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As co-presidents of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), it is our pleasure to invite you to join us for the AANP 2014 National Conference, June 17 22, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This year s theme, Stronger Together.Improving Health, is woven throughout the conference sessions, workshops and events and promises to be everything you have come to expect from an AANP conference and more! Featuring an expansive program of clinical activities that are a hallmark of this premier national NP conference, the 2014 conference is designed to meet the needs of attendees from NP students to the advanced NP. To get the conference off to a great start, two exciting speakers have been invited for the opening general session on Wednesday, June 18. Dr. Mary Wakefield, administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will share her insightful perspectives on the changes in the health care system and how these changes impact the health of our nation. This topic is of special interest to NPs who are concerned about the availability and continuity of high quality care for all populations. Dave debronkart, also known as e-patient Dave, brings a lively discussion to the opening session with his thoughts on patient engagement as the means to transform health and health care. A blogger, author, speaker, student of disruptive innovation, cancer survivor, policy advisor and an experienced member and leader of online communities, Dave provides new ideas on how patients and providers can be stronger together improving health. Two days of dedicated workshops, Tuesday, 6/17 and Sunday, 6/22, will provide an increased opportunity for attendees to enhance their knowledge and skills. In addition to the educational offerings at the conference, you will have time to relax with old friends and colleagues, make new contacts and enjoy the multitude of attractions and entertainment that Nashville has to offer. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville. Make plans now to join us June 17-22, 2014. This is one conference you won t want to miss! -- Angela K. Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP Ken Miller, PhD, RN, CFNP, FAAN Co - Presidents, AANP Board of Directors ImpORTANT DATES March 3, 2014 Early Bird Drawing Deadline March 28, 2014 Early Bird Drawing Winners Announced May 27, 2014 AANP Housing Block Closes June 13, 2014 Online Registration Closes June 16, 2014 On-Site Registration Begins (If space is available) WHY ATTEND AANp NATIONAl CONfERENCE? Largest national conference for NPs of all specialties Approximately 260 concurrent sessions throughout the conference focusing on diversity of the NP profession Approximately 38 skill enhancement workshops throughout the conference Up to 42 contact hours of continuing education (this number includes workshop attendance) Eight featured tracks Discussions on current national, state and local legislative, regulatory and practice issues affecting nurse practitioners International and national opportunities for collegial networking Industry Supported/Sponsored Events (with food service) - CE Symposia - Non-CE Product Theaters TAblE Of CONTENTS Important Dates...Pg 2 Why Attend AANP National Conference...Pg 2 Important Conference Features...Pg 3 Conference Information...Pg 4 Registration...Pg 4 Schedule-At-A-Glance...Pg 6 Housing...Pg 6 General Information...Pg 7 Conference Committee...Pg 7 Join the Conversation...Pg 7 Registration Highlights...Pg 8 Early Bird Drawings for Valuable Prizes...Pg 8 2 A m E R I C A N A S S O C I A T I O N O f N u R S E p R A C T I T I O N E R S

ImpORTANT CONfERENCE features Based on surveys and feedback from national conference registrants, AANP continually looks to enhance the national conference experience and offerings. Some following important conference features are: Two Dedicated Workshop Days Tuesday, June 17 Workshops 12-Lead ECG Interpretation Acute Abdomen Basic Suturing Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training Imaging of Upper Extremity Symptoms Imaging of Lower Extremity Symptoms Increasing Employment Opportunities Sunday, June 22 Workshops Advanced Pharmacology: Drug Interactions Diabetes: Devices, Delivery & Teaching Honing Your Cardiac Exam Long Acting Reversible Intrauterine Contraception Musculoskeletal Injection & Arthrocentesis Neurological Exam Essentials Skin Biopsy Minor Surgical Skills Musculoskeletal Injection & Arthrocentesis Concurrent Presentations There are approximately 175 75-minute concurrent presentations that will be offered Wednesday, June 18 Saturday, June 21. Other Presentations In addition, there are podium presentations, poster presentations, regional meetings and interest forums that add to the variety of the many session opportunities. Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) Due to the success of last year s format, the FCCS course instructors will maintain the new course structure to enhance the learning environment and accommodate more registrants. FCCS will be held at The Inn at Opryland, a Gaylord Hotel (across the street from Gaylord Opryland). AANP housing is available at The Inn and additional information will be available on your registration receipt. Exhibit Hall AANP Store We will once again provide a store so attendees can purchase their favorite name or logo apparel and items such as key chains, mugs, pens, etc. To visit the store throughout the year go to aanpstore.com. Market Place To continue broadening the exhibit hall experience, the Market Place which appeals to attendees personal interests will be available. A limited number of exhibitors will feature items such as jewelry, handbags, lotions and other products. Featured Tracks The following tracks are featured throughout the conference schedule.track Acute Care Dermatology Emergent/Urgent Care Military/Uniformed Services Healthcare Track Orthopedics Pain Management Pharmacology Women s Health Session Content Levels Each session, as applicable, is denoted based on content level of material to be presented. The levels below are based on the Dreyfuss Model of Skill Acquisitions. Each session is assigned one of the following codes: [AB] Advanced Beginner [C] Competent [P] Proficient [E] Expert For information about this model visit the following website: Dreyfuss Model of Skill Acquisitions: http://www.sld.demon.co.uk/dreyfus.pdf S T R O N G E R T O G E T H E R I m p R O v I N G H E A l T H 3

CONfERENCE INfORmATION PODIUM AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS Abstracts selected for research/clinical/practice (podium) and poster presentations feature the latest evidence in the field. A detailed schedule listing individual podium and poster presentations will be available in the 2014 Conference Guide that is distributed on-site to registered attendees. Podium Presentations - Time: Poster Presentations - Times: Friday, 6/20 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Thursday, 6/19 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Friday, 6/20 2:30 PM 4:30 PM Saturday, 6/21 12:30 PM 2:15 PM 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-serve basis. There will be no pre-registration. When available, event description notices for these IS events will be posted on the National Conference page on the AANP website aanp.org, on signage located throughout the conference area, and in the 2014 Conference Guide each registered attendee receives at conference registration check-in. CONTINUING EDUCATION / PHARMACOLOGY CONTACT HOURS The program is pending approval for continuing education (CE) and pharmacology credit by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Accreditation Program. Up to 42 contact hours of CE will be offered at the 2014 National Conference. Most sessions will have the number of contact hours submitted for approval listed near the educational session category in the brochure when available. Approved pharmacology credit will be posted on the conference website when available. All NP state regulatory agencies and certifying bodies recognize and accept AANP CE credit. PRESENTATION HANDOUTS Presentation handouts will be available online and the access link will be emailed to all conference registrants no later than early June 2014. No Internet access is provided in the session rooms. Prior to attending the sessions, registrants may print the materials or store them on an electronic device. NAME BADGES Registered Attendees: Registered attendees MUST wear their official conference name badge at all times to access conference events. Guests of Registered Attendees: Complimentary guest badges for persons age 16 and older are available at the AANP Registrant Check-In. ID with proof of age is required if requested by AANP management and/or security staff. 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 at the national conference is business casual. The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center strives to keep rooms at a comfortable temperature, but layered clothing is strongly suggested. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended. FORCE MAJEURE In the event that AANP should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the AANP 2014 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, the AANP s liability shall be limited to refund of registration fees paid to AANP. REGISTRATION AANP MEMBERS/REGISTRATION CATEGORIES If you are not an AANP member, we encourage you to join in order to take advantage of the great member conference rate. AANP members receive a discount on their conference registration fees. NP Members 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 recent NP graduates who have completed one year as an AANP student member. Retired Members are NPs who have retired from NP practice. 4 A m E R I C A N A S S O C I A T I O N O f N u R S E p R A C T I T I O N E R S

