Nurse Life Care Planners Annual Conference 2025

The AANLCP Presents: Growing Your Life Care PLanning Practice in a Hot Industry

Join us for an educational, networking-packed, three-day conference from April 3-6, 2025, at the sophisticated Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.

"The 2024 AANLCP Conference exceeded all my expectations. The blend of educational sessions and networking was perfect. The conference was well-organized, and every detail was thoughtfully planned to enhance our learning and experience."

Attending the AANLCP 2024 Conference was one of the best professional decisions I've made. The sessions were packed with practical advice and cutting-edge research. The hosted reception and other social events were fantastic for building connections.

The AANLCP Life Care Planning Conference was a game-changer for me. The expertise and passion of the speakers were palpable, and I walked away with actionable insights and renewed enthusiasm for my work. The networking opportunities were invaluable, allowing me to connect with like-minded professionals who share my commitment to excellence in life care planning

Conference Schedule

Thursday, April 3

2:00 PM Pre Conference Session
6:00 PM Meet and Greet

Friday, April 4

New Life Care Planners Breakfast
General Session
Networking Happy Hour

Saturday, April 5

General Session
AANLCP Annual Meeting

Sunday, April 6

General Session
1:00 PM Dismissal

Announcing the return of Pre-Conference: Life Care Planning Roundtable, a unique event for life care planners to exchange complex challenges and scenarios, fostering collaboration and enhancing professional practice. We hope you will join us for this exciting and unique opportunity. Be sure to add the Pre-Conference Ticket to your cart!

Tickets

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Conference Ticket Includes:

Three-day Conference Package
Buffet breakfast, lunch, and beverages each day
CEU Credits counted toward certification requirements
Hosted Welcome Reception
Access to the exhibitor hall
New Attendee Breakfast
Yoga Wellness Session
Power Hour Golfing Session
Custom lanyard

Transfers, Cancellations, and Refunds
You may transfer your conference registration to another person at any time by notifying us in writing. If you must cancel, please notify the conference manager, Monique Gallery at monique@moniquegalleryevents.com, in writing 30-days prior to conference by March 4, 2025. You will receive a refund for your chosen ticket, less a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after the deadline and “no-shows” will not be refunded.

Hotel Accomodations

Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort

One N. San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225

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Crowne Plaza Phoenix – Chandler Golf Resort features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool with a jacuzzi, elegant meeting spaces, and an 18-hole championship golf course – San Marcos Golf Course.

Rates: $184 Standard Room. AANLCP has secured a room block with a special rate for AANLCP Conference Attendees, now available to when the room block is filled.

Use the link below to book your room to receive the discounted rate; or call the Hotel’s Reservations Department at 1-877-685-5594. Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Eastern, 7 days a week.

In the “heart” of Downtown Chandler, within steps of more than 25 Select Restaurants and Exciting Entertainment Venues, within minutes of World-Class Shopping, and enriched by history and cultural attractions.

Conveniently located just 18 miles SE from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and 18 miles W from Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport with quick access to Loops 101 and 202.

Speakers and Topics

Meet the Experts: Your Guide to the Red-Hot Speakers at the AANLCP Life Care Planning Conference

Carefully selected by our discerning Conference Committee and Executive Board, these speakers are recognized for their deep expertise and dedication to excellence in life care planning. Prepare to gain valuable insights from these leading professionals.

How to Assess and Defend Home Care in a Life Care Plan

Denise Atwood, RN, JD, CPHRM, CLCP

Life Care Planner | Care Plans for Life, LLC

Denise Atwood is a Certified Life Care Planner who has worked in nursing for over 30 years. Her clinical and professional experience covers a variety of areas, including the Adult and Pediatric ICU, Trauma, Burn, Emergency Room, and Surgical nursing, as well as Employee Health, Infection Control, Compliance, and Risk Management. She also hold a CPHRM certification – Certified Professional Health Care Risk Management. Ms. Atwood was an Adjunct Professor at both Ottawa University, the University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University, teaching classes focusing on health law and ethics and ethics and legal issues in business. She also conducts nurse ethics evaluations, upon referral from the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Ms. Atwood has been a licensed attorney for over 14 years. She represents providers before licensing boards and performs appellate brief writing.

Kerri Martin, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CLCP

Life Care Planner | Care Plans for Life, LLC

Kerri Martin is a Certified Life Care Planner with a family nurse practitioner background. She has 9 years of experience in primary care and surgery. Prior to practicing as a nurse practitioner, she worked as a registered nurse in the clinical areas of infectious disease, critical care, and surgery. She graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler in 2014 with a master’s degree in nursing and from Tarleton State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She works with both defense and plaintiff firms in creating and reviewing life care plans, as well as cost estimates. Kerri is a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Texas Nurse Practitioner’s Association and East Texas Nurse Practitioner’s Association.

