April 19 - 21, 2013 NANA Spring Seminar in Omaha

and

Invite you to join us at the:

Nebraska ANA Spring Meeting in Omaha
April 19-21, 2013
 
held at:
Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention  Center
3321 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68124
Omaha, Nebraska


Program Description

The Nebraska ANA 2013 Spring Meeting is designed to provide the attendee with up to date information on a variety of contemporary anesthesia topics. Among these is a session on the business aspects of practice including reimbursement policies and practices. The clinical topics also offer a diverse didactic focus ranging from managing the patient with cervical spine disease to understanding neuroimmune physiology and opioid tolerance.

Program Faculty

Sandra Maree-Ouellette, CRNA, MEd, FAAN
Director Emeritus - Program for Nurse Anesthetists
North Carolina Baptist Medical Center
Chair - Practice Committee - IFNA
Winston-Salem, NC

Michael Rieker, CRNA, DNP
Director - Program for Nurse Anesthetists
North Carolina Baptist Medical Center
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Juan Quintana, CRNA, DNP
Sleepy Anesthesia Associates, PLLC
Director - AANA Region 7
Winnsboro, Texas

Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA
Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
UCLA College of Nursing
Los Angeles, California

Program Agenda

Friday PM April 19, 2013
Sandra Maree-Ouellette, CRNA, MEd


1250-1300 ... Welcome Remarks
1300-1400 ... The Patient with Cervical Spine Disease - An Anesthetic Challenge
1400-1500 ... Alcohol Abuse Disorder - Anesthesia Implications
1500-1530 ... Break - Visit Exhibits
1530-1630 ... Anesthesia Management of Acute Kidney Injury
1630-1730 ... Anesthesia Manpower: 2013 and beyond
1730-1830 ... Discussion on Anesthesia Manpower

Saturday AM April 20, 2013
Michael Rieker, CRNA, DNP


0630-0700 ... Continental Breakfast    
0700-0800 ... Preventing and Managing Epidural Catheter Mishaps
0800-0900 ... Everything you forgot about Blood Clotting
0900-0930 ... Break - Visit Exhibits
0930-1030 ... Pharmacology of Labor Analgesia
1030-1130 ... VBAC and Anesthesia Risk


Complimentary Luncheon
1130-1230 ... NANA Legislative Update
1230-1330 ... Nebraska State Business Meeting

Saturday PM April 20, 2013
Juan Quintana, CRNA, DNP

1330-1530 ... Entering the  Business of Anesthesia
1530-1630 ...
Cost-effective Analysis: MDA vs. CRNA
1630-1645 ... Break
1645-1745 ...
Understanding Reimbursement Policies and Practice
1745-1845 ... Discussion Period

 

Sunday AM April 21, 2013
Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA


0600-0700 ... Continental Breakfast (Registrants Only)
0700-0800 ... Preventing Common Medication Errors
0800-0900 ... Fatigue and the Anesthesia Provider
0900-0915 ... Break
0915-1015 ... Opioids and Neuroinflammation
1015-1115 ... "Hot Practice Issues": Pain Management and Independent Practice
1115-1215 ... Questions/Answers/Discussion

Accreditation Statements

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 20 CE Credits.
Code Number 1027252; Expiration Date 04/21/13

IPGE is accredited by the California BRN to provide continuing education seminars for Registered Professional Nurses.
Provider Number 2374. This activity meet the criteria for 20 Credits.

 This program also meets the established criteria for 4 hours in Pharmacology/Therapeutics

Virtual Syllabus

The virtual syllabus can be accessed on-line approximately 30 days before the meeting begins. The syllabus contains the slides and comments of the lectures presented at this meeting. The format is three black and white slides to a page with adjacent space for note-taking. To access the virtual syllabus, click on the link below and enter the username and password provided when you registered. As a reminder, the material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any shape, manner, or form without the express written consent of the author. The syllabus will be available for one week after the seminar concludes. After that time, a $25.00 fee will be required to re-activate the site.

NANA Virtual Syllabus

To register online click on the appropriate fee below

CRNA's After April 9$645.00
SRNA's After April 9$135.00
On SIte$695.00
 

Friday or Sunday -  $345.00

Saturday Only -  $445.00 
NOTE: Daily Registration is not available on-line.
To register on a daily basis, please call 1-877-692-0430

 

*Tuition fee includes all lectures and discussions,
Internet Access to Virtual Course Syllabus, Continental Breakfasts, Saturday Luncheon, Breaks, Certificate of Attendance, and AANA Credit Recording

TO REGISTER SECURELY ON-LINE WITH A CREDIT CARD CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE OPTION ABOVE

TO REGISTER BY PHONE CALL: 1-877-692-0430

FAX REGISTRATION TO 269-948-2507


Refund Policy

If you must cancel, a full refund less $150.00 application processing fee may be obtained until April 9, 2013. After this date no refunds are made. All refund requests must be made in writing or sent by email to: ipgeseminars@ipge.com. If IPGE/NANA cancels the program, a full refund is provided unless the cancellation is due to a natural or man made disaster (fire, flood, acts of war or terrorism, strikes, or any other situation out of the immediate control of IPGE). In this event, a voucher is issued valid for the full amount paid for the program and applicable to any future program within two years of the date of cancellation. IPGE/NANA assumes no responsibility for penalty fees imposed by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers. Since all cancellations are caused by unforeseen events, trip cancellation insurance is available through ICS Travel, Inc. We highly recommend this option.

