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2021 AANP Fall Conference — In Person

The in-person fall conference option is currently sold out and the waitlist has been closed.
2021 Fall Landing Page

September 23, 2021 – September 26, 2021 Hollywood, Florida

CE: Up to 18 contact hours
CE pending approval; choose from 80+ sessions.

The in-person conference package is currently sold out and the waitlist has been closed. If you desire another option, AANP invites you to register for the online version of this conference where you can view 35 recorded sessions from the in-person fall conference plus five bonus sessions!

Event Details
  • COVID-19 Precautions

    COVID-19 Precautions

    The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) staff and resort officials continue to take precautions to ensure the health and well-being of attendees. Current 2021 AANP Fall Conference COVID-19 precautions include the following:

    • Registration has been limited to allow attendees space for social distancing.
    • Staff members will be located at each registration kiosk to confirm COVID-19 vaccination and no symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days of conference. They will input your registration information for you in order to minimize surface contact with the kiosk.
    • Properly worn masks will be strictly required throughout the conference venue, except when eating and drinking. AANP will provide masks to all attendees and will have extra available if needed.
    • As an added safety precaution for attendees and speakers, AANP will be asking that attendees not approach the podium or gather in groups to meet with speakers after each session. Instead, attendees will be able to ask questions using the audience microphones or by contacting the speaker using the email address provided at the end of the slide deck.
    • Employees of the hotel are provided masks and are required to wear them properly at all times.
    • Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the hotel and in the meeting areas.
    • The Diplomat Beach Resort has developed a special cleaning program to deliver the safest stay possible. Learn more about the Hilton CleanStay program.
    • AANP will enforce all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and local government regulations in place at the time of the event.

    Please note that all attendees will be asked to attest to being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before being admitted to the in-person conference venue. If you are not fully vaccinated, please contact AANP conference staff at conference@aanp.org to change your registration to the online conference.

    The situation remains fluid, therefore all conference details, including sessions, speakers, rooms and COVID-19 precautions, are subject to change. Visit this page or the AANP Mobile App for the most current updates and to review the full list of precautions in place to ensure all attendees have a safe and enriching experience.

  • Why Attend?

    Why Attend the In-person 2021 AANP Fall Conference?

    View the Conference Brochure

    • Select from six topical areas and more than 80 sessions for diverse, advanced learning opportunities.
    • Earn up to 18 contact hours of in-person CE credit, pending approval by AANP (includes all sessions Thursday through Sunday).
    • Access the full on-demand package for the conference, which includes 35 recorded sessions and five bonus sessions at no extra charge!
    • Find opportunities for collegial networking with hundreds of NPs.
    • Experience the oceanfront Diplomat Beach Resort with NPs from across the country who share your interest in high-quality education, information sharing and leadership skills.

    The in-person conference package is currently sold out and the waitlist has been closed. If you desire another option, AANP invites you to register for the online version of this conference where you can view 35 recorded sessions from the in-person fall conference plus five bonus sessions!

    View the Online Conference Package


    Topical Areas

    Six topical areas will be presented at the 2021 AANP Fall Conference. Within each topical area, registered attendees can choose from a number of sessions on a variety of therapeutic areas — or select sessions from multiple topical areas to create your personalized conference experience!

    Please note: The Leadership topical area is the only track that must be taken in its entirety. Selecting one session from the Leadership topical area will automatically register you for all 12 sessions.

    Business and Professional

    Have you ever considered working beyond the bedside in nursing? As an NP, the options are endless. Nurse entrepreneurs own and manage their own practices. Clinical nurse educators develop grants to fund new educational experiences, such as NP residency programs. Nurse consultants contract their services to organizations in need of short-term clinical work. NPs are uniquely positioned to serve as expert legal consultants in matters related to nursing standards of care, organizational policies and procedures and scope of practice. The sessions in this topical area will focus on the exciting career opportunities available to NPs, which are limited only by your imagination.

    Cardiometabolic

    Cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) is a widely recognized syndrome inclusive of a combination of metabolic dysfunctions, such as insulin resistance, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension and obesity. These states have been identified as risk factors for the development of atherosclerotic disease. This series of sessions will explore the spectrum of factors — including environments, diets, lifestyles, genetic and epigenetic factors — that may combine to cause any one of the cardiometabolic diseases. Sessions in this topical area examine current evidence, treatment modalities across the spectrum and new developments in identifying CMS, as well as the intersections between the nuances of cardiometabolic illnesses and wellness.

