2019 AANP National Conference

Two Exciting Keynote Speakers

Elizabeth Smart and Margaret A. Fitzgerald

Opening Keynote: Elizabeth Smart Where There’s Hope: Healing, Moving Forward and Never Giving Up

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. At the tender age of 14, just before celebrating her middle school graduation, Elizabeth went to sleep in her family home just as she had always done. Awakened hours later to a knife held roughly against her throat, she was taken from her home and family and held captive for nine long months.

In her captivating message, Elizabeth shares her incredible story of perseverance in the face of unimaginable adversity. Her speech not only tells her personal story but also discusses topics such as overcoming extreme adversity, the importance and process of recovery and not allowing your past to dictate your life's future. Elizabeth knows that there is nothing more important than having hope in a difficult situation.

Having lived through an extreme circumstance as a young teenager, Elizabeth gives great insight and hope to all. She has since gone on to become a child safety activist and skillful advocate for missing persons. Together with her father, Ed Smart, she urged lawmakers to support sexual predator legislation and the AMBER Alert system. In February 2014, Elizabeth testified before the Utah State House of Representatives in favor of H.B. 286, which created curricula for use in Utah schools to provide training on child sexual abuse prevention. In addition, she and other abduction survivors worked with the Department of Justice to create a survivors’ guide, “You're Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment,” meant to encourage children who have gone through similar experiences not to give up but to know that there is hope for a rewarding life.

“My Story,” a memoir of Elizabeth’s experience written with Chris Stewart, was included on The New York Times Best Sellers list in 2013. The book details both the kidnapping and the formation of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, which Elizabeth founded to promote awareness about abduction and end victimization through prevention, recovery and advocacy. Her follow-up memoir, “Where There’s Hope: Healing, Moving Forward and Never Giving Up,” explores what it takes to overcome trauma, find the strength to move on and reclaim one’s life.

Elizabeth is an acclaimed speaker, as her story of recovery continues to motivate parents, law enforcement and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety.

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Closing Keynote: Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP Finding Your NP Voice

Dr. Fitzgerald is the founder, president and principal speaker of Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA), an international provider of NP certification preparation and CE for health care providers. An internationally recognized presenter, Dr. Fitzgerald has provided thousands of programs for numerous professional organizations, universities and national and state health care associations on a wide variety of topics including clinical pharmacology, clinical assessment, laboratory diagnosis, health care and NP practice. For more than 25 years, she has provided graduate-level pharmacology courses for NP students at a number of universities.

In addition, she practices at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, providing multigenerational primary and urgent care. Dr. Fitzgerald also holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she received the Alumni Association Award for Clinical Excellence and is also an Adjunct Associate Professor. Dr. Fitzgerald is a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for Neighborhood Health Plan in Boston.

Dr. Fitzgerald is the recipient of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties’ Lifetime Achievement Award, given in recognition of vision and accomplishments in successfully developing and promoting the NP role. She has also received AANP’s Sharp Cutting Edge Award, received the Outstanding Nurse Award for Clinical Practice by the Merrimack Valley Area Health Education Council and was named one of the 50 Leaders in 50 Years by the Solomont School of Nursing at UMass Lowell. In addition, Dr. Fitzgerald received the Loretta C. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Nurse Practitioner Symposium for demonstrating longevity, integrity, professional achievement and advocacy in advanced practice nursing. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a charter fellow of the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). Dr. Fitzgerald is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association and is the first NP to earn the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in recognition of excellence and integrity as a speaker. She is also certified by the American Board of Comprehensive Care as a Diplomate of Comprehensive Care (DCC), a designation available to DNP graduates who are licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) and nationally certified in an APRN specialty.

Dr. Fitzgerald is an editorial board member of The Nurse Practitioner, American Nurse Today, Prescriber’s Letter and Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice. She is widely published, with more than 200 articles, book chapters, monographs and audio and video programs to her credit. Her book, "Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination and Practice Preparation" (now in the 5th edition), received the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award for Advanced Practice Nursing and has been published in English and Korean. She has provided consultation to nursing organizations worldwide. Dr. Fitzgerald is an active member of numerous national and local professional organizations.

Registration Information

How to Register

Online

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Complete the registration form and return it by mail or fax with all required information and payment. By submitting a registration form by mail or fax, you agree to AANP's conference terms and conditions.

