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Download Our 2009 Conference Brochures! Nurse Managers Update!® Critical Care Update!®	Please Note: Our 2010 conference has been canceled due to financial constraints. Check this web site for potential updates for 2011 and beyond.. You can contact NPEI via email to lesliebrock@npeinursing.com or via mail to NPEI, 2525 Ossenfort Road, Glencoe, MO 63038. Thanks!
Thank You To All Who Participated In These Two Fabulous Conferences In April!

Come join an anticipated 1,500 nursing professionals at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for a week of stimulating and informative discussions! Come network with your peers from across the country! For over three decades, these conferences have been presented under the co-sponsorship of the National Critical Care Institute of Education and the National Professional Education Institute. Both are 501(c)(3) IRS rated tax-exempt, non-profit organizations, mandated by charter to provide quality continuing education for nurses and other health care professionals.
Hotel Accommodations
The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada! The Mirage offers world-class, sophisticated accommodations set amidst lush foliage, towering waterfalls and sparkling lagoons in the heart of incredible Las Vegas. The fabulous Mirage is simply the very best hotel for conferences in Las Vegas. Guest rooms feature panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and the magnificent mountains surrounding this entertainment and gaming capital of the world. Within walking distance to fabulous attractions! • All-new meeting space close to your hotel room! • ELEVEN extraordinary restaurants to enjoy • See the dolphin habitat and the world-famous white tigers! • Shopping at the Mirage is an unparalleled experience! • Olympic-sized pool - Spa and Salon • A volcano spewing smoke and fire 100 feet above the lagoons! NEW LOWERED Conference Room Rates!!! As low as $75.00/night April 12-16, 2009 As a special deal for our 2009 conference attendees, we have negotiated a new, lower room rate at The Mirage of $75.00/night. To qualify for this special low room rate, you must check in on Sunday April 12 and check out on Friday April 17, 2009. -OR- Check in on Monday, April 13 and check out on Friday, April 17 for $95.00/night. -OR- All other check in/check out date combinations will receive a $99.00/night room rate. Hurry, rooms are selling out fast! Make your reservations now!!! Or call 1-800-627-6667 and request Offer Code Nurse09 PLEASE NOTE: If you have already reserved your room at The Mirage at the original higher room rates, it has automatically been adjusted down to the appropriate room rate based on your check in/check out date. You do not need to do anything! New for 2009! See Terry Fator At The Mirage! World Class Impersonator, Comedian, Singer and Ventriloquist Terry Fator has performed all over the country and since winning “America's Got Talent”, is considered the #1 entertainer in America. Terry has a unique talent of making his "characters" sing like national recording artists. You will hear from stars like Garth Brooks, Elton John, the Rat Pack, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Elvis, James Blunt, Keith Urban, Brooks and Dunn, Maroon Five, Louis Armstrong and Kermit the Frog. Special NPEI conference pricing for Terry Fator! In cooperation with The Mirage, we are able to offer special pricing for this great new show. Tickets are $75.00 + 10% tax. Please note that this offer could end at any time. Ordering information: Call 1-800-963-9634, mention the code "Micron" to take advantage of this offer.
Distinguished Conference Sponsors

