Log in

8th Annual Education Day

  • 04/21/2017
  • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Hilton Sacramento Arden West

Registration

  • HINT: Join NORVAN and save $10 instead.
  • $10 discount. Email NORVAN for registration code.
  • Last chance.
  • This level is for student nurses. (Advanced degree programs do not qualify.) Email us for registration code, include the name of the school and semester you are attending.

Registration is closed
NORVAN Presents our 
    8th Annual Education Day.
    

       

Friday April 21st, 2017

Hilton Sacramento Arden West



PROGRAM TOPICS AND PRESENTERS:
  
Under the Light - NIR

Gregory J Schears, MD

 Objectives:
    1.       Describe how NIR imaging systems can be used as a screening tool for vascular pre-assessment.
    2.       Assess vasculature with NIR identifying valves, bifurcations.
    3.       Distinguish good vs. poor vascular access targets
 

Arterial Infection Prevention

Amy Bardin EdD(c) MS, RRT, VA-BC

   Objectives:

  1.  Review literature comparing infection rates with peripheral arterial and central venous catheters.
  2.    Describe recommendations for peripheral arterial catheters with special emphasis on catheter-related infection.
  3.  Discuss strategies for reducing risks associated with peripheral arterial catheters in clinical practice.

Vascular Assessment: Are you doing your due diligence

Rebecca Brestel, RN, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC

  Objectives:

  • 7.       Review the 2016 INS Standards of Care in alignment to vascular access procedures and outcomes.
  • 8.       Recognize the importance of quality programs in assessing and implementing evidence based practices to vascular access.
  • 9.       Discuss the challenges of vascular access to capture measurable outcomes in the delivery of quality care.

The Changing Healthcare Landscape: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act

  Renee’ Odehnal, MS, BSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC

   Objectives:

  • 10.     Describe how the ACA has impacted HAI prevention strategies.
  • 11.     Identify the best study design to appraise product effectiveness in HAI prevention.
  • 12.     Discuss how to evaluate product labeling, written claims and verbal clams.
  • 13.     Describe the changing healthcare landscape, history and HAI impact.

Midline Catheters: Are they safe?

  Marcia Ryder, PhD, MS, RN

  Objectives:

  • 14.     Examine the evidence supporting the midline catheter as a safe alternative vascular access device.
  • 15.     Outline the determining factors in the device selection process for appropriate use of the midline catheter.
  • 16.     Consider the pathophysiological effects of drug and solution composition on venous pathology.

Early Bird Registration, by March 24th, 2017

NORVAN Member: $100

Non Member: $140 (Hint: join NORVAN and save $10)

CVAN/BAVAN Members receive a $15 discount.

RN Student: $60

Regular registration,  March 25th - April 10th, 2017

NORVAN Members $125

Non-Members $165

Late registration,  April 11th-19th 2017

ALL  $175

Deadline to register:  April 19, 2017

No refunds after:  April 19th , 2017

Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments included.

 

Click to get directions

For hotel reservations, contact Hilton Arden West

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/S/SMFHIHF-NVN-20170419/index.jhtml

Use group code NVN

Room rates for conference attendees: 

Thursday April 20th: $139

Please book your rooms by March 31st

Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software