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National Teaching Institute 2008 including the Advanced Practice Institute - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM National Teaching Institute 2008 including the Advanced Practice Institute NTI2008 
1AC Active On Site Membership - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM 1AC Active On Site Membership 1AC 
1AF Affliate OnSite Membership - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM 1AF Affliate OnSite Membership 1AF 
1EM Emeritus On Site Membership - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM 1EM Emeritus On Site Membership 1EM 
1IN International On Site Membership - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM 1IN International On Site Membership 1IN 
1RD Retired/Disabled On Site Membership - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM 1RD Retired/Disabled On Site Membership 1RD 
3AC Active On Site Membership - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM 3AC Active On Site Membership 3AC 
API Reception - Tuesday May 6 2008 5:30PM - 6:30PM API24Advanced Practice Institute
Controversies in Trauma Resuscitation: Do We Need All That Fluid? - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON110Clinical Systems
Controversies in Trauma Resuscitation: Do We Need All That Fluid? - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON111Clinical Systems
E-ICU: Space Age Technology Improving Today's Bedside Care - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON112Clinical Systems
Mistakes Are Made: What Nurses Must Know About Medical Error - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON113Clinical Systems
The Worst, Last Bellyache: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON117Clinical Systems
The Worst, Last Bellyache: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON118Clinical Systems
Obtaining Valid Hemodynamic Measurements: What is Your Practice? - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON119Clinical Systems
Obtaining Valid Hemodynamic Measurements: What is Your Practice? - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON120Clinical Systems
Continuous ST-Segment Monitoring Saves Lives - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON121Clinical Systems
Continuous ST-Segment Monitoring Saves Lives - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON122Clinical Systems
Adopting the AHA Valve Guidelines for Improved Patient Outcomes - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON123Clinical Systems
Top Ten New Drugs to Know for 2008 - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON125Advanced Practice Institute
Top Ten New Drugs to Know for 2008 - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON126Advanced Practice Institute
Code Cool: Chilling Discoveries In Post- Resuscitation Efforts - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON127Clinical Systems
You Put A Stent Where? Carotid Artery Stents! - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON129Clinical Systems
Out of Bounds: Crossing the Lines of Professional Boundaries - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON130Leadership Development
Atrial Fibrillation: Cure vs. Control - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON131Clinical Systems
Atrial Fibrillation: Cure vs. Control - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON132Clinical Systems
Long QT or Wrong QT? - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Sponsored by Philips 		CON133Clinical Systems
Creating HWE: Meaningful Recognition to Improve Staff Satisfaction and Performance - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON135Leadership Development
Creating HWE: Meaningful Recognition to Improve Staff Satisfaction and Performance - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON136Leadership Development
Toxic 10: Tackling the Top 10 Meds & Mistakes Involved in ADE - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON137Clinical Systems
Toxic 10: Tackling the Top 10 Meds & Mistakes Involved in ADE - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON138Clinical Systems
Heart-Kidney Connection: Complexities of Cardiorenal Syndrome - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON139Advanced Practice Institute
Heart-Kidney Connection: Complexities of Cardiorenal Syndrome - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON140Advanced Practice Institute
The HA HA HAs of the Sepsis Bundles - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON141Clinical Systems
The HA HA HAs of the Sepsis Bundles - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON142Clinical Systems
Endothelium and Microcirculation, What's the Connection - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON143Clinical Systems
Endothelium and Microcirculation, What's the Connection - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON144Clinical Systems
Clinical Insights From Unusual Cardiovascular Case Studies - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON145Clinical Systems
Clinical Insights From Unusual Cardiovascular Case Studies - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON146Clinical Systems
In the Nick of Time: Rapid Response to the Rescue! - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Web Cast Sponsored by GE Healthcare 		CON147Clinical Systems
In the Nick of Time: Rapid Response to the Rescue! - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Web Cast Sponsored by GE Healthcare 		CON148Clinical Systems
Alveolar vs. Interstitial Infiltrates: What's the Diff(erential)? - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON149Clinical Systems
Alveolar vs. Interstitial Infiltrates: What's the Diff(erential)? - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON150Clinical Systems
Swift Killer: Meningococcal Disease - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON151Advanced Practice Institute
Care of High-Priced Real Estate: Updates in Neurocritical Care - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON152Clinical Systems
Care of High-Priced Real Estate: Updates in Neurocritical Care - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON153Clinical Systems
Clinical Pharmacokinetics for Critical Care Nurses - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON155Advanced Practice Institute
Navigating Nutrition: Understanding Nutritional Support in ICU - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON156Clinical Systems
Navigating Nutrition: Understanding Nutritional Support in ICU - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON157Clinical Systems
Transformers: The Making of a Critical Care Nurse - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON158Leadership Development
Transformers: The Making of a Critical Care Nurse - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON159Leadership Development
Managing Acute Pain in Older Adults: Paradox or Pandora's Box? - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON160Clinical Systems
Managing Acute Pain in Older Adults: Paradox or Pandora's Box? - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON161Clinical Systems
Endocrine Axis Exhaustion - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON162Advanced Practice Institute
Implications and Applications of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON163Clinical Systems
Implications and Applications of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON164Clinical Systems
Top Ten Topics for Tracheostomy Management - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON165Clinical Systems
Nosocomial Infections and Managing Resistant Organisms - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON166Advanced Practice Institute
I Can't Believe It's Not Real: Using Human Patient Simulation - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON167Education
I Can't Believe It's Not Real: Using Human Patient Simulation - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON168Education
ARDS/ALI: Building a Roadmap to Successful Outcomes - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON169Clinical Systems
ARDS/ALI: Building a Roadmap to Successful Outcomes - Monday May 5 2008 12:00PM - 1:45PM CON170Clinical Systems
Looking in 3-D: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON172Clinical Systems
Undifferentiated Shock: A Systematic Diagnostic Approach - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON174Clinical Systems
Undifferentiated Shock: A Systematic Diagnostic Approach - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON175Clinical Systems
Paws Forward: Utilizing and Researching Animal Assisted Therapy - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON178Clinical Systems
Broken Brain: Case Studies in Traumatic Brain Injury and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON179Clinical Systems
Broken Brain: Case Studies in Traumatic Brain Injury and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON180Clinical Systems
Introduction to Crucial Conversations and Links to a HWE - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON181Leadership Development
Synergy Model: How to Make it Part of Your Daily Practice - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON182Clinical Systems
Synergy Model: How to Make it Part of Your Daily Practice - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON183Clinical Systems
Piecing Together the Puzzle of Generational Diversity - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON184Leadership Development
Piecing Together the Puzzle of Generational Diversity - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON185Leadership Development
Nurse Entrepreneur: Could it be You? - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON186Other
Developing a Transition Program for New Nurses in Critical Care - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON187Education
Developing a Transition Program for New Nurses in Critical Care - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON188Education
Neuro Emergencies for Non-Neuro Nurses - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON189Clinical Systems
