Pediatric Critical Care Nursing

Healthcare in general and pediatric critical care in particular are rapidly evolving, requiring us to re-examine the care we provide, how we provide it and the environment in which our patients receive it. Changes can be difficult to deal with, and we're here to help you!

Join us at the 29th Annual Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Conference, where clinical experts will provide insight and the perspective of their years of experience to help you navigate challenges you're facing now and anticipating in the near future. What are some new technologies being used to better assess, monitor and treat pediatric patients? Is research on sepsis providing information to improve outcomes? Have the benefits and risks of therapeutic hypothermia been more clearly defined? We hope your participation in this conference will help you answer these and many other questions, and positively impact the care you provide to the critically ill children for whom you care.

Mark your calendar, invite a colleague to join you, and plan on a unique learning experience.

Highlights of the 2013 Conference Include:
Two new Preconferences!

Advanced Pediatric Pathophysiology: taking an in-depth look at a variety of disease processes including pulmonary vascular disease and traumatic brain injury, as well as new lab values and biomarkers.
Pediatric Critical Care Pharmacology: focusing on medication challenges such as sedation withdrawal and anticoagulation.

A number of "hot topics," issues you frequently deal with in your clinical setting, addressed in a variety of teaching styles including didactic sessions, faculty panels, concurrent sessions and interactive case study discussions.

Leaders in the field of pediatric critical care who will enthusiastically share their knowledge and provide guidance to work through challenging clinical dilemmas.

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Conference Objectives

This conference will enable the experienced pediatric nurse to:

Accurately assess the critically ill and injured pediatric patient, effectively communicate with the team, and appropriately intervene to optimize outcomes.
Discuss and raise awareness of current research studies in the pediatric population, including the potential impact of research findings on bedside care.
Describe advances in resuscitation, therapeutic hypothermia, monitoring techniques, and sedation and pain management.
Identify etiology, prevention strategies and treatment options for potential short-term and long-term complications of critical illnesses in children.

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the care of critically ill or injured children.

If you are a:

Staff Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Educator or Instructor
Trauma Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Manager
Transport Nurse
Case Manager

If you work in a:

Pediatric ICU
Adult/Mixed ICU
Surgery/Surgical Unit
Cardiovascular/Cardiology Unit
General Pediatric Unit
Emergency/Trauma Unit
Neonatal ICU

...this conference is for you!

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Exhibits

We are inviting a group of companies and organizations with new technologies for nursing education, services or career opportunities to exhibit at this conference. The schedule provides time for you to address your particular areas of interest at each exhibit.

For exhibit space availability or additional information:
Phone: (925) 361-4807
Email: exhibits@cforums.com
Visit: www.ContemporaryForums.com/exhibitors.html

Excellent topics and discussions relevant to the care of pediatric patients in the critical care setting.

Samantha Newsom, RN, BSN, CPN
Monroe, GA

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Conference Program

PRECONFERENCE A

Advanced Pediatric Pathophysiology

Caring for a critically ill child whose clinical status may rapidly change requires careful observation and timely, appropriate intervention. This Preconference will provide information on the pathophysiology, assessment and management of common illnesses and complications encountered in pediatric critical care. Utilize this advanced knowledge to better evaluate the children in your care from admission to discharge

This Preconference will enable you to:

Utilize current evidence based care and guidelines in caring for critically ill and injured children.
Accurately assess patients who present with alterations in cardiac, pulmonary and neurologic status.
Recognize early indications of children at risk for complications.

