October AND November 2008 — Various locations, USA
FREE half-day programs, coming to various locations across the United States, will offer evidence-based techniques to enhance the nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. CE credits will be available at cutting-edge sessions in ACS&MI/Point-of Care Testing/HDL/TG and Heart Failure/Stroke/Hypertension. For more information, read the Regional Educational Programs fliers by clicking on the links above or visiting www.pcna.net. These sessions are sponsored by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
20-22 November 2008 — Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Nursing Organizations Alliance's Fall Summit. The purpose of the 2008 Fall Summit is to provide a forum for identification, education and collaboration building on issues of common interest to advance the nursing profession. Web: http://www.nursing-alliance.org/am.cfm
22 November 2008 — Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, USA
Nursing in the 21st Century: An Evidence-Based Practice. Dr. Rosemary Donley, who was the former School of Nursing Dean of the Catholic University of America and past President of the National League for Nursing, will provide the key note speech. The conference is open to nurses and the public for networking opportunity. Contact: Dr. Stephanie Pichaikul; Phone: 717.749.6137; Web: http://www.ma.psu.edu/nursing2008.
25-27 November 2008 — Brunei, Darussalum
8th Biennial International Nursing Conference - Collaboration in Care through Partnership
International Rizqun Hotel Sponsors: Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah College of Nursing, Institute of Medicine, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Hertfordshire University, United Kingdom http://www.moe.edu.bn/nursing/INC/8th%20INC.htm
4-6 December 2008 — Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
2nd Annual Nurse Faculty/Nurse Executive Summit. The Summit will provide a forum for clinicians and educators to develop strategic partnerships, key to building the profession and easing challengers ahead. Contact: Linda Alexander; Phone: 856.256.2300, ext. 2411; Web: www.nursingeconomics.net
6 December 2008 — Austin, Texas, USA
Women's Health Update: Insight for Nurses. Email: noep@texasnurses.org; Web: www.noeptexas.org
7-8 December 2008 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
The CGFNS International Building Global Alliances Symposium and International Distinguished Leadership Award Gala will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel. For more information visit http://www.cgfns.org/globalevent2008/
6 February 2009 — Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Lessons from Legends: Power, Policy & Practice. Start the year in a day of reflection and dialogue with one of healthcare's preeminent leaders and scholars, Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN, FRCN. Dr. Benner will share her unique ideas and defining experiences about the future challenges for nursing education and practice. E-mail
mgambino@kumc.edu; Web:
http://www.kuce.org/kumc.
11 February 2009 —Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
"Celebrating a Decade of Dynamic Learning in Trauma Nursing," 10th Annual Trauma Nursing Conference. Register online at www.traumanursing.ca
11-14 February 2009 — Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Southern Nursing Research Society's Annual Conference: "Interdisciplinary Research: A Road More or Less Traveled." Web: http://www.snrs.org/annualconf/2009annualconference.html
12-13 February 2009 — Kissimmee, Florida, USA
6th Annual Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference: Research at the Point of Care. This conference will provide participants with knowledge related to feasible and relevant strategies to integrate research findings and evidence into practice, to enhance organizational strategies for sustaining environments supportive of research and evidence-based practice and to examine transformational models of care. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to exchange research initiatives and agendas with current and future Magnet Hospitals to gain increasing collaborative research opportunities. Phone: 813.974.4296; Web: http://www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/magnet/
20 February 2009 — Kansas City, Kansas, USA
1st Annual Summit of Wizards: Practice, Payment & Policy for Midwest Advanced Practice Nurses. This first-of-its-kind summit will provide a wide range of topics of highest interest to APNs in the Midwest. Topics will include clinical practice, pharmaceutical, ethics and policy updates that affect advanced practice at the local, regional and national level. E-mail: mgambino@kumc.edu; Web: http://www.kuce.org/kumc.
23 February 2009 — Rochester, Minnesota, USA
The 4th MINING Symposium: Optimizing Electronic Health Recors to Support Nursing Practice and Patient Care. The purpose of this symposium is to provide the latest in theory, information and examples of system optimization for application in your work setting. E-mail: cne@mayo.edu; Phone: 800.545.0357 or 507.266.1007; Web: http://www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc2300-mc2399/mc2301-14.pdf.
