Sept. 5, 2013 • Issue 1 of 4 • 9 PAGES
GREETINGS FROM ENA’S PRESIDENT
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elcome to the first edition of ENA Conference Connection devoted to the 2013 Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn. This is where you will find highlights of the exciting educational, networking and career development events we have in store for you Sept. 17-21 in beautiful Music City, USA. The spectacular Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is where you will learn new knowledge and skills while reconnecting with your ENA family from across the United States and the world. Annual Conference is the premier destination for emergency nurse professionals each year. Hear the most current information in our concurrent and fast-track sessions, practice the newest techniques in our skills labs, be inspired to achieve your goals by our general session speakers and see the latest products in our exhibit hall. Evidence-based educational sessions
in a variety of focus areas — advanced clinical, quality and safety, advanced practice, pediatrics, wellness and research — are the backbone of our Annual Conference. In addition, we will focus on the future of our organization at our General Assembly, which will feature a few creative surprises this year, including an opportunity for state councils and chapters to showcase their decorating talents and ENA pride. The ENA Foundation Event at the Grand Ole Opry is already sold out, but you can follow the show on the live simulcast available on the free Grand Ole Opry app, and there are still plenty of opportunities to support the foundation, including shopping at the consistently fabulous Jewelry Auction. Take time to focus on your career by visiting our Career Wellness booth or attending the Emerging Professionals Speed Networking event. Make time for personal wellness, too, by visiting our Wellness Booth, signing up for a
morning qigong session or the ENA Foundation Wellness Walk. Families encourage one another to achieve their personal best, take pride in members’ success and rely on one another in challenging times. We will celebrate our ENA family’s accomplishments at the Annual Awards Gala and reflect on the importance of family support throughout our career at the Anita Dorr Memorial Luncheon and Lecture. Your ENA family is waiting for you in Nashville. I look forward to seeing you there.
JoAnn Lazarus, MSN, RN, CEN 2013 ENA President
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TENNESSEE ENA WELCOMES YOU! There’s much to strike a chord in Nashville
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he Tennessee ENA State Council is pleased to be able to kick off the 2013 Annual Conference with a warm ‘‘Howdy!’’ from the Music City. We are excited to welcome ENA back to Nashville for the Annual Conference and look forward to greeting each of you during the General Assembly and conference Sept. 17 - 21. We are looking forward to some exciting debates during General Assembly, some engaging educational sessions and some new offerings from the ENA Wellness Committee. The ENA Foundation events will be entertaining as well. With so much to see and do within the Nashville area,
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such as the General Jackson River Cruise, Americana Music Festival, Music City Eats, Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Automobiles at the Frist Center, NFL football with the Titans against the San Diego Chargers, concerts (including Chicago, Foreigner and Taylor Swift) and, of course, the Country Music Hall of Fame, you have a plethora of choices. As we strive to provide ‘‘Safe Practice, Safe Care’’ within our facilities, let’s also strive to learn how our colleagues practice within their communities while we are together in Nashville. Please let us know what we can do to help you get the most out of your visit. Look for us at the State Host Ambassador table in the exhibit hall. Welcome!
Mona Kelley, MSN, RN, President, Tennessee ENA State Council
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General Session Speakers
Three Messages You Can’t Miss By Kendra Y. Mims, Conference Connection
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re you ready to become inspired and challenged to take your career to the next level? If you answered yes, then you don’t want to miss this year’s general session keynote speakers, who will share their powerful stories and insight at the 2013 ENA Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Power of Potential Chef Jeff
Thursday, Sept. 19, 1:15 - 3 p.m. Chef Jeff Henderson’s life story has received national attention on television and radio, including Oprah, ‘‘Good Morning America’’ and the Food Network. Having transformed from a youth who served 10 years in prison for drug trafficking to an award-wining and renowned executive chef of Café Bellagio in Las Vegas, Chef Jeff shares his story with audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies to colleges and universities. Come hear about the key principles he used to change his life and his insight on how you can uncover your hidden potential to reach your dreams. Attendees also will learn simple ways to implement strategies to steer through obstacles that hinder success.
