Overview

Caring for the complex critically ill child 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 outcome. The 27th Annual Pediatric Critical Care Nursing conference is designed to answer your questions as well as raise your awareness of the right questions to ask. Meet and mingle with critical care professionals who share your commitment to quality, and celebrate the difference you can make!

Highlights of the 2011 conference include:

• The dynamic two-day "Pediatric Cardiovascular Nursing" preconference, concentrating on the pathophysiology and post-op management of selected major defects, and cutting-edge therapies and advances in the care of heart failure patients.
• The ever-popular "Pediatric Critical Care Overview" preconference, focusing on the assessment of patients with alterations in physiologic function.
• "NTI Inside" featuring select speakers from the AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition®.
• Interaction with expert faculty and your colleagues, providing additional opportunities to sharpen critical thinking skills and improve clinical decision-making.
• Presentations featuring evidence-based updates and clinical applications of the information provided.
• Opportunities to network and build professional relationships with nurses from across the country who have a wide variety of experiences caring for critically ill children.
• Dazzling Las Vegas to explore at the end of the conference day!

Mark you calendar, invite a team member to join you, and enjoy this unique educational opportunity. Return to work feeling informed, revitalized and ready to meet any challenge. See you there!

Mary Fran Hazinski, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAHA
Conference Chair

Angela C. Morgan, MS, RN, CCRN
Planning Committee Member

Jeannine Strunk, BSN, RN
Senior Program Manager
Contemporary Forums

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"NTI INSIDE"

Contemporary Forums and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses continue their collaboration with "NTI Inside" featuring select speakers from the AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition®. Our collaboration showcases the strong commitment of our organizations to your clinical and professional development in the care of critically ill children and their families. We're confident that the "NTI Inside" presentations will add a new dimension of education excellence to your learning experience.

National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition®, CCRN® and NTI are official brands of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Used with permission.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

This program will enable the experienced pediatric nurse to:

• Integrate pathophysiologic concepts into the nursing care of critically ill children in order to enhance clinical practice through improved understanding of the disease process.
• Explore ways in which to incorporate current research findings into bedside care.
• Describe the potential impact of utilizing evidence-based protocols, team collaboration and new technologies on patient outcomes.
• Investigate new and advanced bedside monitoring techniques, indications for use and associated risks and benefits.
• Identify risk factors, prevention strategies and interventions for common complications

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone involved in the care of critically ill children.

...this conference is for you!

Conference Program

Tuesday, October 4 | Wednesday, October 5 | Thursday, October 6 | Friday, October 7 | Saturday, October 8

PRECONFERENCE A

Pediatric Cardiovascular Nursing
Tuesday, October 4 & Wednesday, October 5

This Preconference will focus on state of the art nursing care for the neonate and infant with congenital heart disease. Highlights of the first day include the evolution of disease, a review of anatomy and physiology with pathology specimens, and examination of post-operative management of selected major defects. The focal point of the second day is the impact of heart failure on pediatric patients and the cutting edge therapies that have revolutionized this disease process. Experts from across the country will speak to the art and science involved in the care of heart failure patients and the impact of advanced technologies.

This Preconference will enable the experienced nurse to:

• Describe and identify the anatomy and physiology of major cardiac defects utilizing pathology specimens.
• Recognize post-operative complications and intervene appropriately.
• Outline inpatient and outpatient management strategies and treatment options for pediatric heart failure.
• Evaluate the impact of evolving therapies and technologies on cardiac patient outcomes.

Tuesday, October 4

Care of the Neonate and Infant with Congenital Heart Disease

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Wednesday, October 5

Care of the Child with Heart Failure

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The Society of Pediatric Cardiovascular Nurses (SPCN) and the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS) are pleased to partner with Contemporary Forums in presenting this Preconference. Visit www.spcnonline.com and www.pcics.orgfor more information about these international societies of medical professionals who work with infants and children with heart disease.

Preconference Coordinators
Nancy Braudis, MS, RN, CPNP, CCRN
Sandy Staveski, MS, RN, CPNP-AC, CNS, CCRN

Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

PRECONFERENCE B

Pediatric Critical Care Overview
Wednesday, October 5

Pediatric nurses must always be alert for signs of changing clinical status in their patients. This preconference will provide information on the pathophysiology, assessment and management of common illnesses and complications encountered in pediatric critical care. Utilize this advanced knowledge to better evaluate the children in your care from admission to discharge.

This Preconference will enable the pediatric nurse to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of selected disease states.
• Recognize early indications of children at risk for complications.
• Accurately assess patients who present with alterations in cardiac, respiratory, renal and neurologic function.

7:00 a.m.	Preconference B Registration • Exhibits
8:00	Renal Failure Leanna R. Miller, MN, RN, CCRN-CMC, PCCN-CSC, CEN, CPNP
8:50	Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure: Focus on Medications (Rx=.75 hr.) Lorri Nielsen, MSN, RN, PCCNP, PNP
9:35	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
9:50	Increased ICP: Hydrocephalus, Brain Tumors and Head Injury (Rx = .25 hr.) Leanna R. Miller, MN, RN, CCRN-CMC, PCCN-CSC, CEN, CPNP
10:40	Meeting the Challenges of Pediatric Ventilation Leanna R. Miller, MN, RN, CCRN-CMC, PCCN-CSC, CEN, CPNP
11:30	Questions and Discussion (Rx = .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:15	Toxic Ingestions: When to Worry Lorri Nielsen, MSN, RN, PCCNP, PNP
2:00	Differentiating Shock States (Rx = .25 hr.) Leanna R. Miller, MN, RN, CCRN-CMC, PCCN-CSC, CEN, CPNP
2:45	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:00	Key Elements in Water, Sodium and Potassium Balance in Children (Rx = .25 hr.) Mary Fran Hazinski, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAHA
4:00	Questions and Discussion (Rx =.25 hr.) Faculty Panel
4:30	Adjourn