24 February 2009 — Rochester, Minnesota, USA
18th Annual Nursing Conference, Informatics Driven Research: Impact at the Point of Care. This conference will focus on research related to the field of clinical informatics. topics to be explored are use of electronically available data and information, terminologies, models, telehealth, decision support, human factors and roles and methodologies that support informatics driven research. E-mail: cne@mayo.edu; Phone: 800.545.0357 or 507.266.1007; Web: http://www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc2300-mc2399/mc2301-14.pdf.
23-26 February 2009 — Orlando, Florida, USA
12th Annual NICHE Conference - "Patient Safety: Evidence-Based Solutions for Quality Geriatric Care" at the Disney Contemporary Resort. Email: Sherienne.Felder@nyu.edu; Web: http://nicheprogram.org/conference
25-26 February 2009 — Dublin, Ireland
"Advancing Nursing & Midwifery Practice and Performance in Modern Healthcare Systems," 28th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Contact: Anna Kucieba; Phone: 353.1.402.2206; E-mail: nursingconf@rcsi.ie; Web: http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?1nID=93&2nID=95&3nID=123&pID=308&nID=365
5-7 March 2009 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Palliative Medicine & Supportive Oncology Symposium 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa. Contact: UNITECH communications; Phone: 216.448.0770; Web: www.ccfcme.org/pm09.
7 March 2009 — Bremerton, Washington, USA
"Learning in the Olympics," A Nursing Symposium. Sponsor: West Sound Advanced Practice Association; Phone: 360.616.0900; Fax: 801.772.7767; E-mail: LITO@westsoundapa.com; Web: www.westsoundapa.com
13 March 2009 — Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Unleashing the Power of a Four-Generation (4-6) Workforce. Today's complex healthcare environmental presents challenges at every turn. One in particular is the four-generation (4-G) workforce-with a fifth generation on its way. Generational differences affect how to build teams, recruit, gain commitment, improve productivity and manage change. E-mail: mgambino@kumc.edu; Web: http://www.kuce.org/kumc.
14-17 March 2009 — Washington, DC, USA
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Spring Meeting. Web: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences/confsche.htm
19-21 March 2009 — Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Eastern Nursing Research Society's 21st Annual Scientific Sessions: "Enhancing Health through Nursing Interventions." This conference will highlight examples of research on nursing interventions across varied healthcare settings and with diverse populations. Phone: 215.599.6700; E-mail: info@enrs-go.org; Web: http://www.enrs-go.org/html/2009-conference.html
19-22 March 2009 — San Diego, California, USA
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners' 30th Annual Conference on Pediatric Healthcare. Network with more than 1,3000 pediatric healt care professionals from across the nation, attend excellent educational sessions and visit the extensive exhibit hall. Web: http://www.napnap.org/index.cfm?page=12&sec=97
20-21 March 2009 — Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA
Oncology Nursing Symposium: Advancing the Possibilities. Sponsor: Emory Winship Cancer Institute. Phone: +1.404.778.7777; Web: www.cancer.emory.edu.
21-22 March 2009 — Taichung, Taiwan
"Focusing on Community-Oriented Healthcare: The International Conference on Community-Oriented Healthcare." Presentations will highlight: policy, education, knowledge development and evidence-based research/practice related to community-oriented healthcare. More information is available at http://210.70.65.35/cn/.
