Pump Smarter Not Harder: Intrathecal Therapy in Clinical Practice
Part of Neuromodulation Across the Continuum: An APP Course in Pain & Neurosurgical Care
Details
- Date
- Friday, January 22, 2027
- Time
- 2:15 PM – 2:40 PM
- Session type
- Pre-Conference Session
- Schedule
- See this day
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
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April Egbert, DNP, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-C
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Premier Pain Treatment Institute · Williamsburg, Ohio
April Egbert, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Lead Nurse Practitioner specializing in interventional pain management. With nearly 20 years of nursing experience and more than 9 years in pain management, April specializes in the comprehensive management of complex chronic pain, including intrathecal drug delivery systems. In her clinical leadership role, she manages Medtronic intrathecal pump therapy, mentors advanced practice providers, develops clinical policies and protocols, and participates in clinical research. She is also an experienced nursing educator who teaches RN-BSN, FNP, and DNP students. Her professional interests include intrathecal therapy, evidence-based pain management, advanced practice provider education, and improving clinical outcomes through effective, patient-centered care.