41ST ANNUAL CRITICAL CARE NURSING SYMPOSIUM
Presbyterian Rev. Hugh Cooper Administrative Center
9521 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30am MT - 5:00pm MT
Info
Topic
CRITICAL AND PROGRESSIVE CARE NURSING
Additional Information
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.
Applied for CE Hours: 6.5
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!!
Exhibit & Sponsor
Please consider this exciting opportunity for your organization to participate in this memorable event. The AACN ABQ Chapter's annual symposium is regarded as the premier event for critical and progressive care nursing in the New Mexico community. We offer various sponsorship options, including booth space and premium sponsorship slots that include special recognition for your company in our brochure and live event.
Please download, sign, and return the Exhibitor Agreement Form to AACN.ABQ@gmail.com after registration. Our CEs are dependent on our collecting this signed agreement. An electronic signature is okay.
Thank you for your commitment and support of the AACN ABQ Chapter; it is because of your contributions that we can deliver insightful education to nurses in our diverse field.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at aacn.abq@gmail.com. We look forward to a fun-packed day with lots of networking and learning!
Kindly,
AACN ABQ Chapter Board
Attachments
Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form.
Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form.
Sponsors will receive special recognition in our event listings and brochure, as well as a table in a premier location to exhibit.
Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form.
Sponsors will receive special recognition in our event listings and brochure, as well as a table in a premier location to exhibit.
Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form.