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MAIN CONFERENCE

Thursday, October 6

7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Exhibits
8:00	Introduction and Objectives
8:05	Advanced Concepts and Controversial Issues in Resuscitation (Rx = .25 hr.) Mary Fran Hazinski, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAHA
8:50	Cardiopulmonary Interactions (Rx = .25 hr.) Nick G. Anas, MD
9:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:00	When the Lungs Fail: Managing ARDS (Rx = .25 hr.) Leanna R. Miller, MN, RN, CCRN-CMC, PCCN-CSC, CEN, CPNP
10:45	How Low Should We Go? Hypothermia in the PICU Charles L. Schleien, MD, MBA, FAAP, FCCM, FAHA
11:30	Questions and Discussion (Rx= .25 hr.) Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:30	Updates in Advanced Bedside Monitoring: Cardiac Output Monitoring, NIRS and More Richard E. Lehman, MD, MSc
2:15	Monitoring Near Misses: Empowering Nurses and Changing the Culture Eric A. Williams, MD, MS
3:00	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:30	Controversies in Pediatric Brain Death Determination Cathy Cartwright, MSN, RN, PCNS
4:15	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
4:45	Adjourn

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Friday, October 7

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

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Saturday, October 8

8:00 a.m.	Evidence-Based Guidelines for Managing Pediatric Brain Injury (Rx = .25 hr.) Mary Kay Bader, MSN, RN, CCNS, FAHA
8:45	Approaching Immunocompromised Patients Kenneth Alexander, MD, PhD
9:30	Refreshment Break
9:45	Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the PICU (Rx = .25 hr.) M. Ruth Abelt, MS, CPNP-AC
10:30	Mentoring: A Two-Way Street to Professionalism C. Diane Byrum, MSN, CCRN, CCNS, FCCM
11:15	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
11:45	Conference Summary and Evaluation
12:00 p.m.	Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

"NTI Inside" speaker from AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition®.

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: 14.25 ANCC/17.1 CA BRN contact hours
Preconference B: 6.75 ANCC/8.1 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 16.25 ANCC/19.5 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)

This program is approved for a maximum of 30.5 NAPNAP contact hours (14.25 contact hours - Preconference A, 6.75 contact hours - Preconference B, 16.25 contact hours - Main Conference) of which a maximum of 7.5 contain pharmacology Rx content per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. Contemporary Forums, NAPNAP Approved Provider, Agency #12.

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

Preconference A: 2 hours
Preconference B: 2 hours
Main Conference: 5.5 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 Certification.

Exhibits

We are inviting a group of companies and organizations with professionally relevant products, services or career opportunities to exhibit at this conference. For exhibit space or additional information:

• Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 361- 4807
• Email: exhibits@cforums.com
• Visit: www.contemporaryforums.com/en/For-Exhibitors/

Location

Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas … it's impossible to resist the excitement of the neon lights, the shrieks of delight from jackpot winners, and the glitz and glamour of the hotels on the strip. A Disneyland for adults? You bet … and Las Vegas is so much more! Dine at restaurants inspired by the world's greatest collection of chefs--Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay and Thomas Keller, just to name a few. Treat yourself to a world-class show, including a choice of fi ve Cirque du Soleil productions, Disney's The Lion King, the Blue Man Group, Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular and Jersey Boys. Make sure to also consider the variety of well-known headliners from the worlds of music, comedy and magic performing during your stay.

Don't miss the newly-opened CityCenter complex located in the heart of The Strip, a blend of sleek architecture and public miniparks, with walkways and art throughout. You'll fi nd luxury hotels, a casino and Crystals, a three-story retail center whose shape resembles the multi-faceted surface of a quartz crystal. Add to your enjoyment by experiencing Viva Elvis, the latest Cirque du Soleil production and CityCenter's tribute to the life and music of "The King."

There's never a dull moment in Las Vegas. Watch the volcano erupt at the Mirage, don't miss the rousing pirate battle at Treasure Island, marvel at the dancing waters display at the Bellagio, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals of the Venetian or dine at the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris. For a break from The Strip, take a day trip to Hoover Dam where you'll be impressed with the power of the mighty Colorado River.

The Las Vegas Hilton offers gambling at the hotel Casino, dancing at the NightClub, big-name entertainment at the Hilton Theater and a chance to relax on the eight-acre rooftop recreation deck, pool and indoor health club (fee required). And you'll never go hungry with the variety of restaurants offering culinary treats from the traditional to the exotic.

Getting around Vegas is easy on the Las Vegas Monorail, a high-speed transportation system that operates daily, making numerous stops along the Las Vegas Strip, including the Las Vegas Hilton. (Visit www.lvmonorail.com.)

World-class dining, internationally-known boutiques, award-winning golf courses, savvy nightclubs and European-style spas are calling you to this glittering city, known as "Vegas!" Join your colleagues for "Pediatric Critical Care Nursing" and enjoy all of the fun in the city that never sleeps. For more information, call the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at (702) 892-7575 or go online to www.lasvegas.com.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. 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 Oct. 2 to Oct. 9 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $85 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 Sept. 9. 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 (800) 635-7711 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference on Pediatric Critical Care 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 Las Vegas Hilton at (702) 732-5111.

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.

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# 03000258.

Fees

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.

Tuition (U.S. Funds)

*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before August 23.
Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance, refreshment breaks and access to the Online CE Library for the Preconference and/or 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.

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. 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 August 23 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after August 23 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, 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.