Program Updates
It is with great sorrow that we note the passing of one of our distinguished faculty members. Debbie Arnett, RN, MSN passed away November 9, 2008 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She has been an integral part of our Critical Care Update conference since 2005- this would have been her fifth time joining our faculty. Debbie has made amazing contributions to nursing education through the years. She will be missed. Three of our current faculty have generously offered to replace Debbie's classes in the Critical Care Update. The updated sessions are: 418 When The Lytes Go Out In The ICU: Managing the Metabolic Mess of Electrolyte Imbalances Presented by Christine Kessler, RN, MN, CSANP Critically ill patients often develop electrolyte imbalances requiring a whirlwind of different treatment modalities. This session will shed light on this metabolic conundrum, providing clinical pearls to aid in detecting, treating and preventing various electrolyte disorders. 426 The Big Chill: Hypothermia Post Resuscitation- A New Treatment Option Post Code Arrest this session title and description has not changed Presented by Diane Byrum, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS* Patients who arrest pre-hospital have at least a 90% mortality rate accounting for at least 300,000 deaths each year in the United States. Increased brain temperature contributes to ischemic brain damage in patients post cardiac arrest. Studies have shown that lowering brain temperature, even by a few degrees, decreases ischemic damage. Supportive care and the prevention of further ischemia are the goals in caring for the patient post resuscitation. 438 Balloon Pumps 101 Presented by Kathleen Hill, RN, MSN, CCNS The IABP has been used successfully for the last 3 decades to improve outcomes in patients with cardiogenic shock or failure to wean from bypass. This presentation is an intensive review for nurses with little regular exposure to IABP technology. An overview of the principles of IABP, followed by commonly experienced case-based troubleshooting exercises will have the participant ready for the next IABP admission. This presentation can prepare the nurse for the questions that arise at the initiation or termination of therapy
Conference Attendees Testimonials
"This was the first year I have attended this conference, and I really enjoyed the experience. There were a lot of excellent speakers that were so interesting – the days flew by!" "Great conference as always!" "I will encourage my colleagues to attend this conference in the future." "The speakers and presentations for this conference ranged from really good to awesome." "Speakers were of excellent quality. I am so glad I came!" "I’m glad I took this chance to get to know NPEI and sample a very rewarding educational experience. I just loved the way you got everything neatly put together, especially your dynamic educators!" "This was the best conference I have ever been to!" "I registered very late on-line and you had everything ready to go when I arrived. Good work!" "You have such a variety of inspiring, credible, informative, energetic speakers…I always leave with new tools in my caring bag tools to use when I get back home. Thanks!" "This was a great conference. I would love to return another year!"
Accreditation
NPEI and NCCI are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Numbers 10368 and 00004, respectively. The Critical Care Update!® has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 24.5 Contact Hours, Category A, File number 00014716. Courses offered by CE Providers approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing are recognized by most states that require CE credit for license renewal, and may be applied towards Certification by Nurse Specialty Organizations. We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to quality continuing education for the health care professions.

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Download Our 2009 Conference Brochures!

Nurse Managers
Update!®

Critical Care
Update!®

Please Note: Our 2010 conference has been canceled due to financial constraints. Check this web site for potential updates for 2011 and beyond.. You can contact NPEI via email to lesliebrock@npeinursing.com or via mail to NPEI, 2525 Ossenfort Road, Glencoe, MO 63038. Thanks!

Thank You To All Who Participated In These Two Fabulous Conferences In April!

Come join an anticipated 1,500 nursing professionals at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for a week of stimulating and informative discussions! Come network with your peers from across the country!

For over three decades, these conferences have been presented under the co-sponsorship of the National Critical Care Institute of Education and the National Professional Education Institute. Both are 501(c)(3) IRS rated tax-exempt, non-profit organizations, mandated by charter to provide quality continuing education for nurses and other health care professionals.

Hotel Accommodations

The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada!

The Mirage offers world-class, sophisticated accommodations set amidst lush foliage, towering waterfalls and sparkling lagoons in the heart of incredible Las Vegas.
The fabulous Mirage is simply the very best hotel for conferences in Las Vegas. Guest rooms feature panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and the magnificent mountains surrounding this entertainment and gaming capital of the world. Within walking distance to fabulous attractions!

•   All-new meeting space close to your hotel room!
•   ELEVEN extraordinary restaurants to enjoy
•   See the dolphin habitat and the world-famous white tigers!
•   Shopping at the Mirage is an unparalleled experience!
•   Olympic-sized pool - Spa and Salon
•   A volcano spewing smoke and fire 100 feet above the lagoons!

NEW LOWERED Conference Room Rates!!!

As low as $75.00/night April 12-16, 2009

As a special deal for our 2009 conference attendees, we have negotiated a new, lower room rate at The Mirage of $75.00/night. To qualify for this special low room rate, you must check in on Sunday April 12 and check out on Friday April 17, 2009.
-OR-
Check in on Monday, April 13 and check out on Friday, April 17 for $95.00/night.
-OR-
All other check in/check out date combinations will receive a $99.00/night room rate.

Hurry, rooms are selling out fast! Make your reservations now!!!

