Annual Conference Education Sessions
The AANN Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference showcases groundbreaking research in the field. Attending the conference will inspire new ideas, inform clinical decision-making, and contribute to evidence-based patient care. All times are in the Central time zone (CDT).
Sunday, March 16
Pre-Conference Sessions
3D Functional Brain Anatomy Related to Stroke, Trauma, and Pathology Across the Lifespan
8:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT (4 CE contact hours)
Session: (001)
Linda Littlejohns, MSN RN SCRN CNRN FAAN
Neuroscience patient care is built on a foundation of normal anatomy knowledge. This session will explore the normal structures, blood supply, lobes and deeper nuclei, brainstem, and cerebellum. The patient assessment scenarios, and pathology demonstrated, will prepare you for Stroke, Trauma and CNRN test taking. Having slides on one screen (textbook images and scans) in addition to normal structures and blood supply in 3D on a second screen, truly enhances the learning experience. Together we can look at the complexities of the brain’s lobes and connections, brainstem and cranial nerves (and their pathways), the cerebellum; and the arterial and venous systems that are so important.
Best Practices in Neuroscience Orientation
8:00 am – 11:00 am CDT (3 CE contact hours)
Session: (002)
Cynthia Bautista, PhD APRN FNCS FCNS;
Lorin Daniels, MSN APRN AGACNP-BC CNRN RNFA;
Mary McKenna Guanci, MSN RN CNRN SCRN FNCS;
Lori Rhudy, PhD APRN CNS ACNS-BC CNRN;
Marianne Beare Vyas, PhD RN ANP-BC CNRN
Neuroscience nursing has been considered a specialized field requiring a complex knowledge base and unique orientation. Neuroscience orientations have often been hospital-based, regionally specific, and may be identified as orientation, onboarding, fellowships, or residencies. Programs may vary depending on budget, resources, patient population, and practice settings. Current personnel shortages in nursing have impacted care delivery and prompted hospitals to examine recruitment and retention practices. A comprehensive orientation can improve nurse retention, performance, and satisfaction. More importantly it ensures quality patient care. The core components of neuroscience orientation in an adult population for both general care and intensive care were recently published providing a framework for content development, but other considerations remain. These considerations include clarification of roles, length of orientation, preceptor development, team support, evaluation, and knowledge of educational resources available. This interactive program will engage participants to develop and implement best practices in the development of neuroscience orientation.
Spine Anatomy and 3D Correlation to Trauma and Degenerative Disease
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT (2 CE contact hours)
Session: (003)
Linda Littlejohns, MSN RN SCRN CNRN FAAN
Visibility of the structures of the spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and blood supply in 3D greatly enhances the understanding of pathology and symptoms in neuro patients. This session will discuss traumatic and degenerative findings in the spine and considerations when a critical structure such as the spinal cord is compromised due to age or damage to the spine or blood supply. We’ll discuss cases and radiologic findings as we compare normal anatomy to pathology.
Basic Neuroimaging: More Than Fifty Shades of Grey
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT (2 CE contact hours)
Session: (004)
Cathy Cartwright, DNP RN-BC PCNS FAAN
Rachel Malloy, DNP RN CNRN SCRN
Interpreting neuroimaging gives an added dimension to understanding the complexity of the neuroscience patient. This presentation will discuss various neuroimaging modalities and the rationale for ordering each scan. Using case studies, neurological conditions and the appropriate imaging and interpretation will be highlighted. Correlation between diagnosis, exam, neuroimaging, and intraoperative findings will be emphasized. Understanding basic neuroimaging will enhance the nurse’s ability to care for patients by gaining a deeper understanding of their condition.
Managing Neurological Autoimmune Disease Lifelong Evolving Symptoms: A Patient-Clinician Experience and Outcomes Driven Approach
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (100)
Caroline R. Piselli, DNP MBA RN FACHE SSBB
Pharmacology hours: 0.25
Join us in this session to hear the firsthand experiences of a patient-clinician (PC) managing lifelong evolving symptoms of neurological autoimmune diseases (NAD), integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines, holistic care, personalized medicine (PM) and experiential outcomes to improve neuroscience nursing practice.