If it's not Tamponade: Rarer Complications of Cardiac Surgery - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON190Clinical Systems
Differences in Perceptions of Empowerment: Certified vs Non-Certified Nurses - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON192Certification
Transfusion Turmoil: Benefits versus Risk of TRALI and TACO - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON193Clinical Systems
Tuberculosis! Back From the Past with a Vengeance - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON194Clinical Systems
Research: Focusing on FUN (Furthering Understanding of Nurses) - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON195Research
Research Oral Presentations - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON196Research
Getting it Write: Reviewing and Revising for Publishing Success - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON197PUB
Skilled Communication: Do You Hear What I Hear? - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON198Leadership Development
Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Mending a Broken Heart - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON199Clinical Systems
One Size Does NOT Fit All: Septic Shock in Children - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON207Pediatric
But I'm Not a Pediatric Nurse: Children Admitted to Adult ICU - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON210Pediatric
Non-Accidental Trauma and the Critically Ill Child - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON211Pediatric
More Than Just a Rash: Life Threatening Systemic Illnesses in the Pediatric Patient - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON212Pediatric
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the PICU - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON213Clinical Systems
Advances in Management of Children with Complex CHD - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON214Clinical Systems
Deadly Games Pediatric Patients are Playing - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON215Pediatric
Intensive Power Units: Healthy Work Environments that Promote Certification - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON216Leadership Development
Priorities Reclaimed: Assessment and Management of Skin Failure - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON217Clinical Systems
Necrotizing Fasciitis: Flesh Eating Bacteria - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON218Clinical Systems
Publishing in AACN Journals - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON219PUB
Policy, Politics and You: You too can be a Voice - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON220PUBPOLICY
Care of the Morbidly Obese ICU Patient: It Takes a Village - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON221Clinical Systems
The 3-Legged Stool: Research, EBP and Performance Improvement - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON222Research
Altitude Sickness: What Every Critical Care Nurse Should Know - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON223Clinical Systems
Crucial Conversations: Case Approach - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON224Leadership Development
Join the Club! Strategies for Successful Journal Club Development - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON225Leadership Development
Critical Care With Your Seatbelt Fastened! - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON226Clinical Systems
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Translating Evidence from the Bench - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON227Leadership Development
Protect Yourself from Malpractice Claims - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON228Legal
Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Professional Poster Presentation - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON229Other
Saving Face: Do You Want To Look More Vibrant? - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON230Other
Giving Bad News: A Patient and Family Centered Care Approach - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON231Ethics
Achieving a Good Death in the ICU Through Palliative Consultation - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON232Clinical Systems
Making the Abstract Concrete: Writing the Perfect Abstract - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON233PUB
Implementation of Remotely Monitored ICUs - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON234Clinical Systems
Successful Precepting: Communication and Emotional Intelligence - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON235Leadership Development
Silent Epidemic: Obesity's Impact on Critical Illness - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON236Clinical Systems
Shake, Rattle and Roll: Snake Bite Management - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON237Clinical Systems
To Transfuse or Not to Transfuse? That is the Question! - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON238Clinical Systems
Looking for Changes, Listening for Signs: Cardiac Tamponade - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON240Clinical Systems
Targeting Sepsis: Strategies for Success - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON241Clinical Systems
Targeting Sepsis: Strategies for Success - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON242Clinical Systems
Endpoints of Resuscitation: What Should we be Monitoring? - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON243Clinical Systems
Pharmacotherapy of Hypertensive Emergencies - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON244Advanced Practice Institute
Welcome to Neurocritical Care: It's not Just About ICP Anymore! - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON246Clinical Systems
Five Important Critical Care Nursing Research Studies you Should Know About - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON247Research
Protecting Yourself from Healthcare Liability - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON248Legal
Tracheostomies: Not Just Another Tube - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON250Clinical Systems
Is Chlorhexidine (CHG) the Key in Infection Prevention? - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON251Clinical Systems
ABG's: There's No Place Like Homeostasis! - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON252Clinical Systems
Using AACN Practice Alerts to Improve Patient Outcomes - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON253Research
Non-invasive Ventilation: Priorities for Effective Care - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON254Clinical Systems
Non-invasive Ventilation: Priorities for Effective Care - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON255Clinical Systems
Improving Pain Management Practices for ICU Elderly - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON256Clinical Systems
Improving Pain Management Practices for ICU Elderly - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON257Clinical Systems
Hold 'em or Fold 'em? Creating an NP Position in Acute Care - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON258Clinical Systems
Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD): It Doesn't Have to Be Scary - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON259Clinical Systems
Defining Success in the APN Role: An Administrative Perspective - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON260Clinical Systems
Sedation Cessation: Is it Worth the Trouble? - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON262Clinical Systems
Strategies to Prevent Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON263Advanced Practice Institute
Vasoactive Drips: Titration or Frustration? - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON264Clinical Systems
Vasoactive Drips: Titration or Frustration? - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON265Clinical Systems
Herbals and Medications: Common Interactions - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON268Clinical Systems
Clinical Pharmacokinetics for Critical Care Nurses - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON269Advanced Practice Institute
Speeders, Slowers, Squeezers, Unloaders, Pee-makers and Clot Busters - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON270Clinical Systems
Connecting the Dots: The Map Between Lung Mechanics and Tissue Oxygenation - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON271Clinical Systems
Behind the Ether Screen: An Overview of General Anesthesia - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON272Advanced Practice Institute
Understanding the Shock Syndrome - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON273Clinical Systems
Drug Therapies, Patient Risk and Hazards of ICU Care!! - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON274Advanced Practice Institute
Speeders, Slowers, Squeezers, Unloaders, Pee-makers and Clot Busters - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON275Clinical Systems
Inpatient Management of Hyperglycemia Beyond the Insulin Infusion - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON276Advanced Practice Institute
ABG's: There's No Place Like Homeostasis! - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON277Clinical Systems
Triple Threat of Hepatic Failure: Renal, Pulmonary, Adrenal - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON278Advanced Practice Institute
Triple Threat of Hepatic Failure: Renal, Pulmonary, Adrenal - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON279Advanced Practice Institute
Chasing A Dream: Integrating Evidence-based Practice On Your Unit - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON280Clinical Systems
Protocols: Is That all There is to Weaning? - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON281Clinical Systems
Intraabdominal Hypertension: The Silent Killer - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON282Clinical Systems
Pulmonary Hypertension: Beyond the Swan Ganz Catheter - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON283Clinical Systems
