STTIConnect

STTIconnect
August 2010
Experience membership locally, regionally and globally

THE PRESIDENT'S message

Karen Morin, RN, DSN, ANEF

Dear members,

More than 30 years ago, I glibly said, “I can go live anywhere for two years!” Only recently have I considered that I am one of many nurses who migrated to a different country to work. My reason for migrating was simple: a career opportunity presented itself, and I took advantage of it. My intent was to return to Canada after I fulfilled my contractual obligations. That, however, did not happen, in part because of the incredible opportunities that became available in my new country. Consequently, nurse migration, and more specifically, faculty nurse migration, is the focus of this issue. Read more.>>

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Regional News
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What are the advancements in online nursing education?
Visit the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library to read full-text articles from CINAHL on topics that rotate each month. The articles for August feature "Advancements in Online Nursing Education." Registration is complimentary and easy. Read your free articles.>>

Submit your abstract for Leadership Summit Indianapolis.

Abstracts should be submitted by 3 September for the upcoming Leadership Summit in Indianapolis. The event, conducted 24-25 September, is accepting abstracts of evidence-based projects, chapter or personal leadership initiatives or research-based projects. Space is limited! Submit your abstract today.>>

View highlights from the 21st International Nursing Research Congress (INRC).

More than 740 nurse researchers and leaders from more than 40 countries attended the 21st INRC on 12-16 July in Orlando, Fla., USA. The "Taste of Orlando" series features daily highlights and photos from the event. Visit Reflections on Nursing Leadership and type "Taste of Orlando" in the search function to find the features.
View highlights.>>

Leadership Summit in Arlington, Texas, focuses on nursing leadership, collaboration and diversity.

Join STTI on 15-16 October for Leadership Summit Arlington. Keynote speakers Beverly Malone, Patricia E. Thompson and Billye Brown will address issues in nursing leadership, collaboration and diversity. Learn more and register today.>>

"You'll Know You're a Military Nurse When..."

Are you a military nurse? We want to honor your service to our country by publishing your stories of inspiration from the field. Tell us in 500 words or less why You’ll Know You’re a Military Nurse When… Submit your military nursing story.>>

CareerMap: Building, Managing and Advancing Your Career!
STTI has online resources to build, manage and expand your career. Regardless of where you are in your nursing career, use our CareerMap resources to guide your way! Visit CareerMap.>>

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