Dear American Association of Nurse Practitioners Attendees: Conference! The Mile High City is honored to host the AANP 2018 National We invite you to explore our city and experience all that it has to offer during your stay. From seven pro sports teams to the nation s second largest performing arts complex and the milelong 16th Street Mall to our many museums and cultural facilities, Denver is filled with attractions to entertain you. Our many neighborhoods like Cherry Creek, Highlands, LoDo, Uptown, Five Points, Golden Triangle and Old South Pearl are filled with outstanding restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops, while after dark, Denver is a center for live music. Whether you visit one of our parks like Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre or borrow a B-cycle and take a bike ride on our 85 miles of offstreet bike paths, you ll find that Denver has 300 days of bright sunshine a year. At an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver is truly a mile high and climbing. Have a wonderful 2017 conference and we look forward hosting you all next year! Sincerely, Michael B. Hancock Mayor 2
It is my great pleasure to invite you to join your colleagues in Denver, June 26 July 1 for the AANP 2018 National Conference. We know you have come to expect great things from AANP and this conference will not disappoint. The 2018 theme, NPs Moving Mountains in Health Care, is integrated throughout the conference schedule. Our opening general session keynote speaker, Rear Admiral Susan Orsega, Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Nurse Officer with the U. S. Public Health Service, brings her perspective on how NPs contribute to the culture of practice in the changing health care landscape. Rear Admiral Orsega has been instrumental in moving mountains in health care through her pioneering roles in global health diplomacy, her unique clinical insights and advocacy experiences in government, education and public service. The 2018 Conference closing keynote speaker is Kevin Smith, DNP, FNP, FAANP. Dr. Smith is chief clinical officer at Zipnosis, a virtual care software and technology company. From helping to develop QuickMedx (which became MinuteClinic) and serving in leadership roles contributing to EHR design, Dr. Smith has been moving mountains in health care for years - transforming patients from passive to savvy health care consumers. In his current role Dr. Smith continues to impact health care by providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical guidelines for virtual care services and clinical informatics. A few of the changes for this year s schedule include: Earn up to 40 contact hours of CE (includes all sessions Tuesday through Sunday) More groups of concurrent sessions each day; Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes rather than 75 minutes; A Tuesday night Welcome to the AANP 2018 Conference reception (in previous years this was a first time attendee reception but will be a welcome reception for all this year) Exhibit Hall Grand Opening is Thursday afternoon rather than morning Opening General Session is scheduled for Wednesday from 10:00 10:45am with the keynote address presented by Rear Admiral Susan Orsega Annual Membership Meeting immediately follows Opening General Session and is scheduled for 10:45 11:30am on Wednesday If you are not a current member of AANP, consider joining to take advantage of the many programs and services that we offer our members year round. AANP members also receive generous discounts on a variety of activities such as a discount to the national conference. Take time now to register for our 2018 conference. This is one conference you won t want to miss. I look forward to seeing you in Denver this summer. Joyce Knestrick President, AANP Board of Directors 3
Conference Information AANP MISSION AND CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES The mission of AANP is to empower all nurse practitioners to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. Conference Objectives Provide expert faculty presentations of current, practical and clinically oriented evidence-based practice information that addresses the roles of all providers and patients, incorporating an interprofessional perspective with a focus in acute care, adolescent/pediatric, adult family, business, emergency department, gerontology, integrative medicine, men s health, occupational health, oncology, pain management, pharmacology, professional issues, psychiatric/mental health, research, uniformed/military and women s health Provide state-of-the-art skill enhancement workshops Discuss current national, state and local legislative, regulatory and practice issues affecting nurse practitioners Provide national and international opportunities for collegial networking IMPORTANT DATES Monday, March 5 Early Bird Drawing Deadline Friday, March 30 Friday, May 14 Early Bird Drawing Winners Announced Cancellation requests must be received by 11:59 PM CT in order to receive a refund. Thursday, May 31 Housing Reservation Deadline or until the block is sold out (whichever comes first) Sunday, June 24 Monday, June 25 After 11:59 PM CT, no changes can be made to registration schedules Badge Pick-Up and On-Site Registration Begins (If session capacities have not been reached) WHY ATTEND AANP NATIONAL