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Your welcome will be warmAs soon as you walk in, you’ll be part of a compassionate andcommitted community of nurses.• Connect with trusted colleagues and meet new friends atspecial events.
• Enjoy the group energy, excitement, and (plenty of) laughter!
• Meet nurses who understand you and speak the samelanguage: high-quality patient care.
Your voice will be heardWe listen to you — at the networking events, in the TownHall, during the sessions, and in our online communities.• Have questions about the convention? We’re waiting for youat the orientation session.
• Share your experience! Add your photos to the ConventionApp and post live on social media. The pages will be buzzing!
• The convention exhibitors and poster presenters love toshare information with you. Save plenty of time for them inyour schedule.
There’s a vision for your nursing practice,and it’s a sunny one!
Join us in Palm Springs and discover the possibilities.
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Your focus will become clearExpert speakers will inspire you in ways you never imagined.• Want to become a clinical leader? Care coordinator?Researcher? There are many new paths to explore.
• Choose from a rich variety of sessions that will help youachieve your goals and boost your confidence.
• Learn the latest practice innovations and spark change atyour facility.
Your oasis is waitingEveryone needs an escape. Palm Springs is a perfect choice.• Seeking fun and adventure? You can choose an off-road touror hike along scenic trails surrounded by palm groves andmountains.
• Explore Palm Springs’ varied culture, from its NativeAmerican heritage to mid-century and Spanish stylearchitecture to world class museums.
• Dine alfresco, enjoy unique shops, and pamper yourself with atranquil spa experience.
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Featured SpeakersSharon Cox, MSN, RN Opening Address, Thursday, October 12Ms. Cox is a nationally known health care speaker and authorwith 40 years of experience, ranging from faculty andadministrative roles to consultation and training. She hasconducted seminars for over 500 health care organizations in theareas of leadership training and organizational development.
Ms. Cox was a contributing author to The Engaged Workforce:Proven Strategies to Build a Positive Health Care Workplace,
published by the American Hospital Association. She also serves on the editorial boardand is a regular contributor to Nursing Management Magazine.
Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP(h) Keynote Address, Friday, October 13Dr. Buerhaus is a nurse and health care economist who isconsidered one of the country’s top experts on America’snursing and physician workforces. He maintains an activeresearch program on the economics of the nursing workforce,forecasting nurse and physician supply, and developing and testingmeasures of hospital quality of care.
He is Professor of Nursing and Director of the Center forInterdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies at Montana State University.
Dr. Buerhaus will be presented with the AMSN Anthony J. Jannetti Award - the highestaward presented by AMSN for extraordinary contributions to health care.
Clinical Nurses • Nurse Educators • Nurse Managers Clinical Nurse Specialists • Clinical Nursing Supervisors
Nurse Practitioners • Administrators • Students • Researchers
Who should attend?
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Discounts• Early Bird Special – Register by August 14, 2017, and save$65.
• AMSN Discount – AMSN members save $100 on registration.(Not a member yet? Join and register at the discounted rate!See page 13 for instructions.)
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Free Pre-Convention Workshop
Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Lunch on your own – 2.0 contact hours
100 Prepared Nurses Protect Patients: Prevention Strategies for Healthcare-Associated Infections and Emerging Infectious DiseasesSponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This interactive session is an in-depth discussion of infectious and emerging diseases. Join expert presentersdiscussing the following topics:
An overview of the principles of disease transmission.n
Identification of appropriate evidence-based strategies to prevent the transmission of infections ton
health care personnel, patients, and their communities.Identification of emerging threats and the role of public health and the health care community. n
AMSN is offering this free workshop session in collaboration with the American Nurses Association (ANA) and theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seating is limited.
Main Convention Schedule
Thursday, October 12, 2017 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration Open
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Convention Orientation
4:15 pm – 6:30 pm Opening Ceremonies & Opening Address – 1.25 contact hours
101 Staying Positive While Working with Pearl and GrumpySharon Cox, MSN, RN
This program is designed for health care providers who find themselves in a workplace with nonstop change, a lessthan productive team of co-workers, and lagging staff morale. The goal of the session is to help attendees createa more positive work climate. Tips, tools, and practical approaches will be offered to help participants recognizeself-defeating patterns, shift from reactive to proactive thinking, and improve teamwork and morale. Attendees willbe encouraged to develop a plan for next day use of the content and sustain personal change over time.