REGISTRATION CONTINuED REGISTRATION FEES TUESDAY, JUNE 17 WORKSHOP DAY OPPORTUNITIES* WORKSHOPS FEES 12-Lead ECG Interpretation $100 Acute Abdomen $100 Basic Suturing $100 Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Training $100 Imaging of Upper Extremity Symptoms $100 Imaging of Lower Extremity Symptoms $100 Increasing Employment Opportunities $100 Minor Surgical Skills $100 Musculoskeletal Injection and Arthrocentesis $100 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18-SATURDAY, JUNE 21 2014 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES RECEIVED by 5/5/14 after 5/5/14 NP Member $495 $545 Associate Member $495 $545 Student Member $ 95 $120 Post Master s Student Member $415 $465 Career Starter Member $270 $320 Retired Member $270 $320 Non-Member $630 $680 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18-SATURDAY, JUNE 21 ONE-DAY REGISTRATION FEES RECEIVED by 5/5/14 after 5/5/14 NP Member $260 $285 Associate Member $260 $285 Student Member $ 95 $120 Post Master s Student Member $220 $245 Career Starter Member $145 $170 Retired Member $145 $170 Non-Member $325 $350 WORKSHOPS SUNDAY, JUNE 22 WORKSHOP DAY OPPORTUNITIES* Advanced Pharmacology: Drug Interactions $100 Diabetes: Devices, Delivery & Teaching $100 Honing Your Cardiac Exam $100 Long Acting Reversible Intrauterine Contraception $100 Musculoskeletal Injection and Arthrocentesis $100 Neurological Exam Essentials $100 Skin Biopsy $100 *Registration is not available for only Tuesday, June 17 and/or Sunday, June 22 workshops. You must be registered for at least one day of the national conference between June 18-21 to be eligible to register for the workshop days. FEES On-Site: On-site registration will be available if session capacities have not been reached. If available, on-site registration will open starting on Monday, June 16, 2014, from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM, local time in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Delta Lobby. CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES Cancellations: All cancellations require written notification to AANP at admin@aanp.org. Refunds: Refunds on paid registrations will be issued for written cancellation requests received, via email, fax, or mail no later than Monday, May 5, 2014. All refunds will be issued for the paid registration minus a $50 administrative fee or a $25 administrative fee for a student registration. Refunds will not be issued after Monday, May 5, 2014. Returned Checks: An administrative fee of $35 will be charged for all checks returned to AANP for insufficient funds. No Shows: If you do not cancel in writing to AANP and do not attend, you still are responsible for payment. REGISTRATION QUESTIONS Email: conference@aanp.org Phone: 512-442-4262 ext. 5238 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. Please Note: If you do not receive a receipt via email within one (1) business day of online payment, please notify conference@aanp.org. Mail/Fax (Available in January 2014): Complete the enclosed form and mail or fax with all required information and payment. Incomplete submissions will be returned to the sender. Session assignments occur when the registration is entered and payment has been confirmed. Receipts including session assignments will be emailed to the registrants. Receipts will be included in attendee packets and available on-site at the conference for those registrations received after Friday, June 6. 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 admin@aanp.org or 512-442-4262. S T R O N G E R T O G E T H E R I m p R O v I N G H E A l T H 5

