AANA Career Fair

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Whether you are just starting out or have been in practice for more than 30 years, you’ll get expert advice from seasoned recruiters at top institutions. Bring your CV and your questions!

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Career Fair Schedule

• Sunday, August 11 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 12 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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Don’t Miss these Hot Topics and Best Practices from Expert Recruiters!

Investing in the future of Nurse Anesthesia

• Scope of Practice - Investing in Rewarding work
• Economics of Health - Shaping the future
• Education - Support for doctoral projects

Speakers

• Kevin Smith, MSN, CRNA – Chief CRNA
• Elizabeth Gooding, MSN, CRNA – Chief CRNA

Day | Time:

• Sunday | 4:00 - 4:20 p.m.
• Monday | 11:00 - 11:20 a.m.
• Tuesday | 9:30 - 9:50 a.m.

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Based in Urbana, Illinois, Carle is a vertically-integrated, physician-led health system serving more than 1.4 million people in 14 communities across east central Illinois. Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals in 2019 by Healthgrades, Carle Foundation Hospital is a 413-bed regional hospital and is the area’s only Level I Trauma Center.

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Your Top Ten Considerations when Selecting a Position
Sunday | 3:30 -3:50 p.m.
Speaker:

• James G. Mermigas, CRNA, DNP, MPM, MBA – Vice President, Advanced Practice Providers

Transition to Practice
Monday | 12:30 - 12:50 p.m.
Speaker:

• Erik Rauch, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C – Regional Director of Advanced Practice Providers/Chief CRNA

CV Best Practices and Interview Preparation
Tuesday | 8:30 - 8:50 a.m.
Speaker:

• David Brandeberry – Manager, Clinical Recruitment, Anesthesiology Division

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You’re a CRNA! Now What? A discussion about your career and the five things you need to know before accepting a job.
Sunday | 1:00 - 1:20 p.m.
Speaker:

• Trent Walter, MBA, MSN, CRNA – Chief CRNA, Mid-Atlantic Division, Director, CRNA Implementation Team

What are you joining? Are you protected? Identifying a clinician-centric organization.
Sunday | 5:00 – 5:20 p.m.
Speaker:

• John Potts MS, CRNA – VP Regional CRNA Services

Total Compensation…. How much are you really getting paid?
Monday | 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Speaker:

• Paul Santoro – Vice President of Business Services

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UF Health Shands and our growing opportunities in the Anesthesia Department

Day | Time:

• Sunday | 3:00 - 3:20 p.m.
• Monday | 11:30 - 11:50 a.m.
• Tuesday | 9:00 - 9:20 a.m.

Speakers:

• Jennifer Mohr – Employment Coordinator
• Austin Sneed – Administrative Manager

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Bridge to Practice

Day | Time:

• Sunday | 4:30 - 4:50 p.m.
• Monday | 12:00 - 12:20 p.m.
• Tuesday | 8:00 - 8:20 a.m.

Speaker:

• Mary Scott-Herring, DNP, CRNA
• Linda Goetz, MHS, CRNA

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USAP: Raising the Bar for Quality Anesthesia

Day | Time:

• Sunday | 2:30 - 2:50 p.m.
• Monday | 9:00 - 9:20 a.m. and 1:30 - 1:50 p.m.

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Interview Skills for CRNAs
Sunday | 1:30-1:50
Speaker:

• Lindy Seto, Senior Clinical Recruiter

Why TeamHealth? A Clinician’s Perspective
Sunday | 5:30-5:50
Speaker:

• Debra Coleman, Co-Chief CRNA, Tampa General Hospital

Your Job Search Success Manual
Monday | 9:30-9:50
Speaker:

• Lindy Seto, Senior Clinical Recruiter

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