6:30 pm – 8:45 pm Grand Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall/Poster Viewing
Friday, October 13, 2017 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:15 am Presentation of the AMSN Anthony J. Jannetti Award forExtraordinary Contributions to Health Care
Keynote Address – 1.0 contact hour
102 The RN Workforce – Relationship to the Medical-Surgical Nurse andHealthy Practice EnvironmentPeter Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP(h)
Discuss projected near-term changes in the RN workforce and the impact it has on nurses in the medical-surgicalnursing practice environment.
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9:15 am – 11:15 am Exhibit Hall Open/Poster Viewing
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions – 1.25 contact hours
111 Sepsis Update: Early Recognition and TreatmentDarlene Lovasik, MN, RN, CCRN-K
Review the pathogen factors, host factors, host response, organ dysfunction, and circulatory and cellular/metabolic abnormalities that result in sepsis, along with early intervention and treatment options.
112 New Drug Update and Ways to Prevent Errors During Transitions of CareMarlea Wellein, PharmD, BCPS
Focus on newly approved medications commonly taken by med-surg patients and understand why the medicationis used, how it is dosed, common adverse events, monitoring considerations, and other important administrationprecautions. This session will also highlight ways to minimize errors with medications during transitions of care.
113 Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Reducing Readmissions WhileProviding Best Practices to Your COPD PatientsPamela Garrett, MN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CMSRN
Managing patients with COPD has become increasingly complex and challenging. Successful approaches includeuse of a variety of bronchodilators, PAP therapies, and oxygen and mobility strategies. Transitional care andinterventions targeted on the causes of rehospitalization can help reduce readmission rates.
114 Improving Patient Alert Mechanisms: An Academic-Practice PartnershipProjectTyler Sturdivant, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, SCRN; Pam Johnson, DNP, RN; Angela Duffy, BSN, RN,CCRN; Shelly Winters, MSN, RN
The breakdown of clinical research, product development, unit implementation, and policy revision to include standardization of colored alert wristbands for patients specific to the academic health system will be presented.
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm120 Lunch Symposium – Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition Health Institute
(Participation is limited)
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm Pick Up Box Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Concurrent Sessions – 1.0 contact hour121 Care of the Patient at Risk for Suicide on the Medical-Surgical Unit
Catherine Skowronsky, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN; Cheryl Puntil, MN, APRN, PMHCNS-BCDescribe evidence-based strategies to assess and provide for the safety of patients at risk for suicide in the medical-surgical inpatient setting.
122 Innovations in Fall Prevention: Beyond the Fall BundleNorma McNair, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAHA; Catherine Walsh, MSN, RN
Explore how fall prevention bundles and innovations may reduce falls and protect against fall-related injuries.
123 Medical-Surgical Nurses as Care Coordinators: Creating Harmony Out ofCacophony to Improve Patient OutcomesLuke Emerson, BSN, RN, CCCTM
RNs will learn the importance of care coordination and transition management (CCTM). Attendees will acquire newskills to implement in their practice of coordinating care from a certified clinical navigator in trauma services.
124 Improving Health Outcomes Utilizing Culturally Competent Strategies James Persad, MSN, RN-BC; Marsha Sinanan-Vasishta
An important building block of clinical care is cultural competency. On its own, it’s not a remedy that will improvehealth outcomes and eliminate disparities; rather, it’s a necessary component if we’re to deliver optimized care toall patients. Research has shown that developing culturally competent strategies – combined with patient-centeredinterventions when possible – leads to enhanced health outcomes. At New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH), wesupport culturally congruent care, and have developed several strategies which all align to create a patient-centered and culturally sensitive approach to care. This promotes health outcomes by enhancing communicationand provides education for staff and patients. In developing and implementing these strategies, we engagedmembers of our organization’s interprofessional teams as well as external agencies.