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Registration Fees

Did you know AANP members save enough on conference registration to more than fully pay for their membership dues? Become a member today and claim your national conference discount!

Full Conference Registration (June 18-23, 2019)

Member Type	Fee if Received Before May 6, 2019	Fee if Received After May 6, 2019
NP Member	$595	$645
Associate Member	$595	$645
Student Member	$195	$245
Post Master’s Student Member	$515	$565
Career Starter Member	$370	$420
Retired Member	$370	$420
Non-member	$740	$790

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One Day Registration*

Member Type	Fee if Received Before May 6, 2019	Fee if Received After May 6, 2019
NP Member	$360	$410
Associate Member	$360	$410
Student Member	$195	$245
Post Master’s Student Member	$320	$370
Career Starter Member	$245	$295
Retired Member	$245	$295
Non-member	$425	$475

*Please note, if you only register for a workshop on either Tuesday, June 18, or Sunday, June 23, you will also be charged a one-day registration fee.

“Whenever I come to AANP for conference, it’s like coming home to family.”

—Barbara P., MN, GNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, Member since 2001

Early Bird Prize Drawing

Register Before March 4, 2019

Complete your 2019 conference registration and hotel reservation now to be automatically entered to win valuable Early Bird prizes! To be eligible, you must:

• Be an AANP NP, Student, Post Master’s Student, Career Starter, Associate or Retired Member and paid registrant attending the entire conference.
• Have a current, valid phone number and email address on file in your AANP account.
• Book for at least five nights between Monday, June 17, and Sunday, June 23, at one of the AANP housing block hotels. Please ensure you use the same name for conference registration and hotel reservations.
• Register for conference and complete your hotel reservation on or before Monday, March 4, 2019.

1st PRIZE: Five Nights of Hotel Stay at an AANP Housing Block Hotel
2nd PRIZE: AANP Five-year NP Membership
3rd PRIZE: Refund of 2019 National Conference Registration Fee
4th PRIZE: $250 Gift Card
5th PRIZE: $250 Gift Card
6th PRIZE: $200 Gift Card
7th PRIZE: Fire HD8 (with Alexa) 32 GB

Winners will be notified and announced in AANP communications no later than Friday, March 29, 2019.

International Advanced Practice Nurse Ambassador Program

Qualifying nurses and nurse practitioners from outside of the United States can apply for funding to help them attend the 2019 AANP National Conference.

Explore the Ambassador Program

Registration Questions

Cancellation and registration policies may be found in the terms and conditions tab. If you have a question about registration, please contact AANP at:

Email: conference@aanp.org
Phone: 512-442-4262
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
Fax: 512-442-6469
Mail: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
P.O. Box 12846
Austin, TX 78711

Hundreds of Opportunities to Learn and Network

Educational Sessions

AANP is pleased to present more than 400 sessions, available Tuesday, June 18–Sunday, June 23. Sessions can be selected during the online registration process.

Browse Available Sessions

CE and Pharmacology Hours

This educational activity is pending approval by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) of up to 38 contact hours of accredited education (includes one session per time slot Tuesday–Sunday).

Participate in a Photo Shoot

To better portray the beauty and diversity of the true NP community, AANP wants to continue increasing its use of real NPs on the association's website, in its marketing campaigns and in many other creative spaces. Volunteer a few minutes of your time in the photo shoot area on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to help represent real NPs!

Schedule Your Photo Time

Presentation Handouts

The link to access presentation handouts will be emailed to all conference registrants by early June 2019. 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 Conference App, available for both iOS and Android devices.

“I always choose the AANP National Conference because of the plethora of topics that you can get your continuing education credits for. There's such a great variety every year."

—Matt H., DNP, Member since 2015

Workshops

In addition to more than 400 CE sessions, the AANP National Conference also offers skill-enhancing workshops for hands-on learning opportunities and in-depth discussion on a variety of topics. Workshops are subject to an additional fee, as outlined in the Workshops tab. Workshop attendees must also register for the corresponding conference day(s).

Poster Presentations

NP Posters

Visit the Exhibit Hall to see poster presentations featuring the latest evidence in the field. You can view the posters any time the Exhibit Hall is open. A detailed schedule with information on attended poster presentations will be available on site in the 2019 AANP National Conference Guide.

Industry Scientific Posters

Industry scientific poster submissions are still being accepted. If your company wishes to present a poster, please fill out and submit the Industry Scientific Poster Application.

