TraumaCon 2016

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March 30 – April 2, 2016
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Anaheim, California

Conference Agenda

Wednesday, March 30
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM STN TCRN Preparation Course
Faculty: Kathi Ayers, MSN, RN, FNP
Melissa Harte, MS, RN
Yvonne Michaud, MSN, RN
Julie Nash, MSN, RN
Joan Pirrung, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
Pam Woods, MSN, RN, CEN, ACNS-BC STN will hold the STN TCRN Preparation Course on March 29 and 30th at the 2016 Annual Conference in Anaheim, California. This two-day course will feature expert speakers covering topics specific to the body of knowledge in trauma nursing across the continuum of care, from injury prevention through reintegration to home.

The Society of Trauma Nurses is pleased to announce that it has developed a Preparation Course, designed for nurses who are preparing for the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) exam, developed by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®).

Course Fee: The registration fee is $425, which includes a refreshment break on Tuesday, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks on Wednesday, and the course manual.

Questions? Please contact info@traumanurses.org for assistance.

Please note: Participation in the STN TCRN Preparation Course is not mandatory, and will not impact your eligibility to sit for the national certification examinations offered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®).

Disclaimer: Persons participating in the STN TCRN Preparation Course to help prepare for an examination offered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®) acknowledge that there is no guarantee stated or implied that participation will assure passage of an examination. STN makes no warranties about the content of the STN TCRN Preparation Course.

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM SIG and Committee Meetings Part 1 Advanced Practice SIG (see below)
Geriatric SIG
Injury Prevention SIG
TOPIC Committee

Advanced Providers in Trauma Care: Case Study Presentations – What Would You Do?
The Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This session has been awarded 1.0 contact hour. To successfully complete this course, participants must attend the entire event and complete/submit the evaluation at the end of the session.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ATCN Committee Meeting

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM SIG and Committee Meetings Part 2 Government Affairs & Public Policy
Journal of Trauma Nursing
Membership and Marketing
Pediatric Committee
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM EAST Workshop: How to Build and Sustain a Successful Advanced Practitioner Program
Faculty: A. Britton Christmas, MD, FACS: Practice Environments & Staffing Models: Maximizing our Resources
Dennis A. Taylor, MEd., MBA, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCM:: Investing in the Future: Research and Professional Development
Patricia Maher Harrison MS, RN, CCRN,ACNP-BC: Onboarding Processes, Evaluations, and Retention Strategies: Building and Maintaining your Team
Jonathan Messing, MSN, CCRN, ACNPBC: The AP as a Leader: Continuity, Guidelines, and Education Eligible for 4.0 Continuing Education Hours
This workshop will address several of the challenges facing our nation’s trauma centers with regards to the integration of advanced practitioners into busy trauma/critical care service lines. The topics to be addressed represent challenges that have been raised by advanced practitioner members of EAST and STN. Topics will include: staffing models, onboarding processes and training, retention strategies, leadership and professionalism, and professional development. The workshop will consist of lectures in combination with open forum discussion among attendees.
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM Writing for Publication Workshop
Faculty: Presented by the Journal of Trauma Nursing Editor and Editorial Board Members: Kathryn Schroeter, PhD, RN, CNOR, CNE
Elizabeth V. Atkins, BSN, RN, CCRN-K
Laura M. Criddle PhD, RN-BC, FAEN
Alice Davis, PhD, RN, APRN Eligible for 4.0 Continuing Education Hours
Do you have an idea or clinical experience that you want to share? Are you working on a quality project or research study and need help bringing your findings from the analysis stage to the written page? This hands-on workshop, presented by the Editor and Editorial Board members of the Journal of Trauma Nursing, will give you practical advice about synthesizing, organizing, and writing your work for publication. Bring your ideas and manuscript drafts for immediate feedback and guidance and leave one step closer to authoring a published article!
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM Pediatric Workshop: When Injury Produces More Than a “Headache”
Faculty: Kathleen Gorenc, CPNP-AC: Acute Care Management of TBI
David Gonda, MD: When TBI Leads to Increased ICP and More
Wendy Wright, MD: Abusive Head Trauma
Thaddeus Wilson, MD: Life After TBI Eligible for 4.0 Continuing Education Hours
TBI remains the major cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. Join our pre-conference faculty to discuss current and future treatment options in the management of abusive and non abusive traumatic brain injury.
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM Leadership Workshop
Faculty: Melissa Hockaday, MSN, ANCP-BC: Key Principles to Leadership
Amy Krichten, BSN, RN, CEN: Crew Resource Management
Amber Kyle, MSN, RN:: Reading Body Language and Professional Presence
Tracy McDonald, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NEA-BC: How to Promote Effective Physician Partnerships
Sarah Mattocks, MSN, RN, CRNP:: Succession Planning Eligible for 4.0 Continuing Education Hours
The Society of Trauma Nurse Leadership Pre-Conference Workshop is designed for trauma professionals who are interested in gaining knowledge in leadership principles, effective communication strategies and identification of new tools to advance their careers. The leadership conference will be facilitated by experienced and knowledgeable leaders who have served in various roles within the trauma community. The leadership preconference should be attended by both novice and experienced leaders who are seeking opportunities to excel in their careers.
4:30 PM Mentoring Program and Meet Up
The STN Conference mentoring program matches seasoned STN veterans with members seeking guidance at the annual STN conference. Pre-registered mentors and mentees will meet at the STN Membership Table near the registration area prior to the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, March 30 at 4:30 PM. Mentors and mentees will make plans to pair up at many events throughout the conference.
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Opening Night Reception & Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall
  • Network with your colleagues and vendor partners
  • Hearty appetizers
  • Cash Bar
  • Visit the Exhibits
  • Play “Exhibit Hall Baseball” Game

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