SCHEDulE-AT-A-GlANCE Specific session titles and descriptions for all workshops, seminars and presentations are displayed within each individual session in the online registration system. Also, descriptions will be available at aanp.org/conferences/national-conference. Content presented reflects the knowledge and opinion(s) of the speakers and does not necessarily reflect the position and views of AANP. While currently confirmed, the conference speakers and program, including times, are subject to change. Monday, June 16 4:30 PM 8:00 PM Registration/Check-In Opens Tuesday, June 17 7:00 AM 7:30 PM Registration/Check-In 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Workshop Day 6:15 PM 7:15 PM New Attendee Orientation Wednesday, June 18 6:00 AM 5:00 PM Registration/Check-In 6:30 AM 7:45 AM Tentative IS Events (Breakfast) 8:00 AM 10:00 AM General Session 10:15 AM 11:45 AM Regional Meetings 12:00 PM 1:15 PM Tentative IS Events (Lunch) 1:30 PM 4:30 PM Workshops and Seminars 1:30 PM 2:45 PM First Set Concurrent Presentations 3:15 PM 4:30 PM Second Set Concurrent Presentations 4:45 PM 5:45 PM Interest Forums Thursday, June 19 6:00 AM 6:30 PM Registration/Check-In 7:45 AM 9:15 AM General Session 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Grand Opening Exhibit Hall (9:30 AM 11:30 AM Unopposed Time) 11:30 AM 12:45 PM Tentative IS Events (Lunch) 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Workshops and Seminars 1:00 PM 2:15 PM First Set Concurrent Presentations 2:45 PM 4:00 PM Second Set Concurrent Presentations 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Attended NP Invited Posters (Group 1) Friday, June 20 6:00 AM 5:00 PM Registration/Check-In 6:30 AM 7:45 AM Tentative IS Events (Breakfast) 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Workshops and Seminars 8:00 AM 9:15 AM First Set Concurrent Presentations 9:45 AM 11:00 AM Second Set Concurrent Presentations 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall (2:30 PM 4:30 PM Unopposed Time) 11:30 AM 12:45 PM Tentative IS Events (Lunch) 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Podium Presentations 2:30 PM 4:30 PM Attended NP Invited Posters (Group 2) Saturday, June 21 6:00 AM 6:30 PM Registration/Check-In 6:30 AM 7:45 AM Tentative IS Events (Breakfast) 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Workshops and Seminars 8:00 AM 9:15 AM First Set Concurrent Presentations 9:45 AM 11:00 AM Second Set Concurrent Presentations 11:00 AM 2:30 PM Exhibit Hall (12:30 PM 2:15 PM Unopposed Time) 11:15 AM 2:30 PM Tentative IS Events (Lunch) 12:30 PM 2:15 PM Attended NP Invited Posters (Group 3) 2:30 PM 5:30 PM General Session Sunday, June 22 7:00 AM 11:00 AM Registration/Check-In 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Workshop Day HOuSING HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is AANP s primary hotel to host the 2014 National Conference. This hotel is Nashville s premier hotel offering guests all the excitement and energy of Music City under one spectacular roof. The hotel has nine amazing acres of indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls and an indoor river. Within this lush landscape, enjoy the recently remodeled guest rooms. The Gaylord Opryland Resort features family friendly options. Make plans to bring family and arrive early or stay later to enjoy all that Nashville has to offer! In addition to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, AANP has negotiated special conference rates with other hotel properties within the surrounding area for the dates of June 14-25, 2014, based on availability. Please follow instructions below to access the housing website for a complete description, availability and rates for all hotels. Other hotels will be added to site as they are added to the AANP Housing Center. HOTEL RESERVATIONS You MUST register for the conference BEFORE you can make your hotel reservation. After registering you will receive housing information on the registration receipt. Hotel reservations must be made on or before May 27, 2014. RATES Rates listed below are based on availability only. Additional guest fees, taxes, etc. will apply to these rates as applicable. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center $169.00 HOTEL DEPOSITS/CANCELLATION POLICY Hotel Deposit: When making your hotel reservation, a deposit of one (1) night room rate plus applicable taxes are required to guarantee accommodations for each room reserved. Each individual deposit will be credited to an individual invoice. Checks or major credit cards are accepted to guarantee the reservation. Early Departure: The hotel will apply an early check-out fee of $65 to a guest s invoice who departs earlier than the planned check-out date. Cancellation Policy: Policies are hotel specific. Please review the housing website for cancellation policies specific to the individual hotel selected. 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 6 A m E R I C A N A S S O C I A T I O N O f N u R S E p R A C T I T I O N E R S

