June 18, 2019 – June 23, 2019 Indianapolis, Indiana
CE: Up to 38 hours
CE pending approval; choose from 400+ sessions and workshops.
Keeping Health Care on Track is this year’s theme, and our goal is to help keep your career headed in the right direction, in the right lane and moving forward. Join us for more than 400 educational sessions and workshops, unparalleled networking opportunities and some good, NP fun including a welcome reception at the Indianapolis Zoo—an off-site event where you can mingle with colleagues while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar against the backdrop of amusing monkey antics, roaring lions, giraffes and more. Start your engines and register now for the 2019 AANP National Conference this June in Indianapolis!
Learn more about the 2019 AANP National Conference, and hear from AANP President Joyce Knestrick and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, in the Registration Brochure!
“There's not a conference that goes by that I don't bring home new materials for practice, that I don't bring home new information or that I don't meet somebody whom I want to know better because of their clinical expertise.”
—Liza B., PhD, APRN-BC, FACHE, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, Member since 1998
The mission of AANP is to empower all NPs to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. Through the annual national conference, AANP:
![]() | Opening Keynote: Elizabeth SmartWhere 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 House Bill 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.
![]() | Closing Keynote: Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAPFinding Your NP Voice |
Dr. Margaret A. Fitzgerald is founder and president of Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA), a leading national provider of NP certification and NCLEX-RN preparation, as well as ongoing continuing education for health care providers. Her numerous contributions to the advancement of the nursing profession and practice through hundreds of publications, thousands of presentations, tenacious advocacy and dedicated mentorship for many well-known NP speakers and leaders has earned Dr. Fitzgerald many honors.
Dr. Fitzgerald’s awards include the Dr. Loretta C. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sharp Cutting Edge Award, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Lifetime Achievement Award, The American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award and the Outstanding Nurse Award for Clinical Practice by the Merrimack Valley Area Health Education Center (AHEC). She has also been recognized as one of the 50 Leaders in 50 Years by the UMass Lowell Solomont School of Nursing, and she has been inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academies of Practice.
Dr. Fitzgerald is an adjunct associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton (FPB) School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and received the FPB Alumni Association Award for Clinical Excellence, as well as the Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Fitzgerald practices at a federally qualified health center in Lawrence, Massachusetts, where, for more than three decades, she has been privileged to provide multigenerational family, primary and urgent care.
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.
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).
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, or share your perspective in a brief video interview!
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
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).
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 poster submissions closed on March 4 at 5 p.m. CT.
All Poster Presentations Will Occur:
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.
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:
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SPG membership is only $20 each annually.
Make plans to visit the Exhibit Hall and explore the many resources offered:
In addition to more than 400 CE sessions, the AANP National Conference also offers optional skill-enhancing workshops and seminars 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).
Please note: Some workshops and seminars have additional information supplied by the instructors, noted below.
