54th Annual Refresher Course for Nurse Anesthetists

CE Seminars

54th Annual Refresher Course for Nurse Anesthetists

November 13 - 15, 2026

Hilton Orlando-Lake Buena Vista, Disney Springs® Area, Orlando, FL

Description & Objectives

The 54th Annual Refresher Course for Nurse Anesthetists will present a lecture and panel discussion program on recent advances in clinical anesthesia. After this seminar, the seminar attendee should be able to discuss and describe practical considerations in anesthesia, common problems and anesthetic challenges in the practice of anesthesia. The program is intended primarily for nurse anesthetists. The program syllabus* containing summaries of all talks will be available for all registrants in digital format.

*Subject to updated information on day of meeting by each presenter. Speakers, topics and times subject to change without notice.

Faculty

  • Crystal O'Guin, DNP, MSN (Ed.), CRNA
    Assistant Professor, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Program, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
  • Mary Scott-Herring, DNP, MS, CRNA
    Associate Professor, Director of Scholarly Projects, Edgewood University; Clinical Practice at the University of Maryland Medical Center, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and John Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, MD
  • Jenna R. Steege, CRNA, DNP
    Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic; Assistant Program Director, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences DNAP Program, Rochester, MN

Accreditation

Prior approval to be applied for

Hotel Accommodations

This course takes place at the Hilton Orlando-Lake Buena Vista, Disney Springs® area, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 located just across the street from Disney Springs® in Florida. You'll enjoy luxurious amenities such as the pool and cabana bar, complimentary unlimited transportation from the Hilton to Epcot®, Disney-Hollywood Studios®, Animal Kingdom® , and Walt Disney World® Magic Kingdom, guest room high speed wireless internet access, DVDNow Movie Rentals, Two (2) Starbucks Coffees (16 oz) and two (2) bottled water (16.9 oz) daily, redeemable at Mainstreet Market and 50% off Golf rentals at Disney Golf Courses.

The special group room rate of $229 single/double (plus occupancy/sales tax, currently 12.5%) will be available until October 8, 2026, or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Guests reserved in the designated group block will be charged a $30 resort fee (per room, per night plus applicable state and local tax).  A first night's deposit is required, refundable up to five (5) days in advance of arrival. To make reservations call 1 -800 - 782 - 4414 or click on the link below. Special group room rates are available three (3) days pre/post event dates and based on availability.

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Schedule

Schedule of topics TBA

Friday November 13, 2026
08:00 AM - 08:45 AM Burnout: How Much More Can We Take? Jenna R. Steege, CRNA, DNP
08:45 AM - 09:30 AM Psychedelics: Emerging Research & Anesthesia Implications Crystal O'Guin, DNP, MSN (Ed.), CRNA
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Medication Assisted Treatment Plans for Opioid Use Disorder: Anesthesia Considerations Crystal O'Guin, DNP, MSN (Ed.), CRNA
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM High Science: The Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Medical Cannibis - Part I Mary Scott-Herring, DNP, MS, CRNA
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM High Science: The Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Medical Cannibis - Part II Mary Scott-Herring, DNP, MS, CRNA
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM TBA
03:45 PM - 04:30 PM Oxygen Titration and Oxygen Toxicity Crystal O'Guin, DNP, MSN (Ed.), CRNA
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM The Backbone of Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Jenna R. Steege, CRNA, DNP
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
Saturday November 14, 2026
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Perioperative Arrest: Recognition and Management Crystal O'Guin, DNP, MSN (Ed.), CRNA
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM TBA
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Altered States: The Pharmacology of Illicit Drugs and Their Impact on Anesthesia Mary Scott-Herring, DNP, MS, CRNA
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Anesthesia Crisis Diagnosis and Management Jenna R. Steege, CRNA, DNP
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM TBA
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
Sunday November 15, 2026
08:00 AM - 08:45 AM Little Patients, Big Considerations: Essentials of Pediatric Anesthesia Mary Scott-Herring, DNP, MS, CRNA
08:45 AM - 09:30 AM ERAS for Gastric Bypass Jenna R. Steege, CRNA, DNP
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM Considerations for Non-cardiac Surgery for the Cardiac Patient Crystal O'Guin, DNP, MSN (Ed.), CRNA
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Tiny Patients, Big Risks: Navigating Perioperative Complications in Pediatric Anesthesia Mary Scott-Herring, DNP, MS, CRNA
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM TBA
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel