The 35th Alaska Nurse Practitioner Conference Registration is Open!
Posted over 5 years ago by Emily Garhart
Please join us for the 35th Annual Alaska Nurse Practitioner Conference
Registration is now open!
When: September 20-22, 2018, with a special paint class being held September 19 6-9pm (limited seating available).
Where: Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
for reservations, go to www.captaincook.com special code ANPA2018
To Register for the Conference: https://anpa.enpnetwork.com
Keynote Speaker:
Joyce Marth Knestrick, PhD, C-FNP, APRN, FAANP
President of AANP
Opening Keynote Session: Nurse Practitioner Impact on Healthcare
About Joyce:
Dr. Joyce Marth Knestrick, PhD, C-FNP, APRN, FAANP is the President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She practices as a family nurse practitioner at Wheeling Health Right in Wheeling, WV. Dr. Knestrick earned a PhD at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, a Master's Degree in Nursing with a focus on primary care from West Virginia University, a BSN from Wheeling College, an ADN from Community College of Allegheny County and a BS in chemistry from Point Park College. She has twenty-five years of experience as a family nurse practitioner working in clinics that serve low income and underserved populations both in urban and rural Appalachian areas.
Pre-Conference Activity:
Paint Night with Dr. Maria Kidner: "Explore You Nursing Soul"
Come attend a fun guided painting activity, with music, food and drinks. You will get CEs and you get to take home a piece of art!
Where: Captain Cook Hotel, Quarter Deck
When: Wednesday, September 19, 6:00-9:00pm
Fee: $25/person
Sign up soon! Space is limited.
About Dr. Maria Kidner, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP:
Dr. Maria Kidner, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Whole Health & Wellness Director at Peak Wellness Center Former teaching in Rwanda at Duke University Hospital Former Nurse Practitioner at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Studied Nursing at University of Wyoming Studied Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Went to Central High School (Rapid City, South Dakota) Lives in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Additional Highlights:
Dedicated Skills Track:
Hands on learning opportunities to introduce or refresh some skills into your practice. Skills Topics include: orthopedics, IUD insertion/removal, and suturing
Space is limited for these courses, so sign up quick!
Fee: $25/person/class
Evening Social:
Join one of our Gold Sponsors, Alaska Cancer Treatment Center, at our evening social on Thursday, September 20. Spend some casual time with friends and colleagues and introduce yourself to the providers at the Alaska Cancer Treatment Center. Get to know who they are and the great services they provide to the community.
It is free to all atttendees. There will be tasty h'ordeuvres, wine, and music. And don't forget the great view of the Alaska and Chugach mountain ranges and Cook inlet at sunset!
When: Thursday, September 20, 5-6pm
Where: Hotel Captain Cook, Quarter Deck
Fee: It's free!
Hotel Accomodations:
Come stay at the Hotel Captain Cook while you attend the conference!
This years Conference will be at Hotel Captain Cook Located in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Hotel Captain Cook is Anchorage's only true luxury hotel. Located in what is now the bustling hub of America's gateway to the Pacific Rim, the Hotel Captain Cook caters to the international traveler, dignitary, business and leisure traveler with the service and meticulous attention to detail for which the hotel is justly famous.
Discounted room rate for conference attendees:
The Captain Cook is offering a special room rate for ANPA conference participants, $140 a night + tax.
Rate available through August 27, 2018.
Book at room at www.captaincook.com
Under the special codes toggle, use ANPA2018
Registration: Go to https://anpa.enpnetwork.com