Location: Heartland Events Center and Casino, Grand Island, NE
Dates: Wednesday, April 15th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Thursday, April 16th 8:00 am – 4:15 pm
Special Meet & Greet for Vendors, Managers and Directors! Wednesday, April 15th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Heartland Showroom
AARC 8 CRCE approved!
For Attendee Registration CLICK HERE.
The NSRC Spring Conference is your opportunity to connect with other respiratory therapists, educators, managers, and directors. This year’s conference will feature dynamic speakers, cutting-edge clinical updates, leadership development, and powerful networking opportunities — all designed to advance our profession and empower our community.
- AARC Member = $150
- Non-Member = $300
- AARC Student Member = $40
- Non-Student Member = $100
For one day conference pricing options, CLICK HERE
Vendor/Sponsor Exhibit Dates & Hours
For Vendor/Sponsor Registration CLICK HERE
April 15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM set up
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Drinks and Cocktails Hour
April 16
7:30 AM - 12:30 AM Exhibit Hall
The NSRC is grateful for the help of our vendors as we develop the conference. Your sponsorship allows us to provide the best education opportunities to Nebraska therapists. We welcome sponsorship of speakers, social activities, meals or refreshments. For more information on sponsoring a portion of our event, please contact the vendor chair. These sponsorships will be taken on a first-come, first served basis.
Hotel information:
Address: 777 E. Fonner Park Rd. Grand Island, NE 68801
Tel. 308.675.5600
Attendees/Vendors will need to call to reserve - use discount code 100354 upon reservation.
Wednesday April 15th schedule
| Date and Time | Title | Speaker Name |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00-12:40 pm | Registration (Snacks and Refreshments Available) | |
| 12:40-12:45 pm | Flag Presentation | |
| 12:45-1:00 pm | Welcome & Introductions (NSRC Board Members, About AARC and NSRC) | Darcy O'Brien-Genrich, MPA, RRT |
| 1:00-1:55 pm | Step Up-You're Next! | Nash Mahupete |
| 2:00-2:55 pm | Asthma Biologics: A Patient-Centered Approach | Hana Niebur, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI |
| 3:00-3:55 pm | Inspire Device in Pediatric Sleep Patients | Joseph Novotny, MD |
| 4:00-4:55 pm | The Future of Respiratory Care (AARC Rep) | Lisa R. Fuchs, Ed.D., MHA, RRT, CTTS, CHWC, FAARC, FNAP |
| 5:00-7:00 pm | Exhibit Hall-Cocktail Hours |
Thursday April 16th schedule
| Date and Time | Title | Speaker Name |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30- 8:30 am | Breakfast | |
| 8:30-9:25 am | Project Austin- Emergency Planning for Medically Complex Children | Zadia Vacanti, BSN, RN, CPEN |
| 9:30-10:25 am | Management of Bronchiectasis | Amy Nelson |
| 10:30-12:30 pm | Exhibit Hall | |
| 12:00-12:55 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00-1:55 pm | Perfusion: The Heart Behind the Pump | Noelle Meyer, CCP, RRT |
| 2:00- 2:55 pm | Patient Outreach | Nicky Wik, BCPA, CDP |
| 3:00- 3:55 pm | Asthma and the Next Frontier | Ryan Martin, MD, FCCP |
| 4:00-4:15 pm | Conference wrap-up and CRCE Information |