The nurse suddenly becomes a patient with an acute, unprovoked life-threatening NAD and lifelong sequelae. While complying with clinical EBP, the PC conducted intensive evidence-based research about integrative evidence-based practice, PM, holistic care and applied iterative learnings to daily life, achieving 7 years of experiential outcomes and approach for the life-long journey.
Empowering Nurses: Tools and Techniques for Epilepsy Care using Simulation and Human Factors
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (101)
Minna B. Masor, MSN-Ed RN CCRN SCRN, Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional
Stasia D. Rouse, MD
Kari Congenie, DNP RN CNL CHSE
Jen Hernandez, MSN RN CCRN
Discuss how translational simulation and human factors facilitated the development of a new assessment process and cognitive aid to help prepare nursing to care for electively-induced seizure patients prior to opening a new epilepsy monitoring unit.
Transsphenoidal and Sinus Surgery Precautions: Science or Just a Self-Perpetuating Myth
4:40 pm – 5:10 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (102)
Shaun Golden, MS CNRN SCRN
Identify the inherent risks associated with neurosurgical procedures, specifically transsphenoidal surgery and endoscopic sinus surgery. Explain the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and why a thorough understanding of this anatomy is crucial for nurses caring for postoperative transsphenoidal and sinus surgery patients. Describe the specific safety precautions required for postoperative care and recognize if they are supported by evidence. Implement the evidence-based recommendations to improve patient outcomes in the postoperative care of transsphenoidal and sinus surgery patients.
Neuroscience: A Growing Specialty and Philosophy
4:40 pm – 5:10 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (103)
Della Mathew, PhD MSN RN
Overview on Neuroscience as a growing Specialty and Philosophy.
Monday, March 17
Managing a Lifetime of Neurological Autoimmune Disease Variability: A Patient-Clinician Neuroscience Nursing Customized Process Framework and Toolset
11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (200)
Caroline R. Piselli, DNP MBA RN FACHE SSBB
Pharmacology hours: 0.25
This educational presentation’s purpose is to share a patient-clinician’s (PC) experiential neuroimmunology whole person care model (NWPCM), identifying the patient as the epicenter, powered by a framework and toolset to enable customization across quality of life goals, disease status, inter-related symptoms’ and associated factors applying iterative change management, continual improvement; embracing Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) like strategic approaches for neuroscience nurses’ awareness and potential practice changes. This was designed and self-implemented by a (PC) managing lifelong evolving co-morbid symptoms of neurological autoimmune diseases (NAD) subsequent to an unexpected, unprovoked life-threatening acute event.
Implementing Anti-Racism Education in Neurocritical Care: A Pathway to Reducing Racial Disparities
11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (201)
Ebonye Green, DNP ACNPC-AG CNRN SCRN APRN FNCS
Post-stroke aphasia is a common neurological disorder resulting from damage to the brain's language centers following a stroke. This condition significantly affects the affected individuals' communication abilities and overall quality of life. As neuroscience practitioners, it is crucial to understand the need for assessment and intervention strategies available to optimize outcomes for patients with post-stroke aphasia.
Clinical Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) After Hyperacute Phase: Not Out of the Woods Yet
11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (202)
Denise T. Li, PhD AGACNP-BC CNS
Pharmacology hours: 0.25
Increase novice practice neuroscience NP's and RN's understanding of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (aka. neurostorming) and post-traumatic agitation in acutely ill TBI patients after ICU stay.
Supporting Families and the Care Team Through a Diagnosis of Brain Death
11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (203)
Maureen P. Lall, PhD APRN FNP-BC COHN-S SCRN NEA-BC
Merrilee Littlewood, BSN RN CCRN SCRN
Neuroscience nurses often care for patients experiencing brain death. Since these patients give the appearance of continued life, with respirations and a heartbeat, families may struggle to understand and accept that their loved one’s whole brain has ceased to function. This presentation reviews the medical determination of brain death, ethical objections to brain death, and legal challenges to brain death. It includes recommendations for supporting families and care teams, including how to prepare families for the diagnosis and how to manage requests for continued organ support after a declaration of brain death.
