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CANN 2021 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Neonatal Nursing – What's on the Horizon?
Dalhousie University, Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building – Halifax, Nova Scotia
June 27, 2021 to June 28, 2021
 
CANN 2021 National Conference
 
Embracing the theme "Neonatal Nursing: What's on the Horizon?" CANN 2021 will feature an impressive line-up of speakers, experts and leaders who will address today's emerging topics and trends that are forging the way to improved neonatal nursing care and newborn health. This two-day conference will include a combination of pre-conference workshops, general and concurrent sessions, poster presentations, an exhibit component, and a social program allowing plenty of time to network.
 
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CONFERENCE SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE: (as of February 6, 2020 – subject to change)
- Microbiome Innovations
- Initiatives in NICUs across the Country
- Trauma Informed Care in the NICU and for the Clinician
- Feeding Innovations and FiCare
- NICU Parent Experiences and Perspectives
- Vaccine Hesitancy
- Cerebral Oxygenation
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
- Brain Development
- Indigenous Health for Families and Babies
- Pain and Infant Behaviour
- Ethical Considerations
- PDA Treatment
 
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DAY: SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021
- CANN Canadian Neonatal Nursing Certification Exam Preparation Workshop
- Canadian Premature Babies Foundation Parent and Healthcare Provider Workshop
 
LOCATION:
Dalhousie University – Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building
6135 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2
 
TRAVEL:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is located approximately 37 kilometres (about a half-hour drive) from downtown Halifax. Most taxi companies servicing the airport charge a flat rate of $65 to travel to the city. Maritime Bus offers shuttle service to downtown Halifax via Airport Express; a one-way ticket is $22 and round-trip $40. To purchase a shuttle ticket or to view the schedule – click here. You may also purchase a ticket at the Ground Transportation Booth at the airport or by phone at 902-429-2020 or 902-873-4087 or 844-378-6880 or 800-575-1807.
 
PARKING:
Head to the LeMarchant Place parking lot on South Street, Studley Campus (number 16 on the map – click here). The cost is $2 per hour or $16 per day.
 
ACCOMMODATIONS:
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