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1:45 pm – 3:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open/Poster Viewing/Refreshment Break
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Concurrent Sessions – 1.25 contact hours
131 Chronic Complications of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Cindy Ward, DNP, RN-BC, CMSRN, ACNS-BC
Review venous thrombosis (VT) and risk factors for VTE and VTE prevention. This session will also explain post-thrombotic syndrome and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
132 Putting the Patient Puzzle Together: Our Impact on Early and EffectiveNutritionAndrea Melendez, MSN, RN, CHTP, HTCP, HSMI, RM; Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN
Let’s put the patient puzzle together! Where does nutrition fit in the complex matrix of patient care? Learn ways tomaneuver care to place the nutrition piece in our nursing skill set, our language, and our care plan. Review bestpractices to place the puzzle pieces together to support the nurse in keeping nutrition at the forefront. Attend thissession to explore ways to implement early nutrition interventions and avoid potentially preventable conditions (PPCs).
133 The “Self-Entitlement Theory”: Equipping Nurses with Skills and Self-Awareness to Care for the Demanding and Difficult PatientTraci Brackin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
This session will review the “self-entitlement theory” and components from other professions for a theoreticalframework that nurses can use to build skills when treating the demanding and difficult patient population.
134 Lead Nurse Quality Indicator Tool: Identifying Clinical Hotspots with Real-Time DataFontine Mamais, MSN, RN; Cherie Neil, MSN, RN; Tracy Guy, MPH; Francisco Jordan
A clinical dashboard that consolidates key metrics allows lead nurses to quickly identify individual patient needs,and when coupled with standardizing workflows, improves real-time follow-up by the lead nurse.
135 What’s All the Hub? (No contact hours will be awarded for this session.)AMSN Staff
Join us for this session about AMSN’s online community, the AMSN Hub. This is where members meet to discussclinical practice, legislative, and other nursing topics. AMSN staff will explain how this networking resource worksand how you can get started.
Saturday, October 14, 2017 6:30 am – 8:00 am
200 Breakfast Symposium – Sponsored by Hill-Rom (Participation is limited)
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:30 am Town Hall – 1.25 contact hours
201 Putting the Spotlight on You: Nurses as LeadersSummer Bryant, MSN, RN, CMSRNThe best leaders are those who shine from within and bring out the best in others. You and yourcolleagues will take the mic during this interactive discussion on how nurses can lead, mentoreach other, and advance the nursing profession for the future. We will all leave with a betterunderstanding of the importance of nursing leadership and the ways nurses can be inspirationaland visionary leaders every day.
9:30 am – 9:45 am Coffee Break
9:45 am – 11:00 am Concurrent Sessions – 1.25 contact hours
211 Urology: The Five Most Common InterventionsSally Russell, MN, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE
This session will focus on five common interventions used in addressing urologic disorders. We will focus on thecare of ureteral stents placed after removal of renal stones, orchiectomy in the treatment of testicular cancer,
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cystectomy as a treatment for bladder cancer, prostate removal/ablation as a treatment for benign prostatichyperplasia, and sacral neuromodulation as a treatment for incontinence.
212 Communication and Caring in Substance AbuseLeslie Gervase, MSN, BA, RN-BC, OCN, CMSRN
Identify and describe the experience of the patient with substance abuse disorder and the licensed nurse deliveringthe care. Using Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) and Acknowledge, Introduce,Duration, Explanation, and Thank You (AIDET) strategies, the clinical nurse will articulate evidence-based techniquesto communicate during a difficult patient encounter, leading to an improved nursing and patient experience.
213 Acute Pancreatitis: Opening Pandora’s BoxKathleen Hill, MSN, APRN, CCNS; Dianna Copley, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
Review the causes, clinical course, therapies, and complications arising from acute pancreatitis in adults.
214 Compassion and the Bottom Line: Making a Difference One Patient at aTimeAnn Polen, MEd, BSN, RN, CHES, CCRP
Examine an unconventional and budget-friendly approach to address staff engagement and the patientexperience.
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions – 1.25 contact hours
221 Trauma Patients on Med-Surg UnitsJennifer Serfin, MD
Review how trauma patients are treated from the ER to the ICU and how they transition to the med-surg unit.Examine how common injuries affect patients and what changes may indicate worsening status.
222 Psych Patients on a Medical Unit: Nursing Strategies and InterventionsAleisha Rivera, MSN, RN-C
Discuss the five most common psychiatric diagnoses that occur on a medical unit. Understand the pathology ofthe diagnoses to choose nursing interventions in the most optimal way to avoid violent circumstances soonerrather than later.
