Maine Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
MESPAN

MeSPAN's 2025 Spring Conference

Webinar/Online

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:15am ET - 3:15pm ET
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Topic

Diabetes/GLP1's, Same Day Prostate Patients, Respiratory Complications, Opioid Depend, Malignant Hyperthermia, Laughter in the Workplace

Credits Offered

This event offers 6.0 CEU credits to attendees.
Accreditation Info: American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses.

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Additional Information

The objective of this event is to enable the nurse to increase knowledge on perianesthesia nursing; diabetes, same day discharge prostate patients, respiratory complications, malignant hyperthermia, opioid dependence patient, and laughter in the workplace 

This activity has been submitted to the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses for approval to award contact hours.

For information on contact hours please contact the nurse planner Brandy Boissoneault at boissoneaultb@northernlight.org

Speakers

Theresa Clifford
Theresa Clifford DNP, RN, CPAN, CAPA, FASPAN, FAAN
Amy Dooley
Amy Dooley MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA

Healthcare Nursing Leader/Global Advisor/ Registered Nurse/Fellow

National nurse leader with expertise in areas of perianesthesia and critical care. Senior leader responsible for all business affairs of national nursing organization, including during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis with the viability of the organization maintained. US representative to the International Collaboration of Perianesthesia Nursing organization. Skilled in: Evidence Based Practice, Education, Research, and Professional Development. Accomplished leader, educator, speaker, author, program director.

Lori Silva
Lori Silva MSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN

Lori Silva has been active in perianesthesia nursing for several decades. She has been active in PANAC and ASPAN. Lori is currently the VP/President-Elect of ASPAN.

Katerina Bickerstaff
Katerina Bickerstaff BSN RN CPAN CAPA

Registered Nurse at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in perianesthesia nursing; direct patient care, staff development, and family advocacy Experienced in all facets of primary nursing care of the adult and geriatric postoperative and post procedure patients. Knowledgeable in all phases of inpatient and ambulatory surgery; immediate post operative care, teaching and support to patients and families, extended recovery, and follow up communication to answer any questions

Twilla Shrout MBA BSN RN
Regina Hoefner-Notz
Regina Hoefner-Notz MSBSN, RN, CPAN, CPN, FASPAN

Clinical Manager Periop Services at Childrens Hospital Colorado

Experienced Clinical Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Post Anesthesia Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Critical Care Medicine, , and Healthcare Management. Strong support professional with a Master's degree focused in Nursing Management from Regis University.

Event Agenda

MeSPAN's 2025 Spring Conference

Event Agenda

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:15am ET - 3:15pm ET

All times listed in Eastern Time (US & Canada).
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

  • 7:15am - 3:15pm

    MESPAN 2025 Spring Conference

    6.0 CE Credits

    Program Schedule
    7:15 Registration Opens
    7:50 Welcome and Introduction
    8:00 Diabetes in the Perianesthesia Setting: Theresa Clifford DNP, RN, CPAN, CAPA, FASPAN. FAAN
    9:00 Same Day Discharge Prostate Patients: Amy Dooley MS RN CPAN CAPA FASPAN
    10:00 Break
    10:15 Identifying and Managing Respiratory Complications: Lori A. Silva, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN
    11:15 Opioid Dependence: Katrina Bickerstaff BSN RN CPAN CAPA
    12:15 Lunch
    1:00 Malignant Hyperthermia: Twilla Shrout MBA BSN RN
    2:00 “I Cried so Hard I Laughed”: Regina Hoefner-Notz MS BSN RN CPAN CPN FASPAN
    3:00 Evaluations & Post Test
    3:15 Adjourn

Register For This Event

MeSPAN Member
$75.00

ASPAN Member (non-MeSPAN)
$90.00

Non-Member
$105.00

MESPAN Board Member
Free

PANAW Raffle Ticket Winner

PANAW raffle for free conference attendance: Dave Rogers

Free