Connecticut State Council NERS 2014 Navigating Change Presented by CTENA April 16 th 18 th at the Mystic Hilton Learn more by visiting www.ctena.org Connecticut has been planning for NERS 2014 and welcomes you to join us for the Annual New England Regional Symposium. 1
Connecticut State Council Connecticut Emergency Nurses Association (CTENA) proudly presents the 40 th Annual NERS Conference in picturesque Mystic Connecticut. This conference provides an opportunity for emergency nurses from across New England to share their experiences, discuss current clinical issues and network on Navigating Change in the healthcare arena. We are pleased to announce that Deena Brecher 2014 ENA President and Kathleen Carlson 2014 ENA Secretary/Treasurer will be attending and presenting at the conference. Your conference fee includes educational sessions, dedicated time to speak directly with vendors, Mystic Pizza Party on Wednesday evening, continental breakfast, coffee & refreshment at breaks and luncheons. To provide a safe and educational atmosphere at the conference, children and infants are not allowed in educational sessions, breakfast and luncheons. Room temperatures may vary, so please dress in layers. CTENA has submitted to the Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. CONFERENCE REFUND and CANCELLATION POLICY CTENA reserves the right to change topics and speakers at any time. Written cancelations must be received by Maribeth Hayes on or before April 3, 2014 for a full refund. After the cancelation deadline, no refunds will be issued. Substitutions are permitted. 2
Schedule at a Glance 4:00pm 7:00pm 6:30pm 9:00pm 7:00am 7:50am 7:50am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:15am 10:15am 10:15am 10:45am 10:45am 11:45am 11:45am 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 9:00pm 7:00am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:15am 10:15am 10:15am 10:45am 10:45am 11:45am 11:45am 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:15pm 3:15pm 3:15pm 3:30pm Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Registration Mystic Pizza Party Thursday, April 17, 2014 Registration / Breakfast with Exhibitors Welcome Remarks Keynote Address Plotting Your Course with Exhibitors Lunch with Exhibitors Cruising with Exhibitors Karen O Neill Award Presentation Closing Session Drop Anchor at the Aquarium Friday, April 18, 2014 Registration / Breakfast with Exhibitors Sailing Off with Exhibitors Lunch in the Galley Closing Session Closing Remarks 3
Connecticut State Council Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Navigating Change 4:00pm - 7:00 pm 6:30pm - 9:00 pm Registration Welcome to Connecticut Mystic Pizza Party Please join CTENA at the Hilton after you register for a Mystic pizza party, cash bar, and opportunity to network with colleagues and National board members. There is NO charge for registered attendees, $20.00 for guests, please check the box on the registration form if you and/or guest plan to attend. 4
Thursday, April 17, 2014 Navigating Change 7:00am - 7:50am 7:50am - 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:15am - 10:15am Registration and Breakfast with EXHIBITORS Welcome Remarks Kara Cleveland BSN, RN, CEN Co-Chair NERS 2014 Mary Davis BS, RN, CEN Co-Chair NERS 2014 Keynote Address My Patients are Fine, I Am Going to Lunch Deena Brecher MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN 2014 ENA President Legal Aspects in the ED: Documentation and Communication Patricia Duclos-Miller MS, RN, NE-BC Organ and Tissue Donation: Why that Phone Call is So Important Aniella Banda CTBS Kathy Mathews RN, CCTC 10:15am 10:45am PLOTTING YOUR COURSE with EXHIBITORS 10:45am 11:45am Pulling the Trigger on Gun Violence Prevention- Are We on Target? David S. Shapiro MD, FACS, FCCM Bringing Evidence Based Practice to the Bedside: Developing a Nurse Driven Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion Program in the ED Suzanne Casey MSN, RN Karen Hollywood BSN, RN Karen Riley BSN, RN, CEN 11:45am 1:00pm LUNCH with EXHIBITORS 5