Or call 1-800-627-6667
and request Offer Code Nurse09

PLEASE NOTE: If you have already reserved your room at The Mirage at the original higher room rates, it has automatically been adjusted down to the appropriate room rate based on your check in/check out date. You do not need to do anything!

New for 2009!
See Terry Fator At The Mirage!

World Class Impersonator, Comedian, Singer and Ventriloquist Terry Fator has performed all over the country and since winning “America's Got Talent”, is considered the #1 entertainer in America. Terry has a unique talent of making his "characters" sing like national recording artists. You will hear from stars like Garth Brooks, Elton John, the Rat Pack, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Elvis, James Blunt, Keith Urban, Brooks and Dunn, Maroon Five, Louis Armstrong and Kermit the Frog.

Special NPEI conference pricing for Terry Fator!
In cooperation with The Mirage, we are able to offer special pricing for this great new show. Tickets are $75.00 + 10% tax. Please note that this offer could end at any time.
Ordering information: Call 1-800-963-9634, mention the code "Micron" to take advantage of this offer.

Distinguished Conference Sponsors

Program Updates

It is with great sorrow that we note the passing of one of our distinguished faculty members. Debbie Arnett, RN, MSN passed away November 9, 2008 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She has been an integral part of our Critical Care Update conference since 2005- this would have been her fifth time joining our faculty.
Debbie has made amazing contributions to nursing education through the years.
She will be missed.

Three of our current faculty have generously offered to replace Debbie's classes in the Critical Care Update. The updated sessions are:

418 When The Lytes Go Out In The ICU: Managing the Metabolic Mess of Electrolyte Imbalances
Presented by Christine Kessler, RN, MN, CSANP
Critically ill patients often develop electrolyte imbalances requiring a whirlwind of different treatment modalities. This session will shed light on this metabolic conundrum, providing clinical pearls to aid in detecting, treating and preventing various electrolyte disorders.

426 The Big Chill: Hypothermia Post Resuscitation- A New Treatment Option Post Code Arrest
*this session title and description has not changed
Presented by Diane Byrum, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS
Patients who arrest pre-hospital have at least a 90% mortality rate accounting for at least 300,000 deaths each year in the United States. Increased brain temperature contributes to ischemic brain damage in patients post cardiac arrest. Studies have shown that lowering brain temperature, even by a few degrees, decreases ischemic damage. Supportive care and the prevention of further ischemia are the goals in caring for the patient post resuscitation.

438 Balloon Pumps 101
Presented by Kathleen Hill, RN, MSN, CCNS
The IABP has been used successfully for the last 3 decades to improve outcomes in patients with cardiogenic shock or failure to wean from bypass. This presentation is an intensive review for nurses with little regular exposure to IABP technology. An overview of the principles of IABP, followed by commonly experienced case-based troubleshooting exercises will have the participant ready for the next IABP admission. This presentation can prepare the nurse for the questions that arise at the initiation or termination of therapy

Conference Attendees Testimonials

"This was the first year I have attended this conference, and I really enjoyed the experience. There were a lot of excellent speakers that were so interesting – the days flew by!"

"Great conference as always!"

"I will encourage my colleagues to attend this conference in the future."

"The speakers and presentations for this conference ranged from really good to awesome."

"Speakers were of excellent quality. I am so glad I came!"

"I’m glad I took this chance to get to know NPEI and sample a very rewarding educational experience. I just loved the way you got everything neatly put together, especially your dynamic educators!"

"This was the best conference I have ever been to!"

"I registered very late on-line and you had everything ready to go when I arrived. Good work!"

"You have such a variety of inspiring, credible, informative, energetic speakers…I always leave with new tools in my caring bag tools to use when I get back home. Thanks!"

"This was a great conference. I would love to return another year!"

Accreditation

NPEI and NCCI are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Numbers 10368 and 00004, respectively. The Critical Care Update!® has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 24.5 Contact Hours, Category A, File number 00014716.

Courses offered by CE Providers approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing are recognized by most states that require CE credit for license renewal, and may be applied towards Certification by Nurse Specialty Organizations. We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to quality continuing education for the health care professions.