Full Refund Assurance Plan

Since all cancellations are caused by unforeseen events, IPGE offers a tuition refund assurance plan.  For a non-refundable fee of $35.00, IPGE will waive all refund restrictions and provide a full refund of fees paid until one day before the seminar begins (Thursday, April 18, 2013). This waiver must be purchased at the time of registration. Note: This option appears as a default in the tuition fees section when registering online. Click "REMOVE" if you do not wish to protect your tuition fee payment.

Disclaimer

IPGE/NANA reserves the right to substitute for a speaker or topic if the need arises. We also reserve the right to change the order of the lectures if this becomes necessary. Every attempt is made to present the program as originally advertised and if changes become necessary efforts will be made to retain the integrity with regard to content. IPGE assumes no responsibility for the failure of third party suppliers to meet their contractual obligations. Statements, comments and other information provided by faculty members is the sole responsibility of the individual making the comments.

Auditing and Recording of Lectures

IPGE policies do not permit auditing of lectures without payment of tuition fees. Recording of lectures is strictly prohibited.


Information for Commercial Exhibitors

The Nebraska ANA welcomes exhibitors at the Spring meeting.

Companies providing pharmaceutical products, equipment, financial planning, and recruitment should contact Sara Theoharis, CRNA for full details and information on exhibiting.

Ms.Theoharis can be contacted at stheoharis@charter.net

Hotel Information

This year there is something for the whole family to enjoy at the

Ramada Plaza Omaha
Hotel and Convention Center


3321 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68124
Omaha, Nebraska

 

This years meeting offers attendees and their families a fantastic opportunity for a weekend getaway. The Ramada Hotel features a very popular on-site attraction in the Coco Key Waterpark. The hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 80 near Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and also features several amenities for a relaxing and restorative stay. Free outdoor parking makes it easy to come and go. Start each morning with a free newspaper at our full-service restaurant. Our non-smoking hotel features free Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms. Suites and handicapped-accessible rooms are available and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. Make this NANA Spring meeting something special by bringing the whole family along for a great time.
 
 Room Rates for Registrants:

$99.00/Night (Single or Double)  + tax
 

For hotel and travel reservations please call:
      402-393-3950

or

1-800-875-2525


 


coco key waterpark FEATURES

Today's forecast is wet, wild, and wonderful

When a tropical vacation doesn't fit your budget or timetable, the next best thing is the Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel & Convention Center with its tropical indoor water resort. (Cover your ears - that shriek of joy is inevitable, when your kids find out the CoCo Key Water Resort is their destination).

Purchase Water Park PassesThe CoCo Key Water Resort is committed to helping community organizations in the Omaha metro area, particularly those that benefit children. If your organization would like to request a donation, please fill out our Donation Request form. Please note that our current level of requests far exceeds our budget so not every request is funded.

Donation requests for CoCo Key will be accepted from the 1st of every month until the 15th and will be chosen on the 20th of the month. Requests will not be considered if they are submitted after the 15th due to time constraints.


We offer refreshing fun for kids of all ages… and adults of all ages, too! It's a memorable place for a family reunion, a water-themed party, or relief from a sweltering Nebraska summer day. Our 60,000 square foot Water Resort includes:

THREE 40' WATER SLIDES PROVIDE THRILLS BY THE GALLON

Pelican Plunge, Gator Gush, and Barracuda Blast! Our three body-and raft-waterslides will drive you wild!

PARROT'S PERCH INTERACTIVE PLAY ISLAND

Slides for younger children, a zero-depth entry area, water cannons, and a big, big splash: a huge bucket that dumps hundreds of gallons of water every few minutes.

CORAL REEF CAVERN WATER BASKETBALL

An exciting activity pool that features lily pads, water basketball and an animated coral reef backdrop that changes as you look at it.

COCONUT GROVE ADVENTURE RIVER

Fast paced tube ride through the water island with splashy coconut surprises along the way.

PALM GROTTO INDOOR/OUTDOOR JACUZZI

Giant whirlpools for a relaxing, sultry tropical experience. You can even get to the outdoor whirlpool via our swim-through passage.

OUTDOOR TANNING DECK

Soak up the sun while relaxing on our large outdoor tanning deck.