223 The Problem with Risk Assessment Tools: Why Is Everyone at Risk?Sandra Siedlecki, PhD
Attendees will actively participate in several exercises that demonstrate how to evaluate risk assessment toolsusing nothing more than a smart phone and a piece of paper.
224 Impacting Quality Outcomes through the Utilization of an Innovative Unit-Based Nursing RoleStacey Trotman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC; Melissa Eberhard, BSN, RN, CCRN
The patient safety and quality nurse role at one institution demonstrates leadership and expertise in employing corevalues related to safety and quality measures intertwined in nursing practice, mentorship, and clinical support.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions – 1.25 contact hours
231 Pharmacotherapeutics: Dementia, Depression, Anxiety, and InsomniaJoan Frizzell, PhD, CRNP, ANP-BC
The focus of this presentation will be the treatment of elderly patients who have an altered mental status. Thissession will also provide an overview of anatomic and physiologic changes in elderly patients. Information will beprovided about the biochemical alterations associated with such mood disorders as anxiety and depression.Current treatment approaches for elderly patients will be discussed, along with rationales for treatment.
232 I Got Rhythm: Atrial Fibrillation Pharmacology and ManagementDianna Copley, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN; Kathleen Hill, MSN, APRN, CCNS
This session will review the pathophysiology, characteristics, descriptive categories, and current treatmentguidelines for atrial fibrillation. Strategies for preventing thromboembolism through interactive case studies willalso be discussed.
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233 Do I Have Enough FTEs? I’m Always Short-Staffed!Gordon Natal, Jr., MSN, MHA, RN, CCRN, CMSRN, NEA-BC
Gain tools to evaluate current staffing patterns, allocation of FTEs, and methods for validating the need foradditional staff.
234 Learning from Our Mistakes: Using Monthly Nursing Morbidity andMortality Rounds to Improve Patient SafetyLynnita Montague-Daddio, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, RN-BC
Explore how trending safety events and allowing for collaborative case review may be an effective method to tailornursing education and address system shortcomings.
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm General Session – 1.25 contact hours
240 Elevating Skin Injury Prevention: Team Applications Margaret Ecklund, MS, RN, CCRN-K, ACNP-BCPressure injury prevention programs rely on each member of the health care team takingresponsibility for protection. From the point of entry to the system to discharge, elevating theimportance of skin integrity becomes part of standard workflow. This session provides practicalstrategies for team implementation.
Sunday, October 15, 2017 7:00 am – 12:45 pm Registration Open
7:00 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:15 am General Session – 1.25 contact hours
301 Second Victimization: Caring for Our OwnSusan Scott, PhD, RN, CPPS, FAANWhen patients suffer from an unexpected clinical event, nurses involved in their care may bepersonally affected. This session provides insights into what has been referred to as “The darkesthours of my career.” Having an awareness and understanding of second victimization will provideparticipants with insights for future adverse events.
9:15 am – 10:00 am Induction Ceremony/President’s Address/Closing Remarks
10:00 am – 10:15 am Coffee Break
10:15 am – 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions – 1.0 contact hour
311 Sleep Apnea and Sedation Risk: Do You Know What is Important toMonitor?Julie Welsh, MS, APN, CMSRN, CNS-BC, RN-BC, CRRN
Review the latest evidence-based research on sleep apnea, treatment, and the risk for sedation with surgery andopioid administration.
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312 Dialysis: PD & Hemo 2017Mary Eastman-Paulson, MSN Ed, RN, CNN
Identify basic care of both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
313 Building a Culture of Safety: No Heroes AllowedCheri Constantino-Shor, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CRNI
Join this engaging lecture on the history and current state of preventable medical harm in the U.S. and the impactof a hierarchical structure and lack of teamwork on patient outcomes. Walk away inspired to improve your practiceand create change in your organization.
314 Blood Glucose ManagementElena Valcarlos, PharmD
This session will review current guidelines for managing blood glucose in hospitalized patients as well asrecommended strategies for achieving glucose control in the hospital.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions – 1.0 contact hour
321 Ortho Compartment SyndromeDottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, OCNS-C, CMSRN, CNE
This session will review possible causes, symptoms, nursing assessment parameters, and interventions forcompartment syndrome.