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GENERAL SESSION
The Path Forward for Emergency Preparedness Dr. David Marcozzi
Friday, Sept. 20, 8 - 9:15 a.m. Marcozzi serves as director of All-Hazards Medical Preparedness Policy for the White House National Security Staff and previously was the director of Public Health Policy for the White House Homeland Security Council. He is also a practicing emergency medicine attending physician at Washington Hospital Center and an instructor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Formerly a North Carolina volunteer firefighter and member of the National Disaster Medical System who responded to multiple disasters, including the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, Marcozzi currently serves as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He has been mobilized twice since 2001, once as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the other during Hurricane Katrina, and will share his expertise on emergency preparedness.
CLOSING SESSION
Unsung Hero Lee Woodruff
Saturday, Sept. 21, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Woodruff’s life unexpectedly changed when her husband, Bob, an ABC news anchor, was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq while anchoring a broadcast. Woodruff and her husband shared their family’s powerful story of healing and recovery in the New York Times bestseller In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing. They also have brought awareness to the serious issue of traumatic brain injury among returning Iraq war veterans. This sought-after motivational speaker and best-selling author will share her 10 insights for caregivers as she recalls her husband’s traumatic experience. Become encouraged by her compelling personal story as she focuses on the impact emergency nurses make from the family’s perspective.
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Step Right Up For Wellness The Booth Is the Place to Be Again in Nashville By Kendra Y. Mims, Conference Connection
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wing by the Wellness Booth in the ENA Pavilion for a chance to engage in some healthy, fun activities. Test your wellness knowledge by taking the wellness quiz or step on the new piano mat to have fun and relieve tension from a busy day. There also will be a beanbag toss to ‘‘Hit the Heart Healthy HDL,’’ plus the return of the popular interactive ‘‘myth or fact’’ poster. Don’t forget to stop by the booth at noon on Friday and Saturday to show off your coordination skills during hula hoop contests. There also will be a drawing at 12:15 p.m. Saturday for those who submitted the wellness quiz, and the lucky winner will receive the piano mat. Participants must be present at the time of the drawing to win. The Wellness Booth will be open during exhibit hall hours from Thursday, Sept. 19, to Saturday, Sept. 21. For more ways to incorporate wellness into your conference experience, look for the following new educational sessions in your on-site program:
eating in a busy lifestyle • Discover how to select healthier food options and cooking methods
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• Discuss The Joint Commission’s sentinel event alert related to fatigue in health care • Review the effect of fatigue on the patient, nurse and organization • Discuss lifestyle complications and strategies for mitigating the risks
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• Learn what constitutes a healthy diet, including the differences between processed and whole food, the concept of nutrient density, and how to read labels • Identify barriers to healthy
• Learn how overall nurse’s health and lifestyle choices parallel the harsh reality of the typical American in 2013, despite current knowledge and education • Discover how you, even when
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Fatigue in Health Care
Nurses and Healthy Lifestyles: Fact or Fiction
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Staying Afloat: How Do We Keep Up? 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. • Find out how nurse leaders can stay updated, connected and empowered in today’s health care environment • Understand how embracing these new possibilities are a necessity when dealing with the challenges in the next decade • Understand the power and dynamics of the current fourgenerational workplace.
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Use Your Feet to Support the ENA Foundation! Begin your Friday morning in Nashville on a positive note by joining your colleagues to support a worthy cause. The new Walk for Wellness to support the ENA Foundation will take place Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 7 a.m., with the walk beginning promptly at 6:15. Grab a pair of comfortable sneakers and join your fellow ENA members for an energizing walk around the grounds of Opryland. The 1.2-mile walk is an opportunity to raise funds for the mission of the ENA Foundation. Walkers are encouraged to raise $150 from their family and friends. There is still time left to solicit your family and friends to sponsor you as a walker so that you can reach your goal before you arrive in Nashville. You can create your own personal ENA Foundation walker Web page and share your story with others. All proceeds from the Walk for Wellness will be designated to the ENA Foundation scholarship and research grant programs. The deadline to sign up for the Walk for Wellness is Thursday, Sept. 19.
