Featured Sessions at the 2024 Stroke Conference
Thursday, August 1 from 8 am-4:30 pm CT
SCRN Review Course
This session will be presented in-person at the conference and livestreamed on Zoom. Another registration only for the livestream of this session will be available.
Speaker: Cynthia Bautista, PhD RN ACNS-BC CCNS CNRN SCRN FNCS.
The SCRN Review Course will provide a comprehensive review for nurses preparing for the SCRN® exam as well as for nurses interested in updating, enhancing, and increasing their knowledge base in stroke patient care settings.
Member Fee: $220
Non-member Fee: $320
Thursday, August 1 from 8 am-4:30 pm CT
Stroke Coordinator Boot Camp
This session will be presented in-person at the conference only.
Course Directors: Erin Conahan, MSN RN ACNS-BC CNRN SCRN PHRN; Claranne Mathiesen, MSN RN CNRN SCRN FAHA
Faculty: Michelle Hill, ACNS-BC RN CCRN CNRN SCRN; Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, DNP FAHA SCRN; Jeanie Luciano, RN CNRN SCRN
Calling all new and experienced recruits! This pre-con is designed to provide education specific to the role of the stroke coordinator. Sessions will focus on the evolving role of the stroke coordinator, tactics for successful program and meeting management, integration of data and research, and hot topics in stroke care and certification. Collaborate with colleagues from across the country to improve stroke care and leverage the coordinator role to lead successful stroke teams.
Member Fee: $220
Non-member Fee: $320
If you would like to register only for the Boot Camp, and not the full Stroke Conference, please email info@aann.org.
Thursday, August 1 from 8 am-12:30 pm CT
3D Stroke Anatomy and Assessment
This session will be presented in-person at the conference and livestreamed on Zoom. Another registration only for the livestream of this session will be available.
Speaker: Linda Littlejohns, MSN RN CNRN SCRN FAAN
A solid knowledge of vascular anatomy in 3D is the foundation for assessment and management of stroke patients. This session will demonstrate blood vessels and anatomical structures in the brain and brain stem using Anatomage 3D software, color-coded vessels, and case studies. Patient care, and the ability to assess and teach patients as they move from a stroke diagnosis to recovery expectations and rehab needs, will be enhanced as we travel through the brain in a dimension not available in a text book.
Member Fee: $150
Non-member Fee: $200
2024 Keynote Speaker Session
Friday, August 2 from 8-9:15 am CT
How Gratitude & Play Can Help You Rediscover Your Why
Speaker: Jeff Harry
In this interactive keynote, we'll dive into the transformative power of gratitude and play in reshaping workplace culture. Gratitude isn't just about saying thank you; it's about fostering a deep sense of belonging and appreciation within teams. We'll explore how recognizing and celebrating employees' successes not only boosts morale but also strengthens team dynamics and psychological safety.
Simultaneously, we'll uncover the liberating power of play in our quest for fulfillment and happiness. By embracing curiosity and letting go of rigid outcomes, we open ourselves to a world of endless possibilities. Through this interactive keynote, attendees will identify their play values, brainstorm ways to infuse play into their lives, and tap into a state of flow. Together, we'll reimagine work as a space where gratitude and play intertwine to create joy, connection, and shared purpose.