Brooks College of Health
Nurse Anesthesiology Program Symposium
A day of education, professional connection and topics in anesthesia.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
UNF Campus, Science & Engineering Building
Join us for the inaugural UNF Nurse Anesthesiology Program Symposium in March!
This evidence‑based practice symposium features doctoral‑level presentations focused on translating current research into safe, effective anesthesia practice. Sessions address perioperative optimization, advanced monitoring, pharmacologic adjuncts, and patient safety interventions through critical appraisal of the evidence and application to clinical practice.
As a thank you to our community partners and preceptors for the exceptional educational opportunities they provide to our students during clinical rotations, the Nurse Anesthesiology Program is pleased to offer this complimentary symposium to members of our community.
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Event Highlights
Benefits
Agenda
- 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
- 8:55 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 9:00 AM GETA for Major Cases: Without Opioids or Volatile Agents
Dr. John McDonough - 10:00 AM Managing the Pressure: Antihypertensive Pharmacology in Perioperative Care
Dr. Katherine Meuti
11:00 AM The Effectiveness of Caffeine in Preventing Perioperative Headaches in Chronic Caffeine Users
Sasha Albishami, Denis Llagan, Elizabeth Whelan- 11:30 AM The Use of Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy to Improve Postoperative Clinical Outcomes
Ashley Freeman, Jenna Regal
- 12:00 PM The Use of Ondansetron to Reduce Spinal-Induced Hypotension
Cramer Carter, Emilee Gonzalez
- 12:30 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Adjuncts for Neuraxial Anesthesia
Dr. Adam Conrad
- 2:00 PM The Use of Perioperative Magnesium Sulfate to Reduce Postoperative Pain
Allison Hronek, Hyo Jeong Kim
- 2:30 PM The Use of Preoperative Forced-Air Warming to Reduce Perioperative Hypothermia
Briana Anderson, Patsy Borger, Cody Hansen
- 3:00 PM The Use of the BI Spectral Index Monitoring System in Elderly Surgical Patients to Prevent Postoperative Cognitive Decline
Andrew Fowler, Eric Gonzalez
- 4:00 PM Event Concludes
- 4:30 PM ACLS, BLS & PALS Certification Class (Must be Pre-Registered)
Speakers
Dr. John McDonough
Founding Professor, Nurse Anesthesiology Program
“GETA for Major Cases: But Without Opioids or Vapors”
Dr. Katherine Meuti
Assistant Program Director, Nurse Anesthesiology Program
“Managing the Pressure: Antihypertensive Pharmacology in Perioperative Care”
Dr. Adam Conrad
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
“Adjuncts for Neuraxial Anesthesia”
Visitor Information
Guests should park in Arena Garage 38. Parking is complimentary on weekends. Please avoid any spaces marked for faculty and staff.
For help navigating campus, you may use the University of North Florida Interactive Campus Map.
Contact Us
Questions? Please reach out for any clarification.
Annalise Clarke, Program Coordinator
Nurse Anesthesiology Program