkin, RN, AGNP-C

    Nurse Practitioner

    NY Spine & Pain Specialists · Port Jefferson Station, New York

    Kristen Durkin, RN, AGNP-C is the lead nurse practitioner at the NY Spine & Pain Specialists in
    Port Jefferson, NY. Here she treats patients with various pain conditions, providing the most
    cutting-edge and minimally invasive therapies. Kristen earned her Bachelor of Science in
    Nursing from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She then went on to earn her Master
    of Nursing from Stony Brook University, with a certificate in Adult Gerontology. Prior to obtaining
    her Nurse Practitioner degree, Kristen was an RN and later an NP in the surgical critical care
    and trauma unit at Stony Brook Hospital for ten years. Currently, she is part of various societies
    including the NANS APP Committee, ASPN, Business of Pain, as well as is an APP course
    director for the NYNJSIPP Congress. Kristen provides presentations and
    training on pain management, patient identification, and various interventional procedures. She
    loves educating, writing, and networking with other advanced practice providers around the
    country.