Shaping the Future of Neuroscience APPs: Insights from the 2023 AANN Survey
1:00 – 2:00 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (204)
This interactive presentation identifies the current state of APP neuroscience practice in the United States based on role, practice setting, practice elements, independence, and billing. Implications for neuroscience APPs and opportunities to advance the role will be included.
In Our Right Mind: Keeping Our Right Hemisphere Damage Patients Safe in the Acute and Post Acute Period
1:00 – 2:00 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (205)
Samuel Melada, MA RN NPD-BC CNRN SCRN
This session will help new and experienced nurses refine their ability to assess Right Hemisphere Damage (RHD) patients' deficits and associated needs in order to improve safety and recovery and to avoid injuries related to perceptual, cognitive and functional deficits associated with RHD.
Brain Injury Behavior Management
1:00 – 2:00 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (206)
Cynthia Bautista, PhD APRN FNCS FCNS
Pharmacology hours: 0.5
This educational session aims to describe evidence-based behavior management strategies for patients with brain injury. In brain injury recovery, agitation, restlessness, and aggression are frequent neurobehavioral sequelae. These behavioral symptoms can be challenging and disrupt patient care for neuroscience nurses, who must be familiar with nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments for various behavioral symptoms. Evidence-based strategies, evaluating agitation, and using practical approaches can lead to safe and effective patient care.
Past President Session: Volunteerism: An Integral Step in the Pursiuit of Neuroscience Excellence
2:10 – 2:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (207)
Mona Stecker, DNP NP-BC CNRN SCRN
This talk will discuss volunteering in the nursing profession and the vital role volunteering plays in enhancing patient care by allowing nurses to extend their skills and compassion beyond the work place through addressing gaps in underserved communities. Nurses as volunteers also fosters professional growth, builds empathy, and strengthens community trust in healthcare systems.
Pick up the Beat: A Call to Action for Improving Social Determinants of Health, Racial Inequality, and Healthcare Inequities in Chronic Neurologic Health Management
2:10 – 2:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (208)
Melissa V. Moreda, MSN APRN ACCNS-AG CDCES CNRN SCRN
Pharmacology hours: 0.5
Identify some of the existing challenges and barriers that patients within our health systems and communities at large face and provide opportunities to empower neuroscience nurses to consider removing those barriers or providing assistance for improved outcomes.
CANCELLED: Thinking Like a Neuro Nurse: The Development of a Novel and Meaningful Neurological Clinical Decision Aid Tool and High-Fidelity Simulation Program to Recognize Neurological Emergencies
2:10 – 2:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (209)
Eugena Bergvall, DNP APRN ACNP-BC CCNS-BC ACCNS-AG CCRN CNRN
As neurological nursing experts, we often lead neurological assessment curriculum development, but training those less passionate about neurological assessment and patients with varying expertise can be challenging. This presentation highlights the validation of a Neurological Clinical Decision-Aid (NCDA) assessment tool and the development of the Neuro Nurse Education Series (NNES) using creative strategies within a research hospital. Critical thinking and reasoning are shared by fusing theory and science to create meaning derived from an individual’s knowledge and experience. NNES aims to unify clinical language and mental models across specialties, enhancing the impact, value, and experience of neuroscience nursing and the importance of neuro assessment by fostering consistent, high-quality care while increasing nursing confidence to identify neurological emergencies early and simultaneously promoting a neurological brief assessment.
This session has been cancelled.
Paperwork vs. Patients: How Coordinator and Navigator Role Delineation Enhances Stroke Outcomes
2:10 – 2:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (210)
Caitlin D. Wilschevick, MSN CCRN CNRN SCRN
Rachel T. Campbell, BSN RN SCRN
Gain practical explanations about the delineation of the roles of the Stroke Coordinator and Stroke Navigator in our successful, established program, showcasing a collaborative model where the Stroke Coordinator manages administrative tasks—such as certification requirements and compliance—while the Stroke Navigator focuses on patient interactions, follow-up care, and interdisciplinary coordination. This division of responsibilities fosters a holistic approach to stroke management, ensuring both the clinical and emotional needs of patients are met, while successfully supporting the overall Stroke program goals. Results include improvement in quality driven metrics, maintaining high-quality care, and improved operation efficiency.
Epilepsy Foundation Session: Epilepsy Disparities
3:10 – 3:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (211)
This session will address epilepsy statistics, health disparities, and interventions and resources.
Risk for Hospital Readmission for Neurovascular Patients an Opportunity for APRNs
3:10 – 3:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (212)
Teresa Connolly, PhD RN ACNS-BC
Kim L. Paxton, DNP APRN ANP-BC LHITC IHMC
This session will highlight hospital readmission risk factors for neurovascular patients that are frequently seen by neuroscience APRNs during patient care interactions. We will explore current research and propose unique ideas for translating this research into practice through collaboration between primary care and neuroscience APRNs.
Addressing the Nursing Shortage: Enhancing Onboarding to Reduce Turnover
3:10 – 3:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (213)
Jillian Cosgrove, MSN RN CCRN
Sonya Lester, BSN RN CCRN
See a demonstration of how a standard framework that includes customization to the individual orientee, specifically new graduate nurses, can result in an onboarding experience that positively impacts nursing retention.
Support and Resources for the Neuro Oncology Patient: From Diagnosis to Survivorship
3:10 – 3:40 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (214)
Jaclyn Garcia, BSN RN CNRN SCRN
Neuro Oncology patients are very complex and up to date education and resources can often be lacking. This session seeks to bring some simple tools and resources to the bedisde and outpatient nurse and NPs to give them an answer when asked for materials from this patient population.
Pathways to Excellence: Certification in Neuroscience and Stroke Nursing (ABNN Session)
3:50 – 4:50 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (215)
Ellen Ahlersmeyer, DNP RN CNRN
Carey Heck, PhD CRNP AGACNP-BC CCRN CNRN
Samantha Orr, MSN RN SCRN
Katy Brown, RN SCRN
Join an engaging panel discussion with leaders from the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) as they explore the critical role of certification in advancing neuroscience nursing practice. This session will provide attendees with insights into the "how, why, and when" of certification, featuring personal journeys to becoming certified and practical strategies for supporting certification within healthcare facilities. Gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to embark on your own certification journey and advocate for certification in your organization.
Unraveling the Mystery of Migraine: How to Assess, Diagnose and Treat
3:50 – 4:50 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (216)
Amy F. Larson, APRN CNP
Pharmacology hours: 0.5
Expand your knowledge base and skill level regarding assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and management of migraine headaches through an outline of the components of a detailed headache history and clinical exam and a review of the characteristics of a migraine headache to provide for an accurate assessment. Attendees will be walked though the design of a management plan including analyzing the process for selection of evidenced based pharmacologic treatments and non-pharmacologic treatments as well as an examination of key teaching elements. Case studies will be used to illustrate assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and management of migraines.
Paint Your Circle of Willis
3:50 – 4:50 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (217)
Denelle Hebert, BSN RN SCRN
DaiWai M. Olson, PHD RN CCRN FNCS
Learn about the complexity of the Circle of Wills in an easy-to-understand format. Attendees will have their own 3D Circle of Willis model, a unique aspect of this presentation as the Circle of Willis is typically taught in print format.
Does Seating Matter? A Trial of Therapeutic Specialty Chairs on the Neurosciences Units
3:50 – 4:50 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (218)
Jennifer R. Johnson, BSN RN CNRN
Melissa Robinette, MSN BS RN
Michelle Donoughe, BSN RN CNRN
This session will provide the results of an equipment trial of specialized chairs and an overview of whether or not they provide additional benefits to patients and staff in the following areas: prevention of falls, reduction of skin injuries, improved mobilization practices, better patient satisfaction, and an evaluation of staff perceptions, in terms of compliance and ease of use.
Achieving a Median Door in-Door-out Time of 75 minutes or Less for Endovascular Stroke Therapy Across 21 Facilities is Hard but Doable
5:00 – 5:30 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (219)
Patricia Zrelak, PhD RN NEA-BC ASC-BC CNRN SCRN CCRN FAHA
Join us for a presentation on our systemwide quality improvement activities! Learn how we decreased our median door-in-door-out times for endovascular stroke from 30% within 75 minutes to 50% across 21 hospitals within Northern California.