All Poster Presentations Will Occur:

• Thursday, June 20: 3:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
• Friday, June 21: 1:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
• Saturday, June 22: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Industry Supported and Sponsored Events

The cost of industry supported and sponsored (IS) events with food service presented at the AANP National Conference is not included in the conference registration fees. These limited CE symposia and non-CE product theaters are funded entirely by the supporting or sponsoring company, allowing AANP to offer some conference registrants complimentary access to a limited number of CE and non-CE educational presentations. Due to their educational focus and guideline requirements, attendance is restricted to only conference registrants. To expedite processing attendees into these events, registration will occur on site at the entrance of each scheduled event on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no pre-registration.

Specialty Practice Groups (SPG)

SPGs are communities within AANP that share common goals in advancing knowledge and professional development in select areas and meet regularly at conference. AANP continues to expand SPG opportunities and is pleased to offer five new sessions at this conference.

AANP members may add one or more of the following SPGs to their membership at any time:

Acute Care Cardiology Convenient/Urgent Care Dermatology Emergency Endocrine

Gastroenterology Independent Practice Obesity Orthopedics Pain Management Psych and Mental Health

SPG membership is only $20 each annually.

Learn More About SPGs

Exhibit Hall

Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall and explore the many resources offered:

• The AANP Plaza is your one-stop shop for AANP departments and associated organizations, helping you stay involved in your NP organization.
• The AANP Career Fair allows you to meet directly with employers from around the country who are searching for NPs in various specialties.
• Booths from a number of health care organizations and health tech companies help you to explore new products and trends in health care.
• Industry Scientific Poster Presentations and Product Showcase Theaters keep you up to date on new research and approaches for your patients.

Hands-on Learning at Its Finest

In addition to more than 400 CE sessions, the AANP National Conference also offers optional skill-enhancing workshops for hands-on learning opportunities and in-depth discussion on a variety of topics. Workshops are subject to an additional fee, as indicated below. Workshop attendees must also register for the corresponding conference day(s).

Tuesday, June 18

Aromatherapy	$125
ASAM Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder 8-Hour Course: Part 1 & Part 2	$125
Bedside Ultrasound	$125
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Medical Examiner Training: Part 1 & Part 2	$125
Diabetes: Using Injectables & Technology	$125
Emergency HEENT Procedures	$125
Extremity Fractures: Basic Splinting	$125
Honing Your Cardiac Exam	$125
Hypnosis	$125
Musculoskeletal Injections	$125
Office Gynecology Procedures	$125
Performing Thoracic Procedures	$125
Urgent Care Procedure Skills	$125
Women’s Sexual Health: Part 1 & Part 2	$125

Wednesday, June 19

HEENT Procedures	$125
Musculoskeletal Injections	$125
FCCS Course: Group 1 or Group 2*	$200

Thursday, June 20

Basic Suturing	$125
Musculoskeletal Injections	$125

Friday, June 21

Punch and Shave Biopsies	$125
Upper Extremity Issues	$125

Saturday, June 22

Acute Abdomen	$125
Advanced Suturing	$125
Lower Extremity Issues	$125
Minor Surgical Skills	$125

Sunday, June 23

Basic Suturing	$125
Minor Surgical Skills	$125
Neurological Exam Essentials	$125

*The Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) Course offers both classroom and hands-on interactive instruction over a three-day period. Registrants will receive a completion certification upon successfully passing the post-test. There will be two groups offered at the 2019 AANP National Conference.

Start Planning Your Conference

The following is a broad glance at the conference week schedule. Your personal session selections (to fill in the Concurrent Presentations time blocks) can be added during the online registration process.

Browse Available Sessions

Monday, June 17

4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Registration

Tuesday, June 18

7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Workshops
4:00 p.m.– 5:50 p.m.	Rapid Fire Presentations
6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception at the Indianapolis Zoo

Wednesday, June 19

6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.	Registration
6:00 a.m.–7:15 a.m.	Breakfast Non-CE Product Theaters
7:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	Specialty Practice Groups
10:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.	Uniformed Corps Chief Updates Open to Active, Retired Military and USPHS Attendees Only
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters
11:15 a.m.–1:35 p.m.	Rapid Fire Presentations
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.	Opening General Session & Annual Membership Meeting Elizabeth Smart: Where There’s Hope: Healing, Moving Forward and Never Giving Up
4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.	Regional Meetings
4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m.	Dinner Non-CE Product Theaters
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.	Uniformed Military Services Branch Meetings Open to Active, Retired Military and USPHS Attendees Only

