Locations
Nashville, Tennessee
Travel & Leisure Magazine recently named Nashville “America’s Friendliest City” – Come see why! Local museums offer everything from education on the Civil War to county star couture, such as Faith Hill’s dress, to priceless art such as Picasso and Warhol; there’s something for everyone in Music City. Take a tour of a historic home, or take in a comedy while enjoying dinner with your date. Do you like the nightlife? You’ve come to the right place because the “stars” come out at night. Hear blues, rock, country, gospel, jazz, or contemporary Christian. Only in Nashville can you step into a honky tonk on Broadway, look around and see famous faces. Throughout the city, small dives hidden away from the limelight showcase Nashville’s true legends – songwriters.
Every night the music scene in Nashville is vibrant and contagious. Fans rush to get a seat in the clubs while the latecomers crowd the walls and dance floors. By late evening, the clubs are alive and rocking, and there are still many hours left before the clubs close. Let Chopin and Mozart carry you away as you watch the Nashville Ballet or listen to the Grammy-nominated Nashville Symphony. Take in a performance of the Nashville Opera or enjoy an off-Broadway performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Beyond the great sounds is shopping. Posh boutiques, guitar stores filled with instruments, chic clothing and fashionable shops – Nashville’s shopping scene covers the gamut in style and appeal.
When hunger strikes, Nashville’s plate has many unique options to tempt your taste buds. Known for “meat and threes” and zesty barbecue, Nashville also specializes in New Southern and Southern fusion, a blend of down-home cooking and uptown dining. Are you asking yourself what makes Nashville family-friendly? Then think no further. Explore the Adventure Science Center, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Fort Nashborough, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, or Valley Amusement Park. For the sports fan, Nashville boasts three professional sports teams as well as Busch and Indy series car racing. Nashville is surrounded by lush, rolling hills and sparkling blue lakes. Walk 18 holes on Nashville’s five resort courses or eight public golf courses. Ride amusement park rides or slide down Tennessee’s largest waterslides. Rent a jet ski for the day or just cruise upon the world’s largest showboat. When it’s time to unwind, enjoy a day of pampering and relaxation at one of many great day spas.
Hilton Nashville Downtown
Stay in the heart of ‘Music City’ at Hilton Nashville Downtown. You’ll be treated to true Southern hospitality and premier accommodations. Dine in style at four on-site restaurants. You’ll relish the hotel’s central location in the midst of all there is to see and do in Nashville. Explore the history of country music, catch live performances and take in all the sights and sounds of the entertainment district, all nearby. Celebrate all things country music at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Hilton Nashville Downtown is an all-suite hotel. Each suite has 1 king bed or 2 double beds (based on availability), plus a sofa sleeper in a separate parlor area with a chair and ottoman. Suites also feature amenities such as a coffeemaker, mini-refrigerator, two flat screen HDTVs, personal work station, iron/board, hairdryer, safe and more.
The Hilton Nashville Downtown is located approximately 7 miles from the Nashville International Airport (BNA). Hotel Parking: Self parking is not available. Valet parking is approximately $50 per night plus tax, per vehicle. Parking charges are subject to change without notice.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
A continuing education program for emergency medicine healthcare professionals, focused on the latest updates and advancements in emergency medicine. This program includes lectures and discussion with faculty/peers to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Learn from expert faculty and real-world cases, gaining valuable insights to provide improved patient care in emergency settings.
OBJECTIVES
Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Improve knowledge, skills, and strategies in the timely diagnosis and management of patients with complex comorbidities, emergency medical conditions, and less common conditions.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions and improved ability to provide sedation in the emergency department.
Increased ability to anticipate, prevent, and manage complications and emergency medical conditions, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced morbidity and mortality rates.
Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in the emergency department.
Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
Refine and strengthen competence in assessing and managing trauma patients, including timely assessment, prioritization of interventions, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
Improve confidence in ability to perform procedural skills, enhancing patient comfort and providing optimal quality of care.
Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.
Topics in Emergency Medicine |
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Tuesday, October 28 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Lytes On, Lytes Off: Electrolyte Emergencies | C.Pfennig | ||
| 0830 | A Different Kind of TWOfer: Trauma in Pregnancy | C.Pfennig | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Pediatric Shakes and Shivers: Febrile Seizures and Prolonged Fever | M.Swarm | ||
| 1045 | RSI: Resuscitative Sequence Intubation | C.Pfennig | ||
| 1145 | “Slide to the Left, Slide to the Right”: How to Incorporate Renal and Lung Ultrasound Into Practice | M.Swarm | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, October 29 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | EMTALA | M.Reiter | ||
| 0830 | Burns | M.Reiter | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Evaluating Contracts | M.Reiter | ||
| 1045 | Glands Gone Bad | C.Pfennig | ||
| 1145 | Triple Threat: Anaphylaxis, Angioedema, Allergy | C.Pfennig | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, October 30 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Wait There Is a Baby in There: Radiology in Pregnancy | C.Pfennig | ||
| 0830 | Engineering Safety Into Airway Management: A Primer for Success | K.High | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Approach to the Blunt Agonal Trauma Patient | K.High | ||
| 1045 | eFONA (Emergency Front of Neck Access) in the Emergent Setting | K.High | ||
| 1145 | RUSH Right Into It: Ultrasound in Shock | M.Jordan | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, October 31 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | The Business of EM in 2025 | A.Smolensky | ||
| 0830 | Achy Breaky Heart: Cardiac Ultrasound for the EM Clinician Part I | M.Jordan | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Documentation 101 | A.Smolensky | ||
| 1045 | Management of Heart Failure | A.Smolensky | ||
| 1145 | Achy Breaky Heart: Cardiac Ultrasound for the EM Clinician Part II | M.Jordan | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 1.7 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
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FACULTY
Kevin High, RN, MPH, MHPE, EMT
Senior Associate in Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Services
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Mary Kate Jordan, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Associate Director of Ultrasound Operations
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Camiron Pfennig, MD, MHPE
Prisma Health–Upstate
Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Emergency Medicine Residency Director
Professor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clemson University School of Health Research
Clemson, South Carolina
Program Coordinator
Mark Reiter, MD, MBA, MAAEM
CEO, Emergency Excellence
Residency Director - Emergency Medicine
Professor, University of Tennessee - Murfreesboro/Nashville
CEO, American Academy of Emergency Medicine Physician Group
Nashville, Tennessee
Arthur Smolensky, MD, FAAEM
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer Middle Tennessee Emergency Physicians
AAEM Physician Group – Vice Chairman
TN AAEM – Secretary / Treasurer
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine – UTHSC Murfreesboro/Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Matthew Swarm, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee
ACCREDITATION
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 20 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.
American Board of Anesthesiology: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1045227; Expiration Date 10/31/25.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Registered Nurses: NWAS/NWS is an approved provider of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. Provider number: 50-7480
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
SCHEDULE AND FACULTY CHANGES
Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER
We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
No penalty if canceled by August 28, 2025. Cancellations between August 29, 2025, and September 28, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 28, 2025, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can be applied toward tuition for another NWS/NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
We value your patronage and have a simple program to reward you. Our Frequent Attendee Points (FAP) program gives you an added bonus for money spent on our seminars, as well as cruise cabins booked through our in-house travel agency, Northwest Worldwide Travel.
You are automatically enrolled in this program with your paid registration. Click here for more information.
*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in every day you attend to receive credit.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
Travel at your own risk.
REGISTER EARLY
We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.