Fostering Inclusion and Allyship: Reducing Biases in Gender Identity and Sexuality in the Neuroscience Population
5:00 – 5:30 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (220)
Holly Wirth, DNP RN NE-BC CNE SCRN
Neuroscience patients and nurses who identify as gender minorities face biases and discrimination that impact their ability to recover from illness or their ability to deliver optimal care to their patients. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the importance of creating a culture of allyship to decrease bias and discrimination among neuroscience patients and nurses.
Jazzing up the Awareness of Sensory Impairment and Innovative Ideas to Optimize the Music of Daily Living
5:00 – 5:30 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (221)
Melissa V. Moreda, MSN APRN ACCNS-AG CDCES CNRN SCRN
Learn how to assess for possible neuropathies that impact daily functioning and gain simple and multidisciplinary tools that will help you to improve patient, team, and society outcomes.
Tuesday, March 18
Lather Rinse Repeat: The Role of the Glymphatic System in Maintaining a Health, Happy and Homeostatic Brain
8:30 – 9:30 am CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (300)
Samuel Melada, MA RN NPD-BC CNRN SCRN
Kyna L. Seale, BSN RN CNRN SCRN
This session will give nurses a succinct but useful overview of the Glymphatic System and its associated structures and functions. In addition to outlining the anatomy and physiology, this presentation will also outline the current evidence that supports a relationship between the functions of the Glymphatic System and a variety of neurological disorders and disease processes including but not limited to acquired brain injury or stroke, dementia, sleep disturbance and circadian rhythms, and mood disorders. Given that the work of nursing often involves shift work and long hours, a discussion of implications for nurses' ability to maintain their own brain health and well-being will also be presented.
To Go or Not to Go? Bypassing the ICU: A Nurse's Role in Craniotomy Pathway Implementation
8:30 – 9:30 am CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (301)
Alessandra Derose, BSN RN
Jacqueline M. Santana, BSN
Meghan Mulhern, BSN RN
Gain valuable information on the importance of a neuroscience nurses' role in a craniotomy pathway protocol. Through education on the importance of a nurses role in upholding and practicing this protocol, patient experience will be improved by reducing length of stays, lowering hospital costs, and ensuring safe and quality patient care.
A Patient’s Journey with Rare Peripheral Neuropathy: Learning About CIDP and MMN from Patients Themselves
8:30 – 9:30 am CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (302)
Join the GBS|CIDP Foundation International and patients Julie Bell and Jessica Schexnayder for a panel discussing their experiences with CIDP and MMN.
Get Published! Because if Nurses Don't Publish, Nursing Will Perish: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (JNN) Session
8:30 – 9:30 am CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (303)
DaiWai Olson, PhD RN CCRN FNCS
Registered nurses will gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the manuscript submission process to peer-reviewed journals, including understanding the primary steps and identifying the most appropriate manuscript types for different professional journals. They will also learn how to effectively respond to peer review criticisms and how to determine manuscript fit by utilizing sources such as journal guidelines and instructions for authors.
The Neuro Response Nurse: An Innovative Approach to Supporting the Rural Level 1 Academic Medical & Comprehensive Stroke Center
9:40 – 10:10 am CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (304)
Carmen-Lee Westenfeld, MSN RN CCRN
Elle McGraw, BSN RN SCRN
Shawna-Markie S. Malynowski, RN
Serphore Thomas-Mathurin, MSN
Bridgette Normandin, BSN RN
As a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, we are required to provide access to advanced clinical procedures, clinically competent care, and robust care coordination across the continuum. Stroke patients have a unique set of neurological needs that must be addressed swiftly with adequately trained individuals, because as we know, Time is Brain.
Organizations can improve patient care outcomes, limit expanded times to treatment, reduce Rapid Response calls, and positively impact staff satisfaction and retention rates through the implementation of unique, dynamic, and attractive roles such as the Neuro Response Nurse.
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Identifying the Pitfalls to Early Recognition of Posterior Circulation Stroke
9:40 – 10:10 am CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (305)
Dawnielle C. Feucht, BSN RN SCRN
Rita Muldoon-Laccone, MSN RN-BC SCRN
This initiative aims to offer a dynamic educational experience focused on expanding knowledge of posterior circulation, particularly in relation to identifying posterior stroke signs and symptoms.
