Overview

Caring for the complex critically ill neonate is certainly both rewarding and challenging. While treatment strategies evolve, technology advances, and research progresses, it remains the goal of the patient care team to ensure and facilitate the best possible patient outcomes. The 30th Annual National Conference of Neonatal Nursing is designed to answer your questions as well as raise your awareness of the right questions to ask in order to achieve this goal.

If this is your first time attending "The National Conference of Neonatal Nursing", we welcome you! Join us and the other attendees, many of whom have come to several of these conferences over the years, as we celebrate the exceptional care you provide. If this is your second, fifth or even tenth conference with us, welcome back! Engage in conversations about the clinical challenges you face, and be re-energized by the enthusiasm of fellow clinicians from a variety of neonatal units.

Do you need more details about ideas or management approaches mentioned in a session? Take advantage of the availability of the expert faculty we've invited, who will gladly respond to your questions and interests. You'll return to work with a fresh perspective and "pearls" to share with your team.

Benefits of the 2012 conference include:

• Two full-day Preconference options:

" Advanced Neonatal Pathophysiology", highlighting normal physiology as well as the physiologic basis of selected disease states.
" Neonatal Feeding and Nutrition", focusing on the best nutritional support for the critically ill newborn and the safest way to provide it.

• Faculty experts who understand first-hand the unique challenges of caring for this very special patient population.
• Evidence-based content addressing a wide range of neonatal patient care needs and dilemmas.
• Direct clinical application of the evidence presented.
• Presentations addressing the current "hot topics" in neonatal nursing.
• Time to relax and take advantage of the many activities that Orlando has to offer.

Save the dates, and combine an outstanding educational experience with the fun and sun of Florida. Count on the faculty and your colleagues from across the country to motivate and inspire you. See you there!

Conference Objectives

This program will enable you to:

• Identify the physiologic basis of assessments, interventions and management strategies used in daily practice.
• Fine-tune critical thinking skills through discussion of case studies and interaction with colleagues and faculty who are experts in their field.
• Discuss controversies in the use of hypothermia and oxygen, and management of NEC.
• Stimulate discussion in your clinical setting regarding current research and ways to safely and appropriately apply the findings in daily patient management.
• Describe the key role of effective communication in promoting safety, team efficiency and positive relationships with patients' families.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in the care of critically ill neonates.

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Conference Program

Wednesday, March 21 | Thursday, March 22 | Friday, March 23 | Saturday, March 24

PRECONFERENCE A

Wednesday, March 21

Advanced Neonatal Pathophysiology

This Preconference will provide a comprehensive examination of neonatal pathophysiology for NICU nurses, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists interested in increasing their understanding of the neonate. Course content will provide an overview of various organ systems as well as the physiologic basis of disease states. Although clinical and management correlates will be mentioned during the presentations, the primary focus will be on understanding the pathophysiology.

This Preconference will enable you to:

• Recognize the pathophysiologic basis of neonatal disease states and clinical conditions.
• Discuss the inter-relationship between systems in critically ill infants.
• Improve assessment skills and evaluate treatment strategies relative to physiologic principles.

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PRECONFERENCE B

Wednesday, March 21

Neonatal Feeding and Nutrition

Nutritional support of the critically ill neonate is crucial to growth and healing. The importance of providing breast milk whenever possible is recognized as essential, and formula choices and differences remain puzzling. In addition, controversies continue over feeding methods, timing, complications and long-term outcomes. Investigate the most up-to-date feeding and nutrition strategies as they apply to your NICU patients.

This Preconference will enable you to:

• Outline the benefits of breast milk and current recommendations for obtaining and using donor breast milk.
• Examine short-term and long-term effects of early nutrition management.
• Evaluate commonly used formulas and recommendations for use.

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MAIN CONFERENCE

Thursday, March 22

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Friday, March 23

During each Concurrent Session, 4 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size and choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.

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Saturday, March 24

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Conference Faculty

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Preconference A: 7 ANCC/8.4 CA BRN contact hours
Preconference B: 7 ANCC/8.4 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 15 ANCC/18 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516.
(CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority
Preconference A: 1.5 hours
Preconference B: .75 hour
Main Conference: 2.5 hours available

Rx indicates pharmacology content. Because states' requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Case Managers
Application has been made for continuing education credit from the Commission for Case Manager Certi-fication.