CONFERENCE? Largest national conference for NPs of all specialties Over 300 sessions throughout the conference focusing on diversity of the NP profession Over 40 skill enhancing workshops throughout the conference Earn up to 40 contact hours of Continuing Education (CE) credit pending approval by AANP (includes all sessions Tuesday through Sunday) Discussions on current national, state and local legislative, regulatory and practice issues affecting nurse practitioners National and international opportunities for collegial networking Industry Supported/Sponsored Events (with food service) - CE Symposia - Non-CE Product Theaters TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor of Denver Letter... Pg 2 AANP President Letter.... Pg 3 AANP Mission And Conference Objectives.... Pg 4 Important Dates... Pg 4 Why Attend AANP National Conference?..... Pg 4 Important Conference Features... Pg 5 Conference Information... Pg 6 Registration Operations... Pg 7 Schedule-At-A-Glance... Pg 8 Join the Conversation... Pg 8 General Information... Pg 9 Housing... Pg 9 Thank You Conference Committee... Pg 9 Registration Highlights... Pg 10 Early Bird Drawing... Pg 10 4
Important Conference Features AANP appreciates the feedback you provide when completing your conference evaluations. Your input helps AANP enhance the conference experience and offerings. Some important conference features are: TWO DEDICATED WORKSHOP DAYS Tuesday, June 26 Workshops/ Specialized Seminars Aromatherapy Buprenorphine Waiver Course Part 1 & Part 2 Diabetes: Using Injectables & Technology Emergency HEENT Procedures Extremity Fractures: Basic Splinting Minor Office & Urgent Care Procedures Musculoskeletal Injections Neurological Exam Essentials Office Gynecology Procedures Sonographic Techniques Spirometry Sunday, July 1 Workshops/ Specialized Seminars Acute Abdomen Basic Suturing Emergency HEENT Procedures Honing Your Cardiac Exam Pulmonary Function Tests PRESENTATIONS Concurrent Presentations There are over 300, 60-minute concurrent presentations that will be offered Wednesday, June 27 Sunday, July 1. Specialty Practice Groups (SPG) These are communities within AANP who share common goals in advancing knowledge and professional development in select areas. As we continue to expand the SPG community the conference will offer 12 sessions this year: Acute Care Cardiology Convenient/ Urgent Care Dermatology Emergency Department Endocrine Gastroenterology Independent Practice Obesity Orthopedics Pain Management Psych Mental Health SPGs are only $20 each annually. For additional information about Specialty Practice Groups, go to aanp.org/membership/specialty-practice-groups. Other Presentations In addition, there are other presentations such as general sessions, poster presentations, regional meetings and interest forums that add to the variety of the many session opportunities. NEW, Rapid Fire (20 minute) presentations are meant to deliver quick, high quality content. These replace the 30 minute podium presentations. AANP STORE We will once again provide a store so attendees can purchase their favorite AANP branded apparel and items such as key chains, mugs, pens, etc. To visit the store throughout the year go to aanpstore.com. 5
Conference Information POSTER PRESENTATIONS Poster presentations feature the latest evidence in the field. A detailed schedule listing individual poster presentations will be available in the AANP 2018 Conference Guide These presentations will occur: Poster Presentations (In Exhibit Hall) Thursday, 6/28 3:00 PM 4:45 PM Friday, 6/29 1:30 PM 3:15 PM Saturday, 6/30 10:30 AM 11:45 AM INDUSTRY SUPPORTED / SPONSORED EVENTS Costs of industry supported/sponsored (IS) events with food service presented at the AANP conference are not included in the conference registration fees. These limited CE symposia and non-ce product theaters are funded entirely by the supporting/ sponsoring company, allowing AANP to offer some conference registrants complimentary access to a limited number of CE and non-ce educational presentations. Due to their educational focus and guideline requirements, attendance is restricted to only conference registrants. To expedite processing attendees into these events, registration/admission will occur at the entrance of each scheduled event, on a first-come first-served basis. There will be no pre-registration. When available, IS event description notices will be posted on the National Conference page at aanp.org, on signage located throughout the conference area, in the mobile app, and in the conference guide CONTINUING EDUCATION/ PHARMACOLOGY CONTACT HOURS The program is pending approval for CE and pharmacology credit by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Accreditation. Up to 40 contact hours of CE will be offered (includes all sessions Tuesday-Sunday). Most sessions will have the estimated number of contact hours listed. Approved pharmacology credit will be posted on the National Conference page at aanp.org when available. All NP state regulatory agencies and certifying bodies recognize and accept AANP CE credit. PRESENTATION HANDOUTS The presentation handout link will be emailed to all conference registrants no later than early June 2018. Registrants are encouraged to print the materials or store them on an electronic device prior to attending sessions. NAME BADGES Registered Attendees: Registered attendees must wear their official conference name badge at all times to access conference events. There will a $25 fee to reprint a lost badge. Guests of Registered Attendees: NEW in 2018 - Guest badges may be purchased for $50 each for persons age 16 and older. This guest badge allows entrance into the Exhibit Hall only. CHILDREN Children (including infants) under the age of 16 are not allowed in conference sessions or the Exhibit Hall due to safety concerns, audio recording and maintaining an appropriate learning environment. CONFERENCE ATTIRE Attire is business casual. The Colorado Convention Center (CCC) strives to keep rooms at a comfortable temperature, but layered clothing is strongly suggested. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended. STANDING & SITTING IN CLASSROOMS Sitting in chairs is required in classrooms for the majority of presentations due to Fire Marshall regulations. Sitting on floors is not permitted. Standing is very limited and not allowed unless there is a hands-on or networking portion of the session, or you have a medical or health condition. Please kindly inform the classroom assistant(s) if you have a medical or health condition and need to stand during part of a session. FORCE MAJEURE In the event AANP should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the AANP 2018 National Conference for any reason, including, but not limited to, low registration, strikes, acts of nature, war, terrorist acts or other circumstances beyond AANP s control, AANP s liability shall be limited to refund of registration fees paid to AANP. AANP MEMBERS/REGISTRATION CATEGORIES If you are not an AANP member, we encourage you to join in order to take advantage of a great member conference rate. AANP members receive a discount on their conference registration fees. NP Members shall have successfully completed an NP program and/or maintain certification as NPs with a nationally approved certifying body. Associate Members are non-nps who are interested in fostering the objectives of AANP and the NP profession. Student Members are currently enrolled in an entry-level program that prepares nurse practitioners. Post Master s Student Members are nurse practitioners who have returned to school for further education. Career Starter Members are newly graduated NPs who are beginning their careers (limited to one year). Retired Members are NPs who have retired from NP practice. 6
Registration Operations REGISTRATION FEES TUESDAY, JUNE 26 WORKSHOPS/SPECIALIZED SEMINARS* WORKSHOPS FEES Aromatherapy $125 Buprenorphine Waiver Course Part 1 & Part 2 $125 Diabetes: Using Injectables & Technology $125 Emergency HEENT Procedures $125 Extremity Fractures: Basic Splinting $125 Minor Office & Urgent Care Procedures $125 Musculoskeletal Injections $125 Neurological Exam Essentials $125 Office Gynecology Procedures $125 Sonographic Techniques $125 Spirometry $125 SUNDAY, JULY 1 WORKSHOPS/SPECIALIZED SEMINARS* WORKSHOPS FEES Acute Abdomen $125 Basic Suturing $125 Emergency HEENT Procedures $125 Honing Your Cardiac Exam $125 Pulmonary Function Tests $125 REGISTRATION FEES RECEIVED by 5/14/18 after 5/14/18 FULL 11:59 PM CT 11:59 PM CT NP Member $570 $620 Associate Member $570 $620 Student Member $170 $220 Post Master s Student Member $490 $540 Career Starter Member $345 $395 Retired Member $345 $395 Non-Member $715 $765 RECEIVED by 5/14/18 after 5/14/18 ONE DAY 11:59 PM CT 11:59 PM CT NP Member $335 $385 Associate Member $335 $385 Student Member $170 $220 Post Master s Student Member $295 $345 Career Starter Member $220 $270 Retired Member $220 $270 Non-Member $470 $530 * NOTE: If you only register for a workshop on either Tuesday, 6/26 or Sunday, 7/1, you will also be charged a one-day registration fee. REGISTRATION POLICIES Cancellations: All cancellations require written notification to AANP at confcancellation@aanp.org. Requests must be received by Monday, May 14, by 11:59 PM CT at confcancellation@aanp.org. Please Note: If you cancel your conference registration, also cancel your housing reservation within the AANP Housing Block. AANP has the right to remove any reservations within the block that are not supported by a conference registration. Refunds: Refunds for written cancellation requests received by Monday, May 14, will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee or a $50 administrative fee for student registrations (entry-level student members only). AFTER MONDAY, MAY 14, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED. No Shows: If you do not cancel in writing by Monday, May 14 and do not attend, you still are responsible for payment. REGISTRATION OPERATIONS QUESTIONS Email: conference@aanp.org Phone: 512-442-4262 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Fax: 512-442-6469 Mail: American Association of Nurse Practitioners PO Box 12846 Austin, TX 78711 HOW TO REGISTER Online: Go to the National Conference page at aanp.org. When registering online you have current availability of sessions, immediate confirmation of assignments and printable receipt of payment. Session assignments occur when the registration is entered and payment has been confirmed. Online registration requires credit card payment. AANP accepts VISA, MasterCard and American Express. If you do not receive a receipt via email within one (1) business day of online payment, please notify conference@aanp.org. 7 Mail: The paper registration form is posted at aanp.org on the National Conference page. Complete the form and mail or fax with all required information and payment. Session assignments occur when the registration is entered and payment has been confirmed. A receipt including session assignments will be emailed to the registrant. If you do not receive, via email, your session confirmation/receipt within ten (10) business days of mailing or five (5) business days of faxing your form and payment, please notify AANP at conference@aanp.org or 512-442-4262. NPs: NP: Moving Mountains
