Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Seminar

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48th Annual Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia Seminar

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Motor City Casino Conference Center 

 

The Detroit Mercy Nurse Anesthesia program conducts this annual event to showcase our program and students, embrace our CRNA community, connect with alumni and introduce interested RNs to anesthesia topics. 

Professional photographer Michael Shuster will be available to take headshots. See additional information and sample headshots.

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    Vender Registration

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    Program Schedule


    7 a.m.: Registration, Exhibit area opens, Coffee and breakfast snacks


    8 – 8:30 a.m.: The Future of Anesthesia Education
    Josh OlsonJosh Olson CRNA DNP, Program Director

     

     

     

     


    8:30 – 9 a.m.: MANA PAC Update: Where we’ve been, where we are, how to move forward
    Charlie HunterCharlie Hunter RNAS, MANA PAC Student Representative

     

     

     

     


    9 – 10 a.m.: Cultural and Religious Competence as a Clinical Skill in Modern Anesthesia Practice 
    Engy AbunassarEngy Abunassar CRNA DNP, Featured Alumni Speaker, Class of 2025

     

     

     

     


    10 – 10:45 a.m.: Visit our vendors in the exhibit hall


    10:45 – 11:15 a.m.: Radically Dissect the Anesthesia Management of a Radical Neck Dissection Case from x%&*#!
    Sarah UnderwoodSarah Underwood RNAS, Student Speaker

     

     

     

     


    11:15 – 11:45 a.m.: Anesthesia Management of the Adult Patient with a History of a Repaired Congenital Heart Defect 
    Darby HorneDarby Horne RNAS, Student Speaker

     

     

     

     


    11:45 a.m.1 p.m.:  Lunch


    1 – 2 p.m.: Pediatric Respiratory Disease: When to make the hard stop!
    Mary BochinskiMary Bochinski CRNA MS, Featured Faculty Speaker

     

     

     

     


    23 p.m.: Concurrent Session #1: Panel Discussion: Applying to Nurse Anesthesia School, Assuring That Your Efforts Are Effective. 
    Facilitated by Dr. Joshua Olson, panel of current students and recent graduates


    2 – 3 p.m.: Concurrent Session #2: Advanced Airway Rescue: Anatomy, ultrasound and cricothyrotomy techniques


     

Alumni Wine and Cheese Reunion

The UDM faculty are hosting an Alumni Wine and Cheese Reunion in the MCC Iridescence Lounge for each graduating class “on the fives." If you are a member of the Classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986 and 1981, please join us immediately following the seminar to catch up with your classmates!
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