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    AANP is committed to empowering all NPs to advance high-quality, equitable health care while addressing health disparities, inequities and systemic racism through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. The goal of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion topical area is to provide a professional development forum for NPs, across multiple practice settings, to 1) explore the social determinants of health and the broader structural determinants that impact health, health care delivery and health outcomes; 2) engage in conversations about race, racism, bias and discrimination; and 3) identify strategies for promoting diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. Through critical dialogue and knowledge exchange, participants will have the opportunity to assess, evaluate and reflect on their current practice while exploring transformative shifts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, social justice and health equity.

    Leadership

    NPs are well-positioned as leaders in the health care field, and leadership training is crucial to increase effectiveness and to drive positive change in the way health care is delivered. These sessions will focus on a wide array of topics that will deepen the NP’s emotional intelligence, creativity, capacity for communication, transformational leadership skills, understanding of systems and ability to support and motivate others. At the end of the conference, attendees will receive a certificate of completion from The George Washington University (GWU) School of Nursing, which is a requirement for the AANP Executive Leadership Program.

    Note: If you register for one Leadership session, you will be automatically registered for all 12 sessions in this topical area. Attendees are required to complete all 12 sessions within this topical area; selecting just one session or a few sessions without completing all 12 is not permitted.

    Pharmacology

    The Pharmacology topical area emphasizes advanced concepts in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, with specific attention to their clinical implications. Individual sessions are designed to present the latest advances among a wide variety of contemporary clinical topics of relevance for NPs from all practice settings. Building upon the evidence-based foundation of early practice, these sessions include a higher-level analysis and application of clinical and diagnostic indicators as a foundation for managing complex patients or those who do not otherwise respond to classic, evidence-based drug regimens.

    Psychiatric-Mental Health

    Patients often view the primary care setting as more acceptable or accessible for mental health care than a specialty setting. Therefore, primary care NPs are on the front lines for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Research trials consistently demonstrate the effectiveness of integrated care for mental disorders; yet, primary care providers and systems are overburdened, and clinicians sometimes lack knowledge and confidence to practice to the full scope of their NP roles. This topical area provides information to improve the delivery of mental health services in primary care; likewise, it enhances and extends the skill set for the competent mental health provider.

  • Registration Information

    Registration Information

    Register Online

    The in-person conference package is currently sold out and the waitlist has been closed. If you desire another option, AANP invites you to register for the online version of this conference where you can view 35 recorded sessions from the in-person fall conference plus five bonus sessions!

    View the Online Conference Package


    Registration Fees

    MembersRegister by
    August 23, 2021
    Register After
    August 23, 2021
    NP Member $525$545
    Student Member $405$425
    Licensed NP Student Member $405$425
    Career Starter Member $405$425
    Retired Member $405$425
    Associate Member $525$545
    NonmembersRegister by
    August 23, 2021
    Register After
    August 23, 2021
    Non-AANP Member $685$705

    Not an AANP member? Join today to claim your conference registration savings!

    Join AANP


    Registration Questions

    Cancellation and registration policies may be found on the Conference Terms and Policies tab. If you have a question about registration, please contact AANP.

    Email: conference@aanp.org
    Phone: 512-442-4262
    10 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
    Fax: 512-442-6469
    Mail: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
    P.O. Box 12846
    Austin, TX 78711

  • CE Sessions

    CE Sessions

    AANP is pleased to present more than 80 sessions, available Thursday, September 23, through Sunday, September 26. Sessions can be selected during the online registration process.

    In-person conference attendees also receive access to the full on-demand fall conference package, which includes 35 recorded sessions and five bonus sessions at no extra charge!

    View the Online Conference Package


    Business and Professional Topical Area

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    E&M Changes: Do You Select Medical Decision Making or Time? Lynn Rapsilber, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP No
    The Four C's: Candidates, Curriculum, Clinicals and Collaboration Grace Reilly Mazzatta, APN No
    NP Entrepreneurs as Risk Takers Lynn Rapsilber, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP Yes
    The Business of Advanced Practice Nursing Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, APRN, CEN, FNP-BC, PNP, BC, ANP, BC, FAANP No
    Income Diversification and Tax Strategies Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, APRN, CEN, FNP-BC, PNP, BC, ANP, BC, FAANP No
    Why NPs? Why Now to Start a Business? Why Not You?