7:00 a.m.	Preconference A Registration Continental Breakfast Exhibits
8:00	Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Initial Management of Septic Shock Marisa G. Mize, DNP, CCRN , CPNP, PC, AC (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:00	Respiratory Emergencies and Infections Marisa G. Mize, DNP, CCRN , CPNP, PC, AC (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:45	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
10:15	Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease Emma Olson, MS, RN, CPNP
11:00	New Lab Values and Biomarkers Marisa G. Mize, DNP, CCRN , CPNP, PC, AC
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own
1:45	Pediatric Stroke: More Common Than You Think Jennifer Cohen, DNP, RN, PCNS-BC, CNRN, CCRN (Rx = .25 hr.)
2:30	Traumatic Brain Injury: Cellular Pathology to Clinical Guidelines David K. Shellington, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
3:15	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
3:45	Case Studies in Obstructive Shock: Pulmonary Embolus, Cardiac Tamponade, Tension Pneumothorax Mary Fran Hazinski, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAHA Marisa G. Mize, DNP, CCRN , CPNP, PC, AC (Rx = .25 hr.)
4:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
5:15	Adjourn

PRECONFERENCE B

Pediatric Critical Care Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy is an essential element of the overall treatment strategy for the critically ill child, requiring frequent evaluation, diligent follow-up and an eye on the clinical "big picture". New medications, guidelines and evidence evolve that impact or change our medication options. This Preconference will provide the latest on pediatric pharmacology hot topics and common challenges.

This Preconference will enable you to:

Identify unique aspects of drug absorption and distribution to be aware of when medicating children.
Examine the latest approaches to sedation and anticoagulation management.
Discuss the current recommendations for antimicrobial use in the PICU.

7:00 a.m.	Preconference B Registration Continental Breakfast Exhibits
8:00	Making Dollars and Cents Out of Pharmacokinetics William Banner , MD, PhD, FCCM , FAAP , FAACT , FACMT (Rx = .75 hr.)
8:45	Sedation in the ICU: All Drugs Are Not Created Equal Dan Jacobson, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC (Rx = 1 hr.)
9:45	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
10:15	Anti-Epileptic Management in the PICU Michele Grimaso, MSN, RN, CPNP (Rx = .75 hr.)
11:00	Vasopressors: Old Friends, New Acquaintances William Banner, MD, PhD, FCCM , FAAP , FAACT , FACMT (Rx = .75 hr.)
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .5 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own
1:45	Anticoagulation: Update on Medication Management Tiffany Moriwaki Tesoro, PharmD, BCPS (Rx = .75 hr.)
2:30	Bugs and Drugs in the ICU Jasjit Singh, MD (Rx = .75 hr.)
3:15	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
3:45	Special Situations Affecting Medication Dosing and Pharmacokinetics: CRRT, Dialysis and ECMO Tiffany Moriwaki Tesoro, PharmD, BCPS (Rx = .75 hr.)
4:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .5 hr.)
5:00	Adjourn

MAIN CONFERENCE

7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration Continental Breakfast Exhibits
8:00	New Developments and Persistent Controversies in Pediatric Resuscitation Mary Fran Hazinski, MSN, RN, FAAN , FAHA (Rx = .25 hr.)
8:50	Infection Prevention in the PICU Jasjit Singh, MD
9:30	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
10:00	Therapeutic Hypothermia: Is It Still Cool to Cool? David K. Shellington , MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:45	Bringing Research to the Bedside: Implementation of Study Protocols Lauren Sorce, MSN, CCRN , CPNP-AC /PC, FCCM
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own
1:30	Internet Drugs of Abuse: From Russia with Love William Banner , MD, PhD, FCCM , FAAP , FAACT , FACMT (Rx = .75 hr.)
2:15	Integrative Therapies for Pain Malia S. Comstock, MS, RN, CPNP
3:00	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
3:30	Do You Dare To …? Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN , CCNS
4:15	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
4:45	Adjourn

7:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1 #11 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances in the Critically Ill Child: A Case Study Approach Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN , CCNS #12 Workplace Conflict in the Pediatric Critical Care Setting Craig Futterman, MD, FAAP Marisa G. Mize, DNP, CCRN , CPNP, PC, AC #13 Ventilatory Management in the Child with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Lauren Sorce, MSN, CCRN , CPNP-AC /PC, FCCM #14 Essentials of Cardiac Output Monitoring: Pulmonary Artery Catheters and Noninvasive Monitors Mary Fran Hazinski, MSN, RN, FAAN , FAHA
9:15	Session Change
9:30	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2 #21 The Ups and Downs of Pain Management: Sorting Through the Complexities Malia S. Comstock, MS, RN, CPNP (Rx = .25 hr.) #22 CRRT Part 1: Indications, Options, Fluids & Electrolytes Helen Currier, BSN, RN, CNN, CENP (Rx = .25 hr.) #23 DKA: Rapid Recognition and Methodical Management Dan Jacobson, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC (Rx = .25 hr.) #24 Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment: Great Progress, More to Come Emma Olson, MS, RN, CPNP (Rx = .75 hr.)
10:45	Refreshment Break
11:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3 #31 Families in the ICU: Integral Team Members or Just Visiting? Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN , CCNS #32 CRRT Part 2: Patient Safety Concerns and Error Reduction Helen Currier, BSN, RN, CNN, CENP (Rx = .25 hr.) #33 Status Asthmaticus: Why Not Everyone Responds to More Albuterol Adam Schwarz, MD (Rx = .75 hr.) #34 Temporary and Permanent Cardiac Pacing: Indications and Trouble-Shooting Suzanne M. Shepard, BSN, RN, CCDS
12:30 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own
2:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4 #41 Case Study in Futility, Brain Death, Ethics and the Difficult Family Jennifer Cohen, DNP, RN, PCNS-BC, CNRN, CCRN Adam Schwarz, MD #42 Arrhythmias Through the Lifespan Suzanne M. Shepard, BSN, RN, CCDS (Rx = .25 hr.) #43 Transfusion: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Tammy L. Uhl, MSN, RN, CCRN , CCNS #44 Neuro-Monitoring in the ICU: What is Going On? Michele Grimason, MSN, RN, CPNP
3:15	Refreshment Break
3:30	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #5 #51 NIRS (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy): Improving Assessment of the Critically Ill Child Craig Futterman, MD, FAAP #52 Must Learn for Chocolate: Innovative Approaches to Engage Staff in Education Jennifer Cohen, DNP, RN, PCNS-BC, CNRN, CCRN #53 Chest X-Ray Interpretation: A Reach in the Darkness Dan Jacobson, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC #54 Children Are Not Small Adults: Disasters in Pediatric Pharmacology William Banner, MD, PhD, FCCM , FAAP , FAACT , FACMT (Rx = 1 hr.)
4:45	Adjourn

7:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00	Critical Care Research Update from the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI ) Adam Schwarz, MD
8:45	Shaken Baby Syndrome and Updates Craig Futterman, MD, FAAP
9:30	Refreshment Break
9:45	Simulation and How to Use It Effectively Marisa G. Mize, DNP, CCRN , CPNP, PC, AC
10:30	When Patient Safety Matters: Effective Patient Hand-Offs Tammy L. Uhl, MSN, RN, CCRN , CCNS
11:15	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
11:45	Adjourn

The cardiovascular preconference provided a great overview on relevant topics that our program deals with and it was reassuring to see that other medical centers faced similar issues with their patients.

