6:45 a.m. – 8 a.m.

ACLS/PALS/BLS Re-Certification (4 CE)
Jamie Paz, MSN, CRNA

8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

AANA UPDATES (1 CE)
Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA
President-Elect, AANA

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the range of work being done by the AANA on a national level.
2. List the factors driving our national scope of activities.

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Norepinephrine – Can We Safely Utilize Peripherally? (1 CE)
A Current Literature Review and Anesthetic Implications

David McNally, DNP, CRNA

Learning Objectives:
1. Review Autonomic Nervous System Physiology Relevant to Vasopressor Therapy
2. Describe the Pharmacology and Hemodynamic Effects of Norepinephrine
3. Evaluate Current Evidence Regarding Peripheral Administration of Vasopressors
4. Apply Evidence-Based Protocols for Safe Peripheral Norepinephrine Administration

10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – BREAK 
Platinum Sponsor: ENVISION

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

NJANA President Address & Board of Directors Panel (1 CE)
Steve Pilot, DNP, CRNA/APN-A
President of NJANA

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify two state issues impacting CRNA practice.
2. Discuss strategies that can be incorporated into daily practice to positively impact CRNA practice.

11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Legislative Updates in N.J. (.5 CE)

Nicholas Blanck, MSN, CRNA/APN
NJANA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs

Learning Objectives:
1. Explain current legislative efforts that impact NJ CRNA practice
2. Integrate new legislation into NJ CRNA practice.

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – LUNCH BREAK & POSTER PRESENTATION
Presentation slideshow for registrants to view during the lunch hour

Learning Objectives:
1. Examine how the findings in scientific posters can be applied to nurse anesthesia professional practice.
2. Discuss strategies that can be incorporated into daily practice to positively impact patient outcomes.

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Obstetric Anesthesia Update (1 CE)
Suzie Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA

Learning Objectives:
1. Integrate current evidence and updated professional guidelines into the management of common and high-risk obstetric anesthesia scenarios.
2. Apply contemporary risk assessment and physiologic principles to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes during labor analgesia and cesarean delivery.
3. Evaluate system-level strategies that improve safety, interdisciplinary communication, and quality outcomes in obstetric anesthesia care

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Mental Health and the CRNA in NJ (1 CE)
Suzie Newell, DNP, CRNA, FAANA

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe how current mental health practices evolved in health care.
2. Identify specific challenges related to Mental Health in New Jersey today.
3. Associate activities that are known to increase dopamine, serotonin, or endorphins

2:45 p.m. – 3 p.m. – BREAK
Platinum Sponsor – FORTIS WEALTH GROUP

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Regional Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery: An Alternative Approach to Treating our Sickest Patients (.5 CE)
Phil Huang, DNP, CRNA/APN

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the major comorbidities and risks related to vascular patients and their required surgeries.
2. Understand the pharmacodynamics, pharmacology, and techniques for regional anesthesia that can be used for common vascular surgeries.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

AANA Russ Lynn Memorial Lecture Series (1 CE)
Lecture 1: Impact of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Analgesia After Cesarean Delivery Compared to Intrathecal Fentanyl

RRNAs: Courtney Canfield BSN, CCRN; Lindsay Gallo BSN, CCRN; Tiffany Murray BSN, CCRN; Krista Polo BSN, CCRN
Faculty Advisor: Maureen McCartney Anderson, DNP, CRNA/APN, FAANA

Lecture 2: Effectiveness of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine in Preventing Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Strabismus Surgery: A Systematic Review with Knowledge Translation

RRNAs: Olivia Birchenough-Green, MS, RN, CCRN; Jennifer Kim, BSN, RN, CCRN, Alysia Ruffin, BSN, RN, CCRN; Helen Su, BSN, RN, CCRN
Faulty 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.