    Cardiometabolic Topical Area

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    Women are Different: Understanding the Complex Female Heart Maria C. Kidner, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Yes
    An Evidence-based Practice Protocol
    Pharmacology for Obesity Treatment: Today and Tomorrow Angela K. Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP Yes
    The Gut Microbiome and Cardiometabolic Risks Christy Blanco, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP Yes
    Hyperlipidemia: Current Trends in Treatment Colleen Walsh-Irwin, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, AACC, FAANP No
    Multidisciplinary Case Studies for Cardiometabolic Disease Colleen Walsh-Irwin, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, AACC, FAANP; Angela R. Thompson, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAANP; and Angela K. Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP

    Moderator: Margaret (Midge) T. Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
    Yes
    Taking a Pregnant Pause: Addressing the Intersection of Cardiology and Obstetrics Margaret (Midge) T. Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN No
    Medical Management of Obesity along with Devices and Surgery Angela K. Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP No
    Non-Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease Amanda Chaney, DNP, APRN, FAANP, AF-AASLD No
    Oral Care and Its Effect on Cardiometabolic Disease Maria Colandrea, DNP, NP-C, CCRN, CORLN, FAANP, FRCSI No
    Adult Onset Type 1 Diabetes: How To Navigate Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care Angela R. Thompson, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAANP Yes
    Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Aortic Stenosis

    Margaret A. Morley, DNP, ANP-BC, CCNS

    No
    Managing Hypertension in Adults Utilizing an Evidence-Based Approach Jennifer Ballard-Hernandez, DNP, FACC, FAHA, FAANP Yes
    Hypertriglyceridemia and the Role of Omega 3s in ASCVD Risk Reduction Carrie Palmer, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CDE No
    Hormones, Glands and Steroids: An Endocrine Review Michael D. Gooch, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-C No
    Hepatitis C Update Amanda Chaney, DNP, APRN, FAANP, AF-AASLD No
    Pharmacologic Management of Patients with Diabetes in 2021: Beyond Metformin Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP No
    Managing Heart Failure in 2021: Implementing Guideline Recommendations into Practice Jennifer Ballard-Hernandez, DNP, FACC, FAHA, FAANP No
    Updates to Diabetes Management and Care Angela R. Thompson, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, FAANP No
    Evaluation and Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)Michael D. Gooch, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-CNo
    GU Complaints: Discharge to Stones and MoreMichael D. Gooch, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-CNo

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Topical Area

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    The Impact of Racial Trauma on Mental Health Irene W. Bean, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP Yes
    Foster-Care Population
    BIPOC LGBTQ Folks: Intersectionality, Health Inequity and NP Practice Brian K. Goodroad, DNP, APRN, CNP, FAANP No
    The Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Exploring Disparities and Building Trust Amongst BIPOC Populations at End of LifeRachel Butler, ARNP, FNP-BCNo
    Scientific Racism and the Haitian Revolutions: What Every Nurse Should Know About the Haitian People
    Inclusive Lactation Care for LGBTQ and BIPOC Communities Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos, EdD, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, FAANP No
    The Link Between Your Identity and How You "Show Up" as a Leader Emma M. Flack, EdD Yes
    How to Strengthen Clinical Teams and Health Systems Through Allyship Courtney Pladsen, DNP, FNP-BC, RN No
    The NP’s Role in Optimizing Maternal Care for BIPOC Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos, EdD, MSN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, FAANP Yes
    Seeing the Big Picture: Integrating Social Determinants of Health into Your Clinical Practice Courtney Pladsen, DNP, FNP-BC, RN Yes
    Uncovering Disparities in the Care of Persons with Kidney Disease

    Nancy Uhland, DNP, FNP-C

    No
    Using the Nursing Process to Address Structural Racism Larider Ruffin, DNP, APN, ANP-BC, AGNP-C, CRNP, CTTS No
    Navigating the U.S. Health Care System as a Person with an Acquired DisabilityLaka Mitiku Negassa, MPHNo
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    Uncovering Disparities in the Care of Persons with Kidney Disease Nancy Uhland, DNP, FNP-C No