Schedule-at-a-Glance Specific session titles and descriptions are displayed in the online registration system and at aanp.org/conferences/national-conference. Monday, June 25 4:30 PM 7:00 PM Registration Operations Opens 4:30 PM 7:00 PM Speaker Ready Room Opens Tuesday, June 26 7:00 AM 6:30 PM Registration Operations 7:00 AM 6:30 PM Speaker Ready Room 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Workshops/Specialized Seminars 4:30 PM 5:50 PM Rapid Fire Presentations 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Grand Opening Reception Wednesday, June 27 6:00 AM 6:00 PM Registration Operations 6:00 AM 7:15 AM Breakfast Non-CE Product Theaters 6:00 AM 6:00 PM Speaker Ready Room 7:30 AM 8:30 AM Concurrent Presentations 8:45 AM 9:45 AM Concurrent Presentations 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Opening General Session 11:15 AM 2:15 PM Uniformed Corps Chief Updates (Open To Active, Retired Military & USPHS Attendees Only) 11:45 AM 1:00 PM Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters 1:15 PM 2:15 PM Concurrent Presentations (Includes SPGs & Interest Forums) 1:15 PM 5:15 PM Workshops/Seminars 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Concurrent Presentations (Includes SPGs & Interest Forums) 3:45 PM 4:45 PM Concurrent Presentations 3:45 PM 5:15 PM Regional Meetings 5:30 PM 6:45 PM Dinner Non-CE Product Theaters 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Uniformed Military Services Branch Meetings (Open To Active, Retired Military & Usphs Attendees Only) Thursday, June 28 6:30 AM 6:15 PM Registration Operations 6:30 AM 7:45 AM Breakfast Non-CE Product Theater 7:00 AM 6:15 PM Speaker Ready Room 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Concurrent Presentations 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Workshops/Seminars 9:15 AM 10:15 AM Concurrent Presentations 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Concurrent Presentations (Includes SPGs & Interest Forums) 11:45 AM 1:00 PM Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters 1:15 PM 2:15 PM General Session 2:30 PM 6:00 PM Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall (Unopposed Time - 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM) 3:00 PM 4:45 PM Attended NP Posters: Group 1 5:00 PM 5:20 PM Rapid Fire Presentations 5:30 PM 5:50 PM Rapid Fire Presentations 6:00 PM 7:15 PM Tentative Dinner CE Symposia 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Fellows Induction Ceremony & Reception/ Dinner (By Invitation Only) Friday, June 29 6:30 AM 6:15 PM Registration Operations 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM Breakfast Non-CE Product Theater 7:00 AM 6:15 PM Speaker Ready Room 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Concurrent Presentations 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Workshops/Seminars 9:15 AM 10:15 AM Concurrent Presentations 10:00 AM 4:30 PM Exhibit Hall (Unopposed Time - 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM) 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Rapid Fire Presentations 11:00 AM 11:20 AM Rapid Fire Presentations 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Rapid Fire Presentations 12:15 AM 1:30 PM Lunch CE Symposia 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Workshops/Seminars 1:30 PM 3:15 PM Attended NP Posters: Group 2 3:30 PM 4:30 PM Concurrent Presentations 4:45 PM 5:45 PM Concurrent Presentations 4:45 PM 6:45 PM Salute To The States Award Ceremony & Reception (By Invitation Only) 6:00 PM 7:15 PM Dinner Non-CE Product Theaters Saturday, June 30 6:30 AM 5:15 PM Registration Operations 6:30 AM 7:45 AM Breakfast Non-CE Product Theater 7:00 AM 5:15 PM Speaker Ready Room 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Workshops/Seminars 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Concurrent Presentations 9:15 AM 10:15 AM Concurrent Presentations 10:30 AM 11:45 AM Attended NP Posters: Group 3 10:30 AM 2:45 PM Exhibit Hall (Unopposed Time - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM) 11:45 AM 1:00 PM Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters 1:15 PM 2:15 PM Concurrent Presentations 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Concurrent Presentations 2:45 PM Exhibit Hall Closes 3:45 PM 4:45 PM Closing General Session 5:00 PM 6:15 PM Dinner Non-CE Product Theater Sunday, July 1 7:30 AM 12:30 PM Registration Operations 7:30 AM 10:30 AM Speaker Ready Room 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Workshops/Specialized Seminars 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Concurrent Presentations 10:15 AM 11:15 AM Concurrent Presentations JOIN THE CONVERSATION AANP shares the latest NP news through social media, and we want to hear from you. Get involved today at LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, ENP Network and Instagram. Join the conference conversation by using #AANP18 8