A 12 Step Process to Evaluating a 12 Lead ECG: Identifying AMI - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON284Clinical Systems
A 12 Step Process to Evaluating a 12 Lead ECG: Identifying AMI - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON285Clinical Systems
Analyzing Performance Issues - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON286Leadership Development
Skilled Communication and Patient Safety: Making the Connection - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON287Leadership Development
Current Concepts in Managing Atrial Fibrillation - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON288Clinical Systems
Obtaining Valid Hemodynamic Measurements: What is Your Practice? - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON289Clinical Systems
MImics: It May Look Like an MI, and Act Like an MI, But Is It? - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON290Clinical Systems
Authentic Leadership: This will be Nursing's Finest Hour - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON292Leadership Development
Understanding the Shock Syndrome - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON294Clinical Systems
Progressive Upright Mobility (PUM) in the ICU - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Sponsored by Hill-Rom 		CON296Clinical Systems
Minimize the Devastation of Brain Injury: Applying the Evidence to Practice - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON298Clinical Systems
Minimize the Devastation of Brain Injury: Applying the Evidence to Practice - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON299Clinical Systems
Malfunction or New Mode? Current Trends in Cardiac Pacing - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON306Clinical Systems
Reducing CV Risk with CAM and Lifestyle Modifications - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON308Clinical Systems
Reducing CV Risk with CAM and Lifestyle Modifications - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON309Clinical Systems
Pulmonary Hypertension: Beyond the Swan Ganz Catheter - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON310Advanced Practice Institute
Cardiomyopathies: Sorting Through the Differences - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON312Clinical Systems
Sedation in the ICU: What is new? - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON314Clinical Systems
Sedation in the ICU: What is new? - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON315Clinical Systems
ABCs of ACS - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON316Clinical Systems
How to Submit an AACN Abstract - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON317Other
Women Are Different: Coronary Disease and Heart Failure - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON318Clinical Systems
Alphabet Soup: DI, SIADH, and Cerebral Salt Wasting - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON320Clinical Systems
Drug Metabolizing Enzymes: Biochemistry for Every APN - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON322Advanced Practice Institute
Therapeutic Hypothermia after Cardiac Arrest: Improving the Odds - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON324Clinical Systems
RAAS!: Managing the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON326Clinical Systems
Creative Critical Thinking & Educational Strategies - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON328Education
Safe Practice, Safe Patients, Safe Systems: A Non-Punitive Model - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON329Clinical Systems
Do You See What I See? Review of Literature Tables /Graphs/Figures - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON331Advanced Practice Institute
Power, P Values, and Effect Size: Evaluating Clinical Research - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON333Advanced Practice Institute
Respiratory Waveforms: How to Use Bedside Graphics - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON337Clinical Systems
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Assessment, Management and Gender Issues - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON338Clinical Systems
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Assessment, Management and Gender Issues - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON339Clinical Systems
Sepsis Code: ABC's of Change to Ensure Rapid Reliable Care - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON340Clinical Systems
Geriatric Syndromes - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON342Clinical Systems
Current Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON344Clinical Systems
Current Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON345Clinical Systems
Brain Teasers: Complex Neuro Case Studies - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON346Advanced Practice Institute
Practice Alerts! Case Studies on Implementation and Outcomes - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON349Research
Protocols: Is That all There is to Weaning? - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON351Clinical Systems
Protocols: Is That all There is to Weaning? - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON352Clinical Systems
Promoting Positive Outcomes with ARDS - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON353Clinical Systems
Oxygenation, Perfusion, and Gas Transport - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON355Clinical Systems
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Other High Blood Pressure - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON357Clinical Systems
Acute Cervical or Upper Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON361Clinical Systems
Respiratory Waveforms: How to Use Bedside Graphics - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON362Clinical Systems
It's Not Just For Neuro Nurses: The Comprehensive Neuro Exam - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON363Clinical Systems
Nutrition in Critically Ill Adults: Guidelines and Controversies - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON364Clinical Systems
Nutrition in Critically Ill Adults: Guidelines and Controversies - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON365Clinical Systems
From Wet to Dry: Current Trends in Trauma - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON366Clinical Systems
Fatal Fat: Taming the Newest Endocrine Gland - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON371Clinical Systems
All Stressed Out: Adrenal Insufficiency in Critical Illness - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON372Clinical Systems
Transfusion Alternatives - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON373Clinical Systems
Coagulation Crises - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON374Clinical Systems
Critical Care Road Runner: Dedicated Rapid Response Role - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON375Clinical Systems
Evidence-Based Practice: Choose It Then Diffuse It - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON377Clinical Systems
Evidence-Based Practice: Choose It Then Diffuse It - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON378Clinical Systems
Managing the Critically Ill Obstetric Patient - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON379Clinical Systems
PowerPoint Pearls: Putting "Pizzazz" into your Presentation - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON381Clinical Systems
Beam me Home Scottie! Virtual Visiting: The Next Best Thing to Being There - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON382Clinical Systems
Heart Transplantation: Pearls and Pitfalls - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON383Clinical Systems
Breaking Down the Barriers of Caring for the Bariatric Patient - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON384Clinical Systems
Dosing of Emergency Medications in Obese Patients - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON385Clinical Systems
Students in Critical Care: Transforming Students into Colleagues - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON386Clinical Systems
Therapeutic Humor Skills for a Healthy Work Environment - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON387Clinical Systems
Demystifying the Deposition - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON388Legal
Nurses' use of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON389Progressive Care
Chapter Leader Feedback: Growing Yourself Forward - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON390Chapter
Crucial Conversations: Keys to Communication at End-of-Life - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON391Leadership Development
Developing Guidelines for Family Support During Resuscitation - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON392Leadership Development
2008 Updates from ENA and AACN on Family Presence During CPR - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON394Clinical Systems
Critical Decisions: Protecting Yourself from Legal Liability - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON395Legal
CRRT: Tackling Competency Challenges for this HIGH Risk Therapy - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON396Clinical Systems
Case Studies in Flight Nursing - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON397Clinical Systems
Bring Research to Life in Your Critical Care Unit - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON398Research
Essential Nursing Competencies for Genetics and Genomics - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON399Education
Pediatric CXR Interpretation for Life Threatening Conditions - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON406Pediatric
Pediatric CXR Interpretation for Life Threatening Conditions - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON407Pediatric
Challenges for the Infant Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON408Pediatric
Free Radicals: Implications for Nursing Care - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON409Pediatric