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Tune In!
A Night at the Grand Ole Opry — an ENA Foundation Event
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Friday, Sept. 20, 7 - 10 p.m.
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hat began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is now a liveentertainment phenomenon. Dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic presence, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. The Opry, an American icon and Nashville’s No. 1 attraction, is world-famous for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages. Two of the performers scheduled for the Sept. 20 show at press time were Kristen Kelly, a new artist who made a name for herself with ‘‘Old-Ex Man,’’ the first single from her 2012 debut album, and Mark Chesnutt, winner of the 1993 Country Music Association Horizon award.
Kelly was named ‘‘an artist to watch in 2012’’ by Country Weekly, while Chesnutt has 14 No. 1 singles, four platinum albums and a long history of entertaining audiences with a mix of nostalgic love songs, country classics and foot-stompin’ honky-tonk. This evening marks a record for the ENA Foundation: 1,200 friends of the foundation are helping to advance the future of emergency nursing by attending the event. A portion of each ticket price is a donation to support the ENA Foundation. Even if you didn’t get your ticket to the event, you can follow the fun by tuning in to the live broadcast with the free Grand Ole Opry app. Listen to Grand Ole Opry and 650-AM WSM live, in addition to accessing several other Opry features.
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Practice Your Access Skills at Ultrasound Lecture and Labs U
ltrasound access has been a hot topic at ENA conferences, discussed in concurrent sessions and poster presentations. For the first time, attendees can practice hands-on ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access at multiple offerings. Many patients, both pediatric and adult, often have chronic medical or other conditions that do not allow for the traditional access approach. Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion allows for cannulation of veins that are neither visible nor palpable and often eliminates the need for a central line. Participants will become familiar with the principles of ultrasound guided peripheral IV access through a didactic lecture, followed by an opportunity for hands-on experience.
Lecture: 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Governor’s Ballroom C; 1.25 contact hours.
Attendees may select one of several 30-minute labs after the lecture portion. Participants must attend the lecture portion before attending the lab. Select your lab session when registering. Pre-registration and ticket required; limited capacity; no fee. In-kind support for ultrasound equipment and supplies provided by
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Labs: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 12:30 - 1 p.m. 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. 2 - 2:30 p.m. 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Governor’s Ballroom D 0.5 CERPS Instructors: Mary Ellen Swanson, MBA, BSN, RN Liberty Caroon, RDMS Kyle Fairchild, RN Siegfried Emme, MSN, NP-C, CEN, CCRN
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Exciting Career Opportunities await you at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Located in the picturesque, seaside community of Wilmington, NC, NHRMC will not only provide you the career advancement you are craving but the lifestyle you deserve. About NHRMC Emergency Services Department: • Region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Tertiary Care Center • National recipient of 2013 Emergency Nurses Association Research award, ENA Annual Leadership Conference • Award winning outcomes in STEMI, Trauma, and Sepsis • Over 80,000 visits per year • Annual trauma admission volume over 1,400 • Self-scheduling for staff
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NA’s corporate sponsors are providing a wide range of educational sessions to enhance your 2013 Annual Conference experience. Unique sessions are available to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out these offerings, and check the ENA Sponsored Events web page to see what else has been added. Wednesday, Sept. 18
Friday, Sept. 20
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Location: Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, Washington B. Topic: Bedside Care Management Considerations in Pit Viper Snakebites. Description: This symposium describes immediate care considerations and interventions for the emergency nurse in the care of patients who present with snakebites. Pre-registration is required; click here.