General Information HOUSING AANP 2018 National Conference Housing offers a wide selection of hotels near the convention center and throughout the area with discounted pricing for those staying within the AANP Housing Block. Information regarding hotel descriptions, availability and rates are provided on the AANP Housing Block reservation website, available to registrants upon completion of conference registration. Special conference rates, ranging from $189-$245 (single/ double) plus taxes and fees per night, will be honored for conference registrants and their families for reservations covering lodging between Sunday, June 24 Monday, July 2, based on availability. Make plans to arrive early or stay after to enjoy all that Denver & the surrounding area has to offer. HOTEL RESERVATIONS & CUT-OFF DATE For hotel reservations, go to the National Conference webpage at aanp.org and click on 2018 Housing Information. If you have already registered for the conference the housing information was provided in your registration receipt. All reservations must be made by Thursday, May 31 or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first. Please Note: If you cancel your conference registration, also cancel your housing reservation within the AANP Housing Block. AANP has the right to remove any housing reservations within the block that are not supported by a conference registration. HOTEL POLICIES Policies are hotel specific. Please review the AANP Housing Block website for policies specific to deposits, early departure fees and cancellations. HOUSING QUESTIONS The AANP Housing Center is available to answer questions from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Email: housing@aanp.org Phone: 855-857-5933 Fax: 607-674-6132 SMOKING RESTRICTIONS To provide a safe and healthy environment, the CCC is a non-smoking facility. All interior areas are designated as nonsmoking areas. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) The CCC complies with the requirements specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). AANP is responsible for all non-permanent accessibility requirements. If you have any questions, require special accommodations or auxiliary aid needs relating to a disability for your conference attendance, please notify AANP at conference@aanp.org or 512-442-4262 no later than Monday, May 14. ANIMALS Live animals are prohibited within the CCC other than animal(s) that serve a guide or service function as defined by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. FIREARMS/WEAPONS Firearms/weapons are prohibited on the convention center premises. WHAT TO DO IN DENVER For information on what to do in Denver, go to https://www.denver.org/aanp/. GENERAL QUESTIONS Email: conference@aanp.org Phone: 512-442-4262 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Fax: 512-442-6469 THANK YOU Thank you to the 2018 National Conference Committee members! We appreciate their dedication in planning and providing advisement on this conference schedule. Susan S. VanBeuge, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP Chair Michelle Edwards, DNP, APRN, FNP, ACNP, FAANP Jennifer A. Korkosz, Lt Col, USAF, NC, DNP, WHNP-BC David LaFevers, DNP, FNP, FAANP Sheryl Mitchell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC Mary Ellen Roberts, DNP, APN-c, FAAN, FAANP Veronica Wilbur, PhD, APRN-FNP, CNET, FAANP AANP reserves the right to change information in this booklet without advance notice. 9
REGISTRATION HIGHLIGHTS Register online at aanp.org for immediate access to session availability & assignment. AANP student member conference registration rate is only $170! Join NOW and attend conference at the member rate. See page 7, Registration Fees. Complete your 2018 conference registration and hotel reservation now! EARLY BIRD DRAWING FOR VALUABLE PRIZES (All prizes are subject to change without notice.) To Be Eligible For The Drawing, Attendees Must: Must be an AANP NP, Student, Post Master s Student, Career Starter, Associate or Retired Member and paid registrant attending the entire conference Must have a current, valid phone number and email address on file in your AANP account Stay for at least 5 nights between Monday, June 25 Sunday, July 1, at one of the AANP Housing Block hotels (Name must match your conference registration and hotel reservation) Register for the conference and make your hotel reservation on or before Monday, March 5, 2018 to be eligible. List of prizes coming soon! ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS Winners will be notified, announced in AANP communications, and on the AANP National Conference page at aanp.org no later than Friday, March 30, 2018. MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE REGISTRANT COMMUNICATIONS NPs: All registrant receipts, notifications and updates from AANP are communicated by email. Please verify AANP Moving Mountains (aanp@aanp.org) is in your email address book. If you currently are not receiving communications from 2 aanp@aanp.org, contact conference@aanp.org. If you cannot receive email from AANP, you will miss important conference notifications.