1. University of MN Conference Center
The 43rd annual Cornerstones in
Emergency Nursing Conference
looks at various approaches for
all who provide safe practice &
safe care in emergent situations!
Emergency Nursing
Cornerstones in
GTC ENA
5718 Upper 136 St. Crt.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
October 22 & 23, 2018
University of MN Conference Center
1890 Buford Ave. St. Paul, MN
Join us for the 43rd

2. October 22, 2018 Monday October 23, 2018 Tuesday
We are looking for ED related poster presentations for either day. Complimentary 1 day registration for poster presentation. If you have a poster to present ~ contact the Dot Hesse.
0730 – Registration / Exhibits / Continental Breakfast
0800 – Welcome / Announcements Dede Koenekamp, GTC President
0815 – A Looming Threat: Terrorism In the Emergency Department Ryan Aga
0915 – BREAK & Exhibits
0945 – What ECMO Means to Your ED Dr. Charles Bruen
1050 – Art of Hemorrhage Control & Science of Stress Management Rob Pearson
1150 – Skills Rodeo/ Visit Vendors / Lunch (buffet available from )
During this time various 15 minute sessions on skills or other relevant topics will be offered. Select 4 to learn more, take advantage of extended vendor time, and eat. (Non-ANCC CNE hours will be awarded for skills rodeo topics)
1330 – Resuscitating Hospital Resuscitations Greg Kerola
1430 – BREAK & Exhibits
1445 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? Nursing in the Aftermath of
the Storm Jeanne Oelfke
Closing Remarks
Location: University of MN Conference Center
1890 Buford Ave. St. Paul, MN /
Parking Provided: NOTE The ONLY free parking is lot S104 directly to east of the conference center. Tell attendant you are there for Cornerstones Nursing Conference. Parking elsewhere will be your responsibility!
Questions/more info: or
Chair: Dot Hesse
Register on-line at: or
Mail this completed form & check payable to: GTC ENA
Joan Somes
5718 Upper 136th Street Court,
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Please print clearly:
Name _________________________________________________
Hospital / Agency________________________________________
Home Address__________________________________________
City/State/Zip___________________________________________
________________________________________________
 Check here if you do not want your name/hospital shared with vendors.
addresses will not be shared/sold.
I am attending: Registration: days day
Day 1 _____ Mon. Oct 22 ____ENA Member $ $100.00
ENA #_____________
Day 2 _____ Tues. Oct 23 ____Non ENA Member $ $125.00
____RN Students $ $50.00
____Late fee/Walk in $ $130.00
$10 discount if you join ENA at the conference
* Breakfast, Lunch, CEUs & parking in S104 included
ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 15, 2018
CANCELLATIONS MADE prior to 10/15/18 = $25 processing fee.
AFTER 10/15/18 NON-REFUNDABLE.
October 23, 2018 Tuesday
0730 – Registration / Exhibits / Continental Breakfast
0745 – Welcome & Announcements
0800 – National ENA Update Jennifer Schmitz, National ENA Board Liaison
0835 – What’s New in Stroke Care Joan Somes
0905 – BREAK, Exhibits & Posters
0935 – Effective Leadership Strategies to Create an Engaged Team
Jennifer Schmitz
1040 – Pain Management in the ED – Opioid Use, Misuse, and Abuse
Molly McNaughton & Leslie Maynard
1140 – LUNCH & Exhibits
1240 – MN ENA State Council Update Karie Pearce, MN ENA President
1305 – A World of Worries & So Much Stress! Helping Children with Fear,
Anxiety & Related Challenges Abigail Gewirtz
1405 – Break
1420 – Fixing Their Boo Boos - Pain in the Pediatric Patient Cassie DuFresne
1525 – Major Trauma: From Impact to Perseverance Dr. Thomas Blee
1630 – Closing remarks, evals & final prizes
Speaker/Topics subject to change
Silent Auction both days Proceeds to ENA Foundation Scholarship Fund
Item for auction? Contact: Krista Miller or
This continuing nursing education activity submitted for approval by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.