1:00pm 2:00pm Things Aren t Always as They Seem Deena Brecher MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN 2014 ENA President When a Childs Heart Grows Up: Adult Congenital Heart Disease Marge Letitia BSN, RN, CEN, EMT-P 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 5:00pm CRUISING with EXHIBITORS A Team Approach to the Care of Burns and Skin Disorders in Children Robert Sheriden MD Amanda Bettencourt BSN, RN, CCRN Karen O Neil Award Presentation Massacre in Manchester, Lessons Learned from a Connecticut Active Shooter Incident Chief Marc Montminy Join us for an Evening at the MYSTIC AQUARIUM 6:30pm 9:00pm Drop Anchor at the Aquarium Pre-registration is required. Please circle box on the registration form and include the $30.00 fee with your registration, guest fee is $45.00. Fee includes: access to the aquarium exhibits, appetizer and food stations, dessert bar, and coffee. A cash bar will be available. 6
Friday, April 18, 2014 Navigating Change 7:00am 8:00am Registration and Breakfast with EXHIBITORS 8:00am 9:00 am Pediatric Blast Injuries 101 Gena Costello RN, BSN, CPEN Emergency Nursing Review Kathleen Carlson MSN, RN, CEN, FAEN 2014 ENA Secretary/Treasurer 9:15am 10:15 am Toxidromes Barbara Banda MSN, RN, CEN A Fast-Track Nurse Initiated Emergency Department Algorithm for Sickle Cell Pain Results in Fewer Hospital Admissions and Decreased Length of Stay. Genice T. Nelson MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, DNP(c) 10:15am 10:45 am SAILING OFF with EXHIBITORS 10:45am 11:45am I Can t Breathe: Case Studies of Patients with Dyspnea MaryLou Killian DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CEN Orthopedic Emergencies Matthew Razon PA-C, ATC 11:45am 1:00pm Join us in the Galley for Lunch 1:00pm 2:00pm Awaken Your Inner Super Hero: The Power of Story Telling to Enhance Patient Safety Robert Ready RN, CPEN, NEA-BC TNCC, 7 th Edition Update Diane Gurney MS, RN, CEN, FAEN 7
2:15pm 3:15 pm 3:15pm 3:30pm The Boston Marathon Bombings: How this Tragedy Was Different and What We Have Learned Joseph Blansfield MS, RN, ANP-BC Closing Remarks NERS 2014 Co-Chairs: Kara Cleveland & Mary Davis NERS 2014 Hotel Accommodations Mystic Hilton 20 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT 06355 860-572-0731 Room Type Single Double Use Group Code: CENA Rate $129.00 + taxes/hotel fees $129.00 + taxes/hotel fees To receive conference rate, Reservations must be made by March 24, 2014 Note: Date Extended Note: CTENA is not responsible for room assignments. All rooms are at the discretion of the hotel. 8
NERS 2014 Registration Information Mail completed form & check to: Maribeth Hayes 330 Gulf Street Milford, CT 06460 Please circle below to ensure accurate numbers: Entire Conference Fee Early Bird Before 2 Day Conference March 17th After March 17th ENA members $250.00 $275.00 Non-ENA members $275.00 $300.00 One Day Conference Fee Early Bird Before Thursday or Friday March 17th After March 17th ENA members $140.00 $150.00 Non-ENA members $150.00 $175.00 EVENTS Mystic Pizza Party - Wednesday April 16 th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Registered Attendee NO FEE Guest $20.00 Drop Anchor at the Aquarium - Thursday April 17 th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Registered Attendee $30.00 Guest $45.00 Students in their initial nursing program, please contact Maribeth Hayes for student rates ENA number must be included at time of registration Name: ENA #: Credentials: E-mail: Address: City: State: Zip: Badge name: Hospital/Affiliation: Position: Day Telephone: Eve Telephone: Please note: Registration accepted (preferred) via mail in advance with payment by check to CTENA On site registrations will be accepted with payment by check ONLY. Questions please contact: Maribeth Hayes mbh1190@gmail.com 203-874-0680 9