Pre-Convention Kickoff Ceremony and Community Event

4/19/2016 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Presenter: Pedro Pimenta

This highly energizing kickoff event will bring SVN’s vision to life and emphasize the value of membership. Located in the outdoor pavilion at the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort, the event features motivational speaker Pedro Pimenta, networking and a community activity geared toward raising awareness on vascular disease with the general public.

Member Business Meeting

4/22/2016 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Presenter: Phyllis Gordon, SVN President

SVN leadership will present an organization update, committee and taskforce updates. SVN Awards will be presented. Breakfast will be provided to attendees.

ABI Certification/Recertification

4/22/2016 12:00 PM - 1:30 AM

(Please note:  completion of on-line course content required.  You must present a completion certificate prior to start of Convention to enroll).

The SVN has established a registry of vascular nurses with expertise in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) to provide education and ABI training sessions to health care professionals. Training may occur in areas such as hospitals, outpatient settings, long term care centers and professional societal meetings. The registry consists of SVN members who have completed a comprehensive PAD education and ABI train-the-trainer workshop. Your name will be added to the SVN ABI Registry with successful completion of this session at the Annual Convention.