Overview

NAFA sets sail on the Oasis of the Seas for a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A new class of naval-engineering genius, Oasis of the Seas offers a neighborhood concept experience with seven distinct districts, including the part-nature, part-nautical Central Park, the family-oriented Boardwalk and the Royal Promenade at the heart of the cruise ship. And on this special voyage, you’ll earn 20 continuing education credits.

The cruise meeting centers on discussion of patient safety issues in anesthesia. The problem-based teaching format incorporates the use of lecture presentations, video vignettes, case studies and group discussion showcasing the evolution of human error and crisis management techniques to enhance decision-making and problem-solving in practice.

Schedule

Saturday, June 16, 2012
5:00p.m.	Depart - Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Sunday, June 17, 2012
7:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.	No classes - Nassau, Bahamas

Monday, June 18, 2012
6:30a.m. - 7:00a.m.	Continental Breakfast
7:00a.m. - 8:00a.m.	Welcome Remarks Patient Safety Case Scenario Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA.
8:00a.m. - 9:00a.m.	Ketamine: An Oldie but Goodie Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA
9:00a.m. - 9:15a.m.	Break
9:15a.m. - 10:15a.m.	Complications of Regional Anesthesia Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA
10:15a.m. - 11:15a.m.	Mechanical Ventilation Strategies Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA
11:15a.m. - 12:00p.m.	Lunch on own
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.	Ultrasound Knobolgy Keith Howell, MD
1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.	Pitfalls of Ultrasound Keith Howell, MD
2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.	Question and Answer Forum Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA Keith Howell, MD

Tuesday, June 19, 2012
9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.	No classes - Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.	No classes - Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Thursday June 21, 2012
6:30a.m. - 7:00a.m.	Continental Breakfast
7:00a.m. - 8:00a.m.	Anesthetic Management of the Patient for daVinci Robotic Surgery Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA
8:00a.m. - 9:00a.m.	Anticoagulation and Regional Anesthesia Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA
9:00a.m. - 9:15a.m.	Break
9:15a.m. - 12:15p.m.	Upper Extremity Block Workshop Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA Keith Howell, MD
12:15p.m. - 12:30p.m.	Break
12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m.	Question and Answer Forum Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA Keith Howell, MD

Friday, June 22, 2012
6:00a.m. - 6:30a.m.	Continental Breakfast
6:30a.m. - 7:30a.m.	Pediatric Issued in the Ambulatory Surgery Center Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA
7:30a.m. - 8:30a.m.	Infiltration, Bier and Miscellaneous Other Blocks Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA
8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m.	Vascular Access with Ultrasound Guidance Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA
9:30a.m. - 9:45a.m.	Break
9:45a.m. - 12:45p.m.	Lower Extremity Block Workshop Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA Keith Howell, MD
12:45p.m. - 1:00p.m.	Break
1:00p.m - 2:00p.m.	Question and Answer forum Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA Elizabeth G. Howell, MSNA, CRNA Keith Howell, MD

Saturday, June 23, 2012
7:00a.m.	Depart Ship - Fort Lauderdale, FL  7:00 AM

Faculty

Nicole Damico, MSNA, CRNA
Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Practice
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

Keith Howell, MD
Assistant Professor and Physician Informaticist
Department of Anesthesiology
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia

Accreditation

This program has been approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist Committee on Continuing Education.

AANA code number: 34260
Continuing education credits: 20
Expiration date: 6/23/2012
West Virginia provider number: WV2002-0398RN

Register

A two-stage registration process is required for the Eastern Caribbean cruise seminar.

1. Online meeting registration
   This seminar, awarding 20 continuing education credits, has a $575 registration fee. The student fee is $300. Once your registration is received, you will receive a confirmation notice from NAFA.
2. Cruise registration
   Call or visit CI Travel at 1(877)627-8810 or register online. Early registration is advised to ensure cabin choice. Download the Eastern Caribbean Cruise flyer here