Diversity CRNA INFO SESSION & AIRWAY SIMULATION LAB WORKSHOP
KAISER PERMANENTE SCHOOL OF ANESTHESIA
April 4 - 6, 2025
Pasadena, California
3-Day In-Person Immersive Event
Unable to attend in person, consider joining the Saturday Information Session, broadcast via Zoom from Kaiser Permanente. Click here for more details.
$250.00 - Registration Fee - Nursing Student (Students enrolled in program who have not taken the NCLEX Exam) (member's discount at checkout)
$450.00 - Registration Fee - Nurses (includes RNs, ADN nurses, LPNs) (member's discount at checkout)
Are you passionate about becoming a Nurse Anesthetist? Take your application to the next level by attending this exclusive 3-Day in-person event designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need.
location 1
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
location 2
SUNDAY
Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
100 S. Los Robles Avenue, #501
Pasadena, CA 91101
NAP PROGRAMS
Nurse Anesthesia Program Presentations
Participating Universities
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton Pasadena
168 South Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101
Rates are:
$199* Queen or King room
$209* Triple
$219* Quad
*Local taxes are currently of 17% (12.11% + 4.89%=17%) and tourism assessment fee of .195%
Click on the following link to reserve your room:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/pasphhf-90e-73a15c87-1435-436e-859c-bf7be7387a0e/
Book by: March 14, 2025
Valet Parking Only: $30.00
Event Highlights
Event schedule hightlights
DAY 1 FRIDAY
DIVERSITY CRNA MEET AND GREET
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PST)
Location: Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Embark on your Journey
Kick off the event with a vibrant meet-and-greet, breaking barriers and fostering relationships. Engage with CRNAs from across the nation, making invaluable connections that will guide you in your Nurse Anesthesia career.

Light Refreshments
(Dress: Business Casual)
DAY 2 SATURDAY
DIVERSITY CRNA INFORMATION SESSION
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PST)
Location: Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Information Session on Day 2
Admissions Mastery: Dive into the intricacies of the admissions process, clinical expectations, the art of mastering simulations and hear from four program directors on their respective programs and what they are seeking in a potential student.

Continental Breakfast & Lunch
(Dress: Business)
DAY 3 SUNDAY
DIVERSITY CRNA AIRWAY
SIMULATION LAB WORKSHOP
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (PST)
Location: Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, 100 S. Los Robles Avenue, #501, Pasadena, CA 91101
On Day 3 Dreams Take Flight
Hands-On Airway Simulation: Step into a state-of-the-art simulation lab and immerse yourself in hands-on activities that replicate real-life situations and benefit from the guidance of seasoned CRNAs and simulation experts who will share insights, tips, and best practices.
Continental Breakfast & Lunch
(Dress: Diversity CRNA gear, t-shirt, scrubs, jeans)
Unable to attend in person, consider joining the Saturday Information Session, broadcast via Zoom from Kaiser Permanente. Click here for more details.
gUEST SPEAKERS & mODERATORS
Dr. Yosmel Serrano
DNAP, CRNA
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Wallena Gould
EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FADLN, FAAN
DNAMP FOUNDER & CEO
Dr. Nathaly Palacios
DNP, CRNA
DNAMP BOARD PRESIDENT
Amin Azam
CRNA - KAISER PERMANENTE
CRNA MODERATOR - MORNING
Dr. Sass Elisha
EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN
PRESENTER
Dr. Vincent Ford
DNAP, CRNA
DNAMP BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Meshelle A. Lynch
DNP, CRNA
DNAMP BOARD MEMBER
LaTonya Mims
MSNA, CRNA
DNAMP BOARD MEMBER
Nkam Mongwa
MBA, MSN, CRNA
DNAMP BOARD TREASURER
Dr. Carlos Xavier Moreno
DrAP, CRNA, CHSE, NSPM-C
PRESENTER
Dr. April Morris
DNAP, CRNA, APRN
PRESENTER
Dr. Everett G. Moss, II
DNP, CRNA, APRN, NRP
PRESENTER
Dr. Jamare Reed
DNP, CRNA
DNAMP BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Stephen Sanchez
DNP, CRNA
MOCK INTERVIEW MODERATOR
Levia A. Sutton
MSN, CRNA
PRESENTER
Event Sponsors
