Regional Block Workshop

All NJANA members are invited to attend this special 4-hour Regional Workshop to learn the latest block techniques on March 7, 2026. Participants may earn up to 4 Class A CE’s (pending AANA approval). Click here to view the complete program agenda and details.

Date:   March 7, 2026
Time:  7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location:  Ends Meat in Industrial City, 220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Workshop Cost

Registration Costs: (Limited to 32 registrants)

  • CRNA: $250
  • RRNA: $175

* Open Bar and Food to be included

NJANA Block Workshop Agenda

6:45 – 7:00pm

Check in

7:00 – 7:30pm

The role of Exparel in Peripheral Nerve Blocks (0.5 CE)

Carly Lubas, BSN, RN, CNOR
Michael Konstantinovsky, DNP, CRNA/APN

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the mechanism of action of liposomal Bupivacaine
  2. Recognize Exparal dosing parameters for peripheral nerve block injection for a total knee replacement

7:30 – 11:00pm

Upper Extremity Blocks (3.5 CE)
(Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Costoclavicular)

Michael Konstantinovsky, DNP, CRNA/APN
William Bogdon, DNP, CRNA/APN
Jedd Dillman, DNP, CRNA/APN
William McLaughlin, DNP, CRNA/APN

  1. Identify ultrasound anatomy of the brachial plexus at the interscalene, supraclavicular, and costoclavicular levels
  2. Describe indications, contraindications, risks, and benefits of upper extremity peripheral nerve blocks
  3. Integrate patient assessment, positioning, and local anesthetic selection to optimize analgesic outcomes
  4. Recognize and manage block-related complications in accordance with evidence-based anesthesia practice

Truncal Blocks
(Erector Spinae Plane, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Sheath, TAP)

Michael Konstantinovsky, DNP, CRNA/APN
William Bogdon, DNP, CRNA/APN
Jedd Dillman, DNP, CRNA/APN
William McLaughlin, DNP, CRNA/APN

  1. Identify sonographic landmarks and fascial planes associated with common truncal nerve blocks
  2. Compare analgesic coverage and clinical applications of ESP, QL, Rectus Sheath, and TAP blocks
  3. Demonstrate ultrasound-guided needle placement and local anesthetic administration for truncal blocks
  4. Incorporate truncal blocks into multimodal analgesia plans to enhance postoperative pain control

Lower Extremity Blocks
(Adductor Canal, IPACK, PENG, Genicular)

Michael Konstantinovsky, DNP, CRNA/APN
William Bogdon, DNP, CRNA/APN
Jedd Dillman, DNP, CRNA/APN
William McLaughlin, DNP, CRNA/APN

  1. Identify ultrasound anatomy relevant to motor-sparing lower extremity regional techniques
  2. Discuss indications and analgesic benefits of Adductor Canal, IPACK, PENG, and Genicular blocks
  3. Demonstrate ultrasound-guided techniques to perform lower extremity blocks safely and effectively
  4. Select appropriate lower extremity blocks based on surgical procedure and patient-specific considerations

Needling Station

Michael Konstantinovsky, DNP, CRNA/APN
William Bogdon, DNP, CRNA/APN
Jedd Dillman, DNP, CRNA/APN
William McLaughlin, DNP, CRNA/APN

  1. Demonstrate proper ultrasound probe handling and needle visualization techniques
  2. Perform in-plane and out-of-plane needling using ultrasound simulation models
  3. Maintain continuous visualization of the needle tip to enhance procedural safety
  4. Translate needling skills into safe clinical practice within the CRNA scope of practice