322 RN Decision-Making: Selection of Insulin Injection Sites in HospitalizedPatientsNöel Kerr, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Discuss research findings that suggest acute care RNs need a better understanding of evidence-based practicefor rotation of insulin injection sites and electronic documentation platforms.
323 Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Practice EnvironmentAngela Muzzy, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNS-BC; Susan Bohnenkamp, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CCM
Identify common issues that promote an unhealthy practice environment and discuss the latest AMSN and AACNguidelines for establishing and sustaining a healthy practice environment.
324 Drugs that Should Not Be Discontinued AbruptlyElena Valcarlos, PharmD
This session will review common drugs or drug classes that should not be discontinued abruptly and how tomanage discontinuation if it is needed.
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Hotel InformationThe Renaissance Palm Springs is the official hotel forthe 2017 AMSN Convention. Additional rooms are avail-able at The Hilton Palm Springs.
Reserve Your RoomOnline: Visit convention.amsn.orgTelephone: Call the hotel at the number listed below.
Renaissance Palm Springs888 East Tahquitz Canyon WayPalm Springs, CA 92262Check in: 4:00 pm Check out: 12:00 pm (noon)$189 single/double + taxes (currently 16.89% plus$.89 utility fee)Reservations: 888-682-1238 or 760-416-2900Ask for the AMSN Convention.
Hilton Palm Springs400 East Tahquitz Canyon WayPalm Springs, CA 92262Check in: 4:00 pm Check out: 12:00 pm (noon)$179 single/double + taxes (currently 16.95% plus$1.14 utility fee)Reservations: 800-445-8667 or 760-318-8501Ask for the AMSN Convention.
Note: The discounted convention rates are availableuntil September 13, 2017, or until the room block isfull. Reservations made after this date will be subject tospace and rate availability. (All taxes are subject tochange without notice.)
ParkingRenaissance Valet: $22; Self-parking: $12Hilton Palm SpringsValet: $22; Self-parking: $18(Rates subject to change.)
AirportPalm Springs International Airport is 1.5 miles from thehotels. Airport shuttle service, on request, is complimen-tary for both the Renaissance and the Hilton. Estimatedtaxi fare: $7 one way.
WeatherA typical day in Palm Springs during October has day-time highs in the 80s/lower 90s. Lows are in the lowerto mid-60s. Please remember to pack a sweater, astemperatures in meeting rooms can vary. We suggestyou bring comfortable walking shoes for your conventionactivities.
Payment Policy, Fees, andConfirmation NoticeRegistrations will be processed only when accompaniedby full payment. If a check is returned by the bank forinsufficient funds, full payment must include an addi-tional $30 for bank processing charges and must bepaid with a cashier’s check, money order, or credit card.If payment is not received by the AMSN National Officeprior to the convention, you may pay the full amountonsite. If you do not receive registration confirmation 1week prior to the meeting, contact the AMSN NationalOffice at 866-877-2676 or [email protected] orders are not accepted as payment. (All feesare in U.S. dollars.)
Cancellations and SubstitutionsCancellations and substitutions must be requested inwriting. We will be happy to refund your registration fee,less a $50 administration fee, if received beforeSeptember 12, 2017. No refunds will be made afterthat date. AMSN membership dues are nonrefundable. All othermonies will be returned to the party who originallyissued payment. If you are unable to attend, a substitu-tion may be made. If your substitute is not an AMSNmember, additional fees may apply.In the event AMSN should find it necessary to cancel orpostpone this convention for any reason including butnot limited to registration responses, strikes, or acts ofGod, AMSN will not be liable for registrants’ expenses. Inwhatever manner the cancellation/postponement isultimately resolved, AMSN will act responsibly to protectmembers’ and registrants’ investment in the conventionand the association.
Opening Reception, Exhibit Hall,and Poster PresentationsJoin us Thursday evening, October 12, 2017, for theOpening Reception. Enjoy light food and beverages asyou network and visit with exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall.The vendors will show you how the latest products, tech-nologies, and publications will enhance your practice.Poster presentations will spotlight your colleagues whowant to share what they are doing on medical-surgicalunits around the world. Posters may be viewed on bothThursday, October 12, and Friday, October 13.Be sure to visit the AMSN Booth in the Exhibit Hall anddiscover more about the association and member ben-efits. The AMSN Booth also features information fromthe Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board(MSNCB), the affiliate certification organization ofAMSN.Guest Registration for the Opening Reception onThursday evening, October 12, is $30. Guest badgesmay be purchased using the registration form or at theConvention Registration Desk onsite.