    Leadership Topical Area

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    Change Management for NP Leaders Kate Driscoll Malliarakis, PhD, ANP-BC, MAC, FAAN No
    Managing Time: Where Did the Day Go? Kate Driscoll Malliarakis, PhD, ANP-BC, MAC, FAAN No
    Skillful Communication Kate Driscoll Malliarakis, PhD, ANP-BC, MAC, FAAN No
    Expanding Your Emotional Intelligence Jean Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN No
    The Gifts of Mentoring Jean Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN No
    Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality Jean Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN No
    Identifying Your Leadership Style Kate Driscoll Malliarakis, PhD, ANP-BC, MAC, FAAN No
    Leadership, Passion and Vision Kate Driscoll Malliarakis, PhD, ANP-BC, MAC, FAAN No
    Navigating Organizational Leadership Jean Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN No
    Leading and Building High-Performance Collaborative Teams in a Multi-Generational Environment Kate Driscoll Malliarakis, PhD, ANP-BC, MAC, FAAN No
    Ethics for Leaders in Healthcare Joyce M. Knestrick, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN No
    Bullying and Incivility in the Workplace Jean Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN No

    Pharmacology Topical Area

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    Updates in the Pharmacologic Management of Asthma Tracy S. Estes, PhD, DNP, RN, FNP-BC Yes
    Updates and Case Studies: Sepsis Case ManagementAnthony M. Angelow, PhD, CRNP, ACNPC, FAEN, FAANPNo
    Depression Treatment
    Medical Marijuana and CBD: The Blunt Basics Andrew M. Peterson, PharmD, PhD, FCPP Yes
    Updates in the Pharmacologic Management of COPD Tracy S. Estes, PhD, DNP, RN, FNP-BC Yes
    Practical Pharmacogenetics Andrew M. Peterson, PharmD, PhD, FCPP Yes
    The Pharmacology of Smoking Cessation Drugs and Impact of Vaping Andrew M. Peterson, PharmD, PhD, FCPP No
    Medication Assisted Treatment: Pharmacologic Management of Substance Use Disorders Robert White, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC No
    The Legal Implications of Opioid Prescribing Albert Rundio, PhD, DNP, APRN-BC, NEA-BC, CARN-AP, FNAP, FAAN No
    There’s No Time to Waste: How to Approach the Diagnosis and Prioritized Management of Anaphylactic Shock in Adults Megan Shifrin, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP No
    When the Patient Has Decided Cannabis is Their Medicine Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP No
    Best Practices in Migraine Management Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Yes
    Bugs and DrugsMichael D. Gooch, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-CNo
    Vaccines in 2021: Covid-19 and Beyond Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP No

    Psychiatric-Mental Health Topical Area

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    Antipsychotic Reduction in Nursing Homes: An Evidence-based Practice Protocol Nancy M. Birtley, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC No
    An Interprofessional Approach to Reducing Psychotropic Medication Overuse in the Foster-Care Population Erica S. Ramey, DNP, PMHNP No
    Pharmacogenomics: Precision Medicine & Depression Treatment Josh Hamilton, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CTMH, CNE, FAANP Yes
    Neuroscience & Neuroplasticity: The Keys to Treating Substance Use Disorders Laura G. Leahy, DrNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN Yes
    When ADHD is Really TRAUMA: Differential Diagnosis and Special Treatment Considerations for Children & Adolescents Erica S. Ramey, DNP, PMHNP Yes
    Common Psychotropic Medications in Primary Care: What the PCP Needs to Know Nancy M. Birtley, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC Yes
    Keeping It Simple: The Power of Brief Therapeutic Interventions Josh Hamilton, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CTMH, CNE, FAANP Yes
    Treatment-resistant Depression (TRD): Es/ketamine Explore the Role Nancy M. Birtley, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC No
    Dementia and Delirium: Identification and Intervention from a Psychiatric Perspective Nancy M. Birtley, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC No
    A Structured Approach to De-prescribing Psychiatric Medication Erica S. Ramey, DNP, PMHNP Yes
    Women’s Mental Health: PMDD, Pregnancy and Perimenopause Laura G. Leahy, DrNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN No
    When the Patient Has Decided Cannabis is Their Medicine Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP No
    WHY OR WHY NOT: Recovery Engagement in Primary Care Robert White, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC No
    Caring Science Meets Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP No

    Non-CE Session

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    Shot@Life: Protecting Global Childhood Immunization ProgramsRebecca Maxie, Senior Manager, Grassroots Advocacy, United Nations FoundationNo

    Bonus: Acute Care Topical Area

    The following five acute care sessions are exclusive to the 2021 AANP Fall Conference on-demand package and are not being presented live on location. As an in-person conference attendee, you receive access to the full on-demand 2021 AANP Fall Conference package as a part of your registration.

