conference for high acuity and critical care...

400+EXHIBITORS 300+SESSIONS

morethan30 CNEs

National Teaching Institute& Critical Care Exposition

May 20-23 • Preconferences May 18-19

www.aacn.org/nti

AACN’s NTI is the premier conference for high acuity

and critical care nurses.

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ReturnonInvestmentWhether you spend the entire week or a few days with us, NTI is the most valuable conference you will attend this year. Find everything you need to discuss NTI with your manager, register and start planning at www.aacn.org/nti.

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points(CERPs)

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expertsandcolleagues,plusalloftheinformal

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NTI-at-a-GlancePreconferences

Sunrise Sessions

Concurrent Sessions

Self-Study Pavilion

Patient Safety Summit

Critical Care Expo

SuperSessions & Keynotes

Certification Celebration

API Reception

Distinguished Research Lecture

Special Event

Registration

Bookstore

Certification Oasis

Certification Exams

CE Computers

Saturday 5/18

Sunday 5/19

Monday 5/20

Tuesday 5/21

This year, AACN celebrates 40 years with NTI at the fore-front of critical care nursing through our renowned national conference.

NTI’s outstanding and diverse learning opportunities and inspirational gatherings promise to re-ignite your passion for practice and commitment to our profession.

Images from AACN's theme "Dare To." Learn more at www.aacn.org/nti

Times subject to change. Check website for updates

A m e r i c a n A s s o c i a t i o n

9A-5P

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8A-5P

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7-8:30A

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6:30-8P

5:30-6:30P

11A-3:30P

7:30A-5:30P

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7A-6P

7A-530P

8A-5:15P

10-11:30A

2:15-3:30P2:15-3:30P

7:30A-6P

9A-5P

7:30A-6P

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Reception with cash bar starts at 5:30P

...a program that meets our needs.

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Wednesday 5/22

Thursday 5/23

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7:30A-1P

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Concurrent Sessions: Clinical Systems

NTIEducationEnhance your knowledge or focus on specialized content with hundreds of sessions representing the best clinical education reflecting today’s diverse critical care environments. Find the combination of sessions—by level, category,

subspecialty or patient population—that is right for you and your organization

at www.aacn.org/sessions. NTI/API Learning Objectives can be found at

www.aacn.org/learningobjectives.

Sessions provide deeper

coverage of topics rele-

vant to your practice.

Many offer hands-on

experiential learning.

Complete award-winning

online AACN programs

and certification review

courses at your own pace.

Early-morning education

sessions where leading

experts discuss diverse

topics relevant to nursing

practice.

ExpoEd sessions offer

brief presentations on

topics relevant to critical

care nursing presented

in exhibitors’ booths.

• Cardiovascular

• Emergency/Trauma

• Endocrine

• Epidemiology

• Gastrointestinal

• Hematology/Oncology

• Hemodynamics

• Immunology

• Medication Management

• Multisystem

• Neonatal

• Neurological

• Obstetrics

• Pain Management

• Pulmonary

• Renal

• Sepsis

• Skin/Wound Care

• Transplantation

Preconferences (p.14)

Self-Study

Sunrise Sessions (p.12)

ExpoEd Education

120+

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25+

20+

100+


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One of the most important commitments we make—advancing our knowledge through education.

Concurrent Sessions: Professional Practice

Lunch-and-learns and

networking sessions on

topics relevant to your

practice, professional role

or career aspirations.

A daylong conference

on patient safety, arming

participants with new

knowledge to take back

to their units.

Preconferences, clinical sessions, leadership role development, pharmacology and mastery sessions spec-ifically for advanced practice.

• Cultural Diversity

• Education

• End-of-Life Care

• Ethics

• Evidence-Based Practice

• Family-Centered Care

• Finance

• Healthy Work Environments

• Leadership Development

• Legal

• Patient Safety

• Progressive Care

• Psychological/Psychosocial

• Public Policy

• Publishing

• Research

• Technology

• Tele-ICU

• Transport

Networking

Patient Safety Summit (p.13)

Poster Presentations

Advanced Practice (p.9)

100+

40+NEW

NEWView poster presentations

on a wide range of nursing

research and practice

innovations.

