Breast Cancer Awareness: Evidence in Action for Nurse Practitioners

Corpus Christi,, TX US
October 15, 2026

LIVE IN-PERSON ONLY

Breast Cancer Awareness: Evidence in Action for Nurse Practitioners" will strengthen nurse practitioners' knowledge of current evidence-based guidelines for breast cancer screening, risk assessment, and early detection. Presenters, including a director of mammography and experienced RNs, will review recommended screening intervals, imaging options for patients with dense breast tissue or elevated risk, and best practices for interpreting and following up on abnormal findings. The activity will also cover strategies for patient education, shared decision-making, and timely referral to diagnostic and specialty care. Through case-based discussion, participants will learn to apply this evidence in their own practices to close screening gaps, reduce delays in diagnosis, and improve outcomes for patients across the Coastal Bend.

Target Audience

Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers in the Coastal Bend region who provide primary, women's health, or specialty care and are involved in breast screening, risk assessment, diagnosis, referral, or survivorship care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify patients at average and elevated risk for breast cancer using current risk assessment tools.
  • Apply current evidence-based screening recommendations, including considerations for dense breast tissue.
  • Describe appropriate pathways for diagnostic follow-up, supplemental imaging, and genetic counseling referral.
     

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/13/2026
Course expires: 
02/28/2027
Event starts: 
10/15/2026 - 5:00pm MDT
Event ends: 
10/15/2026 - 7:00pm MDT
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Corpus Christi Country Club
6300 Everhart
Corpus Christi,, TX 78413
United States
Course Director(s)

Apryl Stewart, BSN, RN, OCN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Kimberly Lopez

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Joan Rodriguez, R.T. (R)(M)

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of HCA Healthcare Continental Division and HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:

The HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Commercial Support:  

This Activity was developed without support from any ineligible company.*The ACCME defines ineligible companies as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Note: The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests – unless the provider of clinical services is owned, or controlled by, and ACCME defined ineligible company.

Disclosure: 

The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidenced-based. In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence all parties in control of content are required to disclose all conflicts of interest with ACCME defined ineligible companies. None of the planners, faculty, and those in control of this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.​

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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