Session 1: 8- 11 a.m. Session 2: 1:15 - 4:15 p.m. Location: Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, Ryman Exhibit Hall B6. Topic: Hands-On Procedural Cadaver Lab. Description: This hands-on procedural lab will provide the unique opportunity to review relevant anatomy associated with critical care procedures. Participants will enhance their understanding of the various procedures and the associated risk and benefits. Pre-registration is required; click here.
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Friday, Sept. 20 Thursday, Sept. 19 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, Washington B. Topic: ENA/Genentech Stroke Education Modules Preview. Description: ENA and Genentech have partnered to provide online educational modules and increase your knowledge of stroke with quick, easily accessible interactive lessons that teach proper recognition and management of stroke, knowledge assessment and progress checks. Certificate of completion.* *This program certificate does not satisfy requirements for continuing education credits Pre-registration is required. To RSVP and find out more about the content, click here and enter program code PRF38307. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by
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6:15 - 7:45 a.m. Location: Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, Governor’s Ballroom A&E. Topic: Wake Up and Discover How to Control Needle Stick Pain! Description: How many of us have seen manly men go to the ground at the sight of a tetanus shot needle? Heard the frightened voice of a child say, “Am I going to get a needle?” Felt the frustration of needing to stick our patients a second time and inflicting more pain? Join us as we take a look at this important issue through the lens of our patients. We will discuss simple strategies to help reduce our patients’ pain and our anxiety as clinicians. What more can we ask for at 6 a.m. than a great breakfast, the company of great colleagues, a light and lively presentation and the opportunity to enhance our skills?
ENA Strategic Sponsor
Friday, Sept. 20 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Location: Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, Washington B. Topic: Back to Basics: The Top Design Considerations for Any ED Project. Description: This presentation will identify successful design features and physical design strategies to help attendees evaluate and address facility needs during this time of rapid change. Drawing upon experience with more than 275 ED engagements across the U.S., Canada and Europe, the FreemanWhite ED Design Team will present key design considerations, best practices and operational efficiencies to maximize capital investment, produce a successful design and avoid costly pitfalls. Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required; click here.
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Celebrate ‘Best in Class’ at Annual Awards Gala
Emerging Professionals Event
Speed Mentoring: Come Out and Find Your Perfect Match By Kendra Y. Mims, Conference Connection
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et ready for an hour of networking and connecting with inspiring emergency nurse professionals on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Nashville. Whether you desire to mentor others or you would like to connect with your ideal professional role model, this informal meeting is designed to help develop the emerging professional’s network of professional contacts. Remember, your time during the speed-mentoring interaction is limited, so be sure to ask potential mentors the right questions to make the most out of this event. Here are some tips:
Join ENA President JoAnn Reception: 7:30 p.m. Lazarus, MSN, RN, CEN, Saturday, Sept. 21, live from Music City on Delta Ballroom A Lobby. Sept. 21 as we celebrate Dinner: 8:15 p.m. ENA’s ‘‘best in class’’ for Delta Ballroom A. their accomplishments over the last year during Cost: $110 per person the Annual Awards Gala including dinner; cash bar. 2013. ENA’s own Terry M. Attire: Black-tie optional, Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, with/without a countryCCRN, FAEN, returns as style flair. master of ceremonies for this one-of-a-kind event honoring emergency nursing professionals. The awards program includes the Academy of Emergency Nursing inductees, as well as recipients of the ENA Lantern Awards, ENA Achievement Awards and ENA Foundation State Challenge Awards. This event will feature a cash-bar cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, along with a wonderful sit-down dinner and live country music, Nashville-style. Click here to register for individuals or groups.
• Ask potential mentors what attracted them to their specialties. Do you share some of the same interests and drives? • Ask them how they entered their field or facility. Are you inspired to follow in their footsteps? • Ask them about specific problems you face in your current position. Have they had similar experiences? Here are important questions to ask yourself: • Is this person in a position I would like to be in someday? • What can I learn from this person? • Do I connect with this potential mentor on a personal level? Does he or she seem to truly care about my continued growth as an emergency nurse?
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* Pre-registration is preferred but on-site registration will also be available. To complete a registration form, please click here.
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