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One of the most empowering

gatherings I have ever attended.

Imagine the emotional power of thousands of your colleagues gathered in the same room to acknowledge the joys and challenges of caring for critically ill patients and their families. Our NTI SuperSessions motivate and inspire you, and celebrate the profession.

Monday KeynoteKathryn E. Roberts, RN, CNS, MSN, CCRN, CCNS • AACN President

At last year’s NTI, AACN President Kathryn Roberts

announced the theme, “Dare To.” Kathryn will share

insights and best practices she has learned during

her presidential year. Kathryn is a clinical nurse

specialist in the pediatric ICU at The Children’s

Hospital of Philadelphia.


For more about speakers and events

go to www.aacn.org/nti

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SuperSessions


Tuesday KeynoteShawn Achor

Author of the international best seller “The Happiness

Advantage,” Shawn Achor is one of the world’s leading

experts on the connection between happiness and

success. After a long teaching career at Harvard,

Shawn has lectured on the “Happiness Advantage”

to diverse audiences throughout the world.

Distinguished Research LectureSupported by Philips Healthcare

Nancy M. Albert, PhD, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM

Dr. Albert is senior director of nursing research and

innovation for the enterprise-wide Nursing Institute

of the Northeast Ohio Cleveland Clinic healthcare

system and clinical nurse specialist at the Kaufman

Center for Heart Failure in Cleveland.


NTI is incomplete until we hear our AACN President-elect declare the association’s new theme and unveil the art to illuminate its meaning.

Wednesday KeynoteVicki Good, RN, MSN, CENP • AACN President-Elect

At this special afternoon event, AACN President-elect Vicki Good will share the new theme

for the year ahead. As administrative director of patient safety for CoxHealth in Springfield,

Mo., Vicki has a special appreciation of how our individual professional journeys and our

everyday actions enhance the safety of our patients.

Master of CeremoniesBertice Berry, PhD

Sociologist, Researcher

Back by popular demand, Bertice Berry

will continue her role as our beloved master

of ceremonies, combining her skills as a

consumate entertainer, sociologist

and researcher with a gift to

inspire and enlighten.

SpecialEvent

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Through the eyes and voices of nurses ...

But that’s just the begin-ning. We’ll continue our celebration with the screening of a moving documentary.

An NTI Premiere“Nurses, If Florence Could See Us Now”

Nursing is the star of this film, where you’ll

see many of your triumphs and challenges

portrayed through the compelling stories

of more than 100 of your nurse colleagues.

The film offers a rare look into the complex,

exciting and challenging world of nursing

from the bedside to the boardroom.

The screening will conclude before dinner-

time, leaving you the night off to enjoy

relaxing or exploring the historical and

modern richness of Boston.

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Learn more at www.onnursing excellence.com

NTI highlights the importance

of keeping up with evidence-

based practice.

AACNCertificationCertification is a milestone of personal excellence on your profes-sional journey. Learn about certification, take review courses and exams, network with other nurses and celebrate your certification.

Certification Oasis Spend a quiet moment between sessions or enjoy conversation with colleagues and learn

what's new in certification and renewal.

Certification Celebration Reception & DinnerTuesday, May 21 • 6:30-8P (cash bar at 5:30P)

Supported in part by Hill-Rom and PharMEDium Services • Commemorative mugs supported

by Atrium Medical Corp.—Celebrate your achievement at our annual dinner exclusively for

certified nurses who hold credentials from AACN Certification Corporation or its partners.

Tickets may be purchased with advance NTI registration or on-site.

Certification ExamsMonday, May 20 • 2-6P (1-1:30P check-in)

Take CCRN, CCRN-E, PCCN, CCNS, ACNPC,

ACNPC-AG, CNML and the CMC and CSC

paper and pencil exams. Preregistration is

required. Find the exam application online

at www.certcorp.org under “Certification

News” or call 800/899-2226. Your

application must be postmarked by April

19, 2013. See page 14 for a list of certification

exam review courses.


