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| Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses www.GA-PAN.org |
| General Conference Information |
The 2008 GAPAN State Conference Committee would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors. Please be sure to recognize their generous support and commitment to excellence. A full listing of sponsors will be published in the conference syllabus. |
| Save the Date 2008 GAPAN State Conference September 19-21, 2008 at Calloway Gardens Pine Mountain, Georgia Hotel Information: The Mountain Creek Inn is located at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GAPAN has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $119.00 per night single/double occupancy and it includes accommodations, admission to the gardens, and the use of the fitness center. Cottages are available for an additional fee. This reserved rate is applicable until August 20, 2008. For reservations/directions please call 1-800-CALLAWAY (1-800-225-5292). |
Conference Schedule Objective: To offer an informative educational opportunity, recognizing the array of perianesthesia nursing practices from preadmit through post-op phase II. Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses *GNA is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the AANC Commission on Accreditation. 10 contact hours pending. Welcome Reception: On 9/19/08 at 1800-2100 Friday night, you are cordially invited to mix and mingle with Vendors and fellow perianesthesia nurses. There will be heavy hors d ‘oeuvers and a cash bar. If you require additional assistance with services or devices recognized by The Americans With Disabilities Act in order to participate in this activity, please contact Brenda Russell at 229-759-8167. Included with your fee: conference, syllabus, tote bag, meals and breaks, CEU certificate. Meals include a Friday night heavy hors d’oeuvers buffet, Saturday continental breakfast and plated lunch, Sunday morning buffet breakfast and continuous refreshments at all breaks AN ARRAY OF KNOWLEDGE Friday, September 19,2008. 1500-2100 Registration 1800-2100 Welcome Reception and Vendors- Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar 2000-2200 Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, September 20, 2008 0700-0745 Registration and Continental Breakfast 0730-0745 Welcome– Introduction of Seminar Committee, Board of Directors and candidates running for Executive Board 0745-0845 “After the Storm”-Dr. William Mays 0845-0945 “Colorectal Cancer– Diagnosis and Treatment” - Dr. William Taylor 0945-1015 Break– Visit with Vendors—Turn in Ballots 1015-1115 “Preventing Hypothermia in the PeriAnesthesia Setting: The Chilling Consequences” - Jane Sweetwood, RN, CCRN, Clinical Nurse Specialist 1115-1215 ”Update on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery”- Dr. Jeffrey A. Travis 1215-1330 Lunch- GAPAN State Meeting with Installation of Officers- GAPAN Nurse of the Year award 1330-1430 “From Flab to Fab!!!” Lap Band Surgery - Dr. John Bagnato 1430-1530 ”You Are Never Too Young To Build Your Financial Foundation”- Steve Shearod, LUTCF, CLTC Saturday Evening on your own-Enjoy beautiful Pine Mountain/ Callaway Gardens Sunday, September 21, 2008 0700-0800 Buffet Breakfast– Grand Prize & Silent Auction Items 0800-0900 “Healthy Work Environments-A Journey to Excellence”- Debbie Saylor, MS, RN, ARNP, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services 0900-1000 “Patient Safety-Risk Management-Documentation Guidelines”- Angie King, RN, BSN, CPHQ, CPHRM 1000-1015 Break 1015-1115 “What Plastic Surgery Can Do For You”- Dr. Walter Erhardt 1115-1215 “Skin Cancer: Nursing Advocacy in Promoting Knowledge” - Inez Nichols, RN, BSN,CRNI, MSN 1215-1230 Evaluation/CEUs |