Introduction of Aromatherapy for Clinical Use | $125 |
ASAM Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder 8-Hour Course: Part 1 & Part 2This workshop provides eight of the required 24 hours of education needed for NPs to obtain the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. | $125 |
Introduction to Bedside UltrasoundActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants and manikins. | $125 |
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Medical Examiner Training: Part 1 & Part 2Upon completion of this workshop, the participant will receive a certificate qualifying them to sit for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) Exam. | $125 |
Getting Diabetes to Goal Using Injectables & Technology | $125 |
Basic to Advanced Emergency HEENT Procedures | $125 |
Extremity Fractures: Basic SplintingActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants. | $125 |
Honing Your Cardiac Exam | $125 |
Using Hypnosis in Your Clinical Practice | $125 |
The Essential Toolkit for Musculoskeletal Injections in Primary CareActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants and manikins. | $125 |
Office Gynecology Procedures and IUD Insertion | $125 |
Performing Thoracic Procedures for the Acute Care NP | $125 |
Urgent Care Procedure Skills | $125 |
Women’s Sexual Health: Part 1 & Part 2Content provided in this workshop includes graphic details. | $125 |
Basic to Advanced Emergency HEENT Procedures | $125 |
The Essential Toolkit for Musculoskeletal Injections in Primary CareActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants and manikins. | $125 |
Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) Course: Group 1 or Group 2This workshop 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. These workshops will be held at the Westin Indianapolis – Capitol Ballroom 1. Check-in is at the door at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19. | $200 |
Basic Suturing | $125 |
The Essential Toolkit for Musculoskeletal Injections in Primary CareActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants and manikins. | $125 |
Punch and Shave Biopsies | $125 |
Mastering Your Musculoskeletal Exam: Assessment & Treatment for Upper Extremity Issues in Primary CareActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants. | $125 |
Acute AbdomenActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants. | $125 |
Advanced Suturing & Digital BlocksParticipants must have taken a Basic Suturing workshop prior to June 2019 or regularly use basic suturing in practice. If you do not have this experience, please do not register for this workshop as it is not fair to the other participants who have the required background and knowledge. | $125 |
Mastering Your Musculoskeletal Exam: Assessment & Treatment for Lower Extremity Issues in Primary CareActive sportswear clothing recommended. Participants will practice examination techniques on fellow participants. | $125 |
Minor Surgical Skills for the Primary & Acute Care NP | $125 |
Basic Suturing | $125 |
Minor Surgical Skills for the Primary & Acute Care NP | $125 |
Neurological Exam EssentialsParticipants should be prepared to practice learned skills on one another. | $125 |
Beginning Spanish for NPsPlease do not take this session as a refresher course if you have basic Spanish skills. If you have questions, please ask conference@aanp.org to contact the instructors on your behalf. | |
Intermediate Spanish for NPsParticipants must have studied Spanish at least two years or regularly use it in practice or in the office. If you do not have this experience, please do not take this class as it is not fair to the other participants who have the required background and knowledge. |
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.
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | Registration |
7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. | Registration |
7:30 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 |
6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Registration |
6:00 a.m.–7:15 a.m. | Breakfast Non-CE Product Theaters |
6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m. | Student Meet and Greet |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 Non-CE Product Theaters |
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Fellows Induction Ceremony and Reception/Dinner |
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 |
11:25 a.m.–11:45 a.m. | Rapid Fire Presentations |
12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. | Lunch Non-CE Product Theaters |
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 |
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 |
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 |
5:00 p.m–6:15 p.m. | Dinner Non-CE Product Theater |
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 |
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 Sunday, May 26, or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first.
“The highlight of my year is coming to the AANP conference.”
—Ricky N., DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, MAJ (Ret), AN, Member since 2008
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
“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
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.
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. Limited transportation will also be available from key stops along the AANP housing block.
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!
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.
Thank you for participating in this most worthwhile endeavor.
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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AANP reserves the right to change information in this webpage without advance notice.
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.
If you do not cancel in writing by Monday, May 6, and do not attend, no refund will be granted.
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.
Policies are hotel specific. Please review the AANP housing block website for policies specific to deposits, early departure fees and cancellations.
To provide a safe and healthy environment, the ICC is a non-smoking facility. All interior areas are designated as non-smoking areas.
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.
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 are prohibited on the convention center premises.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the national organization representing the interests of more than 355,000 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.
The 2019 AANP National Conference, the nation’s premier educational event for NPs of all specialties, offers the more than 355,000 NPs nationwide the opportunity to expand training and earn CE credit. This year’s conference will feature more than 400 sessions and hands-on workshops in a variety of therapeutic areas.
June 19, 2 p.m.
Opening Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Smart
Where There’s Hope: Healing, Moving Forward and Never Giving Up
June 22, 3:45 p.m.
Closing Keynote Speaker: Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP, Founder and President of Fitzgerald Education Associates
Finding Your NP Voice
You’re welcome to attend almost all sessions, including the opening General Session on Wednesday and closing General Session on Saturday. However, the following sessions are closed to the media. The following, and any additional restricted sessions, will be indicated by a sign outside the location.
We do ask that you respect the following no press sessions/areas: