Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneralWhat are the dates for the SPN 35th Annual Conference? The SPN 35th Annual Conference is scheduled to take place April 30 - May 2, 2025 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. When can I expect to book a reservation at the conference hotel? You can book your reservation today! SPN has secured a discounted room rate for Annual Conference attendees at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. The hotel has a SPN group room block for attendees at reduced rates. Rooms are available for booking until Monday, March 31, 2025, or until the room blocks are filled. The group room rate for standard rooms is $299 per night. Please visit the Hotel & Travel page to book your room. Disneyland Hotel How many Contact Hours can attendees earn at the SPN 35th Annual Conference? Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16532, for 23.50 NCPD Contact Hours What are the learning objectives of the SPN 35th Annual Conference? As a result of attending the SPN 35th Annual Conference, attendees will be able to:
What airport is closest to the venue, and what are my options to get to and from the hotel? Attendees can fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), or Ontario International Airport (ONT). John Wayne Airport (SNA) SNA is approximately 14 miles from the Disneyland Hotel. Rideshare services are authorized to provide pick-up services at SNA at the designated areas at the airport. Taxis can also be found at the Ground Transportation Center, located on the lower level (Arrivals) between Terminals A and B and in Terminal C. Please click here for more information. Long Beach Airport (LGB) LGB is approximately 18 miles from the Disneyland Hotel. Rideshare services are authorized to provide pick-up services in the front of the terminals. Taxis can also be found outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A. Please click here for more information. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) LAX is approximately 35 miles from the Disneyland Hotel. Uber, Lyft, and Opoli are the rideshare services that are authorized to provide pick-up services at LAX. Rideshare services can be picked-up at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1. Taxis can also be picked up at 3 different locations at LAX: next to Terminal 1, inside Parking Structure 3, and at the far end of Terminal 7. Please click here for more information. Ontario International Airport (ONT) ONT is approximately 35 miles from the Disneyland Hotel. Rideshare services are authorized to provide pick-up services outside of each terminal. Taxis can also be found in front of each terminal on the outer island. Please click here for more information. What ADA accommodations will be made for attendees? SPN complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing a positive experience for all of our attendees. If you have special requirements due to a disability, you may indicate your requests during the registration process. We will make every effort to accommodate your request. Can I reserve a private meeting space at the SPN 35th Annual Conference? Yes! At $500 a day with limited availability, tailor a unique experience for your company attendees by hosting a meeting in your own private room during the SPN 2025 Annual Conference. This space has limited availability and is first-come, first-served. Sponsorship includes a meeting room provided by SPN, and sponsor is responsible for any charges within the room (catering, audio-visual, electrical, etc.) Capacity is dependent on size of available rooms. For additional information please contact Bob DelGeorge, SPN Sales Coordinator, directly at 312.673.4968 or via email at [email protected].
Health and SafetyWhat do I do if I feel ill onsite?* Should an attendee feel ill, they will be directed to consult with a local health official before attending the conference. If you feel any of the following symptoms prior to travel, we ask that you do not come to the SPN Annual Conference, and please let [email protected] know:
If you feel any of the above symptoms once you have arrived, please visit one of the local health clinics in Anaheim and let [email protected] know. How do I register for the annual conference? Please visit the conference registration page. Where is the conference schedule? Please visit the conference schedule page. Cancellation and RefundsSPN will provide a full refund of registration fees, less an administrative processing fee of $150, for any cancellations received in writing on or before Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Cancellations should be directed to [email protected]. Telephone cancellations are NOT accepted for refunds. Participant must obtain confirmation of receipt of email from SPN on or before the cancellation deadline. All refunds will be processed within 5 days of the date the cancellation request is received to the original form of payment. After Wednesday March 19, 2025, there will be no refunds for registrations cancelled whatsoever. Substitutions can be made, without a fee, by contacting the registration team at [email protected]. Hotel reservations must be cancelled separately and directly with the hotel. No substitutions can be made after the event has begun. If for any reason beyond SPN’s control, SPN determines that the in-person event must be cancelled, then your registration will automatically be applied to the virtual conference. Should there be a difference in pricing between the in-person and the virtual conference, the difference will automatically be refunded to the participant. Per SPN’s general refund policy, no refund is available if you cancel after Wednesday, March 19, 2025 including in the event of a change from the in-person event to virtual. |