Thursday, June 20

6:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m.	Registration
6:30 a.m.–7:45 a.m.	Breakfast Non-CE Product Theater
8:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	Interest Forums
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters
1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.	Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall Unopposed Time: 2:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.	Attended NP Posters: Group One
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.	Rapid Fire Presentations
6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.	Dinner CE Symposia
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.	Fellows Induction Ceremony and Reception/Dinner By Invitation Only

Friday, June 21

6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Registration
6:30 a.m.–7:45 a.m.	Breakfast Non-CE Product Theater
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.	General Session: Legislative Update
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
9:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Unopposed Time: 1:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
11:25 a.m.–11:45 a.m.	Rapid Fire Presentations
12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Lunch CE Symposia
1:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.	Attended NP Posters: Group Two
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
4:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m.	Dinner Non-CE Product Theaters
4:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.	Salute to the States Award Ceremony and Reception By Invitation Only

Saturday, June 22

6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Registration
6:30 a.m.–7:45 a.m.	Breakfast Non-CE Product Theater
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Seminars and Workshops
8:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations
10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.	Attended NP Posters: Group Three
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Unopposed Time: 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters
1:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.	Concurrent Presentations
1:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Closes
3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.	Closing General Session Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP: Finding Your NP Voice
5:00 p.m–6:15 p.m.	Dinner Non-CE Product Theater

Sunday, June 23

7:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Workshops
8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	Concurrent Presentations

Special Conference Hotel Rates

The 2019 AANP National Conference housing offers a wide selection of hotels near the convention center and throughout Indianapolis, with discounted pricing for those staying within the AANP housing block.

Special conference rates, ranging from $159 to $205 (single/double) plus taxes and fees per night, will be honored for conference registrants and their families for reservations covering lodging between Sunday, June 16, and Monday, June 24, based on availability. Make plans to arrive early or stay after to enjoy all that Indianapolis and the surrounding area has to offer.

All reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 21, or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first.

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“The highlight of my year is coming to the AANP conference.”

—Ricky N., DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, MAJ (Ret), AN, Member since 2008

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

Let's Have Some Good NP Fun!

“I love coming to conference because I see all these NPs that are trying to do great things in their own neck of the woods, and this is our time to come together and celebrate each other.”

—Bethany P., APRN, FNP-C, Member since 2015

Welcome to Indianapolis!

Known as simply “Indy,” this is a city recognized for fast cars and blockbuster events. In recent years, Indy has also gained acclaim for a flourishing culinary and brewing scene, electric sporting events, thriving cultural institutions and award-winning family attractions. AANP invites you to enjoy the legendary hospitality of Indy, the crossroads of America.

Learn More About Indy

AANP Welcome Reception at the Zoo

This year, AANP is excited to host the Welcome Reception at the beautiful Indianapolis Zoo on Tuesday, June 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event is free for all conference attendees.

Attendees can dine at food stations or purchase drinks at cash bars throughout the zoo while exploring diverse environments and botanical gardens. Meet fellow NPs with savannahs, rainforests, oceans and other settings as your backdrop—all with more than 2,000 species of plants and animals to discover!

Less than a 10-minute walk from the Indiana Convention Center (ICC), the Welcome Reception is completely free for conference attendees. Friends and family are welcome at an additional cost of $25 per person, with free admission for children under two years of age (purchase extra tickets). Limited transportation will also be available from key stops along the AANP housing block.

NPs Are Hitting the Links

Lovers of the putting green: Be sure to bring your clubs to conference this year! AANP’s inaugural Golf Outing will take place Tuesday, June 18, at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course located at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

For just $215 per person, the Golf Outing includes tee times, one cart for every two players and transportation between the convention center and golf course. Space is limited to the first 80 registrants, so don’t wait!

Call 607-674-2668 or email golf@aanp.org to reserve your spot or organize a foursome.

AANP Tours Indianapolis

Get to know Indy by experiencing all the city has to offer with fellow NPs and conference attendees. AANP invites you, your friends and your family to join these outings in and around the city!

