S. Agrella

Central Texas Neurology Consultants

Stephanie Agrella is the Director of Clinical Services at the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic of Central Texas, in Round Rock, Texas where she specializes in the assessment, diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis. She graduated with Cum Laude honors from Kent State University, College of Nursing in Kent, Ohio with a Bachelor’s in Science of Nursing, and a Master’s in Science of Nursing degree. She is a PhD candidate in the nursing program at Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri and is currently working on her dissertation involving vitamin D and its impact on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) activity in adults who have been recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, specializing in primary care and has been working directly with patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS) since the early 2000’s.  

Stephanie is licensed by the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses Certification Board (IOMSN) as an MS Certified Nurse (MSCN), is currently serving as Co-Chair of the Education Committee, has previously served two terms as a board member for the IOMSN and has served on the Awards and Nominations Committee, the Liaison for the Multiple Sclerosis Nursing International Certification Board (MSNICB) and as the MSNICB nomination chair for this international organization. 

Stephanie is dedicated to working in the field of MS and spends the majority of her time providing direct healthcare to patients living with MS; she specializes in all aspects of patient care with an emphasis on disease modifying therapy and symptom management. Stephanie is also involved in research and has served as a sub-investigator on numerous MS related clinical trials. She has presented on MS at many continuing medical education symposia, peer-to-peer presentations, journal clubs, professional conferences, and community-based patient gatherings, both within the community, nationally and internationally.  She has also published in several peer reviewed journals on all aspects related to MS.

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NS02.02 - Best Practices in MS Nursing: Advanced Practice

Speakers
Authors
Presentation Number
NS02.02
Presentation Topic
Invited Presentations
Lecture Time
11:40 - 12:05

Abstract

Abstract

Best Practices in MS Nursing: Advanced Practice

Presenter:

Stephanie Agrella, PhDc, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, MSCN

msagrellanp@live.com

Using didactic lecture and audience based engagement, this program will assist nurses, and other healthcare professionals in defining and understanding the types and roles of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specifically as it pertains to providing care to patients who are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We begin by providing a definition and description of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), recognizing the different types of APRNs and identifying the various practice settings in which APRNs practice. We will discuss the roles of the APRN specifically as it pertains to optimizing patient care and review a collaborative approach to providing MS patient care. Lastly, limitations and challenges faced by APRNs in MS care will be discussed and propose methods for addressing these reviewed.

At the completion of this session, the attendee will be able to:

1. Define the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

2. Recognize different types of APRNs and identify their various practice settings.

3. Describe the roles of the APRN in optimizing patient care and treatment in MS.

4. Discuss collaborative approach in MS patient care.

5. Describe limitations/challenges for the APRNs in MS Care and proposed methods for addressing.

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Invited Presentations Invited Abstracts

NS02.02 - Best Practices in MS Nursing: Advanced Practice

Speakers
Authors
Presentation Number
NS02.02
Presentation Topic
Invited Presentations
Lecture Time
11:40 - 12:05

Abstract

Abstract

Best Practices in MS Nursing: Advanced Practice

Presenter:

Stephanie Agrella, PhDc, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, MSCN

msagrellanp@live.com

Using didactic lecture and audience based engagement, this program will assist nurses, and other healthcare professionals in defining and understanding the types and roles of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specifically as it pertains to providing care to patients who are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We begin by providing a definition and description of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), recognizing the different types of APRNs and identifying the various practice settings in which APRNs practice. We will discuss the roles of the APRN specifically as it pertains to optimizing patient care and review a collaborative approach to providing MS patient care. Lastly, limitations and challenges faced by APRNs in MS care will be discussed and propose methods for addressing these reviewed.

At the completion of this session, the attendee will be able to:

1. Define the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

2. Recognize different types of APRNs and identify their various practice settings.

3. Describe the roles of the APRN in optimizing patient care and treatment in MS.

4. Discuss collaborative approach in MS patient care.

5. Describe limitations/challenges for the APRNs in MS Care and proposed methods for addressing.

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Invited Presentations Invited Abstracts

NS02.02 - Best Practices in MS Nursing: Advanced Practice

Speakers
Authors
Presentation Number
NS02.02
Presentation Topic
Invited Presentations
Lecture Time
11:40 - 12:05

Abstract

Abstract

Best Practices in MS Nursing: Advanced Practice

Presenter:

Stephanie Agrella, PhDc, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, MSCN

msagrellanp@live.com

Using didactic lecture and audience based engagement, this program will assist nurses, and other healthcare professionals in defining and understanding the types and roles of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specifically as it pertains to providing care to patients who are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We begin by providing a definition and description of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), recognizing the different types of APRNs and identifying the various practice settings in which APRNs practice. We will discuss the roles of the APRN specifically as it pertains to optimizing patient care and review a collaborative approach to providing MS patient care. Lastly, limitations and challenges faced by APRNs in MS care will be discussed and propose methods for addressing these reviewed.

At the completion of this session, the attendee will be able to:

1. Define the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

2. Recognize different types of APRNs and identify their various practice settings.

3. Describe the roles of the APRN in optimizing patient care and treatment in MS.

4. Discuss collaborative approach in MS patient care.

5. Describe limitations/challenges for the APRNs in MS Care and proposed methods for addressing.

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