Dirty Mouth? Clean it up! Optimizing Oral Care Practice in a Stroke Unit
9:40 am – 10:10 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (306)
Ashley Higgins, MSN APRN ACCNS-AG CCRN CNRN SCRN
Christine Bass, MSN RN CNL
Learn how a neuro telemetry unit implemented oral care initiatives to increase instances of oral care in stroke patients to prevent complications related to aspiration pneumonia.
I Don't Want to Use Medications! How to Help Patients Manage Migraines Without Medication
9:40 am – 10:10 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (307)
Amy F. Larson, APRN CNP
This presentation will expand the knowledge base regarding non-pharmacologic treatment options for migraine headaches allowing participants to have a greater understanding of treatments they can discuss with patients including vitamins and dietary supplements, behavioral management options, neuromodulator devices, acupuncture, physical therapy and psychological interventions as well as how to incorporate these treatment options into a migraine management plan.
SEEG Surgery Journey as an Epilepsy Nurse and a Caregiver
10:40 am – 11:10 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (308)
Amy Matzkanin, BSN RN CNRN
Gain a personal perspective on the journey our family went through to get a member of our family to become seizure free.
Matters of the Heart: Recognizing Large-Vessel Occlusion Strokes in Cardiovascular Surgery Patients
10:40 am – 11:10 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (309)
Breanna Cabeceiras, MSN RN PHN CNL PHN ASC-BC CNRN SCRN
Jessica Newsom-Wilkinson, MSN PHN
Dharati R. Trivedi, MD B.SC CCRC ACRP
A gap was identified between best practice recommendations for identification of in-patient stroke and the practice of RNs in the Surgical and Cardiovascular ICU (SI/CVICU) regarding post-operative screening of patients. Expert RNs identified barriers to improving practice, including inappropriate screening methods for the post-cardiovascular surgery patient population. A cooperative nurse-driven performance improvement project between SI/CVICU and the stroke program resulted in a new stroke screening process for this specific population. This presentation details identification of the gap/problem, nursing solutions to the problem, development and training of the new process, and the method of assessing effectiveness of the performance improvement project.
Debunking the Mystique: Breaking Down the Neuro Assessment for Novice Neuro Nurses Utilizing Simulation
10:40 am – 11:10 pm CDT (0.5 CE contact hours)
Session: (310)
Denelle Hebert, BSN RN SCRN
Anna Ellis, BSN RN CCRN SCRN
Come one, come all to Neuro Assessment Simulation! This presentation explores how educators can interactively address knowledge, skill and practice gaps in neuro assessment proficiency for novice nurses. Education is becoming more technologically driven through online presentations and modules, but this style excludes tangible learning and human interaction which is key to learning neuro assessments. The presenters will be interactive utilizing brain models, visual aids and videos of the simulation. The audience will leave with a new perspective on teaching novice nurses to build confidence, comfort, and efficiency in neuro assessments. Let's turn off the computer and meet in person!
The Impact of COVID-19 on Esthesioneuroblastoma: Diagnostic Challenges and Innovative Solutions
10:40 am – 11:10 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (311)
Ebonye Green, DNP ACNPC-AG CNRN SCRN APRN FNCS
This presentation aims to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the diagnosis and management of esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB), a rare neuroendocrine tumor. It will also highlight innovative diagnostic and treatment approaches developed during this period, providing insights into the pandemic's long-term impact on neuro-oncology.
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Session
11:20 am – 12:20 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (312)
Hear from the authors of the Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage CPG as they discuss research and quality improvement studies to identify evidence-based nursing care strategies to improve outcomes for these complex patients and inform the nursing practice recommendations.
“Why is My Patient on Two Steroids?” and Other SAH Conundrums
11:20 am – 12:20 pm CDT (1 CE contact hour)
Session: (313)
Ashley Higgins, MSN APRN ACCNS-AG CCRN CNRN SCRN
Mavis Robinson, RN SCRN
Pharmacology hours: 0.5
Review pertinent anatomy and physiology related to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), discuss complications of SAHs, describe the common but unusual pharmacological interventions used in SAH treatment, and discuss the role of the CNS in aSAH management.