Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa - Tucson, AZ

ADCE 2024

ADCE: A Meeting of Minds

The Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators (ADCE) is the premier educator-to-educator event in nurse anesthesiology. Join us in-person Feb. 12-15 for ADCE 2025 in Tucson, AZ, and experience small-group, in-depth sessions worth 18.5 Class A CE. Expand your knowledge and build meaningful relationships as you collaborate with other passionate educators at the forefront of nurse anesthesia learning.

Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators

Earn up to 18.5 Class A CE. Enjoy personal attention in small sessions. Build meaningful relationships with colleagues. Join us Wednesday, Feb. 12–Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa – Tucson, Arizona. Secure your early bird rate of $695 until Dec. 11.

Laurel Anderson-Miner

“[ADCE] is a fun-filled three days to gather and share innovative ideas and learn from anesthesia colleagues from all over the country. This meeting is a must!”

Laurel Anderson-Miner PhD, CRNA, APRN, CHSE, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh | AANA member since 1995

AANA ADCE 2024

A Sunny Place to Reconnect with Colleagues

Nourish important relationships with fellow CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists in education and share your valuable experience with like-minded peers, while taking a break from winter in sunny Arizona.

2025 Information

2025 Pricing

Early Bird (End 12/11/24) 

  • Member: $695 
  • Resident member: $348 
  • RN-APRN member: $348
  • Military:  $495* 
  • Non-member: $865 

Regular Rate (Starts 12/12/24) 

  • Member: $795 
  • Resident member: $348 
  • RN-APRN member: $348
  • Military:  $495 *  
  • Non-member: $965  

* Note: Discounted rates are being offered to active Military personnel. 

Registration Cancellation Policy 

If you are not able to attend this event, or any separate ticketed event, please notify the Member Services at help@aana.com. 

  • Until Jan. 13: 20% of registration/ticketed fee; remainder will be refunded 
  • Jan. 14 – 28: 50% of registration/ticketed fee; remainder will be refunded 
  • Beginning Jan. 29: No refunds will be given 

Early Educator Workshop

Whether you’re new to academia or looking to advance your career as an early career education professional, our new Early Educator Workshop: Learning to Survive & Thrive will help you acclimate to a new role outside of the clinical setting. 

Workshop sessions will discuss strategies and concepts utilized by educators in the classroom. Experienced educators will provide insight into how to achieve your professional goals while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Attendees will participate in a Q&A session with experienced educators and have the opportunity to explore the challenges and successes of their educator peers. 

  • $500 registration fee
  • Earn 5.5 Class A CE Credits

Workshop is hosted by AANA & COA.  

Claim your seat 

 

Small Sessions. Engaging Topics. 18.5 Class A CE.

Earn 18.5 Class A CE in our four-day program and enjoy personal attention in ADCE’s small sessions. Session topics include: 

  • Early Career Faculty 
  • Experienced Faculty 
  • Program Administrators 
  • Assistant Program Administrators 
  • AANA Foundation Research 
  • International Programs 
  • Faculty Recruitment & Retainment 
  • Wellness 

Broaden your knowledge with a wide range of topics, including: 

  • Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) ethically and effectively 
  • Habits of highly effective CRNA faculty 
  • Gamifying nurse anesthesia education 
  • Research and writing development 
  • Wellness interventions for residents and faculty 

Education Hot Topics: An Expert Panel

Tackle current issues facing nurse anesthesia programs like yours in the Education Hot Topics: An Expert Panel with the AANA Education Committee . The panel is on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. MT.

The panel of experts will discuss important topics related to faculty and educators. The Education Committee will select topics based on the submissions they receive in advance with members of the AANA Education, Wellness and DEI Committees and representatives from stakeholder organizations.

Learn more.

Accreditation Statements

ADCE: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 18.5 Class A CE Credits; AANA Course ID 1044824; Expiration Date February 15, 2025.

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Early Educator Workshop: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 5.50 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1044831; Expiration Date 2/12/2025.

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Rachel Davis

“You should definitely check out ADCE. The current trends in nurse anesthesia education are important to keep up with as it will impact clinical practice.”

Rachel Davis, DNP, CRNA, CHSE | AANA member since 2006