FALL 2024 Meeting
The New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NJANA) is proud to present the Fall Meeting, a day packed with topics and information that you need to keep on top of the latest trends and get the advanced training and Continuing Education Credits you need to succeed.
The meeting is being offered in person at the New Jersey State Hospital Association in Princeton, N.J. — a virtual online option is also available! Earn up to 12 Class A CE Credits (7 CE Virtual, 8 CE In-Person, 4 CE ACLS/PALS/BLS). To receive CE Credit you must complete a Self-Assessment Survey. A link will be emailed to all registrants within 48 hrs. after the program.
See the schedule and course information below. To register CLICK HERE.
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Vendor/Sponsor Support
Platinum Level: $400 (12 Available)
- On-Site Table and face-to-face time with members
- Signage/advertisement on rotating slide show during breaks/in between speakers
- Ad on NJANA website (front page and conference resources page) for three months after the conference
- “Thank You Sponsor” post on NJANA social media
Gold Level: (unlimited) $200
- Signage/advertisement on rotating slide show during breaks/in between speakers
- Recognition on NJANA website (front page and conference resource page) for one month after the conference
- “Thank You Sponsor” post on NJANA social media
Important: Artwork for sponsorships is due by September 16, 2024. Click here for ad requirements.
After registering through the link, please send all artwork to: events@njana.com and please put “Fall Meeting AD” in the subject line.
NJANA FALL Meeting 2024 Agenda
7-12 CE credits available
6:45 – 7:45 AM
ACLS/PALS/BLS Re-Certification (4 CE)
Presenter: Jamie Paz, MSN, CRNA
**add on registration**
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Hands-on Gastric Ultrasound Teaching Lab (Onsite only) (1 CE)
Presenters: Michael Konstantinovsky, DNP, CRNA/APN and David McNally, DNP, CRNA/APN
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify anatomical landmarks to evaluate antrum and gastric contents
2. Evaluate gastric contents for safety in proceeding with anesthesia
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Non-Operating Room Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients (1 CE)
Presenter: Alessondra Villegas, DNP, CRNA/APN
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the common locations and environments outside of the OR where pediatric anesthesia is performed
2. Recognize the anesthetic and systems considerations involved in pediatric non-operating room anesthesia
3. Identify atraumatic anesthetic approaches and appropriate dosing for the pediatric population
9:00 – 10:00 AM
BSN to RRNA Panel (1 CE)
RRNA Panelists:
Lydia Carra, BSN, CCRN, RRNA
Mark Pajdak, BSN, CCRN, RRNA
Breanna Vitolo, BSN, CCRN, RRNA
Brian Uster, BSN, CCRN, RRNA
Alysia Ruffin, BSN, CCRN, RRNA
Lauren Piscal, BSN, CCRN, RRNA
CRNA Facilitator:
Caitlin Karcich, DNP, CRNA/APN, NJANA Board of Directors
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key components to nurse anesthesiology program application
2. Describe how nurse anesthesiology programs are designed
3. Discuss what the demands and expectations to achieve success in a nurse anesthesia program
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Beyond the Mask Podcast Live Recording: Advancing Your Advocacy Agenda (1 CE)
Presenters:
Sharon Pearce, DNP, MSN, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN – Beyond the Mask Podcast
Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA/APN, FAANA – Beyond the Mask Podcast
Interview Guest: Nicholas Blanck, MSN, CRNA/APN
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and outline the job description and roll of an Executive Director of legislative affairs as it pertains to the state association.
2. Discuss the pros and cons of the Executive Director position for legislative affairs
3. Detail the unique successes experienced by utilizing this position for a state association
10:00 – 10:15 AM BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Platinum Sponsorship Opportunity
NJANA Updates (1 CE)
Presenter: Stephen Pilot, DNP, CRNA/APN – NJANA President
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify two NJ state issues impacting CRNA practice.
2. Discuss strategies that can be incorporated into daily clinical practice to address state issues impacting CRNAs.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Interventional Radiology and Anesthesiology: Collaborative Approaches to Quality Patient Care (1 CE)
Presenter: Laura L. Ardizzone, DNP, CRNA, MBA, DCC, FAANA
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the current practice landscape for anesthesia outside the OR
2. Discuss the challenges associated with anesthesia care outside the OR
3. Understand key aspects of a successful quality plan
12:15 – 1:15 PM LUNCH
Hands-on Gastric Ultrasound Teaching Lab (Onsite only) (1 CE)
Presenters: Michael Konstantinovsky, DNP, CRNA/APN and David McNally, DNP, CRNA/APN
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify anatomical landmarks to evaluate antrum and gastric contents
2. Evaluate gastric contents for safety in proceeding with anesthesia
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Bedside to Boardroom: How to be influential (1 CE)
Presenter: Laura L. Ardizzone, DNP, CRNA, MBA, DCC, FAANA
Learning Objectives:
1. Review key differences between leading and managing
2. Identify resources for developing successful leadership strategies
3. Understand leadership styles
4. Describe change management processes
2:15 – 2:30 BREAK
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Financial planning and tax strategies for the CRNA
Presenters:
Joseph Vanacore III and Steve Kuchinski, Fortis Wealth Group
Michael Whitney, CPA, Albert & Whitney LLC
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the difference between being a 1099 contractor & W-2 employee.
2. Recognize tax solutions as a 1099 contractor.
3. Discuss financial planning, wealth management and the importance of disability insurance as a CRNA.
3:30 – 4:30 PM
AANA Russ Lynn Lecture Series (1 CE)
Presenter: Faculty Advisor: Thomas Pallaria DNP, CRNA/APN
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify a gap from research to clinical practice through the development of a quality improvement project.
2. Discuss how to implement evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Lecture 1: The Effectiveness of Cricoid Pressure During Rapid Sequence Intubation in Reducing Aspiration in Adult Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Presenters: Courtney Campanella, Jacqueline Johnston & Tara O’Rourke
Lecture 2: The Dose-response Effect of Intravenous Dexamethasone for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Women undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Presenters: Megan Maniscalco, Madison Montague & Mark Pajdak