Christina Deacy, RN
Brookfield, IL

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Conference Faculty

William Banner, MD, PhD, FCCM , FAAP , FAACT , FACMT Medical Director, Oklahoma Poison Control Center Attending Physician, Pediatric Critical Care Integris Baptist Medical Center Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma University College of Pharmacy Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	Emma Olson, MS, RN, CPNP Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension and Heart Failure UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, California
Jennifer Cohen DNP, RN, PCNS-BC, CNRN, CCRN Planning Committee Member Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric ICU CHOC Children's Hospital Orange, California	Kathryn E. Roberts, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN , CCNS Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric ICU The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Malia S. Comstock, MS, RN, CPNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Integrated Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Service UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, California	Adam Schwarz, MD Pediatric Critical Care Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty CHOC Children's Hospital Orange, California
Helen Currier, BSN, RN, CNN, CENP Director, Renal & Pheresis Services Texas Children's Hospital Houston, Texas	David K. Shellington, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Director, Pediatric Critical Care Research Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego University of California San Diego San Diego, California
Craig Futterman, MD, FAAP Cardiac Intensivist, CICU Director Data Quality and Throughput The Center for Pediatric Informatics Assistant Professor of Pediatrics George Washington University Children's National Medical Center Washington, DC	Suzanne M. Shepard, BSN, RN, CCDS Electrophysiology Care Coordinator Heart Institute Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego San Diego, California
Michele Grimason, MSN, RN, CPNP Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neuro-Critical Care Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, Illinois	Jasjit Singh, MD Associate Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Director, CHOC Infection Prevention CHOC Children's Hospital Associate Clinical Professor, Pediatrics University of California Irvine Orange, California
Mary Fran Hazinski, MSN, RN, FAAN , FAHA Conference Chair Editor, Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child, 3rd Edition (2012) Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Clinical Specialist, Pediatric Critical Care Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Nashville, Tennessee	Lauren Sorce, MSN, CCRN , CPNP-AC /PC, FCCM PICU APN Manager and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Dan Jacobson, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC Planning Committee Member Nurse Practitioner, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego San Diego, California	Tiffany Moriwaki Tesoro, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Pharmacist Cardiovascular Intensive Care Assistant Clinical Professor University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Palo Alto, California
Marisa G. Mize, DNP, CCRN , CPNP, PC, AC Planning Committee Member Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Critical Care Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC	Tammy L. Uhl, MSN, RN, CCRN , CCNS Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Duke Children's Hospital Duke University Health System Durham, North Carolina

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

	Preconference A	Preconference B	Main Conference
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners¹	6.75 ANCC / 8.1 CA BRN contact hours	6.5 ANCC / 7.8 CA BRN contact hours	16 ANCC / 19.2 CA BRN contact hours
Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority²	1.5 hours	6.5 hours	4.25 hours available

¹Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516.
(CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

This program is approved for a maximum of 22.75 NAPNAP contact hours (6.75 contact hours - Preconference A,
6.5 contact hours - Preconference B, 16 contact hours - Main Conference) of which a maximum of 10.75 contain
pharmacology (Rx) content per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing
Education Guidelines. Contemporary Forums, NAPNAP Approved Provider, Agency #12.

²Rx indicates pharmacology content. Because states' requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Case Managers: Application has been made for continuing education credit from the Commission for Case Manager Certification

Location

Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas...it's impossible to resist the excitement of the neon lights, the shrieks of delight from jackpot winners, and the glitz and glamour of the hotels on the strip. A Disneyland for adults? You bet… and Las Vegas is so much more!

Experience all your fantasies of Paris right in the heart of Las Vegas! From guest rooms with a European flair to great entertainment, fine French cuisine, sidewalk cafes and even the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Las Vegas has all the passion, excitement and ambiance of Europe's most romantic city.

Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the European village and mall, the lively casino, the dueling pianos at Napoleon's, the musical Jersey Boys, or a breathtaking view of Las Vegas on the Eiffel Tower ride. And right outside the doors, see all "the Strip" has to offer.

World-class dining, internationally–known boutiques, award-winning golf courses, savvy nightclubs and European–style spas are calling you to this glittering city, known as "Vegas!"

Join your colleagues for "Pediatric Critical Care Nursing" and enjoy all of the fun in the city that never sleeps.

Area Activities

There's never a dull moment in Las Vegas. Listed below are the many activities and recreational opportunities available:

Watch the volcano erupt at the Mirage, don't miss the rousing pirate battle at Treasure Island, marvel at the dancing waters display at the Bellagio, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals of the Venetian or dine at the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris.
Dine at restaurants inspired by the world's greatest collection of chefs.
Treat yourself to a world-class show.
Don't miss the City Center complex located in the heart of The Strip – a blend of sleek architecture and public miniparks, with walkways and art throughout.
For a break from The Strip, take a day trip to Hoover Dam where you'll be impressed with the power of the mighty Colorado River.

For more information, call the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at (702) 892-7575 or go online to visitlasvegas.com

A great learning experience covering numerous topics of pediatric critical care.