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis In Pediatric Critical Care - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON410Clinical Systems
Managing Intracranial Dynamics in Children - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON411Advanced Practice Institute
Managing Intracranial Dynamics in Children - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON412Clinical Systems
RSV: The Seasonal Invader - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON413Pediatric
Heart Sounds: Geriatric Auscultation - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON414Progressive Care
Heart Sounds: Geriatric Auscultation - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON415Progressive Care
Pulmonary Hypertension: Patient Care Pearls - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON416Clinical Systems
Pulmonary Hypertension: Patient Care Pearls - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON417Clinical Systems
Hemodynamic Case Studies - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON418Clinical Systems
Cancelled - Cardiovascular Drugs: Why We Use What We Use - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON420Clinical Systems
Cancelled - Cardiovascular Drugs: Why We Use What We Use - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON421Clinical Systems
Mini-Maze: A Novel Approach for Correcting Atrial Fibrillation - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON422Clinical Systems
Drop by Drop: Pharmacology of Vasoactive Infusions - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON423Advanced Practice Institute
Central Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring in the Critically Ill - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON426Clinical Systems
Rhabdomyolysis: Crushing and Flushing - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON428Clinical Systems
Surviving Sepsis: NO Missed Opportunities - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON429Clinical Systems
Surviving Sepsis: NO Missed Opportunities - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON430Clinical Systems
Connecting the Dots: The Map Between Lung Mechanics and Tissue Oxygenation - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON431Clinical Systems
Hematology Assessment: The CBC with Diff and Coagulation Profiles - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON433Clinical Systems
Toxic Toll: Adverse Drug Reactions Requiring Critical Care - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON437Advanced Practice Institute
Cancelled - Giving and Receiving Bad News: Lessons I Learn - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON438Leadership Development
Measuring the Outcomes of APN Practice: Strategies for Success - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON439Advanced Practice Institute
It's Not Just A Ventilator Anymore: More New Ventilator Modes - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON440Clinical Systems
It's Not Just A Ventilator Anymore: More New Ventilator Modes - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON441Clinical Systems
Community Acquired Pneumonia: Moving Toward Perfect Care - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON442Clinical Systems
Community Acquired Pneumonia: Moving Toward Perfect Care - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON443Clinical Systems
Pancreatitis: Autodigestion Gone Bad! - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON444Clinical Systems
Pancreatitis: Autodigestion Gone Bad! - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON445Clinical Systems
Evidence Based Habits: AKA Killing the Sacred Cows - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON446Advanced Practice Institute
Bitter Sweet Implementation of Tight Glucose Control - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON447Clinical Systems
Walk, Don't Run: Strategies for Mobilizing the ICU Patient - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Sponsored by Hill-Rom 		CON448Clinical Systems
Oh The Pain: Clinical and Ethical Challenges to Pain Management - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON449Clinical Systems
Oh The Pain: Clinical and Ethical Challenges to Pain Management - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON450Clinical Systems
Clips, Coils and other Intracerebral Interventions - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON451Clinical Systems
Journey to Iraq and Afghanistan - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON452Other
Perfect Storm: Hypothermia, Acidosis and Coagulopathy - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON453Clinical Systems
Healthy Work Environments: No Place for Bullies - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON454Leadership Development
Building Skilled Communication - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON455Leadership Development
She's A Good Nurse, but....... - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON456Leadership Development
Power to Influence: Conquering the Art of Public Speaking - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON457Other
When Things go Wrong: Conducting a Root Cause Analysis - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON458Research
Collaborating with Families: Transforming a Culture - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM CON459Clinical Systems
Family Presence During Resuscitating: Evidence-based Update - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON460Clinical Systems
Caring for the Patient Undergoing a Carotid Endarterectomy - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON461Clinical Systems
Titrating Vasoactive Medications in Adults - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON462Clinical Systems
Synergy on the Orient Express: Prioritizing Safer Outcomes - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON463Leadership Development
Hepatic Failure, Comorbidity and Neurologic Complications - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON464Clinical Systems
Passion, Products, and Good Data: Preventing Pressure Ulcers - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Sponsored by Sage Products 		CON465Clinical Systems
Reclaiming Our Priorities: Chapter Leadership Transition - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON466Chapter
Dynamic Hemodynamics: Guiding Bedside Decision Making - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON488Clinical Systems
Dynamic Hemodynamics: Guiding Bedside Decision Making - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON489Clinical Systems
Relaxation Using Self-hypnosis: Learn to Decrease your Stress - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON491Other
Liver Failure, Comorbidity, and Managing Portal Hypertension - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON492Clinical Systems
Traumatic Brain Injury: Caring for our Wounded Warriors - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON493Clinical Systems
Traumatic Brain Injury: Caring for our Wounded Warriors - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON494Clinical Systems
COPD Exacerbation: The Pulmonary Nightmare! - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON495Clinical Systems
Healthy Work Environment Return on Investment - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON496Leadership Development
Eradication of VAP: Bundles and Beyond - Thursday May 8 2008 12:45PM - 2:00PM
Sponsored by Sage Products 		CON498Clinical Systems
The Time Has Come: Ventricular Assist Devices for Heart Failure - Thursday May 8 2008 7:30AM - 8:45AM CON499Clinical Systems
Protecting Yourself from Healthcare Liability - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON501Legal
Endocrine Emergencies: Thyroid and Parathyroid Dysfunction - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON502Clinical Systems
How Do You Spell Relief? A Pressure Ulcer Prevention Bundle - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON504Clinical Systems
The Tank is Half Full: Anemia's Impact on Disease Processes - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON505Clinical Systems
So You want to be a Flight/Transport Nurse - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON506Clinical Systems
Sleep Smart: Understanding Why Patients Don't Sleep - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON507Clinical Systems
PTSD Following the ICU Experience - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON508Clinical Systems
It's About Flow: Surgery in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON509Clinical Systems
Challenges of the Bariatric Patient: Priorities for Exceptional Care - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON510Clinical Systems
CRRT Case Studies: Highlighting Patient Safety to Minimize Risk - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON511Clinical Systems
A Primer for Pediatric Critical Care Research: What’s Going On? - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON512Advanced Practice Institute
What's New with Pediatric Asthma - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON514Pediatric
Making the Right Choice: Ethical Decision Making in Pediatrics - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON517Pediatric
You Must be Kidding! Unusual Cases in the Pediatric ICU - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON518Pediatric
Research Oral Presentations - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON519Research
Changing Lanes in Pediatric Pain - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON520Pediatric
Changing Lanes in Pediatric Pain - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON521Pediatric
When Pediatric Vital Signs are Unreliable, Rely on ScvO2 - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON522Pediatric
Validation of a New Coma Scale's Use in Pediatrics: FOUR Score - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON524Pediatric
Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence Panel Discussion - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON525Other
Keeping the Balance: Achieving Desired Outcomes with CRRT - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON526Clinical Systems