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AdvancedPracticeThe Advanced Practice Institute (API), fully integrated into NTI, offers up to 15 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours in pharmacology in concert with more than 40 advanced-level sessions, specifically for the advanced practice nurse.

API includes preconferences, clinical sessions, leadership role development, pharmacology

and mastery sessions. We’ve also added more opportunities for networking with your peers

in the advanced practice community.

API ReceptionTuesday, May 21 • 5:30-6:30P

This ticketed event for API registrants provides an opportunity to relax, network and

celebrate with colleagues the essential role that advanced practice nurses play in

healthcare excellence. Door prizes too!

Search advanced practice sessions at www.aacn.org /sessions


Up-to-date list of exhibitors

at www.aacn.org /expo

Return to your unit with new techniques, innovative products and creative ideas to share by attending the Critical Care Exposition, the largest and most comprehensive trade show for nurses who care for high acuity and critically ill patients.

More Than 400 Exhibits The newest equipment, devices, supplies, pharmaceuticals and healthcare technology

Employment, education and career advancement opportunities

Nursing apparel and lifestyle items

Educational resources, publications and healthcare organizations

More than 100 ExpoEd sessions for continuing education recognition points (CERPs)

Exhibit Days & HoursTwelve hours of exhibit time and eight hours to explore the hall without missing clinical sessions.

Tuesday, May 21 .................... 11A to 3:30P

Wednesday, May 22 ........... 11A to 3:30P

Thursday, May 23 .................. 9A to Noon

CriticalCareExpo

Photo: courtesy Michael Pieretti


I’m taking back all kinds of new ideas to make a real difference.ideas to make ideas to make ideas to make

Educational Stages & Special Feature AreasTransport Nursing Stage—Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) experts

demonstrate techniques and procedures to safely transport and receive patients by

ambulance, helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft

Learning Pavilion—Features ExpoEd sessions presented by Nurse.com

Publishing & Purchasing Stage—Learn cutting-edge publishing-related topics from AACN

journal editors. Learn how to collaborate optimally with purchasing/materials managers

to improve efficiency in the supply chain to patients. Presented by AACN Journals and

Healthcare Purchasing News (HPN)

Tele-ICU Stage—Learn how nurses play a key role in tele-health and informatics as these

new technologies become an essential part of the critical care environment

Pediatric Learning Center—Pediatric ExpoEd sessions by Boston Children's Hospital

Relaxation Station • Supported by Hill-Rom—Pamper

yourself with a seated back and neck massage

Fitness Pavilion • Supported by American Nurse Today—

Check out the latest health and fitness video games,

participate in fitness contests and win prizes

Photo: courtesy Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

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...to improve my practice and

lead my peers in doing the same.

SunriseSessionsEarly-morning education sessions where experts discuss diverse topics relevant to critical care nursing. Details at www.aacn.org /sessions. Reservation information available in February 2013 at www.aacn.org/nti.

Tuesday, May 21 • 7-8:30ASRT901 • Alphabet Soup: Essential Ingredients for Fostering a Culture of Early Mobilization Michele Balas, Jeannette Hester, Kathleen Vollman • Supported by Hill-Rom Co.

This session will provide an overview of early mobility in the context of the ABCDE bundle, explore the design and implementation of practical strategies to foster a culture of early progressive mobility and discuss the challenges of initiating and sustaining a program.

SRT902 • Essential Monitoring: Capnography for Your Critically Ill Patients John Gallagher • Supported by Covidien

Capnography has emerged as a tool to measure the adequacy of circulation during CPR and shock resuscitation and an indicator for the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. This session will familiarize participants with current capnographic technology, its operation and clinical application in the patient who is critically ill.

SRT903 • Care of the Pediatric Patient Receiving 3F8 Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of Neuroblastoma • Kevin Browne, Catherine Enero • Supported by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Neuroblastoma is the most common extra-cranial solid tumor diagnosed in infants and small children. 3F8 has shown great promise in targeting minimal residual disease and in increasing patient survival. Bedside nurses, research nurses and nurse practitioners are essential to safe delivery of care for these patients.

