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Register Now for Lowest Rates!
If you're planning to attend our Orange Beach Spring Break Seminar, register by this Saturday, February 25 for the earlybird discount!

The Perdido Beach Resort is filling up fast. Make your room reservation ASAP to receive the LACES group discount!

Booking ID: 11403
Perdido Beach Resort Reservations: (251) 981-9811
Discounted rate for standard room: $159/night

Our programs are planned for CRNAs, by CRNAs, and we always provide topics requested by our attendees.
Faculty of the 2017 LACES Orange Beach Spring Break Seminar:
Angela Mund, CRNA, DNP
Dr. Angela Mund received a certificate in Nurse Anesthesia from the Minneapolis Veteran's Affairs School of Nurse Anesthesia in 1998.  She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Master's of Science degree in 1999 and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2008.  Dr. Mund has presented at state and national meetings such diverse topics as surgical management of CHF, goal-directed fluid management, and the doctor of nursing practice. She is a published author on the subject of healthcare policy and patient advocacy.  Dr. Mund is currently the Program Director at the Medical University of South Carolina Anesthesia for Nurses Program.  She is active in the AANA and has served on two state boards of directors as well as several state and national committees. 
 
Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA
Dr. Dru Riddle is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University School of Nurse Anesthesia, Fort Worth, Texas.  He also serves as the Director of the Center for Translational Research: A JBI Center of Excellence and maintains an active clinical anesthesia practice.  Dru completed his BSN at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing, his MSN with CRNA certification at Old Dominion University, his DNP at Texas Christian University and his PhD is Nursing and Genetics at the Medical University of South Carolina.  Dru's research interest included evidence based healthcare, pharmacogenomics, and genetic implications for anesthesia care.  Additionally, he has spoken nationally and internationally on evidence based healthcare, systematic review strategies, and various clinical anesthesia topics.
 
John Sikes, CRNA, MS, ACHE
John Sikes, CEO and co-founder of Diversified Professionals, Inc., is a 1994 graduate of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette from which he earned his BSN degree. He earned his Masters from Xavier University in New Orleans while doing anesthesia training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. In developing DPI, John worked to create a comprehensive platform for both medical facilities and individual healthcare clients designed to increase their overall value consistently over time. His vision for DPI is built upon a personal and professional base of highly disciplined core values and strong determination. 
Gerry Pedersen, CRNA
Gerry Pedersen, Vice President of Business Relations for Diversified Professionals, Inc., is a 1985 graduate of the Charity Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia in New Orleans. In addition to his partnership with DPI, Gerry is Adjunct instructor with Our Lady Of The Lake College of Nurse Anesthesia in Baton Rouge, a position he has held since 2008. Gerry also currently serves on the board for the Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
 
Relax on the shores of Orange Beach.

Take a break from the winter weather and head south to the pearly white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast!

Stay on-site at the Perdido Beach Resort - a newly renovated, beach-front resort on one of the most beautiful stretches of soft, sugary sand in the world. The beach, indoor and outdoor pools, and fitness center are a paradise all of their own. Oversized rooms, each with a private balcony, feature all of the comforts and conveniences you would expect of a luxury resort.

Experience the nationally acclaimed, beach-view Voyagers Restaurant and casual meals (including Sunday Brunch) in the Latitude 30 cafe. The Sandpiper Terrace Poolside Bar is also a great place to relax. Activities include fishing, sailing, golf on 6 nearby courses, boating, parasailing, tennis, and shopping. 
 
What are you waiting for?
Register now for the earlybird discounted rate of only $450 for 20 Class A CE credits! 

Earlybird discount expires February 25!
Looking for more details? Visit our website!
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 20.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1034120; Expiration Date 3/26/2017. AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 7 CE Credits in Pharmacology/Therapeutics.