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! 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. Renowned Chef Todd English's famed Olives restaurant features his signature open kitchen and Mediterranean cuisine. Master Chef José Andrés unveils his stunning new restaurant FISH, featuring the freshest Bahamian seafood. Or, visit the Seafire Steakhouse and dine in a modern steakhouse ambiance where rich, smoked, seared and grilled flavors of succulent fare await your discovery. There is something for everyone!
Adventure is right outside your room!
ACCREDITATION
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20.00 MAC Ed CE credits; Code Number 1046665; Expiration Date 12/3/2026.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 7.00 CE credits in Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP10862
Sponsored by International Seminar, LLC
DESCRIPTION
Nurse Anesthesia Update will present a *lecture and panel discussion program on recent advances in the field of nurse anesthesia. After this seminar, you should be able to discuss and describe practical considerations in anesthesia, common problems, and anesthetic challenges in the practice of anesthesia.
This program is intended primarily for CRNAs. A program syllabus on a flash drive containing summaries of all talks will be available for all registrants.
Seminar Registration Fee
$900.00 Until November 1, 2026
$1000.00 After November 1, 2026
Returning registrants save $50.00 off the regular registration fee
*speakers, topics and/or times subject to change*
FACULTY
Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA
Chief Nurse Anesthetist, Director, Perioperative Services, Independence Health System; Adjunct Faculty, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PASharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN
AANA Former President, 2014-2015, Garner, NCMatthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA
Zinder Anesthesia, LLC; The Provider Wellness Podcast; Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University and Virginia Commonwealth University, Baltimore, MD
SCHEDULE
MondayNovember 30, 2026
8:00 AM The Generation Gap Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN 9:00 AM Substance Use Disorder: Recognition, Intervention and Treatment Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA 10:00 AM Hot Topics in Anesthesia: Respiratory Issues Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA 11:00 AM The Basic Pillars of Health: Actionable Strategies for Performance and Well-Being Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA 12:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
TuesdayDecember 01, 2026
8:00 AM Propofol: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA 9:00 AM Alternative Therapies and Medicines: What the Anesthesia Provider Should Know Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN 10:00 AM PTSD: What is it and How it Affects Us As Healthcare Providers Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA 11:00 AM Breaking the Silence Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN 12:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
WednesdayDecember 02, 2026
8:00 AM Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Surgery Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA 9:00 AM It's Not Just a Small Adult: Pediatric Review and Update Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA 10:00 AM Human Factors Engineering: Examining the Origins of Error Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA 11:00 AM Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA 12:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
ThursdayDecember 03, 2026
8:00 AM Emotional Intelligence: Small Details, Big Impact Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA 9:00 AM Empowering Nursing Through Reimbursement Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN 10:00 AM Geriatrics: Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Other Concerns Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA 11:00 AM Leading from Behind the Mask: Empowering Leadership for Anesthesia Providers Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN 12:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
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 Per Night Single/Double » Coral Tower Run of House $219.00* » Royal Tower Run of House $279.00* After registering for the seminar, you will receive an email with a link to reserve a room at the special group rate.
Additional Occupants over double occupancy will be charged the following:
Children 11 and under: No charge
Additional guests 12 years old and over will be charged $50.00 per person, per night, plus applicable Resort Charges
Maximum of four (4) guests per room allowed*We have room rates 3 days after the meeting based on availability*
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The cut-off date for making reservations will be October 30, 2026. *Rates based on single or double occupancy and subject to availability, on standard room for travel 11/5/2026 - 12/6/2026. 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
Important Travel Guidelines and Requirements
All visitors must have a passport!
Airport- Lynden Pindling 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.
Getting There...Non-stop flights from Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington National, West Palm Beach.
Airlines offering non-stop flights-
Air Canada, American Airlines, Bahamas Air, Delta, JetBlue, SouthWest Airlines, and United
