If you would like to attend the 2024 Jill Davis Critical Care Nursing Conference virtually, please register for this option. Once you select your option, we are not able to adjust or change to the in-person option.

We will not be recording presentations for viewing post-course and completion of the evaluation is required to claim course credit. 

The Jill Davis Intensive Care Nursing Fund was created by Stephen and Jodi Davis and their children, Jenny, Tim, and Beth Anne Davis in memory of their daughter and sister Jill. Jill passed away following her open-heart surgery at 13 months. Through this fund, it was their hope to provide annual continuing education to healthcare professionals in intensive care to aid in their ability to provide high-quality patient care, much like Jill received. This conference is designed for nurses and any other health professionals that care for patients in the pediatric critical care setting. 

This year the conference will focus on the timeline and care of a Fontan patient from day of diagnosis through adulthood. Within current practices and due to a diverse patient population at Children's, a need to focus on appropriate neurodevelopment care for all ages has been identified as an opportunity for growth. The keynote speaker will share practices shown to improve outcomes when it comes to neurodevelopmental care. The day will also bring opportunities to hear from adults living with the Fontan circulation and their successes and challenges. A family panel will speak about their journey as parents through the process. One of our surgeons will describe current surgical techniques and outcomes, with many more opportunities to hear from our multidisciplinary team including: cardiology, transplant, ethics, rehab, and more! The day will end with a nursing wellness speaker to applaud and recognize all the passion and dedication that healthcare professionals devote to their patients.