WELCOME
Atlantis™, Paradise Island, is one of the Bahamas most spectacular resorts, filled with activities sure to thrill and delight the entire family!
Explore exhilarating water rides that feature never-seen-before plunges, twists and turns. Create lasting memories with a one-of-a kind experience at Dolphin Cay. All the while knowing that each new discovery is designed to go beyond exciting, beyond magnificent, beyond awe-inspiring.
Spa and Shopping - whether it's the pampering of sheer relaxation or pampering within a realm of an exquisite shopping experience, Atlantis delights with the finest indulgences. Check out the Mandara Spa for relaxation and the Crystal Court for your shopping pleasure! Shops include Gucci, Michael Kors, David Yurman and Versace. Don't forget to stop by the Marina Village for local Caribbean culture and unique and fashionable stores too.
Dining, that is world renowned! Atlantis offers the most memorable dining possibilities: freshest fare, masterfully crafted; breathtaking settings and superb service with 21 restaurants with all kinds of dining styles. Everything from delicious on-the-go favorites to mouth watering gourmet specialties created by world renowned chefs! The Bahamian Club is an experience in Bahamian culture, flavor and service, a true dining experience. Explore the truly exotic with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's world-famous Japanese restaurant Nobu. Taste the elegance of Cafe Martinique with the exquisite gourmet creations of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. There is something for everyone!
Adventure is right outside your room!
ACCREDITATION
Approved by the American Association for Nurse Anesthetists for 20 CE Credits,
Approval Code Number 1029633
Expiration date December 4, 2014.
DESCRIPTION
Nurse Anesthesia Update will present a lecture and panel discussion program on recent advances in clinical anesthesia. After this seminar, you should be able to discuss and describe challenges in the practice of anesthesia.
The program is intended primarily for nurse anesthetists. A program syllabus, containing summaries of all talks will be available for all registrants.
Seminar Registration Fee
$ 700.00 Until November 1, 2014
$ 800.00 After November 1, 2014
FACULTY
Mario P. Grasso, II, DNAP, CRNA
Staff Nurse Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VALynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSN
Department of Anesthesia, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NCJoseph E. Pellegrini, Ph.D., CRNA
Associate Professor, Director, Nurse Anesthesia Specialty, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
SCHEDULE
MondayDecember 01, 2014
7:30 AM Registration 8:00 AM Personal Devices in the OR Mario P. Grasso, II, DNAP, CRNA 9:00 AM Diversion: Never Crossing That Line Lynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSN 10:00 AM How to Apply Evidenced Based Research to Practice Joseph E. Pellegrini, Ph.D., CRNA 11:00 AM Clinical Conundrums Mario P. Grasso, II, DNAP, CRNA 12:00 PM Discussion Faculty Panel 1:00 PM Adjourn 6:00 PM Welcome Reception
TuesdayDecember 02, 2014
8:00 AM Shock States Lynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSN 9:00 AM Videolaryngoscopy: Should this be the Standard Care of Emergency Intubation? What is the Evidence? Joseph E. Pellegrini, Ph.D., CRNA 10:00 AM Pain: How We Feel It and How We Treat It Lynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSN 11:00 AM Pharmacological and Alternative Treatment Modalities in the Treatment of Spinal Hypotension Joseph E. Pellegrini, Ph.D., CRNA 12:00 PM Discussion Faculty Panel 1:00 PM Adjourn
WednesdayDecember 03, 2014
8:00 AM Best Evidence on the Treatment of PONV is in: How Can you Inform Your Practice Joseph E. Pellegrini, Ph.D., CRNA 9:00 AM Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices Mario P. Grasso, II, DNAP, CRNA 10:00 AM Effect of Low Dose Lidocaine Infusions on Postoperative Analgesic Requirements Joseph E. Pellegrini, Ph.D., CRNA 11:00 AM Cerebral Oximetry Mario P. Grasso, II, DNAP, CRNA 12:00 PM Discussion Faculty Panel 1:00 PM Adjourn
ThursdayDecember 04, 2014
8:00 AM Drug - Eluting Stents and Bare Metal Stents Mario P. Grasso, II, DNAP, CRNA 9:00 AM Medical Legal Consulting: How to Stay in the OR and Out of the Courtroom Lynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSN 10:00 AM Good Samaritan Organ Donations Mario P. Grasso, II, DNAP, CRNA 11:00 AM IV Fluids and Blood Products Lynn Fitzgerald Macksey, CRNA, MSN 12:00 PM Discussion Faculty Panel 1:00 PM Adjourn
HOTEL INFO
Accommodations at Atlantis™ are available to seminar registrants at a special discounted rate. The hotel reserves the right to cancel discount rates to anyone not registered for the seminar.
Room rates are subject to applicable gratuities and taxes*.
Room Rates Per Night Single/Double
» Beach Tower Run of House $139.00 Waterview $159.00
» Coral Tower Run of House $159.00 Waterview $199.00
» Royal Tower Run of House $199.00 Waterview $250.00
» The Cove Run of Suite $289.00
Taxes, Gratuities & Charges
Taxes 20% per room, per day (room portion of rate only)
Pool, Beach Attendant/Lifeguard Gratuity $ 1.60 per person, per day
Bellman Gratuity $ 6.00 per person, one time charge Royal, Coral & Beach Towers
Mandatory Gratuity
Rooms & 1 Bedroom Suite
$5.00 per person, per night, 12 yrs old and over
The Cove Atlantis
Mandatory Gratuity
Ocean/Deluxe Ocean Suites
$6.00 per person, per night, 12 yrs old and over
1 800 FUN 4 SUN or 1 800 ATLANTISGroup code GNASD14
Children 11 and under No charge
12 and up $50.00 each additional adult per room
Maximum of four guest per room.
**We have room rates 3 days before and 3 days after meeting**TERMS AND CONDITIONS
*Based on availability, on std room for travel 11/30/14 – 12/6/14. Mandatory hotel taxes, mandatory housekeeping gratuity, utility fee, lifeguard gratuity and a one-time bellman charge are additional and must be paid at the hotel directly. A two night deposit will be required for each reservation at time of booking and cancellations will be accepted 31 days or more prior to arrival date. A two nights deposit will be retained if reservations are cancelled 30 days or less of arrival. No name changes within 30 days or individuals will forfeit their deposit.
TRAVEL INFO
All visitors must have a passport!
Airport- Nassau International - Airport Code NAS
Taxis are readily available at the airport and the Atlantis lobby entrances. Nassau International Airport is approximately 13 miles from Atlantis and costs approximately $32 for two passengers each way by taxi.
Non stop flights from-
Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington
Airlines offering direct flights-
American, Bahamas Air, British Airways, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, US Airways
