42nd Annual Barrow Neuroscience Nursing Symposium
Neuroscience Nursing and Professional Role Identity
Course Goal
This course has been curated for nurses who care for the neuroscience patient. Topics related to the science of neurological disorders, cultural considerations in providing care, and collaboration among interdependent healthcare professionals will be offered. Oral and poster presentations will afford all attendees the opportunity to learn and network with colleagues.
Course Learning Objectives
- Describe the four pillars of professional practice
- Identify the way to use research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement to transform patient care and outcomes
- Explain clinical options for improving neurological outcomes in the treatment of spinal pathology
- Identify the etiology of SUDEP and the importance of awareness in the acute care environment
- Define the typical and atypical presentation of status epilepticus; identifying treatment and management
- Apply latest updates on evaluation and management of acute stroke care
- Define individualized treatments for brain tumor management in the continuum of care, based on tumor type
- Address current standards of best practice related to the evaluation and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias (ADRD)
- Define relevant skills to achieve in expanding professional development, not limited to high quality work, honesty and integrity
- Identify and apply key cultural considerations in the healthcare environment
Registration Information
| Early Bird (Before 10/09/24) | Late registration (after 10/09/24) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Nursing Credits Available
The hours obtained by attending this CE event can be used toward recertification for CNRN and SCRN.
In-Person
October 22-23, 2024
Date, Time, and Location
In Person
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22-23, 2024
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).
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Day One: Tuesday, October 22 7:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 7:45 AM | Welcome | Virginia Prendergast, PhD, NP-C, CNRN, FAAN |
| 8:00 AM | Professional Role Identity in Nursing: Magnifying the Power of Professionalism in Nursing through Theory-Guided Real Time Practice | Maria W. O’Rourke, RN, PhD, FAAN |
| 8:45 AM | The Circle of Willis comes alive with Color Coded COWS | DaiWai M. Olson, RN, PhD, CCRN, FNCS |
| 9:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:00 AM | Drug Development in Brain Tumors | Nader Sanai, MD, FAANS, FACS |
| 10:45 AM | Phase O: 1-2-3 What Does it all Mean to You? | Kristin Hendrickson, BA, RN |
| 11:00 AM | Strides in Neuro Oncology, What’s New? | Jaclyn Garcia, RN, BSN, CNRN, SCRN |
| 11:30 AM | On the Other Side of the Rail | Kelly Braun, MD |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Update in Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease | Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, FANA |
| 1:45 PM | Cultural Dignity Not Cultural Indifference | Dinah Wilson, BSN, RN |
| 2:00 PM | Break | |
| 2:30 PM | Leading with Cultural Safety and Humility: How to Care for Indigenous Communities in Arizona | Claire Nechiporenko, MD |
| 3:15 PM | Navigating End of Life While Supporting Cultural Differences | Bradley Bennin, DO, MA |
| 3:45 PM | Gym To-Go for Nurses | Bill Crawford, Fitness Instructor, Entrepreneur |
| 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks | Virginia Prendergast, PhD, NP-C, CNRN, FAAN |
| Day Two: Wednesday, October 23 7:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 7:45 AM | Welcome | Virginia Prendergast, PhD, NP-C, CNRN, FAAN |
| 8:00 AM | Professional Role Clarity: Bringing the Value and Joy of Nursing to Work Every Day! | Maria W. O’Rourke, RN, PhD, FAAN |
| 9:00 AM | Giving Hope: Addressing Homelessness and Making an Impact | Kim Despress, DHA, RN |
| 9:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:00 AM | Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit | Deana Gazzola, MD |
| 11:00 AM | Guiding The Way: Navigating the Latest Updates in ICH Clinical Practice Guidelines | Supreet Kaur, MD |
| 11:30 AM | Other Side of the Rail | Mark Kirby, RN |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Nursing After the Golden Hour: Key Considerations and Patient Assessment | Jordan Jacobs, MD, FACS |
| 1:45 PM | The Eyes are the Windows to the Brain: Pupillometry | Mary Kay Bader, RN, MSN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, FAHA, FNCS, FCCM |
| 2:15 PM | Break | |
| 2:45 PM | A New Approach to Noxious Stimulation in Neuro Assessments | Brandon Fox, MD, PhD |
| 3:00 PM | Neurosurgical Care of Athletes: Concussion, Structural Brain Injury, Sports-Related Spine Injury | Mark E. Oppenlander, MD, FAANS |
| 3:30 PM | Movement is Medicine: Functional Mobility Across the Inpatient Continuum | E. Danielle Wengraf, MSOT, OTR/L, CSRS; Kaitlin Weis, PT, DPT, Board Certified Neurology Specialist; Elizabeth Byard, PT, DPT, NCS |
| 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks | Virginia Prendergast, PhD, NP-C, CNRN, FAAN |
Conference Planning Committee
- 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.