APP Course – 2025

7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Welcome
Michael Levy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Terminal Ballistics: An Understanding of Weapons Systems, Ammunition and the Impact on the Body
Christina Harrington, RN, CPNP-PC/AC, Thomas Hauck (Fort Worth SWAT) & Keith Rieg, Dallas SWAT

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Neuroanatomy and Imaging Review: What to Look for
Anita Bhansali, MD

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Connecting the Dots Between RVUs and Your Compensation
Kim Pollock (KZA) | Click Here to Learn More

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Networking
Discussion of Next Year’s TANS APP Conference and Recruitment of Teams

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch
Exhibit Hall

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Antibiotic Stewardship in Neurosurgery
Stephy George, Pharm.D, BCCCP

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Management of Patients with Meningioma
Akash Patel, MD

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions
Shunt Adjustment, Shunt Tap, Lumbar Puncture & Drain Placement; Ventriculostomy ICP Placement & Central/A Line Placement & Skin Suturing
Michael Levy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC & Rachel Smith, PA