Wednesday, May 22 • 7-8:30ASRW921 • Launching PAD: The New Guidelines and 10 Points for Compliance Brenda Pun, Michele Balas • Supported by Hospira, Inc.

This session highlights Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in Adult Patients in the ICU, focusing on stimulating practice change and providing implementation strategies. Key points that support translation of the guidelines and institutional adherence will be emphasized.

SRW922 • Would You Be Ready? Disaster Plan and Recovery: Insights From Nurse Leaders After Super Storm Sandy • Judy Dillworth, Nancy Rodenhausen, Cathy Sullivan, Carleigh Gustafson • Supported by Philips Healthcare

SRW923 • Hyponatremia in the Critical Care Setting: Improving Collaborations in Care Supported by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.

Learn about a treatment option that targets the pathophysiology of hyponatremia to raise serum sodium levels and hear perspectives of a critical care nurse, a hospitalist and a clinical pharmacist on the management of hyponatremia.


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PatientSafetySummitGain in-depth and focused knowledge to take back to your unit that can contribute to improvement in patient outcomes and the bottom line. If patient safety is a learning priority for you and your organization and you can’t carve out a week, consider registering for the day.

Wednesday, May 22 • 8:30A-4P

The Patient Safety Summit, a one-day event, will feature nationally renowned industry experts

speaking on one of the most significant challenges in today’s healthcare environment. This

“conference within a conference” gives registrants the opportunity to learn from top-tier

patient safety authorities who will share the latest evidence-based information and resources.

Patient Safety Summit topics include:

Alarm fatigue

Standardization implementation

Drug shortages

Infusion systems and their role in medication administration errors

Information technology

There is no additional fee associated with this special program, but attendees must register

in advance and space is limited. Affordable daily rates are $210 for AACN members and

$260 for nonmembers.

NEW


Certification Review CoursesSat. May 18 • 9A-5PPC103 • Adult CCRN Certification Review, Part I • Barbara Leeper, Suzanne Burns, Carol Hinkle

Topics include cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems plus ethical and professional caring practices.

PC105 • PCCN Certification Review, Part I • Carol Rauen, MaryBeth Makic

Topics include cardiac, professional and caring practices, neurological, behavioral and renal systems.

Sun. May 19 • 9A-5PPC104 • Adult CCRN Certification Review, Part II • Barbara Leeper, Mary Kay Bader, Christine Kessler, Carol Rauen, Tina Cronin

Topics include neurological, endocrine, hematology, gastrointestinal and multisystem plus behavioral aspects and the Synergy Model.

PC106 • PCCN Certification Review, Part II • Carol Rauen, MaryBeth Makic

Topics include gastrointestinal, pulmonary, hematology, endocrine and multisystem content.

PC107 • API-CCNS Certification Review Patricia Moloney-Harmon, Martha Curley, Robin Watson, Kimmith Jones

Prepares the CNS for the CCNS examination by addressing the needs of patients and families, healthcare providers and organizations by using the Synergy Model.

Preconferences

Sat. May 18 • 9A-5PPC110 • Bedside Cardiac Monitoring for All Practice Settings: Implementing Evidence at the Point of Care Cynthia Webner, Karen Marzlin

Content covers the three purposes for cardiac monitoring: (a) arrhythmia detection, (b) ischemia detection and (c) QT interval assessment. Addresses evidence-based practice standards, pearls for monitoring practice and critical-thinking algorithms. Prerequisite is a basic understanding of cardiac rhythm interpretation.

PC111 • Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support (CALS) Course • Jill Ley, Marilyn Byington, Joel Dunning, Jill Engle, Deirdre Koulakis, Susan Ruma

This course addresses variations from standard ACLS protocols and teaches simple, evidence-based algorithms that standardize the management of postoperative cardiac emergencies, including re-sternotomy.

PC113 • Mastering How to Influence Change, Part I • Stacy Nelson

Presented by VitalSmarts with AACN

Two-day leadership course provides strategies and skills to help create pro-found and sustainable positive changes and influence with or without formal authority.