• Indy on Wheels: Indy's premier bicycle tour will let you experience places and spaces throughout the city that you just can't appreciate any other way—complete with a few surprises!
• Checkered Flag Adventure: Tour the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the Hall of Fame Museum—a must for racing fans or history buffs!
• Wine ... and All That Jazz: Take a cellar tour of the Chateau Thomas Winery—complete with a wine tasting, of course—before relaxing to some cool jazz and a decadent meal.
• City Sampler: Experience the history, development, cultural heritage, ambiance and growth of Indy through this informative and fun sightseeing tour.

Details and sign-up information for these great events are coming soon!

Support Dress for Success^® During AANP’s National Conference

Attendees of the 2019 AANP National Conference attendees will have the opportunity in June to once again support Dress for Success.

Your new or gently worn clothing items will be collected at conference, displayed in a boutique setting in the exhibit hall and then given to Dress for Success Indianapolis to provide women in the community with a helping hand as they return to or enter the workforce for the first time. It is the mission of Dress for Success to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Think about what you would wear to a job interview. That is exactly the type of clothing Dress for Success needs. Your fabulous suits and other professional apparel could provide another woman with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace, make a great first impression and land a job that could change her life.

Only women’s clothing and items are accepted. Many of the Dress for Success clients go directly to an interview, so please ensure that all items donated are on hangers, freshly dry cleaned or laundered, not more than five years old and suitable for wearing to job interviews.

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Thank you for participating in this most worthwhile endeavor.

Making the Most of Your Conference

2019 AANP National Conference Justification Toolkit

If you're wondering how to go about taking the time off work and dealing with the cost of travel and housing, this justification toolkit provides some tips and sample documents that can help you make your case to your employer.

From the return your employer will get by investing in your attendance to skills and hands-on training you'll gain, this toolkit can help you explain the value of the 2019 AANP National Conference.

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Conference Mobile App

2019 Update Coming Soon!

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

If you have automatic updates enabled on your mobile device, the 2018 version of the app will become the 2019 version as soon as it's released.

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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. We want to hear from you, so connect today!

Use #AANP19 whenever you're talking about conference!

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Important Information and Conference Policies

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

Registration Policies

Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation requests require written notification to AANP at confcancellation@aanp.org and must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, May 6. If received by May 6, a refund will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee or a $50 administrative fee for student registrations (entry-level student members only). After Monday, May 6, no refund will be granted.

No Shows

If you do not cancel in writing by Monday, May 6, and 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 has the right to remove any housing reservations that are not supported by a conference registration.

Hotel Policies

Policies are hotel specific. Please review the AANP housing block website for policies specific to deposits, early departure fees and cancellations.

Conference Policies

Smoking Restrictions

To provide a safe and healthy environment, the ICC is a non-smoking facility. All interior areas are designated as non-smoking areas.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ICC 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, May 13.

Animals

Live animals are prohibited within the ICC other than animal(s) that serve a guide or service function as defined by 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 on the convention center premises.

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: Guest badges may be purchased for $50 each for persons aged 16 and older. This guest badge allows entrance into the Exhibit Hall only.

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.

Conference Attire

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

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.

Force Majeure

In the event AANP should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the 2019 AANP National Conference for any reason, including but not limited to low registration, strikes, acts of nature, war, terrorist acts or other circumstances beyond AANP’s control, AANP’s liability shall be limited to refund of registration fees paid to AANP.

Thank You to the 2019 National Conference Committee Members

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

Major Brandon Lee, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Chair
Angela Thompson, DNP, FNP-C, BC-ADM, CDE, FAANP – Vice Chair
Cindy Cooke, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP – Mentor Chair
April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP – Board Liaison
Sattaria “Tari” Dilks, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Terea Giannetta, RN, DNP, CPNP, FAANP
Honey M. Jones, DNP, ACNP-BC
Jennifer Korkosz, DNP, WHNP-BC
Sheryl Mitchell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC
Mary Ellen Roberts, DNP, APN-c, FNAP, FAAN, FAANP
Susan S. VanBeuge, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Veronica Wilbur, Ph.D., APRN-FNP, CNE, FAANP

Registrant Communications

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

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

Support the NP Role and Be a Part of the 2019 AANP National Conference

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the national organization representing the interests of more than 248,000 NPs, invites you to attend the 2019 AANP National Conference! Don’t miss the opportunity to get in front of this growing, influential, professional group of health care providers.

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