Concluded Programming
Invitation
On behalf of the VCU Department of Nurse Anesthesia and NAFA VCU, Dr. Nickie Damico invites you to join us to celebrate our generous donors and learn about our scholars’ doctoral projects.
Join us in-person at our home in Richmond at the VCU College of Health Professions, or virtually via Zoom on August 12 from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Please RSVP below so that we can better prepare for your potential visit. All are welcome!
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Program Overview
Strategies for Enhancing Patient Safety in Anesthesia: Evidence-Based Approaches
presented by Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN
Objective:
Outline and evaluate the latest updates in evidence-based nursing anesthesia practices, focusing on their potential to enhance patient safety during anesthesia procedures.
The Fallacaro Patient Safety Endowment
Atropine, Odansetron, and Ketorolac Protocol for Amniotic Fluid Embolism
presented by Rachel Price, SRNA
Objective:
Describe the current evidence supporting the use of Atropine, Odansetron, and Toradol (A-OK) for Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE).
Doctoral Project Committee
Crystal O’Guin, DNP, CRNA - Chair
Rebekah L. Carmel, PhD, CRNA
Cecil Drain Scholarship
A Proactive Approach: Medication Error Prevention in the Transition from Bedside Registered Nurse to Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
presented by Victoria Johnson, SRNA
Objective:
Discuss interventions equipping SRNAs with a robust toolkit of strategies to limit or eliminate medication errors and developing a proactive approach to patient safety early in their transition into nurse anesthesia.
Doctoral Project Committee
Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN - Chair
Jerrol “Jay” Wallace, DNP, CRNA, CAPT, USN, NC, FAANA
District V/VANA Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Prehabilitation Optimization
presented by Christian Norton, SRNA
Objective:
Identify the most efficacious preoperative exercise routine for implementation preoperatively to reduce perioperative complications.
Doctoral Project Committee
Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA - Chair
Jodi C. Carlsen, DNAP, CRNA, APRN
Incorporating Research Evidence into Nurse Anesthesia Practice
presented by Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN
Objective:
Identify and connect recent research developments in nurse anesthesia to their application in clinical settings.
Leslie Jeter Scholarship
Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring In The Setting of Hypoperfusion and Appropriate Perioperative Fluid Management
presented by Neil Sagrado, SRNA
Objective:
Appraises the incorporation of Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring (NHDM) into perioperative fluid management to improve patient outcomes by optimizing organ perfusion and preventing hypoperfusion.
Doctoral Project Committee
Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN - Chair
Jerrol “Jay” Wallace, DNP, CRNA, CAPT, USN, NC, FAANA
Utilizing Pre-Recorded Video Supplementation for Epidural Analgesia Informed Consent in Obstetric Anesthesia
presented by Madison Miller, SRNA
Objective:
Describe a multimedia technology, specifically a pre-recorded video, discussing epidural analgesia to augment the informed consent process for women who potentially desire neuraxial analgesia to alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with labor and delivery.
Doctoral Project Committee
Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN - Chair
Jerrol “Jay” Wallace, DNP, CRNA, CAPT, USN, NC, FAANA
Endowed Scholarship Awards
Learn more about our endowed scholarship awards.
Interested in joining us to support the future of the specialty? Contact us at nrsa@vcu.edu to explore how you can make an impact.
AANA Prior Approved CE
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 2.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1044582; Expiration Date 8/12/2024.
Learn more about our programs. Questions? Contact us at nafa@vcu.edu.