    Session TitleSession Speaker(s)Included in
    On-demand Package
    Managing the Sickle Cell Patient in the ED: They are Not All Drug Seekers Elda G. Ramirez, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP, FAEN, FAAN Exclusive
    The Riddle of Children in the Emergency Room Solved: Or, So You Think Tresa E. Zielinski, DNP, RN, APRN-NP, CPNP Exclusive
    Evaluation and Management of Venous Thromboembolism Joanne Thanavaro, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, DCC, FAANP Exclusive
    Current Advances in Stem Cell Transplant Catherine Lucid, ACNP Exclusive
    Evaluating the 12-lead ECG: Concepts for Interpretation of Acute and Chronic Changes with Case Study Analysis Sally K. Miller, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP Exclusive
  • Additional Events and Information

    Additional Events and Information

    View the Conference Brochure

    Presentation Handouts

    The link to access presentation handouts will be emailed to all conference registrants by early September. Registrants are encouraged to print the materials or store them on an electronic device prior to attending sessions. In addition, all handouts can be viewed using the AANP Mobile App, available for iOS and Android devices.


    Exhibit Hall Hours

    Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall to explore new products, services and trends in health care! A number of booths will be available from a variety of health care organizations and health tech companies. The Exhibit Hall is open:

    Thursday, September 23
    3:30-5:30 p.m. ET

    Friday, September 24
    11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

    Saturday, September 25
    7:30-10 a.m. ET

  • Schedule at a Glance

    In-person 2021 AANP Fall Conference Schedule at a Glance

    View the Conference Brochure

    Wednesday, September 22

    4:30-6:30 p.m.Registration Open
    4:30-6:30 p.m.Speaker Ready Room Available

    Thursday, September 23

    6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Registration Open
    6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Speaker Ready Room Available
    6:30-7:45 a.m.Breakfast Product Theater — Industry Events (Non-CE) (Tentative)
    7-8 a.m.Coffee Service in the Registration Area
    8-11:30 a.m.Concurrent Presentations
    11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.Lunch Product Theater — Industry Events (Non-CE) (Tentative, or Lunch on Own)
    1:15-3:30 p.m.Concurrent Presentations
    3:30-5:30 p.m.Exhibit Hall Opening and Reception

    Friday, September 24

    6:30-7:45 a.m.Breakfast Product Theater — Industry Events (Non-CE) (Tentative)
    7 a.m.-5 p.m.Registration Open
    7 a.m.-5 p.m.Speaker Ready Room Available
    7-8 a.m.Coffee Service in the Registration Area
    8-11:30 a.m.Concurrent Presentations
    11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Exhibit Hall Open (unopposed time: 3:45-5 p.m.)
    11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.Boxed Lunch Provided in the Exhibit Hall
    (available for registered attendees only)
    1:30-3:45 p.m.Concurrent Presentations
    5-6:30 p.m.FAANP Induction (by invitation only)

    Saturday, September 25

    7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.Registration Open
    7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.Speaker Ready Room Available
    7:15-8:30 a.m.Breakfast Product Theater — Industry Events (Non-CE) (Tentative)
    7:30-8:30 a.m.Coffee Service in Exhibit Hall
    7:30-10 a.m.Exhibit Hall Open (Unopposed time: 7:30-8:45 a.m.)
    8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Concurrent Presentations
    12:30-1:45 p.m.Lunch Product Theater — Industry Events (Non-CE) (Tentative, or Lunch on Own)
    2-4:15 p.m.Concurrent Presentations
    4:15-5:15 p.m.Shot@Life: Protecting Global Childhood Immunization Programs
    (non-CE presentation)

    Sunday, September 26

    7-11:15 a.m.Registration Open
    7-11:15 a.m.Speaker Ready Room Available
    7-8 a.m.Coffee Service in the Registration Area
    7:30-11 a.m.Concurrent Presentations

    Exhibit Hall Hours

    Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall to explore new products, services and trends in health care! A number of booths will be available from a variety of health care organizations and health tech companies. The Exhibit Hall is open:

    Thursday, September 23
    3:30-5:30 p.m. ET

    Friday, September 24
    11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

    Saturday, September 25
    7:30-10 a.m. ET

  • Housing Information

    Special Conference Hotel Rates

    The 2021 AANP Fall Conference offers a selection of hotels with discounted pricing for those staying within the AANP housing block.

