Spring Seminar 2026 - PeriAnesthesia Nursing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Memorial Hermann Hospital- Texas Medical Center ( Sarofim Conference Center- 4th floor)
6411 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:00am CT - 3:00pm CT
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Credits Offered
This event offers
5.0 contact hours
to attendees.
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Application submitted to ASPAN/AACN..
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Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
Written notice (email to tapanugcr@gmail.com) is required for all refunds.
Full refund if requested by 2359 pm on 1/15/2026
50% refund if requested by 2359 pm on 2/1/2026
No refund if requested after 2359 on 2/15/25.
Event Agenda
Spring Seminar 2026 - PeriAnesthesia Nursing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Event Agenda
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7:00am CT - 3:00pm CT
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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7:30am - 8:00am
Breakfast and Registration
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8:00am - 9:00am
A Perianesthesia Journey: Striving for Greatness
Karen Bratovich, MHA, RN, NE-BC, CAPA
1.0 CE Credit -
9:00am - 10:00am
Heart in Crisis: Spotting Cardiogenic Shock
Danielle Hardin, MSN, RN ACNP-BC, CCRN
1.0 CE Credit -
10:00am - 10:30am
Break
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10:30am - 11:30am
Neurologic Vigilance: Early Recognition Starts in the PACU
Simon Salas MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC
1.0 CE Credit -
11:30am - 12:30pm
Lunch and TAPAN UGCR Business Meeting
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12:30pm - 1:30pm
Pediatric Anesthesia and Common Complications
Christina Williams, MD
1.0 CE Credit -
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: Preparing for the Future
Cynthia Rittenhouse, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, EBP
1.0 CE Credit -
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Closing and Evaluations
Exhibit & Sponsor
The TAPAN UGCR Annual Spring Seminar will be held on February 21, 2026, at: Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center. 4th Floor Sarofim Conference Room, 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030.
Exhibitors will be provided with two chairs and one 6-foot uncovered table. The exhibit fee includes two conference registrations. If you have a product that needs an outlet, please specify. Exhibitors should provide their own extension cord.
Seminar attendees will have the opportunity to visit one-on-one with you during the early morning registration period, and during the morning and lunch breaks. Please arrive between the hours of 6:30 and 7:00 A.M. for set-up on February 21, 2026, at the venue. Please park in the Sterling Garage: 1400 Ross Sterling St, Houston, TX 77030
The event is designed for perianesthesia nurses, other specialties, healthcare professionals, and nursing students from across Houston and surrounding areas. There will be an estimated 100 nurses representing pre-operative, postoperative, and other specialty related nursing units from the variety of Houston area hospital systems, as well as systems across the Gulf Coast region. Our members are exceptionally well-connected in the healthcare community. When you reach one member, you reach their entire network of colleagues and co-workers. The TAPAN UGCR nurse leaders are excited for the opportunity to speak with your representatives about your products and services!
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support. The success of our Annual Spring Seminar is due in large measure to your dedication and support for professional nursing education.
Sincerely,
TAPAN UGCR Spring Seminar Committee
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