This program is designed for nurses who work in areas where

critically ill and high acuity patients are cared for. It will
address topics related to current issues and practices in the
critical care setting. The goal of this symposium is to enhance
the professional nurses knowledge base in the ever
expanding and changing world of critical care nursing. We
also welcome nurses from areas outside of critical care such
as ED, PACU, DOU/TELE.

FEES

As listed on the registration form. Fees include continental

breakfast, lunch and vendor exhibits. Your cancelled check is
your receipt and registration will be confirmed via email. For
information or specific dietary requests for lunch call (818)
645-4252 E-Mail: sfvc.info@aacn.org
National AACN members are invited to become a local
SFVAACN Chapter member for $25.00 annual dues in
order to qualify for SFVAACN membership discount.

Continuing Education Credit

Provider No. 00124 as approved by the California Board of

Registered Nurses for 7.0 hours of CNE credit.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Refunds are issued, less a $25.00 processing fee, if

cancellations are received before March 18, 2015. No
refunds will be given after this date. We reserve the right to
make necessary changes to the agenda and to cancel the
program by phone or email no later than 3 working days prior
to the program.

Late Fee: Additional fee of $25.00 for registrations

postmarked after March 18, 2015 and for on- site
registration.

Chapter Membership is open to Nurses

who are members of National AACN

San Fernando Valley Chapter

American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Post Office Box 8444
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Program Description

Kindle the Fire...inquire...engage

San Fernando Valley

AACN
41st Annual
Spring Symposium

Fearless...resilient...passionate

Wednesday & Thursday

March 25 & 26, 2015
7:30 AM 4:30 PM

Local chapter dues are $25.00 annually. Forms for

SFVAACN membership will be available at the
symposium. SFVAACN meets the 2nd Thursday of the
month at 7pm for discussion of business and
professional activities. All members are welcome.

Keynote by:
Mr. Dave Hanson, MSN, RN,
ACNS-BC, NEA-BC
Regional Director at
Providence Health & Services
President AACN 2007-2008

The Odyssey Restaurant

15600 Odyssey Drive
Granada Hills, Ca 91344
Tel.# 818- 366- 6444
or 818- 366- 5817

0750- 0800

Welcome
Sue Boryk, BSN, RN, CCRN
President SFV Chapter

0750 0800

Welcome
Sue Boryk, BSN, RN, CCRN
President SFV Chapter

0800- 0900

Keynote: The Power of One

Dave Hanson MSN, RN,ACNS-BC,
NEA-BC, President AACN 07-08
Providence Health & Services

0800 1000

Pain -Agitation-Delirium
(PAD) Guidelines
Maryum Merchant, MD
Los Robles Hosp. & Med. Ctr.

0900-1000

Dealing with Difficult Families

Susan Stein, MD, Critical Care
UCLA-Olive View Med. Ctr.

1000 1030

Coffee Break, Exhibits

1030 1130

Post-Extubation Dysphagia
Considerations for the Critical Care Nurse
Marsha G. Zak PhD CCC,
Speech & Language Pathologist
Los Robles Hosp. & Med. Ctr.

1130 1300

Lunch & Exhibits

1300 1400

State of the Art Treatments in

Interventional Cardiology
Vishva Dev. MD
Medical Director CVS
Los Robles Hosp. & Med. Ctr.

1400 1500

Current Trends in Critical Care

Leadership
Suzette Cardin DNSc, RN
FAAN, CNAA
Adjunct Ass. Prof. UCLA Sch. of Nursing

Coffee Break, Exhibits

1030- 1130

Deep Brain Stimulation

Pamela Nye MS, RN, CNS,
CNRN, SCRN
Ass. Prof. UCLA School of Nursing

1130 1300

Lunch & Exhibits

1300- 1400

Interventional Neuroradiology
Techniques for the Treatment of
Stroke
Samuel Hou, MD, PhD
Los Robles Hosp. & Med. Ctr.

1400 1500

Sidewalk CPR
Debbie Licht RN, MICN, PDLN
Los Robles Hosp. & Med. Ctr.

1500 1515

Break

1500 1515

Break

1515 1615

Female Nurses Perception of Their

Own Risk for Cardiovascular
Disease
Sandra Wisler, MSN, RN, CCRN
Providence Holy Cross Med. Ctr.

1515 1615

Medical Ethics / Moral Distress at the

Bedside
Theresa Drought, PhD, RN
Medical Bioethics Director
Kaiser, Woodland Hills

1615-1630

Post Test/Evaluation.

1615 1630

Post Test/Evaluation

7.0 hours of CEU for Day 1

7.0 hours of CEU for Day 2

Classroom is air-conditioned; dress accordingly

Name:
Address:
Telephone:

1000-1030

Make checks payable to SFVAACN and Mail to: SFVAACN c/o Nene Ruelo
17414 Martha St.
Encino, CA 91316
*On line registration is available for AACN members at http://sfv-springsymposium2015.eventbrite.com

Registration and Exhibits

Local AACN Chapter Member #

Both days 3/25 & 3/26: $ 130.00
! 3/25: $ 95.00 ! 3/26: $ 95.00
General / Non-Member ! Both days 3/25 & 3/26: $ 160.00
! 3/25: $ 110.00 ! 3/26: $ 110.00

0730 0750

FEE: Please check one:

Registration

SFVAACN Spring Symposium

0730- 0750

Kindle the Fireinquireengage 2015

Wednesday, March 25 & Thursday, March 26, 2015
Professional License # (Mandatory)_____________________________
City
Zip Code ________________
E-Mail Address:
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Employer: _________________________

Program Agenda
March 26, 2015

Program Agenda
March 25, 2015