74th Annual IHCA Convention & Expo
September 9-12, 2024
Peoria Civic Center | Peoria, IL
Ovations: A Celebration of Long Term Care Nurses
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette Cotillion Ballroom
IHCA is welcoming back a familiar face this year! Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP, has presented a number of sessions at IHCA conventions over the years and we couldn’t be happier to have her back for this year’s Ovations celebration.
Barb has provided more than 2,200 continuing education events on topics pertaining to
pathophysiology, physical assessment, and pharmacology to health care professionals
throughout the United States and Canada. She has been the keynote speaker for the
Association of Practitioners for Infection Control, the National Association of Biology
Teachers, the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, the National Association of
Emergency Nurses, and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners.
She has held faculty positions at the University of Virginia, the University of Arkansas,
Loyola University of Chicago, and St. Xavier University of Chicago.
Barb has authored five books: Medical Minutiae; An Apple a Day: The ABCs of Diet and
Diseases; Live a Little, Laugh a Lot; Kiss My Asparagus; and WHO KNEW?
Barb is a fascinating and highly informative speaker whose dynamic presentation style
makes learning enjoyable. She provides a wealth of clinical information that can be
applied to everyday practice.
The keynote address will be followed by the presentation of the 2024 LTCNA Nursing Awards.
Simulation Mannequin Training for Nurses
The Long Term Care Nurses Association has purchased a simulation mannequin and will bring it to your facility for training.
Be Prepared for the New Requirements of Participation Competency Regulations
The Long Term Care Nurses Association is offering simulation competency programs to licensed nurses around the state!
Two options are available!
- Year-long training ($2000) - You receive 24 hours of simulation training during the year. This is normally divided up into one 6-hour training day per quarter.
- A la carte ($750) - You receive one 6-hour training day
You can choose from one of the training modules listed below, or LTCNA will customize a training to fit your needs!
Education Modules
- Head to toe assessment
- Change in condition assessment
- CHF
- COPD
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Focused Assessments
- Based on admitting diagnosis or current concern
- Pneumonia
- Post-surgical
- Post exacerbation of chronic disease
- Post fall
- Neurological
- Respiratory Assessment
- IV therapy
- Urinary catheterization
- New orientee (will be offered at a later date)
Contact Ashley Caldwell at acaldwell@ihca.com for details.