Kim Bentz, RN, BSN
Philadelphia, PA

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Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the:
Paris Las Vegas
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from October 26 to October 31 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $169 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" which is September 25. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel regarding availability.

Reserve your room online here.

For room reservations, call (877) 603-4389 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference Pediatric Critical Care Nursing. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 4 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

Are you looking for a roommate for the conference? Click here to search.

For additional hotel information, call the Paris Las Vegas at (702) 946-7000.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares visit www.united.com, insert OFFER CO DE ZPCB367092. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERT Z at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV#03000260.

I love to educate parents and staff and I brought a lot of nuggets away with me that I can use.

Keith Bell, RN
Saginaw, MI

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Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Conference communications are sent via email. When registering please provide attendee's best email address as some emails are filtered and blocked. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Registration Fees	Preconferences	Main Conference
Early Registration* (On/before 9/16)	$225	$475
Regular Registration (After 9/16)	$255	$525

*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before September 16.

Your tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, Certificate of Attendance and online access to posted presentation handouts before and after the conference. In addition, you will have complimentary access to the recorded sessions posted after the conference at ContemporaryForums.com for one year.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Method of Tuition Payment
Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, contact name, email address and phone number.

Group Discounts
(Mail, fax or call in together. Online registration is not available.) Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more
registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Preconference(s). To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.
$25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
$45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Partial Attendance
(Online registration is not available.)
To register, call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations
Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before September 16 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after September 16 are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes
Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions?
Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email: info@cforums.com

If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, at least 30 days prior to the conference

Online CE Library

Can’t Attend This Live Conference?

Register for OnlineCELibrary.com access to the recorded conference before 10/27/13 for a special pre-order discount. The cost is $395 and includes:

Access to all recorded Preconference and Main Conference presentations in an online multimedia format
Online exams to earn over 50 hours of ANCC accredited continuing education and up to 12.25 hours of pharmacology credit for prescriptive authority
Personalized CE Transcript account to track your hours and print CE Certificates
Unlimited access for 2 years to learn and earn at your convenience
Share your sessions with up to 3 colleagues at no cost (CE credit not shared - exams optional for colleagues at $10 per session)

Presentations will be posted and accessible via the OnlineCELibrary.com website 2 weeks after the end of this conference. You will be emailed a code and access instructions.

To pre-order, click on the Register Now link above and select the Online CE Library option from the registration category drop-down box, mail/fax order or call 1-800-377-7707.

Online CE Library Group Access Programs

Provide your staff with high-quality continuing education and give your budget a break with an Online CE Library Group Access Account. Organizations of any size can create customized CE programs for staff education and development. Ideal for:

Hospitals/Health Care Facilities
Clinics
Student Health Services
Education Institutions
Military and Veteran Healthcare Organizations
Medical Groups

To request group DISCOUNT pricing and details, visit OnlineCELibrary.com or call (925) 361-4811.

The Online CE Library is continually updated with new topics and features the latest evidence-based education in women's health, psychiatric nursing, contraception, pediatric care, neonatal care , OB/GYN, critical care, nurse education, pharmacology, patient safety and more! Create your free account today at OnlineCELibrary.com.

Attendee Information

Thank you for registering for the Pediatric Critical Care Nursing conference being held October 27 - 30, 2013, at the Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 946-7000.

PRECONFERENCE CHECK-IN will begin on Sunday, October 27 at 7:00 a.m. If you are also attending the Main Conference, you will receive all registration materials on Sunday. The location of the Registration Desk will be listed on the hotel's event schedule.

MAIN CONFERENCE CHECK-IN is Monday, October 28, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. If you attended one of the Preconferences, you do not need to check in again for the Main Conference. However, if you are registered for the Main Conference only, you must check in to receive your conference materials. To avoid the rush that can occur on the first morning of the Main Conference, we recommend you arrive early to allow adequate time for the check-in process, enjoy your continental breakfast and be ready for the start of the Main Conference promptly at
8:00 a.m.

