The 41st Annual Critical Care Nursing Symposium, presented by the Albuquerque Chapter of AACN, will be held on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, from 7:30 am to 5 pm MST.
Held at Presbyterian- Rev. Hugh Cooper Center, 9521 San Mateo Blvd. NE. ABQ, NM 87113.
AGENDA
We have an action-packed event featuring well-known and respected local nurse and physician speakers.
0730-0800: Registration- Breakfast- Sponsored by TBD
0800-0810: Introductions/Announcements - Yvette Griego, RN, ABQ AACN Chapter President
0810-0900: “His Heart Is Giving Up!”: Heart Failure Updates for 2026 - Jacob Mayfield, MD, FAAC, Cardiologist, and Mariana Boitano, CHF RN
0900-0955: “ID Magic Needed!” When Antibiotics Just Aren’t Cutting it - Andrea Demeter, MD, ID Specialist, VAMC
0955-1020: Break- Sponsored by TBD
1020-1115: “I’m Torn on What to Do” Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing- Leisl Gilchrist MSN, NPD-BC AACN Region 15 Chapter Advisor
1115-1210: "When Dying Doesn’t Have to Be the End” Organ Donation - Wes Warner, Clinical Director NMDS:
1210-1300: Lunch (Provided)
1300-1355: "What You Never Knew About ECMO". ECMO Therapies - Erik Kraai, MD, Intensivist UNMH
1355-1455: “It’s Two Lives We Are Dealing with Here!” OB Emergencies - Elizabeth Garchar, MD FACOG
1455-1520: Break - Sponsored by TBD
1520-1620: “Caring For the Caregiver” Coping with caregiver fatigue - Julia Azua, RN, VP Clinical Services at CSI Aviation
1620-1630: Evaluations/CE Distribution
CE INFORMATION
This activity has been submitted to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for approval to award contact hours. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
REGISTRATION
Early Registration (ENDS FEB 23rd):
Local AACN Chapter Member: $75
Non-Chapter Member: $100
Late Registration-(after February 23rd )
Local AACN Chapter Member: $90
Non-Chapter Member: $115
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity!!
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Albuquerque.
