Early Bird Registration is $75
OR Today is proud to have the support of AORN Connecticut Chapter I for the inaugural Periop ConneCT conference set for September 8-9, 2023 at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut.
The partnership between OR Today and AORN Connecticut Chapter I will provide perioperative professionals throughout Connecticut and New England an opportunity to come together for CE-accredited education, exhibits with leading vendors and great networking events.
The educational lineup covers hot topics and expert presenters.
Educational sessions being presented include:
- “Building a Great Team in a Multigenerational Workforce” by Patricia Duclos-Miller, MS, RN, NE-BC, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Bristol Hospital
- “Frisky Fractures & Hidden Problems – Nursing Care of the Orthopedic Trauma Patient” by Jennifer Hehl, BSN, Ph.D., RN, CNOR, ONC, Nurse Scientist – The Bone & Joint Institute, Hartford Healthcare
- “Socially Acceptable: Harnessing the Power of Social Media” by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, Perioperative Clinical Manager, First Case Media, LLC
- “Career Fatigue: Reinvigorate Professional Development” by Sarah B. Cruz, CSPDT, CRCST, CHL, CIS, Quality Education Program Development Coordinator, The Bone & Joint Institute, Hartford Healthcare
- “Bringing Shadow Behavior into the Light of Day: Understanding and Effectively Addressing Bullying Behavior” Phyllis Quinlan, Ph.D., RN, NPD-BC, President, CEO, MFW Consultants to Professionals
- “The Heart of Nursing: A Global Perspective on Surgical Missions” H. Charlie Lin, MSN, APRN, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, CNAMB, FCN, CSRN, Nurse Practitioner, RN First Assistant, Stanford Children’s Health
- “How the VACT PACU Nurses Led a Sustainable PICC Program: A Success Story” by Celeste Dealino-Perez, Perioperative NPD Practitioner OR/Pre-op & PACU, VHA-CT Veterans Healthcare System, and Denise Ormrod, MSN, BS, RN, VHA-CM, Nurse Manager OR/Pre-op & PACU, VHA-CT Veterans Healthcare System.
- KEYNOTE “I’m Not Limping. That’s Swagger!” by Kelsey Tainsh.
Tainsh is a two-time pediatric brain tumor and stroke survivor. The story of her journey back and her relationship with her nurses along the way, is remarkable and inspiring. She gives an amazing patient account while offering a unique and actionable message on gratitude and perspective. Her story is a nice reminder of what a difference nurses make in the lives of patients. Armed with her quirky sense of humor, engaging stories and relevant message, audiences walk away with a resilient new mindset and a fresh appreciation for the gift of work, accomplishment and relationships we share.
Registration is currently open and is $75 during the early bird period that ends on August 1. Student registration is only $30.
Additional details can be found at periopconnect.com.
