7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Preconference Workshop – 5 CE Separate workshop fee. RSVP required for package reception tickets at nafa@vcu.edu.
Crucial Influence: Applying the Science of Leading Change to Clinical Practice Jane Long, EdD, CPC, DASSM
In this adapted program for clinicians, we'll explore the science of behavior change to improve accountability, safety, quality, engagement, and more. We'll provide an overview of the Crucial Influence Model and analyze impactful case studies that illuminate model results. We'll identify several change-needing situations clinicians encounter and develop vital behavior scenarios that address these safety, patient welfare, organizational cohesion, and relationship concerns.
Objectives:
Explain the Crucial Influence Model
Identify Six Sources of Influence
Describe how to leverage Six Sources to motivate and enable change
Please visit the NAFA VCU Welcome Desk for your pre-paid Disney reception wristband(s).Separate EPCOT ticket required—purchase on own. Specially-priced theme park tickets (including after 1 pm and 5 pm tickets) are available.
6:15 a.m. — Breakfast with Exhibitors & Welcome Desk
7:00 a.m. — Welcome and Opening Remarks
7:15 a.m. — AANA President Update – 1 CE | Jeffrey E. Molter, CRNA, MS, MBA
Objective: Identify key issues that affect nurse anesthesiology in 2025.
8:15 a.m. — Certified Anesthesiology Assistants: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – 1 CE | Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC
Objective: State the difference in the scope of practice for CRNAs vs. CAAs.
9:15 a.m. — Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
9:30 a.m. — Pediatric Sedation - Current Concepts – 1 CE – 1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE | Hernando De Soto, MD
Objective: Discuss, within the boundaries of patient safety, the best medications and anesthesia techniques for the sedation of children.
10:30 a.m. — Management of the Geriatric Patient – 1 CE | Hernando De Soto, MD
Objective: Discuss the most appropriate management of the elderly in the inpatient and outpatient scenarios.
11:30 a.m. — Conversation with the AANA President and Immediate Past AANA President – 1 CE | Jeffrey E. Molter, CRNA, MS, MBA, Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC
Objective: Discuss current regulatory and professional issues relevant to anesthesia practice.
12:30 p.m. — Scientific Poster Review – 1 CE (Formal time for virtual assessment)
Meet us at the Terrace des Fleurs, nestled between the France Pavilion and the picturesque World Showcase Lagoon. The Luminous: The Symphony of Us show includes fireworks, fountains, music and lights set to an original composition with selections from the Disney songbook.
The reception includes Disney signature desserts, coffee, tea, lemonade and bar service for 1 hour prior to the ‘Luminous’ show in our exclusive viewing area.
Note: Please be sure to wear your reception wristband for entry into the viewing area. The fireworks show may be cancelled and the reception venue may change due to inclement weather.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:15 a.m. — Breakfast with Exhibitors & Welcome Desk
7:00 a.m. — Peripheral Nerve Block Complications: Situation management when a regional anesthetic is not performing properly – 1 CE – 1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE | Jeffrey E. Molter, CRNA, MS, MBA
Objective: Explain potential peripheral nerve block complications and troubleshooting interventions.
8:00 a.m. — The ’NOT SO’ Wild, Wild West of Office Based Anesthesia – 1 CE | Janet Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC
Objective: Describe appropriate vs inappropriate patient/procedure selection for office-based anesthesia
9:00 a.m. — Break with Exhibitors
9:15 a.m. — POCUS Update: Making a point to improve patient outcomes– 1 CE | Jamie Furstein, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, CPNP-AC, FAANA
Objectives:
Discuss current concepts related to the role of POCUS in anesthesia care
Review the utility of POCUS in anesthesia care
10:15 a.m. — Regional Anesthesia Update: Current trends and BLOCKkbuster techniques– 1 CE – 1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE | Jamie Furstein, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, CPNP-AC, FAANA
Objectives:
Review current trends in regional anesthesia
Describe five novel regional anesthesia techniques
11:15 a.m. — Question & Answer Session – 1 CE
Objective: Further discuss office-based anesthesia and practical applications of POCUS.
12:15 p.m. — Bonus Session: Disney-Inspired Leadership: Practical Strategies for Clinicians – 1 CE | Jane Long, EdD, CPC, DASSM
Objective: Describe 5 leadership strategies used by Disney that can be applied to your clinical practice.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:15 a.m. — Breakfast with Exhibitors & Welcome Desk
7:00 a.m.— Extinguishing Burnout: Effective coping strategies for CRNAs – 1 CE | Crystal Hunnicutt, DNAP, CRNA
Objective: Identify two evidence-based coping strategies that can be incorporated to decrease burnout.
8:00 a.m.— Nurturing our Next Generation: Cultivating the preceptor-student relationship – 1 CE | Crystal Hunnicutt, DNAP, CRNA
Objective: Develop and implement strategies to foster mutual understanding and respect across generational divides within the preceptor-student relationship.
9:00 a.m.— Break with Exhibitors
9:15 a.m.— Embolic Events in the Perioperative Setting – 1 CE | Crystal O'Guin, DNP, CRNA
Objective: Describe the pathophysiology of embolic events, including the mechanisms of gas, thrombotic, fat, and amniotic fluid emboli, and develop a systematic approach to the management of embolic events in the perioperative setting, including immediate resuscitation, monitoring, and targeted interventions.
10:15 a.m.— This is Your Mind on Plants: Psychedelics – 1 CE – 1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE | Crystal O'Guin, DNP, CRNA
Objective: Describe pharmacology and emerging research regarding psychedelic agents and develop strategies for preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care in patients with recent or chronic psychedelic exposure.
11:15 a.m.— Question & Answer Session – 1 CE
Objective: Further discuss embolic events in the perioperative setting and psychedelics influence on anesthesia care.
12:15 p.m.— Dessert Treats with Exhibitors
Finalize your Exhibitor Passport – Drawing Thursday morning (must be present to win)
Thursday, December 4, 2025
6:15 a.m. — Breakfast with Exhibitors & Welcome Desk
7:00 a.m.— From Head to Toe: Evidence-based preop assessment – 1 CE | Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA
Objective: Describe an evidence-based approach to perioperative planning and risk reduction.
8:00 a.m.— Beyond the ABCs: Interactive Discussion on Uncommon Disorders – 1 CE | Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA
Objective: Engage in interactive case-based discussions to explore diagnostic challenges, risk stratification, and tailored anesthetic strategies for patients with uncommon conditions.
9:00 a.m.— Break with Exhibitors
9:15 a.m.— W2 vs 1099: Knowing your worth as you enter or change your practice model – 1 CE | Jerrol Wallace, DNP, CRNA, CAPT, USN, NC, FAANA
Objective: Distinguish the differences between W2 and 1099 compensation in anesthesia practice.
10:15 a.m.— Deliver Us from Evil: What medications do you really need in obstetric anesthesia – 1 CE – 1 Pharmacology/Therapeutics CE | Jerrol Wallace, DNP, CRNA, CAPT, USN, NC, FAANA
Objective: Discuss the multitude of drugs in OB anesthesia and determine what is needed in your practice.
11:15 a.m.— Question & Answer Session – 1 CE
Objective: Further discuss evidence-based pre-op assessment, uncommon disorders and OB medications in anesthesia practice, and practice models.