24-27 March 2009 — Cardiff, Wales, UK
Celebrating 50 years of nursing research: Looking Back, Moving Forward. Sponsor: Royal College of Nursing (UK). Web: www.rcn.org/uk/research2009
25-29 March 2009 — Nashville, Tennessee, USA
The National Kidney Foundation 2009 Spring Clinical Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland. Participants will learn about new and evolving concepts related to kidney disease through workshops, debates, interactive courses and traditional didactic sessions. Phone: 800.622.9010; Email: clinicalmeetings@kidney.org; Web: www.kidney.org
25-29 March 2009 — Austin, Texas, USA
Annual Assembly of The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, in collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. The conference is a platform for the dissemination of the evidence base, knowledge, skills and philosophy to all disciplines that provide hospice and palliative care. Web: www.aahpm.org
26-30 March 2009 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing's 34th Annual Conference. The conference will offer a broad slate of education sessions that focus on the theme "Leading the Revolution in Building Healthier Communities." The conference offerings have been designed to meet the needs of ambulatory care nurses who practice in all settings, including military and telehealth. Phone: 800.262.6877; E-mail: aaacn@ajj.com; Web: www.aaacn.org
27-29 March 2009 — Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
The 2nd National Conference on the Doctor of Nursing Practice: "The Dialogue Continues," at the Hilton Head Marriot Resort and Spa. Drexel is proud to host the second national conference featuring a program with national and international keynote speakers and a full program addressing all facets of the doctor of nursing practice degree. A preliminary program will be available on the Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/conferences/conf_2.asp
27-30 March 2009 — Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
33rd Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Conference. Web: http://www.mnrs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3284
29-31 March 2009 — Washington DC, USA
Nurse in Washington Internship. Provides nurses the opportunity to learn how to influence health care through the legislative and regulatory processes. Phone: +1.859.514.9157; Web: www.nursing-alliance.org
3 April 2009 — Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA
Connecticut's 15th Annual Collaborative Research Day at the Hartford-Rocky Hill Marriott in Rocky Hill. Listen to Jean Watson restoring the heart and soul of nursing! Email: Kara.O'Brien@uconn.edu
15-19 April 2009 — San Antonio, Texas, USA
American Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Meeting and Exposition. A wide array of concurrent sessions will be focused on five distinct themes of complexity science, technology, globalization, diversity, and workforce environment. Web: http://www.aone.org/aone/conference2009/savethedate.html
15-19 April 2009 — Nashville, Tennessee, USA
"Making it Big: Nursing Students Stepping Up & Stepping Out," National Student Nurses Association's Annual Convention. Web: http://www.nsna.org/meetings/convention.asp
16 April 2009 — Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Appreciative Inquiry: Sparking Organizational Innovation & Engagement. Appreciative Inquiry is a radically different approach to change that will enable you to create a positive practice environment and working conditions that spark organizational innovation, renew employee excitement and enthusiasm and improve retention. E-mail: mgambino@kumc.edu; Web: http://www.kuce.org/kumc
21 April 2009 — Wappingers Falls, New York, USA
13th Annual Research Day - "Toward Vision 2020: Turning Passion into Practice." Also, poster presentations for review. Email: mlitcofsky@aol.com.
22-25 April 2009 — Montreal, Quebec, Canada
30th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)-"Behavioral Medicine: From Evidence to Practice and Policy." Email: info@sbm.org; Web: www.sbm.org
22-25 April 2009 —Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
42nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference. Sponsor: The Western Institute of Nursing. Web: http://www.ohsu.edu/son/win/
30 April-3 May — San Antonio, Texas, USA
Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress. Web: http://www.docguide.com/crc.nsf/congresses/2204331BD3F4BBE085257307005896C9
9-12 May 2009 — Orlando, Florida, USA
Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association 17th Annual Education Conference
Promoting Wellness in Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Royal Pacific Resort at Univeral Studios. For information visit www.ddna.org; E-mail contact@ddna.org; Phone: 800.888.6733
12-15 May 2009 — Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
16th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine
Whether you are a doctor, a researcher or any medical professional involved with disaster and emergency medicine, plan now to attend. Location: Victoria Conference Centre
Conference Web site: http://www.wcdem2009.org; E-mail: info@wcdem2009.org
16-21 May 2009 — New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
American Association of Critical Care Nurses National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition. The world's largest educational conference and exposition focused on acute and critical care nurses. Phone: 800.899.2226; E-mail: ntimail@aacnorg Web: www.aacn.org/nti
27-30 May 2009 — Alberta, Canada
15th National Conference on Gerontological Nursing at the Banff Conference Centre. Web: www.cgna.net
11-13 June 2009 — Glasgow, Scotland, UK
RCN Joint Education Forums' 2nd International Nursing Education Conference and Exhibition. "Beyond the borders: Innovations for International Excellence in Nurse Education." Sponsor: Royal College of Nursing (UK); Web:
www.rcn.org.uk/education2009.
