Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
Registration Open · Punta Cana 2026

Destination Conference
Punta Cana

Brought to you by ATECAM Health & Wellness

December 5 – 10, 2026 · Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
Nicole Langone
Nicole Langone
Renee Rainey
Renee Rainey
Terrence Shenfield
Terrence Shenfield
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5
Nights All-Inclusive
8
CE Credit Hours
3
Expert Speakers
1
Paradise Location

🏖️ Reserve Your Spot — Rooms Are Limited

Only a handful of rooms available in each category. A $150/person deposit holds your reservation.

💳 Final payment due Sep 16, 2026
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1

Contact Your Travel Agent

Call Crystal Chiricos at AAA Travel:
570-348-2511 ext. 518
cchiricos@aaanorthpenn.com
Backup: Candice Jenkins · 570-323-8431 ext. 277

2

Place Your Deposit

$150.00 per person due at time of reservation.
Have your full passport name & date of birth ready when calling.

3

Final Payment & Conference Fee

Hotel final payment due January 16, 2026.
Conference registration: $299 per attendee (paid separately).

⚠️ All money is non-refundable after final payment. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
Dec 5–10
2026

Elevate Your Practice
in Paradise

An exclusive, all-inclusive destination seminar designed specifically for Nurses and Registered Dietitians. This immersive experience blends high-level clinical education with the restorative environment of a world-class resort — because better patient care starts with provider well-being.

  • 8 hours of live CE courses — Clinical Nutrition & Nutritional Science, Medical Ethics, Patient Safety, and Integrative Self-Care & Patient Care Strategies
  • 8 Nursing Contact Hours & 8 CPEUs (Prior Approval — Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
  • 5-night all-inclusive package with meals, drinks & nightly entertainment
  • Beach & pool access, non-motorized water sports, and roundtrip airport transfers
  • Professional networking with fellow healthcare colleagues in an upscale, relaxed environment

Conference Highlights

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CEU Credits

8 Nursing Contact Hours & 8 CPEUs — earn your continuing education while you recharge

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Stunning Location

Caribbean paradise at Iberostar Waves, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Networking

Connect and collaborate with healthcare professionals in a relaxed tropical setting

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All-Inclusive

Meals, drinks, entertainment, water sports, and beach access all included in your package

Featured Speakers

World-class healthcare educators bringing cutting-edge knowledge to paradise.

Nicole Langone
Nicole Langone
MS RD CDN
Featured Speaker
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Renee Rainey
Renee Rainey
MBA, BSN, RN, RRT
Featured Speaker
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Terrence Shenfield
Terrence Shenfield
MS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, NPS, AE-C
Owner, Featured Speaker
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Hotel Rates

All rates are per person, land only (airfare not included). Room blocks are limited — book early. Conference fee of $299 per attendee applies separately.

5-Night Package — Per Person Rates
December 5 – 10, 2026  ·  Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
All-Inclusive
Room Type Available Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
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Tropical View Room
5 rooms $799 / pp $1,320
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Premium Upper Floor
10 rooms $824 / pp $1,375
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Premium Room near Pool
5 rooms $824 / pp $1,375
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Premium Ocean View Best View
6 rooms $995 / pp $1,665
📌 Triple and child rates available upon request.  ·  Airfare and excursions not included.  ·  All-inclusive: meals, drinks, and resort amenities included.
7-Night Package — Per Person Rates
December 5 – 12, 2026  ·  Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
✨ Extended Stay Option
Room Type Available Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
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Tropical View Room
3 rooms $1,060 / pp $1,774
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Premium Upper Floor
3 rooms $1,099 / pp $1,850
🏊
Premium Room near Pool
3 rooms $1,099 / pp $1,850
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Premium Ocean View Best View
4 rooms $1,324 / pp $2,245
📌 Triple and child rates available upon request.  ·  Airfare and excursions not included.  ·  Room blocks are limited — first come, first served.

Conference Day Schedule

The conference takes place on December 7, 2026. A full day of interdisciplinary sessions from morning through evening.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Morning Sessions
The Communication Continuum: Ensuring Harmony in Patient Care
RR
Renee Rainey
Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation: A Hidden Driver of Chronic Diseases
TS
Terrence Shenfield
One Team, One Goal: Uniting Nurses and Dietitians for Patient Health
RR
Renee Rainey
Clinical Collaboration: Best Practice in Nutrition Ethics
NL
Nicole Langone-Scarangello
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Break
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Lunch at the Resort

Enjoy an all-inclusive lunch at one of the resort's specialty restaurants

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Afternoon Sessions
Nutritional Safety in Healthcare: Comprehensive Risk Management
NL
Nicole Langone-Scarangello
From Strategy to Success: Navigating Change Management
RR
Renee Rainey
Managing the Burn: Oxidative Stress in Diabetes Care
TS
Terrence Shenfield
Bridging the Gap: Nurses & Dietitians Combat Food Insecurity
NL
Nicole Langone-Scarangello

Resort Gallery

Experience the breathtaking Iberostar Waves Punta Cana — your home for five unforgettable nights.

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"This conference is about bringing together passionate healthcare professionals in an environment that inspires both learning and personal rejuvenation. Paradise is the perfect classroom."

Terrence Shenfield
Terrence Shenfield
Conference Host · MS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, NPS, AE-C

Frequently Asked Questions

December 5–10, 2026 at Iberostar Waves Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Conference sessions are held December 7, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

No. Airfare is not included in the package price. Roundtrip transfers within the Dominican Republic are included.

The package includes 5 nights at the resort, all meals, snacks, unlimited domestic drinks with pool and beach service, nightly entertainment, non-motorized water sports, and roundtrip transfers in the Dominican Republic.

No. The $299 conference fee applies only to attendees participating in the sessions. Accompanying guests who are not attending do not pay this fee.

Yes — we strongly recommend purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance. Since all monies are non-refundable after the final payment date, insurance provides important protection for your investment.

By attending the full day of conference sessions on December 7, 2026. Nurses earn 8 Contact Hours and Registered Dietitians earn 8 CPEUs (Prior Approval by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).

Yes! A 7-night extended stay option is available December 5–12, 2026. Room blocks for the 7-night package are limited to 3–4 rooms per category. Contact Crystal Chiricos at AAA Travel to book.

Ready to Conference in Paradise?

Secure your spot at Iberostar Waves Punta Cana. Limited room availability — a $150/person deposit is required to reserve your room and conference seat.

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