GENERAl INfORmATION TRANSPORTATION Information regarding airlines, transportation services and parking at conference hotel will be posted on the National Conference page at aanp.org. SMOKING The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a smoke free environment. Smoking is only permitted outside in designated areas. Designated smoking areas are outside the building. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is responsible for complying with the public accommodation requirements of the ADA. AANP is responsible for complying with certain defined public accommodation requirements of ADA within the meeting rooms utilized by AANP. 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 May 30, 2014. ANIMALS No animal other than qualified service animal or police dog as defined by law shall be brought onto the property without the prior approval. This applies regardless of the type of animal or the length of time the animal will be on property. A service animal is not a pet. The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. A service animal is permitted to accompany the individual with a disability to all areas of the property where guests normally area allowed to go. The care or supervision of a service animal is solely the responsibility of his/her owner. The facilities are not required to provide care, food or a special location for the animal. FIREARMS / WEAPONS Firearms/weapons are prohibited on The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center premises. WHAT TO DO IN NASHVILLE Visit nashville.aanp.org to obtain discounts, special offers and additional information on what to do and where to go in Nashville. GENERAL QUESTIONS Email: conference@aanp.org Phone: 512-442-4262 ext. 5238 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Fax: 512-442-6469 AANP reserves the right to change information in this booklet without advance notice. CONfERENCE COmmITTEE Thank you to the 2014 National Conference Committee members for their expertise and time they committed to advising and planning this year s conference schedule. Wendy L. Wright, MS, RN, APRN, FNP, FAANP Chair Judith A. Berg, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP Stephanie Hull, MSN, APRN, FNP-C April Kapu, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC Deborah Kiley, DNP, FNP, FAANP Mary Ellen Roberts, DNP, RN, APN, FAANP, FAAN Susan VanBeuge, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP Debbie Varnam, MSN, FNP-BC FAANP 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 Generation NP. S T R O N G E R T O G E T H E R I m p R O v I N G H E A l T H 7

REGISTRATION HIGHlIGHTS Register online at aanp.org for immediate access to session availability & assignment. AANP student member conference registration rate is only $95! Join NOW and attend conference at the member rate. See page 5, Registration Fees. COmplETE YOuR 2014 CONfERENCE REGISTRATION AND HOTEl RESERvATION NOW! DRAWING #1 Be an AANP NP Member and paid registrant attending the entire conference (Students, Post Master sstudents, Career Starters, Retired and waivers are not eligible) Stay for at least five (5) nights between June 16-22, 2014 at one of the conference hotels (name must match on conference registration and the hotel reservation) Register for the conference and make your conference hotel reservation on or before Monday, March 3, 2014, to be eligible: GRAND PRIZE: Four (4) of the seven (7) nights stay at one of the conference hotels 2nd Prize: Back Stage Pass for 2 $1,000 value attractions pass 3rd Prize: One (1) complimentary conference registration for the AANP 2015 National Conference 4th Prize: Kindle Fire HD $200 value 5th Prize: Gift Basket $200 value 6th Prize: $125 AmEx Gift Card DRAWING #2 Be an AANP Student Member, Post Master s Student Member, Career Starter Member or Retired Member and paid registrant attending the entire conference (Only Students, Post Master sstudents, Career Starters, or Retired with no waivers are eligible) Stay for at least five (5) nights between June 16-22, 2014 at one of the conference hotels (name must match on conference registration and the hotel reservation) Register for the conference and make your conference hotel reservation on or before Monday, March 3, 2014, to be eligible: GRAND PRIZE: Three (3) of the seven (7) nights stay at one of the conference hotels 2nd Prize: Back Stage Pass for 2 $1,000 value attractions pass 3rd Prize: Kindle Fire HD $200 value 4th Prize: $125 AmEx Gift Card 5th Prize: $125 AmEx Gift Card 6th Prize: $125 AmEx Gift Card 7th Prize: $125 AmEx Gift Card Announcement of Winners Winners will be notified, announced in AANP communications, and on the AANP National Conference page at aanp.org no later than March 31, 2014. MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE REGISTRANT COMMUNICATIONS All registrant receipts, notifications and updates from AANP are communicated utilizing email. Please verify AANP (aanp@aanp.org) is in your email address book. If you currently are not receiving communications from aanp@aanp.org, contact conference@aanp.org. If you cannot receive email from AANP, you will miss important conference notifications.