Skilled Communication and Patient Safety: Making the Connection - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Web Cast Sponsored by GE Healthcare 		CON527Leadership Development
Name That Shock: Pediatric Case Studies - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON528Pediatric
21st Century Plague: Children, Guns, and Trauma - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON529Pediatric
It's Not Just For Neuro Nurses: The Comprehensive Neuro Exam - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON531Clinical Systems
Comprehensive Care Coordination for Children on a Berlin Heart - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON532Advanced Practice Institute
Sugar High: Caring for the Child with Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON534Pediatric
Pediatric Trauma: The Lethal Triad and Beyond - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON535Pediatric
From Symptom to Diagnosis: Daily Diagnostic Challenges in Hospitalized Patients - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON536Advanced Practice Institute
Beyond Endurance: The Death of a Child - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON537Clinical Systems
Code Blue: Breathing LIFE Back Into Your Dying Chapter - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON538Chapter
Beyond Review Courses: Chapters Committed to Certification - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON539Chapter
Is Chlorhexidine (CHG) the Key in Infection Prevention? - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Sponsored by Sage Products 		CON540Clinical Systems
What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You: Preventing ICU Skin Injury - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Sponsored by Sage Products 		CON541Clinical Systems
Research Oral Presentations - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON542Research
Annual AACN Membership Open Forum - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON543Other
Distinguished Research Lecture - The Power of Clinical Nursing Research - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
The Power of Clinical Nursing Research: Engage Clinicians, Improve Patients' Lives, and Forge a Professional Legacy 		CON544Research
Heart Sounds: The Basics - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON545Progressive Care
Heart Sounds: The Basics - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON546Progressive Care
Heart Sounds: The Basics - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON547Progressive Care
Heart Sounds: The Basics - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON548Progressive Care
Research Grant Presentation from Philips - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON549Research
ABCs of VADs: The Heart of Ventricular Devices - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON550Clinical Systems
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: The Wave of the Future? - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON552Clinical Systems
Healthy, Safe Work Environments: Creating Effective Teams - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON554Leadership Development
NICOs and MICOs and Swans, Oh My: Navigating Hemodynamic Monitors - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON556Clinical Systems
NICOs and MICOs and Swans, Oh My: Navigating Hemodynamic Monitors - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON557Clinical Systems
AACN/ACCP/SCCM/ATS Joint President's Session - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON558Other
Heart Sounds: Murmurs, Clicks and Rubs - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON559Clinical Systems
Heart Sounds: Murmurs, Clicks and Rubs - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON560Clinical Systems
Heart Sounds: Murmurs, Clicks and Rubs - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON561Clinical Systems
Computerized Reminder System to Promote Head-of-Bed Elevation - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Research Grant Presentation supported by Edwards Lifesciences 		CON562Clinical Systems
Computerized Reminder System to Promote Head-of-Bed Elevation - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Research Grant Presentation supported by Edwards Lifesciences 		CON562Clinical Systems
Historic Trauma Cases: Would they Survive Today? - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON563Clinical Systems
Acute Coronary Syndromes: Updates - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 12:00PM CON564Advanced Practice Institute
Acute Coronary Syndromes: Updates - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON565Advanced Practice Institute
Research Oral Presentations - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON566Research
Tackling Challenging Oncologic Complications in the ICU - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON567Advanced Practice Institute
Bugs Be Gone: Effective Source Control in the ICU - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Sponsored by Sage Products 		CON568Clinical Systems
Reclaiming Priorities: Our Patients, Our Nurses, Our Units - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON569Chapter
Grants and Grub: Chapters and Vendors Working Together - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON570Chapter
Chapter Treasury: A "How To" Session - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON571Chapter
Creating a Culture of Certification: Best Practices Roundtable - Tuesday May 6 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON572Certification
Kids Will Eat Anything! Pediatric Poisoning Update - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON573Pediatric
Keys to an Effective Board: Starting Off on the Right Foot - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON574Chapter
Cellular Stabilization: Case Studies in Shock - Monday May 5 2008 12:30PM - 1:45PM CON575Clinical Systems
Cellular Stabilization: Case Studies in Shock - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON576Clinical Systems
Begin with the End in Mind: ICU Design and Renovation - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON577Clinical Systems
Fine-Tuning Care for the Elderly Cardiac Surgery Patient - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON578Clinical Systems
Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP): Managing a Sticky Situation! - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON579Advanced Practice Institute
Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP): Managing a Sticky Situation! - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON580Advanced Practice Institute
Families in ICU, We Let Them in; Now What do We do With Them? - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON583Clinical Systems
Five Important Critical Care Nursing Research Studies you Should Know About - Monday May 5 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON587Research
Chapter Collaboratives: Translating AACN Initiatives into Action - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 12:15PM CON588Chapter
Tracheostomy and Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Sponsored by Dale Medical Products, Inc. 		CON589Clinical Systems
Reclaiming Our Priorities: Skin Care 101 - Improving Outcomes - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Sponsored by Sage Products 		CON590Clinical Systems
Heart Sounds: Adult Cardiac Abnormalities - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON592Clinical Systems
Heart Sounds: Adult Cardiac Abnormalities - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON593Clinical Systems
Heart Sounds: Pediatric Auscultation - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		CON594Pediatric
The APRN in Acute and Critical Care: How Did We Get Here and Where Do We Go From Here? - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON595Advanced Practice Institute
Top 5 Cardiac Studies - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON596Advanced Practice Institute
Beyond the Land of Ice and Snow: Moderate Hypothermia - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 3:30PM CON597Advanced Practice Institute
Beyond the Land of Ice and Snow: Moderate Hypothermia - Wednesday May 7 2008 4:00PM - 5:15PM CON598Advanced Practice Institute
Healthcare Disparities - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON599Advanced Practice Institute
Skilled Communication and Patient Safety: Making the Connection - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 1:15PM CON998Leadership Development
Certification Dinner - Tuesday May 6 2008 6:45PM - 8:00PM You must currently be CCRN, CCNS, PCCN, CMC, CSC, ACNP, ACNPC certified or CCRN Alumnus to attend the dinner. CRT206Certification
Certification Dinner - Vegetarian - Tuesday May 6 2008 6:45PM - 8:00PM You must currently be CCRN, CCNS, PCCN, CMC, CSC, ACNP, ACNPC certified or CCRN Alumnus to attend the dinner. CRT206BCertification
Creative Solutions Poster Presentations - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 2:00PM CS114Other
Creative Solutions Poster Presentations - Wednesday May 7 2008 8:00AM - 1:00PM CS128Other
Induced Hypothermia: Pre-Hospital Through ICU EXCE600Clinical Systems
Temperature Management in the Neuroscience ICU EXCE601Clinical Systems
Thermoregulation in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care EXCE602Clinical Systems
The Art of Intravascular Re-warming in Trauma Hypothermia EXCE603Clinical Systems
Scientific Advances in Preventing Secondary Brain Injury EXCE605Clinical Systems
Unbelievable Case Studies: Transport Nursing Made the Difference EXCE606Clinical Systems
The PQRST of 12 Lead ECG with an Electrolyte Twist EXCE607Clinical Systems
Transport Tales & Jeopardy Jewels EXCE608Clinical Systems
Resuscitation Care: Getting It Just Right EXCE609Clinical Systems
A Critical Care Nurse's Role in Rescuing Patients in Crisis EXCE610Clinical Systems
Improving CPR Quality and Resuscitation Training Among Nurses EXCE611Clinical Systems
Assessing Ventilation and Blood Flow with Capnography EXCE612Clinical Systems