PC115 • API-Future Critical Care Stethoscope—Point of Care Ultrasound Assessment • Rosalyn Reischman, Tonja Hartjes, Lori Thomas

Hands-on simulation structured to teach the evaluation of commonly encountered critically ill patient problems where ultrasound evaluation is most useful. Addresses historical development, physics and interpretation fundamentals, advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound use.

Sun. May 19 • 9A-NoonPC120 • API-Dedicated Procedural Cadaver Lab • Michelle Fox, Angela Nelson

Cadavers and supplies supported by Vidacare

Hands-on lab improves practitioner competence in advanced and lifesaving procedures in a safe environment using fresh, unembalmed cadavers to closely simulate the anatomy of a patient. Procedures include airway management with videoscopy, central line placement, chest tube placement, intraosseous placement and suturing techniques.

PC122 • Creative Teaching Strategies: Using Household Items to Enhance Mastery of Complex Nursing Concepts Andrea Fraser, Mary Anne Smith

Session discusses principles of adult learning and creativity to develop non-traditional teaching tools. Incorporates hands-on interactive involvement to develop a teaching tool using provided materials for clinical practice.

PC123 • Procedural Cadaver Lab Michelle Fox


Comprehensive anatomy review via a hands-on cadaver practicum includes airway, chest cavity and pertinent vascular access landmarks. Participants are involved in clinical scenarios.

PC125 • API-Suturing 101: Just the Basics Nina Ortegon, Kimberly Souder

Didactic and hands-on practicum provides information about sequential knot tying, anesthetic techniques, proper wound closure techniques, wound irrigation and cleansing and proper handling of instruments.

PC127 • Statistics for the Very Afraid Caryl Goodyear-Bruch, Paula Lusardi

Acquire knowledge with immediate application about the common concepts in statistics in a clinically friendly and fun way. Learn how to improve your ability to read and critique research literature to improve your practice.

Preconferences

Part of a two-day course


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... to be among professionals with the same passion for patient care.

PreconferencesSun. May 19 • 1:30-4:30PPC121 • API-Dedicated Procedural Cadaver Lab • Michelle Fox, Angela Nelson


Hands-on lab improves practitioner competence in advanced and lifesaving procedures in a safe environment using fresh, unembalmed cadavers to closely simulate the anatomy of a patient. Procedures include airway management with videoscopy, central line placement, chest tube placement, intraosseous placement and suturing techniques.

PC124 • Procedural Cadaver Lab Michelle Fox


Comprehensive anatomy review via a hands-on cadaver practicum includes airway, chest cavity and pertinent vascular access landmarks. Participants are involved in clinical scenarios.

PC126 • API-Suturing 101: Just the Basics Nina Ortegon, Kimberly Souder

Didactic and hands-on practicum provides information about sequential knot tying, anesthetic techniques, proper wound closure techniques, wound irrigation and cleansing, and proper handling of instruments.

PC128 • Dare to Take a Stand Against Sepsis: Applying Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines to Infants and Children • Patricia Moloney-Harmon

Examine the nursing considerations that complement the Surviving Sepsis Clinical Practice Guidelines and their applicability to infants and children.

PC129 • TeamSTEPPS: Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety • Kimberly Smith, Tamara Funari, Marie Mayfield

This interactive session will give participants an evidence-based set of tools to incorporate into their nursing practice as optimized team members contributing to overall team performance for maximum quality and safety in the ICU.

Sun. May 19 • 9A-5PPC112 • Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support (CALS) Course • Jill Ley, Marilyn Byington, Joel Dunning, Jill Engle, Deirdre Koulakis, Susan Ruma

This course addresses variations from standard ACLS protocols and teaches simple, evidence-based algorithms that standardize the management of postoperative cardiac emergencies, including re-sternotomy.

PC114 • Mastering How to Influence Change, Part II • Stacy Nelson

Two-day leadership course provides strategies and skills designed to help create profound and sustainable positive changes and influence with or without formal authority. Completion of Mastering How to Influence Change, Part I is a prerequisite for this course.