27 June–4 July 2009 — Durban, South Africa
ICN 24th Quadrennial Congress: "Leading Change: Building Healthier Nations"
For more information visit http://www.icn.ch/.
26-28 July Chicago, Illinois, USA
International Nursing Association of Nursing Editors. Host: Indiana University School of Nursing; Phone: +1.317.274.7779; Web: http://www.nursingeditors.org/docs/2009_INANE_Save_the_Date_Flyer.pdf
1-15 August 2009 — The Russian Waterways between St Petersburg and Moscow, Russia
7th US-RUSSIAN NURSING CONFERENCE CRUISE WITH THE THEME OF US-RUSSIAN NURSES: PROMOTING HEALTH THROUGHT THE GLOBAL NURSING COMMUNITY
Co-Sponsors: The Russian Nurses’ Association, St Petersburg, Russia; Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Psi Chapter, Portland, Oregon; Novgorod State University Medical Institute, Nursing Department, Yaroslavl Mudri, Russia; Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, Washington; and The Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Contact Marie Driever at +1.206.448.2090 or driever.m@ghc.org; or Rachel DiFazio at +1.978.927.4452 or Rachel.difazio@childrens.harvard.edu. Web: www.us-russiannurses.com
8-10 September 2009 — Cambridge, United Kingdom
20th Annual International Participative Conference for Education in Healthcare. The International Participative Conference is for everyone involved in healthcare education from universities and practice settings. It is a unique opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences with international colleagues interested in innovation and development. NET’s interactive and participative ethos is emphasised by delegates choosing theme sessions in which they enjoy the continuity of debate around a number of papers. Telephone: +44 (0) 1954 252020; E-mail: jra@jillrogersassociates.co.uk; Web: www.jillrogersassociates.co.uk.
9-12 September 2009 — Kobe, Japan
The First International Nursing Research Conference of World Academy of Science - Towards Creating a new Domain of Nursing Knowledge - More information: http://wans.umin.jp/
24-26 September 2009 — Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
RCN Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing 23rd International Conference and Exhibition. "Flying high: Reaching New Heights in Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing." Sponsor: Royal College of Nursing (UK); Web: www.rcn.org.uk/events.
30 September–2 October 2009 — Christchurch, New Zealand
Australasian Nurse Educators Conference 2009
“Working Together: education and practice”;
Christchurch Convention Centre, New Zealand; Web: www.nursed.ac.nz
14-17 October 2009 —Seattle, Washington, USA
35th Annual Conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society: "Resurgence and Resettlement: The Roles of Transcultural Nursing." Phone: 888.432.5470; E-mail: staff@tcns.org; Web: www.tcns.org.
15-16 October 2009 — Le Meridien Hotel, St.Julians, MALTA
Temples of Inspiration- 2nd International Orthopaedic Nursing Conference
Presented by the Association of Maltese Orthopaedic Nurses (AMON). For information or to register, visit www.amon-nurse.com
23-24 October 2009 — Cerritos, California, USA
Odyssey 2008 Conference: A Call to Promote Knowledge, Leadership and Service at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel.
Presented by Joint Southern California honor society chapters: Gamma Alpha, Loma Linda University; Gamma Gamma, SDSU; Gamma Tau, UCLA & CSU Northridge; Iota Eta, CSU Long Beach; Iota Sigma, Azusa Pacific University; Nu Mu, CSU Los Angeles; Omicron Delta, University of Phoenix; Rho Beta, CSU San Bernardino; Upsilon Beta, CSU Fullerton; Xi Theta, CSU Dominguez Hills; Zeta Mu, USD & Point Loma Nazarene University; Western University of Health Sciences Honor Society. For information or to access the registration form, visit http://www.omicrondelta.net or http://gammagamma.sdsu.edu
6 November 2009 —Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Health Care 2010 & Beyond: Opportunities, Choices, Changes. At the brink of the second decade of the new millennium, there is perhaps no better healthcare pundit than Tim Porter-O'Grady to enlighten us on the emerging and interacting forces that are shaping opportunities, choices and changes. E-mail: mgambino@kumc.edu; Web: http://www.kuce.org/kumc.
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