    Book Your Room

    The special conference rate of $239 (single/double) plus taxes and fees per night will be honored for conference registrants and their guests for reservations covering lodging between Monday, September 20, and Monday, September 27, based on availability.

    All reservations must be made by Friday, August 13, at 11:59 p.m. ET, or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first.


    Housing Questions

    The AANP Housing Center is available to answer questions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

    Email: housing@aanp.org
    Phone: 855-857-5933
    Fax: 607-674-6132


    Housing Cancellations

    If you cancel your conference registration, remember to cancel your housing reservation within the AANP housing block. AANP reserves the right to remove any housing reservations that are not supported by a conference registration.

  • Visiting Hollywood, Florida

    Welcome to Florida's Hollywood!

    Hollywood is a classic Florida beach town — located between Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Miami — that has enchanted visitors since the 1920s. Not only can you enjoy the sand, sun and ocean breeze of the award-winning Hollywood Beach, but you can also stroll along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, an oceanfront promenade that stretches nearly two and a half miles along the Atlantic Ocean. Just minutes from the beach is historic Downtown Hollywood, where you can dine at quaint sidewalk cafés, shop at one-of-a-kind boutiques, find unique items at art galleries or even stumble upon festivals, street markets, music and entertainment. Make sure to snap a picture if you find one of the more than 20 contemporary, outdoor murals throughout the downtown area.

    As the site for the 2021 AANP Fall Conference, the Diplomat Beach Resort gives you the perfect location to reunite with your NP colleagues, earn CE credit and catch some rays. Voted one of the top 10 meeting hotels in the U.S. by Cvent, the Diplomat Beach Resort is the ideal South Florida location for beachfront conferences!

  • Stay Connected

    AANP Mobile App

    The AANP app is the best way to have the full conference schedule, your personal schedule of sessions, speaker details, handouts, events, information and so much more right at your fingertips.

    Get the AANP App


    Social Media

    Following AANP on social media is a great way to connect with other NPs and industry professionals, to stay current with the latest health care news and to receive conference announcements!

    Connect with AANP today on:

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    Be sure to join the conference conversation and share clinical pearls from the sessions you attend by using #AANPFall.


    Registrant Communications

    Receipts, notifications and updates from AANP are communicated by email. Please verify that aanp@aanp.org is in your email contact list so you never miss an important announcement.

    If you currently are not receiving communications from AANP, contact conference@aanp.org.

  • Conference Terms and Policies

    Important Information and Conference Policies

    By registering for the 2021 Fall Conference, you agree to abide by the AANP Conference Terms of Services and Release of Liability, AANP Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

    AANP reserves the right to change information on this webpage without advance notice.


    Registration Policies

    Cancellation and Refunds

    All cancellation requests must be submitted to AANP no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 9; no refunds will be granted after this date. To cancel your conference registration, you must submit written notice via email to confcancellation@aanp.org. A refund will then be issued minus a $75 administrative fee or a $25 administrative fee for student registrations (entry-level student members only).

    No Shows

    If you do not cancel in writing by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 9, and you do not attend, no refund will be granted.


    Housing Policies

    Housing Cancellations

    If you cancel your conference registration, remember to cancel your housing reservation within the AANP housing block. AANP reserves the right to remove any housing reservations that are not supported by a conference registration.

    Hotel Policies

    Policies are hotel specific. Please view housing options in the Housing Information tab for policies specific to deposits, early departure fees and cancellations.


    Conference Policies

    Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

    The Diplomat Beach Resort complies with the requirements specified by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). AANP is responsible for all non-permanent accessibility requirements. If you have any questions or require special accommodations or auxiliary aid relating to a disability for your conference attendance, please notify AANP at conference@aanp.org or 512-442-4262 no later than Monday, August 23.

    Animals

    Live animals are prohibited within the Diplomat Beach Resort other than animal(s) that serve a guide or service function as defined by the ADA. The ADA defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

    Firearms and Weapons

    Firearms and weapons are prohibited at the 2021 AANP Fall Conference, which is held within the Diplomat Beach Resort.

    Name Badges

    • Registered Attendees: Registered attendees must wear their official conference name badge at all times to access conference events. There will be a $25 fee to reprint a lost badge.
    • Guests of Registered Attendees: No Guest Badges will be sold for the 2021 AANP Fall Conference due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

    Children

    Children, including infants, under the age of 16 are not allowed in conference sessions or the Exhibit Hall due to safety concerns, audio recording and maintaining an appropriate learning environment.