PC116 • API-Advanced 12 Lead ECG Interpretation • Karen Marzlin, Carol Jacobson, Cynthia WebnerThis interactive session discusses advanced concepts in the recognition of injury and ischemia, conduction abnormalities, hypertrophy, early repolarization, myocardial mimics and other variants. Fundamental knowledge of 12 lead ECG interpretations is required.

PC117 • Changing Practice to Improve Outcomes: Successful Approaches to Translate Evidence Into Practice Susan Stillwell, Jacqueline Keuth

This session discusses how to differentiate among research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement processes, examine the EBP paradigm and process, and describe approaches to successfully translate evidence into practice.

PC118 • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT): Life Support for the Kidneys • Marcia Bixby, Kimberly HodgeThis hands-on session reviews acute kidney injury and chronic kidney injury leading to critical illness requiring CRRT and modes of therapies for CRRT. Hands-on skills stations will allow participants to learn how to initiate, disconnect and troubleshoot the system.

PC119 • Mechanical Ventilation: Physiology-Based Care Tammy Russo-McCourt, Mark Bauman

Through case study presentation, this session provides concepts of normal respiratory physiology and pathophysiologic alterations, basic mechanical ventilation and the impact of mechanical ventilation on the normal cardiopulmonary relationship.

PC130 • Chapter Leadership Development Workshop (Sun. 8A-5P)

Supported in part by Covidien

Developed on the Healthy Work Environments (HWE) framework, the workshop focuses on critical components for chapter leaders to successfully manage and lead their chapters while carrying out the mission work of AACN.

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How to RegisterRegister by April 4, 2013, to qualify for early-bird registration. If you do not receive your badge before departure, you may pick it up on-site at registration (Hall A).

Advance Registration DeadlineAll advance registrations must be received by midnight (Pacific Time) May 12, 2013. Reg-istration must be completed on-site after this deadline. On-site registration opens at 7:30A, May 18, 2013. Please allow an hour for on-site registration.

CancellationsCancellations must be received in writing by April 18, 2013, to qualify for a refund. A $75 cancellation fee will be deducted. Please allow four to six weeks for processing.

NEW—Sunrise Sessions and Patient Safety Summit ReservationsReservation requests for NTI special sessions with limited seating, including Sunrise Sessions and the Patient Safety Summit, will be handled through a new online system at www.aacn .org/nti, available in February. Preconferences and the Certification Celebration Dinner (which include additional fees) will continue to be purchased through NTI registration. Registrants will receive an email when the system is available.

Make your hotel reservations through AACN’s Housing Bureau and save!Please refer to the website for all current housing information.

Conference hotels have been selected to offer an array of choices for attendees and a wide range of prices and amenities. All hotels have shuttle service except Westin Boston Waterfront, Renaissance Boston Waterfront and Seaport Hotel. Book by Tuesday, April 2, 2013, to ensure best selection and discounted rates. Reservations will be assigned first-come, first-served based on availability. Go to www.aacn.org/nti (click on “Hotel and Travel”) or call 800/340-1840.

Official NTI Sessions and Events

Airline DiscountsAACN has negotiated reduced-rate airfares for NTI attendees and travel companions, speakers and exhibitors. Go to www.aacn.org/nti (click on “Hotel and Travel”) for information on participating airlines and appropriate ID numbers for discount airfares.

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NTI for a DayIf you can’t get away for the week, consider NTI for a day or two. The high-quality educational programming will turn your day off into an invaluable learning experience.

Sat-Sun—Preconferencesprovide

hands-onexperientiallearningand

deepcoverageofrelevanttopics

Mon-Thu—Morethan300concurrent

sessions.Affordableratesfrom$210

Mon-Wed—Featuredspeakers,special

eventsandeveningcelebrations

Wed—Adaylong,in-depthsummit

onpatientsafety(preregister)

Tue-Thu—Morethan400exhibitors

attheCriticalCareExposition

Find the sessions that are right for you and your organization at www.aacn.org/sessions.

www.aacn.org/nti

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