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Overview
The Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AKANA) annual conference has returned! Register soon and come join us at Hotel Captain Cook in Downtown Anchorage on October 7–8th.
Connection
A great opportunity to reconnect with existing CRNA Colleagues and new ones.
Education
Earn CEUs through lectures on a variety of topics including improving practice, legislative updates, and additional opportunities for CRNAs.
Saturday Social
AKANA is pleased to sponsor a social gathering immediately following Saturday Lectures.
AKANA Annual Meeting
Get updates from AKANA President and other leadership as your state organization works to best represent and serve you.
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Agenda
Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Meeting 2023
Saturday, October 7, 2023
0730 -0830 Sign in/Breakfast provided
0800 -0830 AKANA President’s Message Justin Metzler, CRNA
0830-0930 Arizona Law Proposal via Video Conference Mike MacKinnon DNP, FNP-C, CRNA.FAANA
0930-1030 AANA Update Dru Riddle PhD, CRNA, FAAN
1030-1045 Break/Snacks provided
1045-1145 Pediatrics:CPT1 Deficiency and Ehlers Danlos Jake Lindstrom CRNA
1145-1245 Ventilator Modes and Operation Jake Lindstrom, CRNA
1245-1330 Lunch provided
1330-1430 Fluid and Electrolyte Management Jake Lindstrom, CRNA
1430-1530 Pharmacogenomics Dru Riddle PhD, CRNA, FAAN
1530-1545 Break/Snacks provided
1545-1645 Buprenorphine in the Perioperative Area Marianne Johnstone-Petty DNP, FNP-C, APRN, ACHPN
1645-1700 Alaska APRN Alliance Marianne Johnstone – Petty DNP, FNP-C, APRN, ACHPN
1700-1900 Networking Reception with Hors D’oeuvres and CocktailsSunday, October 8, 2023
0730-0830 Breakfast provided
0800-900 The Art of Negotiation Brett MaxField MS, CRNA
0900-1000 Introduction to Independent Practice Brett Maxfield MS, CRNA
1000-1100 Starting an Office Based Anesthesia Practice or an ASC Brett Maxfield MS, CRNA
1100-1130 Lunch provided
1130-1230 GLP1 Agonists Dru Riddle PhD, CRNA, FAAN
1230-1330 Clinical Conundrums Dru Riddle PhD, CRNA, FAAN
1330-1345 Investments Adrian Raymond with Edward Jones
1345-1400 Closing remarks Justin Metzler, CRNA
1400-1500 Board of Directors Meeting/Treasurer’s Report
Registration
Please register online using the link below:
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Featured Speakers
Justin Metzler
CRNA, Alaska Native Medical Center
Welcome from AKANA
Jake Lindstrom
Chief CRNA and Manager,
Department of Anesthesiology, West Virginia UniversityUpdates on ventilator modes and operations, fluid/electrolyte and pediatric (CPT1 deficiency & Ehlers Danlos
Mike MacKinnon
AANA Region V Director,
DNP, FNP-C, CRNA, FAANADiscussion on Anesthesia Assistants
Brett Maxfield
President & CEO, Maxfield Healthcare Solutions
MS, CRNAThe Business of Anesthesia
Marriane Johnstone–Petty
APRN Fellowship Director & Assoc. Medical Director, PMG Palliative Care
DNP, FNP-C, APRN, ACHPNBuprenorphine in the perioperative area
Dru Riddle
AANA President Elect
Asst. Professor, Professional Practice at Texas Christian Univ.
PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAANAANA Update, GLP1 agonist, clinical conundrums, pharmacogenetics
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Location & Lodging
The 2023 AKANA Annual Meeting will be held at Hotel Captain Cook in Downtown Anchorage.
Use the link and code below to receive a discounted rate:
- Book online
- Group code: AANA23
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Registration
Please register online using the link below:
Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists
CRNA Anesthesia Anesthetist Anesthesiologist Alaska Surgery Sedation
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2023 Annual Meeting
2023 AKANA Annual Education Meeting
Location and Date: Saturday October 7th-8th at the Captain Cook Hotel
We are happy to announce that our annual conference has returned! Please join your colleagues on Saturday October 7th and Sunday October 8th at the Captain Cook Hotel in downtown Anchorage. AKANA will be hosting a social gathering immediately following Saturday's lectures. We hope to reestablish old relationships and form new ones. Food and beverages will be provided.