Continuing Education• Earn up to 15.25 continuing nursing education
(CNE) contact hours for the full 3-day convention. • Prevention Strategies Workshop (limited seating):
2.0 contact hours.
Registration & General Information
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This convention is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti,Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses(AMSN).Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider ofcontinuing nursing education by the American NursesCredentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of con-tinuing nursing education by the California Board ofRegistered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.
Photo ReleaseAMSN occasionally uses photographs of conventionparticipants in promotional materials (print and digital).By virtue of your attendance, you agree to usage of yourimage in such media. Additionally, any photos madepublic and shared through the official AMSN AnnualConvention App are the property of AMSN and may beused in promotional materials.
Special Deals and DiscountsFull registration includes:
• Up to 15.25 Continuing Nursing Education contacthours
• AMSN Online Library Access • Opening Reception• Continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks• One “Lunch and Learn”
Early Bird SpecialRegister by August 14, 2017, and save $65 on the regular/onsite full convention registration fee. (Note:Mailed forms must be postmarked by August 14, 2017).
AMSN Member Group DiscountSave $25 each when three or more members register atthe same time. To qualify, all registrations must be sub-mitted together via mail or fax only.Save $90 when you combine the Early Bird Special andthe Group Discount!
AMSN Members save $100!As an AMSN member, you’ll enjoy a savings of $100 onyour convention registration fees. To be eligible for themember rate, you must be an AMSN member throughOctober 31, 2017. If your membership expires prior toOctober 31, 2017, you may renew your membership atthe same time you register for the convention to qualifyfor the member rate. Simply check the AMSN member-ship box on the convention registration form, include$84 for your membership dues, and register for the con-vention at the member rate. Your renewal will begin uponyour current expiration.
Not a Member? Join and Get the Reduced Rate!Join AMSN with your convention registration and get thediscounted rate, PLUS reap all of the other benefits ofmembership. Here’s how:• Visit amsn.org/benefits. • Check the AMSN membership box on the conven-
tion registration form.• Complete the member application.• Include $84 for your membership dues.• Register for the convention at the discounted mem-
ber rate.Note: A membership application is also included at theend of this PDF.
2017 Program Planning CommitteeBeth Norman, MS, RN, CNS, ACNS-BC,Convention ChairpersonLinda Martin, BSN, RN, CMSRNJennifer Palmer, BSN, RN, CMSRN Maureen Murphy, BS-HCA, RN, CMSRN Wendy Sullivan, RN Rosemarie Marmion, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC,Education Director
2017 Oral Abstract Review Team Brooke Brush, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NE-BCDiane Daddario, MSN, ANP-C, ACNS-BC, RN-BC, CMSRNToni Ford, MSN, RN, CMSRNLeisa Kelly, MS, APRN-CNS, CEN, CMSRNAyo Lincoln, BSN, RN, CMSRNTamara Mitchell, MSN, RN, NE-BCAnn Moore, MS, RN, CMSRN, RN-BCLinda Ver Steeg, MSN, RN
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Access Online Library and Convention HandoutsThe AMSN Online Library gives you
even more value with your registration.All attendees receive free access to convention sessions in the AMSN Online Library. Listen to sessionsyou may have missed onsite or revisit courses you found interesting. Content will be available approxi-mately 3 weeks after the convention, so be sure to take advantage of this additional learning experienceat your convenience.
Your other library benefits and options include the following:
• Session handouts available to print 2 weeks before convention.• Evaluate sessions online (onsite or after the convention). • Access your CNE certificates in the library and print any time.
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Here’s why your colleagues love this meeting…
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many amazingnurses who share the goal of providing the bestcare possible to patients. I learned so much!The convention was jam-packed full of usefuland interesting knowledge.
Susan Wetherall, Charlottesville,VA
'I felt a connection with nurses fromeverywhere who face the same challengescaring for our patients. I feel recharged to goforth and provide care the patients deserveand trust me to provide.
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