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43rd Annual Barrow Neuroscience Nursing Symposium

Bridging Gaps in Neuroscience Nursing

Course Goal

This course will focus on the entire continuum of care, exploring strategies for supporting patients from the pre-hospital stage to their return to the community. Experts will share insights on best practices, advancements, and challenges in delivering care for individuals with neurological conditions across various settings. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on enhancing patient outcomes through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to care throughout the patient’s journey.

Course Learning Objectives

  • Examine advanced clinical strategies and innovative approaches to enhance neurological outcomes in the management of patients with head and neck cancer
  • Define the overarching nursing care and medical management of the patient experiencing seizures in the acute care setting
  • Apply latest updates on evaluation and treatment management in speciality populations
  • Acknowledge the diverse cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions of Indigenous peoples
  • Explore effective decision-making strategies for initiating discussions and fostering the growth and retention of today’s healthcare workforce
  • Address current and emerging technologies in neurocritical care
  • Discuss approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cerebral vascular diseases
  • Promote collaboration and teamwork strategies to achieve shared goals in patient care and healthcare outcomes

Registration Information

Early Bird (Before 10/07/25)Late registration (after 10/07/25)
Dignity Health Employee- Day One$115.00$125.00
Dignity Health Employee- Day Two$115.00$125.00
Dignity Health Employee- Both Days$180.00$190.00
Visiting Healthcare Professional- Day One$130.00$140.00
Visiting Healthcare Professional- Day Two$130.00$140.00
Visiting Healthcare Professional- Both Days$205.00$215.00
Refund and cancellation policy: Barrow reserves the right to cancel or change the program for due causes. Please contact the CME office at CME@BarrowNeuro.org at least 7 days prior to the start of the symposium for any special needs requests or accommodations.

Nursing Credits Available

The hours obtained by attending this CE event can be used toward recertification for CNRN and SCRN.

a barrow neuroscience nurse delivering bedside care to a patient in the neurocritical care unit

Date, Time, and Location

In Person
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21-22, 2025

Goldman Auditorium
Barrow Neurological Institute
2910 North 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013

Target Audience

Health care professionals specializing in the field of neuroscience, including all levels of nurses and other professionals involved in various outpatient and inpatient clinical settings.

Agenda and Speaker Information

All times refer to Arizona time (Mountain Standard Time).

  • Agenda Pending
  • Jessica Adame, MSN-Ed, RN, SCRN, CNRN
    • Neuroscience Nurse Educator
  • Michelle Belusic, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CNRN, CCRN
    • Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Katie Fox, BSN, RN, CNRN
    • Neuroscience Nurse Educator
  • Jaclyn Garcia, RN, BSN, CNRN, SCRN
    • Nurse Educator, Ivy Brain Tumor Center
  • Elise Henling, BSN, RN, CRRN
    • Neuroscience Nurse Educator
  • Ivana Marincic, BSN, RN, CNRN
    • Neuroscience Nurse Educator
  • Lisel McLellan, MSN, RN, CNOR
    • Neuroscience OR Nurse Educator
  • Madona Plueger, MSN, APRN, CNRN, ACNS-BC, FAES
    • Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Ina Reynolds, BSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN
    • Neuroscience Nurse Educator
  • Tiffany Sheehan, PhD, RN, SCRN, FAHA
    • Manager, Stroke Program
  • Erin Tucker, BSN, RN, CNRN
    • Neuroscience Nurse Educator

Commercial Support

No commercial support has been received.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Those interested in exhibiting or sponsorship should contact CME@BarrowNeuro.org for more information.

Disclosure Information

No disclosures at this time.