Exhibits

To enhance your educational experience, we are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities. The schedule provides participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors.
For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call: Exhibitor Information Line at (925) 361-4807
Email: exhibits@cforums.com
Visit: www.ContemporaryForums.com/en/Exhibitors/

Exhibitor Prospectus

Location

Magical Orlando

Orlando has something for everyone … adults, kids, and adults who want to feel like kids again! The Magic
Kingdom is a natural first stop where you'll find countless attractions, restaurants and shops, as well as thrilling rides, including Splash Mountainand Astro Orbiter. At the end of your evening, the sky over the Magic Kingdom Park explodes with the biggest, brightest fireworks extravaganza. EPCOT Center's "worlds" stretches your imagination with educational and entertaining exhibits and attractions. At Disney-MGM Studios, you can salute the world of showbiz and take center stage as the star of your own adventure. Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the world's premier movie and TV based theme park.

Downtown Disney is big-city fun in an area teeming with excitement, shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Live it up at Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba, a dazzling performance of acrobatic artistry. Experience the first-ever indoor interactive theme park at DisneyQuest … hop into a simulator and ride a roller coaster that you design, fly a magic carpet through an ancient city, and record your own CD at Radio Disney Song Maker.

In Orlando you can enjoy sophisticated shopping at the Mall at Millenia or find a bargain at the Orlando Premium Outlets, featuring 110 of your favorite fashion and accessory stores. Practice your tee shots at a number of scenic golf courses designed by well-known golfers. You'll be challenged by fast fairways, awesome bunkers, well-placed water hazards, some of the best greens you'll ever play and even an occasional alligator!

There are many choices for fine dining in Orlando, including Hemingways, Christini's, Vito's Chop House and the California Grill. When the sun sets, visit Pleasure Island for an adult evening out. A partier's paradise lush with restaurants, bars, live performances and nightclubs, Pleasure Island's hot spot, Motion, features everything from Top 40's to alternative music.

The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, one of Orlando's most inviting escapes, has an outstanding array of resort amenities that create a serene ambiance for guests and their families. Take advantage of on-site activities including 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf, a racquet club, a 21-acre lake with water sports, a lagoon swimming pool with waterfalls and waterslides and Camp Hyattchildren's programs. Experience the beauty of nature on an Audubon Walk, or treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment. Savor a meal prepared by renowned chefs in one of our six restaurants, or relax at a poolside lounge with family, new friends or colleagues.

Even with the incredible choice of activities at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, you may still want to experience other Orlando attractions during your stay. Stop by the concierge desk for information on other activities. No matter what your interest, you'll discover there are plenty of Orlando attractions to suit your taste!

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando for an excellent combination of education and fun in a spectacular resort area. To receive more information, call the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau at (407) 363-5800 or visit www.orlandoinfo.com or www.disneyworld.com.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836. A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from March 20, 2012 to March 25, 2012 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $165 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" which is February 18. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel regarding availability.

To reserve your room online, please click here.

For room reservations, call (888) 421-1442 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference, The National Conference of Neonatal Nursing. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, call the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress at (407) 239-1234.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV #03000259.

Fees

Registration Information

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received one week before the conference begins. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

* Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before February 8, 2012.

Your tuition includes refreshment breaks, Certificate of Attendance, and Online CE Library access to presentation handouts before the conference. In addition, you will have complimentary online access for 2 years for the Preconference and Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded and may earn additional CE credit through the Online CE Library free of charge. See the Overview Tab for Library details.

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together. Online registration is not available.)
Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Preconferences. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.
$25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
$45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment
Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, contact name, email address and phone number.

Register Online, or by Phone, Fax or Mail (Payment is required to register.)
Register only ONCE, online at www.ContemporaryForums.com, by mail or fax (800) 329-9923, or call (800) 377-7707, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility
Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online registration is not available.)
Call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations
Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before February 8 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after February 8 are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes
Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions?
Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com.

If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, at least 30 days prior to the conference.