Thursday April 3, 2025

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Registration Open
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Grand Opening
Location: Auditorium

Vendor Hall opens. Meet with Vendors and view the Posters

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
"Journey to Self-Care and Advocacy"
Location: Auditorium/Virtual

"Health Policy Social Impact"
Speaker #1: Yvette Salas, MSN, RN, CRRN
Learner Objectives:
1. Demonstrate how to use the ARN Health Policy Tool Kit.
2. Will be able to engage with elected officials.
3. Describe methods to become an advocate of change.
"Aroma Therapy"
Speaker #2: Laura Smith, BS
Learner Objectives:
Identify independent peer-reviewed clinical studies proving the effectiveness of aromatherapy within the clinical setting.
2. Describe how aromatherapy can help promote relaxation during pain, comfort and calm anxiousness, and soothe queasiness.
3. Describe the benefits of implementing aromatherapy within their practice setting.
"Yoga: Destressing at Work"
Speaker #3: Anne Lamberty, BA, RYT200
Leaner Objectives:
1. Identify strategies to achieve stress reduction in the workplace.
2. Demonstrate basic yoga poses that can be done at work to reduce stress.

Friday April 4, 2025

06:30 AM - 07:30 AM
"Early Morning Yoga"
Location: Auditorium

Optional 1 hour CE. IN PERSON ONLY
Presenters: Anne Lamberty, BA, RYT200
Leaner Objectives:
1. Identify strategies to achieve stress reduction in the workplace.
2. Demonstrate basic yoga poses that can be done at work to reduce stress.

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast with Vendors
Location: Vendor Hall

Virtual Option starts at 8:00am today!

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
FSARN Annual Board Meeting and Induction of Officers
Location: Auditorium

President Ann Wilson
Meeting Agenda will be under the Documents tab of this Ap

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
"Candida Auris- Can We Manage it in the Rehab Setting?"
Location: Auditorium

Speaker: Patricia Russell MHA, BSN, CRRN, WCC
Learner Objectives:
1. Identify and describe the condition of Candida Auris.
2. Discuss tools to prevent outbreaks and maintain an optimal experience during the rehab stay of those infected with Candida Auris.

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Break & Networking with Vendors
Location: Vendo Hall

In Person: Break and Networking with Exhibitors
ONLINE ATTENDEES: 5-minute break then watch the Poster Video presentation part 1.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
"Supporting Patients and Families in Burn Recovery and Transition Home"
Location: Auditorium

Speakers: Lina Navas, BSN, RN, CRRN, SCRN and Kennedy Donnelson, RN, BSN, SCRN
Learner Objectives:
1. Identify the Burn Recovery Process: Learn key stages of burn recovery, from acute care to rehabilitation, and the challenges patients and families may face during the rehabilitation phase.
2. Recognize physical, emotional and psychological needs of burn patients and their families during the transition to home.
3. Enhance skills in communicating information to patients and families about self-care, wound management, pain control and follow-up care
4. Understand family-centered education and resources necessary to assist the patient in their recovery.
5. Discuss the importance of coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care during the transition process.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"Improving the Timely Administration of Parkinson’s Medications in the Rehabilitation Setting"
Location: Auditorium

Speakers: Ann Marie Cooney, MSN, RN, CRRN, NE-BC and Lisa Kuh, MSN, RN
Learner Objectives:
1. Upon completion, participant will be able to identify how Parkinson's medication delays can negatively impact a patient.
2. Upon completion, participant will be able to list strategies to improve timely administration of Parkinson's medications.
3. Upon completion, participant will be able to incorporate evidence-based interventions into practice for the timely administration of Parkinson's medications.

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Location: Dining Room

In PERSON: Lunch provided with Exhibitors
ONLINE: 5-minute break then Exhibitor Videos

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
"Inpatient Rehabilitation of the Cancer Patient"
Location: Auditorium

Speakers: Meghan Santaniello, PT, DPT, Karen Durham, BSN, RN, Ebi Velazquez RN
Learner Objectives:
1. Discuss the structure and benefits of an inpatient rehab cancer program.
2. Understand how the therapist determines the plan of care and treatment strategies.
3. Identify resources and education that can be provided to a patient in an IP Cancer Program.

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
"Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Respiratory Strength Training to Improve Breathing Function After Spinal Cord Injury"
Location: Auditorium

Speaker: Emily Fox, PhD, DPT, Assoc Professor University of Florida
Learner Objectives:
1. Identify mechanisms associated with motor function and recovery.
2. Develop innovative approaches to enhance walking control and recovery, including community ambulation.
3. Investigate novel approaches to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions.
4. Advance strategies to enhance respiratory recovery after spinal cord injury.

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Break
Location: Vendor Hall/Auditorium

In Person: Networking with the Exhibitors; Door prizes awarded, Silent auction winners announcement. Must be present to win!
ONLINE: 5-minute break then watch the Poster Video presentation part 2.

03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
"Adaptive Sports: Using recreation and sport to promote lifelong rehabilitation and promote a healthy lifestyle"
Location: Auditorium

Speaker: Alyssa Caselnova, CTRS
Learner Objectives:
1. Identify the benefits of participating in adaptive sports.
2. Increase the knowledge of adaptive sports modalities and opportunities.
3. Learn where to look for adaptive sports resources in the surrounding community.

04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Wrap up!

Evaluation and Certificate located online on the conference App:
www.FSARN-Conference.com.