About Encore

About Us

Encore Symposiums, Inc. was founded in 1983 with the focus of providing continuing education to anesthesia providers in unique and exciting destinations. Each venue offers a high quality educational event that augments the expertise of the nurse anesthetist and a truly wonderful get-a-away.

At each symposium there is a well-planned itinerary conducive to learning plus a schedule of optional activities that provide sightseeing, adventure, pampering, rest and relaxation! When you attend an Encore Symposium you are guaranteed the time to visit and experience the location. General sessions are designed with consideration for recreational opportunities indigenous to the area. Through our website you will be able to visit related websites featuring R&R activities which are carefully chosen as the "must see's and do's". Each excursion is organized by a professional destination management company that is recognized for their expertise in planning tours which provide group tour discounts.

We realize that the anesthesia provider's time is a precious commodity; therefore, every effort is made to create the best educational experience along with a memorable one. Catering to our participants is foremost. As you plan your next educational event, remember... You deserve an Encore!

About our Faculty

Through the years we have developed a CRNA faculty that is dedicated to sharing knowledge directly pertaining to the challenges facing nurse anesthesia practice today. Their presentations are pertinent, up-to-date and applicable to many areas of clinical anesthesia. The teaching methods are Power Point presentations augmented by a professional, quality bound syllabus which includes the program schedule, objectives, lecture presentations, bibliographies and other useful information relevant to the symposium. Learn more about our Faculty.

About the Accommodations

As you peruse our website, you will realize rather quickly that the destinations we choose are very special. The symposiums are held in resorts or hotels renown for being the "best" in the area. Each destination and facility is special and offers a unique ambience. The hosting properties provide negotiated rates at discounted prices. Early reservations are strongly recommended based on the strategic location, season, or their claim to fame.

How to Register to an Encore Symposium

Registration is fast and efficient with Encore Symposiums. You may pre-register or request a seminar packet online or call us toll free at (877) ES-CRNAS (877) 372-7627. If you choose to contact us on line, go to "Registration Information", or "Register Me Now". All requests for information are followed up with a complete seminar packet. The packet includes the program schedule, objectives, full color hotel, local venue brochures, R&R itinerary, pricing and reservation information.

About our Cancellation & Refund Policy

Received more than 30 days prior to event: Full refund less $100 processing fee or full credit applied to an Encore Symposium of your choice within 12 months.
Received less than 30 days prior to event: Full credit applied to an Encore Symposium of your choice within 12 months.

Credits are non-refundable for cash.
 

In the event Encore Symposiums finds it necessary to cancel the program due to low registration, our liability is limited to a full refund of your paid tuition. Since 1983 the need to cancel an event has occurred only once due to extremely low registration. Unlike our competitors, Encore Symposiums does not consider it ethical or good business to cancel a program based on a non-profitable situation. Encore Symposiums reserves the right to determine the cancellation of any program due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities, or other emergencies making it illegal or unsafe to hold the program at the designated facility; whereby its liability shall be limited to a tuition credit applicable towards another Encore Symposium of the attendees choice.

About our Mailing List

Encore Symposiums does not do bulk mailing. The reduction in mailing costs has allowed us to improve our programs to benefit the participants attending the symposium, not on advertising. If you are a first-time visitor to our website and wish to be notified of upcoming Encore Symposiums, please E-mail at nancy@escrnas.com and you will be included in our future mailings.

Amenities of an Encore Symposium

We value your business and know that once you have been to an Encore Symposium you will return again and again. Encore Symposiums is the only nurse anesthesia continuing education provider that organizes a detailed program itinerary packed full of optional daily, pre and post conference adventures suitable for the entire family. Over the years this service has proven especially valuable to our participants and their guests as many hours of research in planning their trip are avoided. Here are some other aspects of our service that you will receive:

Prior to the symposium

  • Toll free personalized, friendly, and quick service during the pre-registration process
  • A complimentary packet of information specific to the symposium, hotel, area and scheduled activities.
  • Options on accommodations, hotels or resorts that are recognized for their service, strategic location and ambiance
  • Up to 50% discount on hotel/resort accommodation rates which apply at least two days prior and two days post the conference dates
  • Discounted, competitive airfares.
  • Significantly discounted car rentals through Hertz Rental (at locations where their service is available).

During the symposium

  • Personalized and friendly service from the Encore staff and faculty
  • Current information and pertinent topics at each symposium that are relevant to most areas of anesthesia practice
  • A predominately CRNA faculty recognized in their area of expertise
  • A program itinerary that is packed full of exciting recreational events created exclusively for our attendees
  • Quality program materials that can be used for future reference
  • A complimentary Welcome Reception
  • A daily Full Continental Breakfast for the attendee during scheduled morning general sessions
  • Afternoon refreshments for the attendee where afternoon general sessions are scheduled
  • An opportunity to participate in the decision making process of future Encore Symposium destinations, speakers and topics via our program evaluation

After the symposium

  • An opportunity to win a future Encore Symposium at the conclusion of the seminar
  • Only with Encore Symposiums can you save up to $50 on each future Encore Symposium after you attend just one symposium, not several. We understand that educational opportunities are not easy to obtain; therefore, no minimum symposiums are required to acquire a discount. Savings begin immediately. Discount Certificates are distributed at the conclusion of each seminar.
  • Immediate processing of the AANA Attendance Record to expedite your CE Credits confirmation
  • Permanent maintenance of all records pertaining to each seminar for your future needs
  • Special mailings via e-mail and postal service regarding upcoming symposiums