Spotlight on Sedation: Implementing the Wake Up and Breath Interventions EXCE613Clinical Systems
Implementing Smart Pumps The Smart Way EXCE614Clinical Systems
Frost My Heart and Hope Not to Die: Therapeutic Hypothermia EXCE615Clinical Systems
Surviving Sepsis: The First 6 Hours EXCE616Clinical Systems
Monitoring the Flow: Cerebral Blood Flow That Is EXCE617Clinical Systems
Tissue Oxygen Monitoring - Introduction and Acceptance EXCE618Clinical Systems
TBI: What's New in the Guidelines? EXCE619Clinical Systems
Pediatric ICU Simulation in a Mobile Lab EXCE620Clinical Systems
When Is Accomplishing "ZERO" Outstanding? When It Relates to Central Line Infections EXCE621Clinical Systems
Oral Care Is Critical Care EXCE622Clinical Systems
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Strategies for Prevention EXCE623Clinical Systems
Protocol Driven Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring & Intervention EXCE624Clinical Systems
CPR Quality - What to Measure and Tools to Help EXCE625Clinical Systems
Making CPR Easy: Introducing Change in Practice EXCE626Clinical Systems
From Paper to PDA: Can It Improve Code Blue Documentation? EXCE627Clinical Systems
Time Will Tell: Early Defibrillation in the Hospital EXCE628Clinical Systems
ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Recognition Made Simple EXCE629Clinical Systems
A New Way to Identify AV Blocks EXCE630Clinical Systems
Capnography in a Non-Intubated Patient EXCE631Clinical Systems
Left Bundle Branch Block in Acute Myocardial Infarction EXCE632Clinical Systems
ACS: Still the Silent Killer of Women EXCE633Clinical Systems
ACS: Defining the Difference EXCE634Clinical Systems
Recent Advances in Cardiac Resuscitation: CPR and Defibrillation EXCE635Clinical Systems
Noninvasive Transcutaneous Pacing-Tips and Troubleshooting EXCE636Clinical Systems
Prioritizing Tissue Oxygenation: Use of SvO2 and ScvO2 EXCE637Clinical Systems
Fluid First: Using PLR & SVV to Optimize Volume EXCE638Clinical Systems
Arterial Pressure Based Cardiac Output: The Essentials EXCE639Clinical Systems
Priority One: Improving Patient Outcomes through EGDT Protocols EXCE640Clinical Systems
Pediatric Priorities: Using Continuous ScvO2 in PICU EXCE641Clinical Systems
Nurse Driven Protocols Makes Cents (Sense) EXCE642Clinical Systems
Convergence in IT/Convergence in Caring EXCE643Clinical Systems
Continuous Multilead ST-segment Monitoring: Should It be Part of Clinical Practice? EXCE644Clinical Systems
CMS Regulatory Changes for Pressure Ulcer Diagnosis & Documentation . .Be Accurate & On Time EXCE645Clinical Systems
Journey from Bedside to Camera-Side EXCE646Clinical Systems
Transform Clinical Practice through Multidisciplinary Rounds and Daily Reports EXCE647Clinical Systems
Computer Charting Can Help The Critical Care Nurse EXCE648Clinical Systems
The Cold Facts on Therapeutic Hypothermia: A Contrast in Challenges and Rewards EXCE649Clinical Systems
Chilling Tales in Neurocritical Care: Temperature Modulation in the Brain Injured Patient EXCE650Clinical Systems
Blast Injuries EXCE651Clinical Systems
Getting From Point "A" to Point "B" Safely: Transport Safety EXCE652Clinical Systems
Acute Management of the Burn Patient in the Non Burn Hospital EXCE653Clinical Systems
Fulminate Hepatic Failure EXCE654Clinical Systems
If I Only Had a Brain Transport of the Brain Injured Adult and Pediatric Patient EXCE655Clinical Systems
How Clear Is the Air up There EXCE656Clinical Systems
Caring for the Dying Patient in the Air EXCE657Clinical Systems
Destination Liberation EXCE658Clinical Systems
VAPS - It's Not the Ventilator That's the Problem EXCE659Clinical Systems
The Mask Can Make or Break the Success of NIV EXCE660Clinical Systems
Implementing the AACN VAP Practice Alert EXCE661Clinical Systems
The Role of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in the Treatment of the Critically-Ill EXCE662Clinical Systems
CDAD: Controlling Diarrhea and the Downstream Implications EXCE663Clinical Systems
Evidence-Based VAP Prevention: Does Anything Work on the Bugs EXCE664Clinical Systems
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome; Preventative vs. Reactionary EXCE665Clinical Systems
Optimal Timing/Reliable Trigger for Successful IABC Therapy EXCE666Clinical Systems
Cardiac Performance & Outcomes with IABC Therapy EXCE667Clinical Systems
Cardiogenic Shock: A New Twist EXCE668Clinical Systems
Clinical Evidence for IABC in CV Surgery EXCE669Clinical Systems
Clinical Evidence for IABC Use in High-Risk PCI EXCE670Clinical Systems
IABP Myths and Legends EXCE671Clinical Systems
New Strategies in Managing IAB Catheters EXCE672Clinical Systems
Strengthening the In-Hospital Chain of Survival through Early Recognition and Response EXCE673Clinical Systems
Containment of Infectious Diarrhea in the Critical-Care Setting EXCE674Clinical Systems
The Importance of Assessing Rectal Tone in Candidates for Fecal Management Devices EXCE675Clinical Systems
Rapid Response Teams (RRT): Preventing Deaths in Patients who Are Failing outside the ICU EXCE676Clinical Systems
A Quick Guide to MI Patterns on the 12-Lead ECG EXCE677Clinical Systems
Skilled Communication: A Strategy for Success EXCE678Clinical Systems
Intelligent Medication Administration at the Point of Care EXCE679Clinical Systems
Maximizing Weaning Success - Bridging the Sedation Gap for Extubation EXCE680Clinical Systems
ScvO2 Monitoring in Septic Patients EXCE681Clinical Systems
Advanced Concepts in Chest Drainage EXCE683Clinical Systems
Increasing Patient Mobility While Enhancing Safe Care Transitions EXCE684Clinical Systems
Cool Is Cool-Can we Improve Outcome Post-cardiac Arrest EXCE685Clinical Systems
Therapeutic Hypothermia Nursing Basics-Not Just a Cooling Blanket Anymore EXCE686Clinical Systems
Therapeutic Hypothermia Practical Approach EXCE687Clinical Systems
New Parameters in Non-invasive Monitoring EXCE688Clinical Systems
Putting a Safety Net around Our Patients EXCE689Clinical Systems
Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections and Occlusions: Reduce the Risk EXCE690Clinical Systems
Do No Harm: Nursing Priorities for Anticoagulant Medication Safety EXCE691Clinical Systems
Catheter Related Nerve Injury: When It Hurts EXCE692Clinical Systems
When Veins Leak: Tissue Injury in the ICU EXCE693Clinical Systems
MRSA in the Acute Care Setting EXCE694Clinical Systems
Unique Approaches to Reducing VAP EXCE695Clinical Systems
Intensive Insulin Therapy for Tight Glucose Control in ICU EXCE696Clinical Systems
Safe and Effective Management of Inpatient Glycemic Control Programs EXCE697Clinical Systems
Implementing a Successful CRRT/SLED Program in your ICU EXCE698Clinical Systems
Nurses vs. Germs: Preventing Nosocomial Infections EXCE699Clinical Systems
Putting it All Together: Case Studies in ECG Monitoring EXCE700Clinical Systems
Cardiac Surgery Case Studies - Not your Grandma's CABG EXCE701Clinical Systems
Measuring the Impact of Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care EXCE702Clinical Systems
Optimization of Blood Pressure Management with Vasoactive Medications using Horizon Trends EXCE703Clinical Systems
Surviving Sepsis: You Make the Difference EXCE704Clinical Systems
Myth Busters in the ICU: Observation vs Sedation Assessment Tools EXCE705Clinical Systems
Anemic Hypoxia: Implications in Critical Care Management EXCE706Clinical Systems
Lactate: The Role of Point-of-Care Testing EXCE707Clinical Systems
The Secrets Behind a Highly Successful, Rapid Response Team EXCE708Clinical Systems
New Insights: Trends in Hemodynamic Monitoring EXCE709Clinical Systems
It's Not Always Black & White: Nuts and Bolts of Chest X-ray Interpretation EXCE710Clinical Systems
Objective Sedation in the ICU: Bispectral Index Monitoring EXCE711Clinical Systems
A Nurse Managed Remote Telemetry Model EXCE712Clinical Systems
Nursing: Surviving or Thriving EXCE713Clinical Systems
Monitoring Blood Flow and the BIG Picture EXCE714Clinical Systems
AMI Study Using Bridge to Recovery Technology EXCE715Clinical Systems
Beyond Balloon Pumping EXCE716Clinical Systems
Heaven Can Wait EXCE717Clinical Systems
Acute Cardiogenic Shock: Can you Recognize it? EXCE718Clinical Systems
Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices: Introduction to the Next Generation of Circulatory EXCE719Clinical Systems
Myocarditis: Using Bridge to Recovery Technology EXCE720Clinical Systems
Saving Lives One Heart at a Time EXCE721Clinical Systems
Are We Done Yet-Differential Assessment of Tissue Perfusion EXCE722Clinical Systems
Incorporating StO2 into Hemodynamic Monitoring EXCE723Clinical Systems
Location, Location, Location-SaO2, SpO2, ScvO2, SvO2, StO2 EXCE724Clinical Systems
Non-Invasive Hemoglobin with Pulse CO-Oximetry EXCE725Clinical Systems
Understanding Ventilator Waveform and Graphics EXCE726Clinical Systems
Why Bother with ETCO2 Monitoring EXCE727Clinical Systems
Anticoagulant Options and Considerations for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy EXCE728Clinical Systems
Integrating Nurse Workflow with Communications EXCE729Clinical Systems
How Critical Care Nurses Can Shop a Trade Show Like a Pro EXCE730Clinical Systems
Critical Care Influence in Product Purchasing and Inventory Management EXCE731Clinical Systems
Clinician Lead. Technology Support. Bedside Monitoring as an Adjunct to Critical Care EXCE732Clinical Systems
Transfusion Reaction Recognition and Evaluation EXCE733Clinical Systems
Transition Protocols: IV Insulin to Subcutaneous Insulin Transition Protocols: IV Insulin to Subcutaneous Insulin EXCE735Clinical Systems
The Value of Data in Improving your Inpatient Glycemic Control Program The Value of Data in Improving your Inpatient Glycemic Control Program EXCE736Clinical Systems
Implications and Applications of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation EXCE737Clinical Systems
Process Improvement With New Ventilator Technologies - Mandates For Change EXCE738Clinical Systems
Lived Experience of Comprehensive Temperature Management in the Real World: Normothermia and Hypothermia EXCE739Clinical Systems
Functioning Under Pressure: Fiber Optic Arterial Pressure vs. Conventional Fluid-filled Transducer Pressure EXCE741Clinical Systems