    Child Care

    AANP does not arrange or provide child care services during the fall conference. The Diplomat Beach Resort does not offer child care services.

    Conference Attire

    Attire is business casual. The Diplomat Beach Resort strives to keep rooms at a comfortable temperature, but layered clothing is strongly suggested. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended.

    Smoking

    Smoking is prohibited in the Diplomat Beach Resort. This includes traditional cigarettes, cigars, vaping devices and e-cigarettes.

    Standing and Sitting in Classrooms

    Sitting in chairs is required in classrooms for the majority of presentations due to Fire Marshal regulations. Sitting on floors is not permitted. Standing is very limited and not allowed unless there is a hands-on or networking portion of the session, or you have a medical or health condition. Please kindly inform the classroom assistant(s) if you have a medical or health condition and need to stand during part of a session.

    Disclosures

    Attendance at any conference session does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be taught or discussed.

    Content presented reflects the knowledge and opinion(s) of the presenters and does not necessarily reflect the positions and views of AANP. While confirmed as of June 1, 2021, the conference schedule, contact hours of CE and speakers are subject to change at any time. AANP reserves the right to change information without advance notice.


    Thank You to the 2021 Fall Conference Committee Members

    AANP appreciates your dedication in planning and providing advisement on this conference schedule.

    Josh Hamilton, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CTMH, CNE, FAANP (Chair)
    Sandra Davis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, FAANP
    Laura G. Leahy, DNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN
    Sally K. Miller, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
    Kate Driscoll Malliarakis, PhD, ANP-BC, MAC, FAAN
    Colleen Walsh-Irwin, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, AACC, FAANP

  • 2021 AANP Fall Conference — In Person Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What are the dates of the conference?

    The conference will be held September 23-26, 2021.

    When will registration close?

    Registration has closed.

    What happens after I register?

    A receipt will be emailed to you after you complete your registration. The receipt includes the housing information.

    How many contact hours of CE are available?

    There will be up to 18 contact hours of CE available for this conference. View the 2021 Fall Conference pharmacology CE hours per session.

    What is the registration cancellation policy?

    Cancellation requests require written notification to AANP at conference@aanp.org and must be received by Monday, August 9, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If received by August 9, 2021, a refund will be issued, minus a $75 administrative fee or a $25 administrative fee for student registrations (entry-level student members only). After Monday, August 9, 2021 no refund will be granted. Conference registration fees are nontransferable.

    Will industry opportunities be available?

    Yes, please contact AANP Exhibit Management at exhibits@mma-inc.com or 607-674-2666.

    What COVID-19 precautions are being taken?

    For those attending the conference in-person, AANP staff and resort officials continue to take precautions to ensure the health and well-being of attendees. Current 2021 AANP Fall Conference COVID-19 precautions include the following:

    • Registration has been limited to allow attendees space for social distancing.
    • Staff members will be located at each registration kiosk to confirm COVID-19 vaccination and no symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days of conference. They will input your registration information for you in order to minimize surface contact with the kiosk.
    • Properly worn masks will be strictly required throughout the conference venue, except when eating and drinking. AANP will provide masks to all attendees and will have extra available if needed.
    • As an added safety precaution for attendees and speakers, AANP will be asking that attendees not approach the podium or gather in groups to meet with speakers after each session. Instead, attendees will be able to ask questions using the audience microphones or by contacting the speaker using the email address provided at the end of the slide deck.
    • Employees of the hotel are provided masks and are required to wear them properly at all times.
    • Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the hotel and in the meeting areas.
    • The Diplomat Beach Resort has developed a special cleaning program to deliver the safest stay possible. Learn more about the Hilton CleanStay program.
    • AANP will enforce all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and local government regulations in place at the time of the event.

    Please note that all attendees will be asked to attest to being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before being admitted to the in-person conference venue. If you are not fully vaccinated, please contact AANP conference staff at conference@aanp.org to change your registration to the online conference.

    The situation remains fluid, therefore all conference details, including sessions, speakers, rooms and COVID-19 precautions, are subject to change. Visit this page or the AANP Mobile App for the most current updates and to review the full list of precautions in place to ensure all attendees have a safe and enriching experience.