SESSIONS begin promptly as listed in the conference brochure and are open only to registered participants. Out of consideration to others, infants, children and spouses are not permitted in the meeting rooms or refreshment break areas.

ONLINE CE LIBRARY: Contemporary Forums' Online CE Library is your on-demand resource for quality continuing education and offers over 1000 multimedia presentations recorded from our live conferences. For more information or details about group access discounts, visit OnlineCElibrary.com or call 925-361-4811.

SPEAKER HANDOUTS: Approximately ten days before the conference begins you will receive an email with instructions to review, download or print the handout materials posted by the faculty on the Contemporary Forums website at ContemporaryForums.com. The slides will not be printed in the Conference Guide you receive at the conference. Please add ContemporaryForums@cforums.com to your Contacts and/or Safe Senders list since emails may be filtered as Spam or blocked.

RECORDED SESSIONS: This conference will be recorded and attendees will have complimentary access for one year to the multimedia presentations posted on the Contemporary Forums website at ContemporaryForums.com. Details will be in the Conference Guide and access instructions emailed to you approximately two weeks after the conference ends.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Participants will complete online speaker evaluations for each session attended and an overall evaluation in order to obtain CE credit and print the Certificate of Attendance. Completion of this process is the participant's responsibility and must be completed within 30 days after the conference ends by going to our website at ContemporaryForums.com. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you and also available in the Conference Guide you receive on site.

PARIS LAS VEGAS HOTEL offers a special conference rate which is available until September 25, 2013, or until the room block is filled. We recommend that you make your reservation early by calling Paris Reservations at (877) 603-4389. Be sure to say you are participating in the Pediatric Critical Care Nursing conference. To reserve your room online, please visit our website at ContemporaryForums.com for details. After the release date of September 25, call the hotel directly at (702) 946-7000 to check for room availability

JOIN THE CONFERENCE CONVERSATION: Receive live conference updates and communicate with faculty and fellow participants. Follow Pediatric Critical Care Nursing on Twitter: #PCCN13. Include #PCCN13 in your Tweets and post your feedback on sessions, ask questions, and so much more. Search #PCCN13 to view the current conversation and conference updates as they occur on site. Follow Contemporary Forums at Twitter.com/#CForums.com.

DISCOUNTED AIR FARES: Contemporary Forums has made a special discount agreement with United Airlines. To obtain these special conference fares, go online to united.com and enter the Account Code ZPCB367092. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. Since seats are limited, make your reservation early to ensure the best flights and schedule.

HERTZ RENT-A-CAR is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference, as well as one week before and after. To obtain the special rates, call Hertz at (800) 654-2240. Please refer to Contemporary Forums and the conference discount code CV #03000260.

TAXIS charge approximately $15.00 from McCarran International Airport to the Paris Las Vegas. Taxis are available at the curb outside of the baggage claim area. Check door signage for the appropriate exit. Note: Prices are subject to change.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE: There are a number of shuttle services available to/from McCarran International Airport to the Paris and other Las Vegas Strip hotels. The cost per person is approximately $6.50 one way. Shuttles are located outside the Baggage Claim area. The following link lists the various companies and fares (subject to change without notice): Vegas.com/transportation/shuttles.html.

PARKING: Both Valet and self-parking are available at the Paris Las Vegas free of charge.

TOURIST INFORMATION is offered by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at (702) 892-7575 or on-line at visitlasvegas.com. Temperatures in Las Vegas in October are in the 80's during the day with lows in the 50's in the evening. You might want a light jacket or sweater during the sessions as meeting rooms can be cool.

LAS VEGAS MONORAIL: The Las Vegas Monorail connects eight major resorts along the Las Vegas Strip. You can board at the Bally's/Paris station and make the seven-stop circuit around the Strip in 15 minutes. The monorail is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. Visit lvmonorail.com for more information or to buy tickets online.

THANK YOU for registering for the Pediatric Critical Care Nursing. If there is any way that Contemporary Forums can assist you in making arrangements for the conference, call us at (800) 377-7707 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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