Timing the IABP: Evidence for Practice EXCE742Clinical Systems
Triggering the IABP: How to Make it Pump EXCE743Clinical Systems
Infection Prevention: Saving Lives and Saving Dollars EXCE744Clinical Systems
Thrombosis and Catheters...Where's the Risk EXCE745Clinical Systems
Centrally Speaking...Venous Access Device Advice EXCE746Clinical Systems
Self-Study - Effects of Acuity-Adaptable Rooms EXCE747Clinical Systems
Clinical Importance of Continuous 12 - Lead Monitoring Clinical Importance of Continuous 12 - Lead Monitoring EXCE748Clinical Systems
Issues in Heart Failure Management Adherence and Polypharmacy EXCE749Clinical Systems
Self-Study - How To Read Research for the Nurse at the Bedside EXCE750Clinical Systems
Self-Study - Tired of Wiring? Sorting Out the Confusion About ECG Leads EXCE751Clinical Systems
Resuscitating the Basics - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS171Advanced Practice Institute
Accuracy of Medical Devices: Understanding the Hieroglyphics - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 1:45PM MS173Clinical Systems
Pediatric Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances: A Case Study Approach - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS176Pediatric
Where's the Money? Budgeting Skills for Nurse Managers - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS191Leadership Development
Management of Pediatric Cases: Emerging Science in Acute and Critical Care - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS209Advanced Practice Institute
Advanced Tachyarrhythmia Interpretation: Get the Beat - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS261Clinical Systems
Advances in Sepsis Recognition and Treatment - Tuesday May 6 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM
Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company 		MS266Advanced Practice Institute
Billing for the Non-Physician Provider: Keep Current - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 3:30PM MS267Advanced Practice Institute
Ventilation, Perfusion, Diffusion and More - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS319Clinical Systems
Comprehensive Diabetes Management in 2008 - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS348Advanced Practice Institute
Dollars & Sense: Understanding the Basics of Finance & Budgeting - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS359Leadership Development
But This Is Progressive Care! Managing Lines & Vents Outside ICU - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 2:00PM MS360Progressive Care
ACID, Anions, Pressure and Patient - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS368Clinical Systems
Valvular Stenosis and Regurgitation: Barriers to Optimal Flow - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 2:00PM MS369Clinical Systems
Driving Interdisciplinary Performance Improvement Initiatives - Wednesday May 7 2008 12:00PM - 3:30PM MS370Leadership Development
ECMO Experience from Infant to Adult: A Nursing Perspective - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 2:00PM MS432Clinical Systems
Moxi, Doxy and Floxi: Case Studies in Empiric Antibiotic Therapy - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 2:00PM MS434Advanced Practice Institute
Going for the Gold: Reclaiming our Priorities with Evidence-based Practice - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 2:00PM MS435Research
Clear & Present Danger: Managing Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Thursday May 8 2008 11:00AM - 2:00PM MS436Clinical Systems
Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy: Impact on Illness - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS487Other
Immunity to Change Workshop - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS497Leadership Development
From Door to Discharge: Strategies in Acute Coronary Syndrome - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS503Clinical Systems
Street Drugs and Overdose: Do Your Kids Know More than You? - Monday May 5 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS533Clinical Systems
Chapter Strategic Planning: A "How-to" Workshop - Tuesday May 6 2008 12:00PM - 3:30PM MS582Chapter
Advances in Sepsis Recognition and Treatment - Wednesday May 7 2008 2:15PM - 5:15PM MS586Advanced Practice Institute
Preconference Luncheon-Sunday - Sunday May 4 2008 7:00AM - 7:01AM PC13 
Preconference Luncheon Sunday- Vegetarian - Sunday May 4 2008 7:00AM - 7:01AM PC13B 
Preconference Luncheon Saturday - Saturday May 3 2008 7:00AM - 7:01AM PC6 
Preconference Lunch Saturday-Vegetarian - Saturday May 3 2008 7:00AM - 7:01AM PC6B 
Adult CCRN Review - Part I - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC801 		PC801Clinical Systems
PCCN Review Course - Part I - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC802 		PC802Progressive Care
Cardiac Surgery (CSC) Subspecialty Certification Review Course Part I - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC803 		PC803Clinical Systems
Cardiac Medical (CMC) Subspecialty Certification Review Course - Part I - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC804 		PC804Clinical Systems
Places in the Heart: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC805
Sponsored by Bard Access Systems 		PC805Clinical Systems
Interpretation of Pediatric Radiographs: The Basics - Saturday May 3 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC806 		PC806Pediatric
Pediatric/Neonatal CCRN Review Course Part I - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC807 		PC807Pediatric
Foundational Thinking Skills: Not for Dummies! - Saturday May 3 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC810 		PC810Leadership Development
Charting Technology and Documentation: Making It Work - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC811 		PC811Other
Charting Technology and Documentation: Cleaning up What Went Wrong - Saturday May 3 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC812 		PC812Other
Crucial Confrontations - Part I - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC813 		PC813Leadership Development
Management of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient: What the APN Needs to Know - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC814 		PC814Advanced Practice Institute
Neurotrauma - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC815 		PC815Clinical Systems
Surface Anatomy - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC816 		PC816Clinical Systems
Percutaneous Tracheostomy: The Innovative Airway - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC817
Sponsored by Cook Critical Care Inc. 		PC817Advanced Practice Institute
Changing Priorities: eICU Skills for a Healthy Work Environment - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC818 		PC818Clinical Systems
ECGs as Easy as ABC - Saturday May 3 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC819 		PC819Clinical Systems
PCCN Review Course - Part II - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC820 		PC820Progressive Care
MOST Important Issues (2007-2008) in Critical Care - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC822 		PC822Advanced Practice Institute
Airway Management: Skills for the Advanced Practice Nurse - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC824
Sponsored by Laerdal Medical Corporation 		PC824Advanced Practice Institute
Updates in Trauma Resuscitation: New Evidence and Experiences - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC825 		PC825Clinical Systems
Rapid Response Team Boot Camp - Sunday May 4 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC826 		PC826Clinical Systems
Families as Integral Members of the Team: Reclaiming our Priority - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC827 		PC827Leadership Development
What's In a Name? Complex Cases in Diagnostic Reasoning - Sunday May 4 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC828 		PC828Advanced Practice Institute
Manipulating the Body's Thermostat: Clinical Implications - Sunday May 4 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC829
Sponsored by ALSIUS Corporation 		PC829Clinical Systems
Black, White, and Needs to be Read: Chest X-ray Interpretation - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC830 		PC830Clinical Systems
Best Breath: Alveolar Recruitment Strategies and How to Use Them - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC831 		PC831Clinical Systems
Cancelled - CT Radiology in Critical Care - Sunday May 4 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC832 		PC832Advanced Practice Institute
How to be a Smart Consumer of the Literature - Sunday May 4 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC833 		PC833Advanced Practice Institute
Building Healthy Relationships for Healthier Work Environments - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC834 		PC834Leadership Development
Crucial Confrontations - Part II - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC835 		PC835Leadership Development
Cardiac Surgery (CSC) Subspecialty Certification Review Course Part II - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC836 		PC836Clinical Systems
ABCs and Ds of the CBC: Indices, Differentials and Diagnoses - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC837 		PC837Clinical Systems
Pediatric/Neonatal CCRN Review Course Part II - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC838 		PC838Pediatric
Cardiac Medical (CMC) Subspecialty Certification Review Course - Part II - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC839 		PC839Clinical Systems
CCNS Review Course - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC840 		PC840Advanced Practice Institute
Places in the Heart: Central Venous Access - Sunday May 4 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC841
Sponsored by Medcomp Interventional 		PC841Advanced Practice Institute
Fundamentals of Hemodynamic Monitoring: Building the Foundation - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC842 		PC842Clinical Systems
Putting Pizzaz in Your PowerPoint Presentations - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC843
Limited to 50 participants.