Business, Liability, and Tax Considerations - Starting your Life Care Planning Practice

Richard Bays , JD, MBA, EA, RN, LNCC, LCP-C, MCP-C, MSA-C

Firmen Group LLC

Richard Bays has served in numerous capacities in the healthcare industry ranging from clinical services and operations, healthcare billing and policy analysis, medical- legal consulting for healthcare attorney groups and oversight of accreditation,
licensure and regulatory compliance programs. He specializes in economic aspects of healthcare litigation such as Life Care Plans, Future Medical Cost Projections, Medicare Set-Asides, accounting and tax considerations, and reimbursement issues.

Medical Bill Review: More than Math

Sandi Gansel, RN, CRRN, LNC, CNLCP

Medical Care Coordinator | Medical Consulting Services

First and foremost, Sandi is a nurse. Sandi’s clinical background comes from years of working in the fast paced critical care areas of coronary, surgical, neurological, respiratory, trauma and burns. She is also a USAF veteran serving as a Flight Nurse stabilizing and transporting injured and wounded serviceman. Sandi attributes her ability to assess, advocate, and educate the injured, ill, infirmed as well as their families as pivotal in her success in medical care coordination. Sandi works with individuals across the age continuum within the scope of medical care coordination, legal file review, and medical cost projections/life care plans. Sandi is a public speaker, as a Distinguished Toastmaster she presented Education sessions, and leadership training throughout GA. Currently, as an educator covering topics as Elder Care Safety, Understanding, Utilizing the ABLE bill, Safety in the Workplace, Effective Communication with the mentally altered.

Remember Your Why - Life Care Plan Case Review

Carey Jordan, BSN, RN, CNLCP®

Nurse Life Care Planner | Jordan and Associates, LLC

Carey Jordan received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University. Ms. Jordan is a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP®). Carey’s clinical background includes Emergency/Trauma, School Nursing, Home Health and Case Management in a Skilled Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Prior to her nursing career, she served as a Law Enforcement Officer for nearly ten years. During her law enforcement career, she served in the areas of Patrol, Fugitive Warrants, DARE officer/Community Services and as a Hostage Negotiator. Carey has the professional experience and knowledge to prepare life care plans, provide depositions and testify in court. In addition to life care planning, she also provides medical cost projection reports. She works with both plantiff and defense attorneys.

Projecting Future Care for Unusual Amputation Injuries

Victoria Powell, RN, CCM, LNCC, CNLCP, CLCP, MSCC

President and CEO | VP Medical Consulting, LLC

Victoria Powell is a registered nurse with 30 years of professional nursing experience. Her background has primarily been focused on catastrophic injury care with an emphasis on amputation injury having worked with her first limb loss individual while working as a workers’ compensation case manager. Ms. Powell is an active member of multiple professional organizations including American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners, Case Management Society of America, International Academy of Rehab Professionals and the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (US-ISPO) among others. She also currently serves on Amputee Coalition’s Science and Medical Advisory Council and current working on the Osteointegration Task Force, Wrist Disarticulation Task Force and the Limb Loss Education Task Force. She is an executive board member of Enhancing Skills for Life, a 501c non-profit organization focused on education and support for those with bilateral upper limb loss and more. Powell has presented and published on a variety of subjects surrounding catastrophic injury.

Supporting Home Care Recommendations and Costs

Shelly Kinney, MSN, RN, CCM, CNLCP

Nurse Life Care Planner | Kinney Consulting, Inc.

Shelly Kinney is a master’s prepared nurse residing near Omaha, Nebraska. She is certified in both Case Management and Nurse Life Care Planning and has been in the rehabilitation field since 2000. Ms. Kinney’s healthcare background includes work in critical care, acute medical rehabilitation, post-acute brain injury rehabilitation, women’s health, and case management in hospital-based, insurance, and worker’s compensation settings. She has experience in military and civilian healthcare and in the health insurance industry. A nurse for more than 30 years and life care planner for 20 years, she works with injured individuals of all ages and has special expertise in developing care plans to address long-term medical and functional needs of individuals with brain injury, vaccine injury, spinal cord injury, and chronic pain.

Conference Sponsors

We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of the AANLCP Life Care Planning Conference. Their invaluable contributions have made this event possible and helped us create an exceptional experience for all attendees.

We encourage our patrons to support these outstanding businesses as a gesture of appreciation for their commitment to our community. By partnering with our sponsors, you help strengthen the network of professionals dedicated to excellence in life care planning.