Snowshoe Mountain
Summit at Snowshoe Mountain
Feb. 28-March 3, 2010
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Snowshoe, West Virginia
- Continuing education credits: 15
- Registration fee: $450 through Feb. 1, 2010; $500 after Feb. 1, 2010; $200 for students.
Overview
Surrounded by a national forest, Snowshoe Mountain is perfectly situated in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. With 60 slopes to test your skills and a convenient location just a day’s drive from major cities — such as Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Raleigh, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; and Columbus, Ohio — Snowshoe ranks among the best winter resorts on the East Coast.
Whether you’re interested in downhill or cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowmobiling, or just relaxing in the spa, Snowshoe has it all. Meetings are scheduled for early morning or late afternoon, allowing ample time to enjoy the sights and sounds of Snowshoe.
Topics
NAFA has assembled a group of well-known educators who will present on a variety of clinical topics and hands-on workshops at the Summit at Snowshoe Mountain. The invited faculty members represent an outstanding group of academically and clinically based CRNA clinicians and educators. Topics include:
- Crisis management
- Regional anesthesia
- Patient safety
- Pharmacology
- Hands-on regional workshop
Schedule
| Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 4:45 p.m. | Introductory Remarks M. Fallacaro, DNS, CRNA |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | What Can CBC Lab Results Tell You? B. George-Gay, MSN, RN, CCRN |
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Anesthesia Implications in Patients with Infectious Disease B. George-Gay, MSN, RN, CCRN |
| Monday, March 1, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30 a.m. | Anatomy for Upper and Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Block T. Corey Davis, MSNA, CRNA |
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Regional Anesthesia for the Anti-coagulated Patient E. Howell, MSNA, CRNA |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Review of Ultrasound Physics and Knobology E. Howell, MSNA, CRNA |
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Demonstration and Hands-on Instruction for Ultrasound Guided Upper and Lower Extremity Blocks E. Howell, MSNA, CRNA S. Wright, PhD, CRNA T. Corey Davis, MSNA, CRNA |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30 a.m. | Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia Revisited T. Corey Davis, MSNA, CRNA |
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Physical Assessment and Preparation for Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia T. Corey Davis, MSNA, CRNA |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Local Anesthetic Toxicity S. Wright, PhD, CRNA |
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Demonstration and Hands-on Instruction for Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia E. Howell, MSNA CRNA S. Wright, PhD, CRNA T. Corey Davis, MSNA, CRNA |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30 a.m. | Human Factors in Patient Safety: Lessons Learned M. Fallacaro, DNS, CRNA |
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Case of the Heavy Chest S. Wright, PhD, CRNA |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Crisis in the OR: What Would You Do? S. Wright, PhD, CRNA |
| 9:30 a.m. | Closing Remarks M. Fallacaro, DNS, CRNA |
A continental breakfast and afternoon break will be provided daily.
Summit director
Michael D. Fallacaro, DNS, CRNA
Professor and Chairman
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
School of Allied Health Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Faculty
Beverly George-Gay, MSN, RN, CCRN
Assistant Professor and Director of Distance Education
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
School of Allied Health Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas Corey Davis, MSNA, CRNA
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
School of Allied Health Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Elizabeth Howell, MSNA, CRNA
Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Development
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
School of Allied Health Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Suzanne Wright, PhD, CRNA
Director of Doctoral Education
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
School of Allied Health Professions
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Accreditation
This program has been approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist Committee on Continuing Education for the award of 15 continuing education credits.
AANA code number: 31979
Continuing education credits: 15
Expiration date: March 3, 2010
West Virginia provider number: WV2002-0398RN
Register
A two-stage registration process is required for the Summit at Snowshoe Mountain:
- Online meeting registration
This seminar, awarding 15 continuing education credits, has a $450 registration fee through Feb. 1, 2010, and $500 after Feb. 1, 2010. The student fee is $200. Once your registration is received, you will receive a confirmation notice from NAFA. - Hotel registration
For resort registration, call (877) 441-4386
Conference code: NAFA
Early reservations are recommended to ensure desired lodging. We have a limited number of rooms blocked at the reduced rates listed below. Reservations made after Jan. 25, 2010, will be made as available. NAFA also has secured special lift-ticket and equipment-rental rates.
| Room location | Room rates per night |
|---|---|
| Economy | |
| Mountain Lodge one-bedroom | $163 |
| Mountain Lodge two-bedroom | $238 |
| Expedition Station junior studio | $125.25 |
| Deluxe | |
| Rimfire junior studio | $125.25 |
| Rimfire studio | $158.25 |
| Rimfire one-bedroom | $227.25 |
| Allegheny junior studio | $140.25 |
| Allegheny studio | $172.25 |
| Allegheny one-bedroom | $243.65 |
| Allegheny two-bedroom | $368.50 |
| Seneca junior studio | $125.25 |
| Highland House junior studio | $125.25 |
| Highland House one-bedroom | $227.25 |