Equipment is required for this session. Read session description for details. 		PC843Other
Virtual Simulation Lab Tool Kit: Funding and Facility Plan - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC844
Sponsored by Laerdal Medical Corporation 		PC844Other
Adult CCRN Review - Part II - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC845 		PC845Clinical Systems
Trauma Care: Beyond the ABCs - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC846 		PC846Clinical Systems
Making the ECG Work for You: Mastering the 12 Lead ECG - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC847 		PC847Clinical Systems
Chapter Leadership Development Workshop - Sunday May 4 2008 7:30AM - 4:30PM
PC848 		PC848Leadership Development
Antibiotics for the APN: From the Microlaboratory to the Bedside - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC849 		PC849Advanced Practice Institute
Mapping the Route to Better Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients - Saturday May 3 2008 9:00AM - 4:30PM
PC850 		PC850Clinical Systems
Heart Sounds: Pediatric Auscultation from Infancy to Adolescence - Sunday May 4 2008 1:30PM - 4:30PM
PC851
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		PC851Pediatric
Heart Sounds: Adult Basic to Advanced - Sunday May 4 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PC852
Limited to 125 participants
Sponsored by 3M Healthcare 		PC852Clinical Systems
Pre Conference Not Selected - Saturday May 3 2008 6:00AM - 6:01AM Pre Conference Not Selected PCNS 
Research Poster Presentations - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 2:00PM RES115Research
Simulation Lab: Early Goal-Directed Therapy for Septic Shock - Monday May 5 2008 10:45AM - 5:00PM
Each session is limited to 6 participants. Sign up at the Simulation Lab starting Sunday afternoon on a first come first serve basis 		SIM999Clinical Systems
NTI News Session - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion in the Intensive Care Unit: Limitations and Consequences SPED105Other
NTI News Session - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM Empowering Critical Care Nurses to Improve Compliance With Protocols in the Intensive Care Unit SPED106Clinical Systems
NTI News Session - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM Comparison of Point-of-Care and Laboratory Glucose Analysis in Critically Ill Patients SPED107Clinical Systems
NTI News Session - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM Types of Intensive Care Units With the Healthiest, Most Productive Work Environments SPED108Other
Opening Session: President's Address - Dave Hanson - Monday May 5 2008 9:00AM - 10:15PM
Web Cast Sponsored by GE Healthcare 		SPED109Leadership Development
General Session: Keynote Speaker Ron McMillan - Tuesday May 6 2008 9:00AM - 10:15AM SPED205Other
General Session: Keynote Speaker Keith Harrell - Wednesday May 7 2008 9:00AM - 10:15AM SPED305Other
General Session: President Elect Address - Caryl Goodyear-Bruch - Thursday May 8 2008 9:00AM - 10:15PM
Web Cast Sponsored by GE Healthcare 		SPED405Other
First Timer's Orientation to NTI - Sunday May 4 2008 4:00PM - 4:45PM
Sponsored by Marsh Consumer Association Business 		SPEV11Other
Network Night - Sunday May 4 2008 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Co-sponsored by Baxter Healthcare Corporation and Critical Care Nurse 		SPEV12Other
First Timer's Orientation to NTI - Monday May 5 2008 7:30AM - 8:15AM SPEV15Other
Critical Care Exposition and Exhibits - Tuesday May 6 2008 10:15AM - 3:00PM SPEV20Other
AACN/ACCP/SCCM/ATS Leadership Meeting - Tuesday May 6 2008 8:00AM - 4:00PM SPEV27Leadership Development
Critical Care Exposition and Exhibits - Wednesday May 7 2008 10:15AM - 3:00PM SPEV30Other
Participant/Exhibitor Evening Event - Wednesday May 7 2008 7:00PM - 11:00PM Participant/Exhibitor Evening Event SPEV35Other
Guest Badge - Saturday May 3 2008 8:00PM - 8:30PM Guest Badge SPEV37 
Critical Care Exposition and Exhibits - Thursday May 8 2008 10:15AM - 1:00PM Critical Care Exposition and Exhibits SPEV40Other
Transfer - Thursday May 8 2008 6:00PM - 6:01PM SPEV45 
Prevention of Healthcare Associated Bloodstream Infections - Tuesday May 6 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRT901
Sponsored by Baxter Healthcare Corporation 		SRT901Clinical Systems
State of the Science: Securement of Oral Endotracheal Tubes - Tuesday May 6 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRT902
Sponsored by Hollister, Incorporated 		SRT902Clinical Systems
Current Trends and Recent Advances in Cardiac Resuscitation - Tuesday May 6 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRT903
Sponsored by Physio-Control 		SRT903Clinical Systems
A Focus on HIT in the ICU: Practice Insight for Enhanced Screening, Diagnosis & Clinical Mgmt. - Tuesday May 6 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRT904
Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline 		SRT904Clinical Systems
Bridging the Gap Between Patient Safety and Nursing Productivity - Tuesday May 6 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRT905
Sponsored by Welch Allyn 		SRT905Clinical Systems
Sedation and Analgesic Strategies for Successful Extubation - Tuesday May 6 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRT906
Sponsored by Hospira Worldwide Inc. 		SRT906Clinical Systems
Keeping the Lines Open: Keys to Maintaining Patency in Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) - Wednesday May 7 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRW921
Sponsored by Genentech 		SRW921Clinical Systems
Clostridium Difficile Update: Epidemiology and Control - Wednesday May 7 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRW922
Sponsored by Hollister, Incorporated 		SRW922Clinical Systems
New Opportunities to Improve Care During Cardiac Arrest - Wednesday May 7 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRW923
Sponsored by Philips 		SRW923Clinical Systems
Joint Theater Trauma System: Saving Lives on the Battlefield - Wednesday May 7 2008 7:00AM - 8:30AM
SRW924
Sponsored by U.S. Army Nurse Corps 		SRW924Clinical Systems
Self Study Pavilion - Sunday May 4 2008 10:00AM - 6:00PM SSP090Other
Self Study Pavilion - Sunday May 4 2008 10:00AM - 6:00PM SSP091Other
Self Study Pavilion - Sunday May 4 2008 10:00AM - 6:00PM SSP092Other
Self Study Pavilion - Sunday May 4 2008 10:00AM - 6:00PM SSP093Other
Self Study Pavilion - Sunday May 4 2008 10:00AM - 6:00PM SSP094Other
Self Study Pavilion - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM Self Study Pavilion SSP100Other
Self Study Pavilion - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP101Other
Self Study Pavilion - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP102Other
Self Study Pavilion - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP103Other
Self Study Pavilion - Monday May 5 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP104Other
Self Study Pavilion - Tuesday May 6 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP200Other
Self Study Pavilion - Tuesday May 6 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP201Other
Self Study Pavilion - Tuesday May 6 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP202Other
Self Study Pavilion - Tuesday May 6 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP203Other
Self Study Pavilion - Tuesday May 6 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP204Other
Self Study Pavilion - Wednesday May 7 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP300Other
Self Study Pavilion - Wednesday May 7 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP301Other
Self Study Pavilion - Wednesday May 7 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP302Other
Self Study Pavilion - Wednesday May 7 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP303Other
Self Study Pavilion - Wednesday May 7 2008 8:00AM - 6:00PM SSP304Other
Self Study Pavilion - Thursday May 8 2008 7:00AM - 1:00PM SSP401Other
Self Study Pavilion - Thursday May 8 2008 7:00AM - 1:00PM SSP402Other
Self Study Pavilion - Thursday May 8 2008 7:00AM - 1:00PM SSP403Other
Self Study Pavilion - Thursday May 8 2008 7:00AM - 1:00PM SSP404Other