Nursing Conferences Upcoming nursing conferences from around the world! 3-4 December 2009 — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA University of Pittsburgh - Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER) 3rd Annual Symposium on Nursing Simulation, "Simulation as a Bridge to the Bedside." This one and a half day course will review cutting edge strategies, describe best practices and demonstrate technology applications necessary for development of a simulation educational skill set. Web: www.wiser.pitt.edu  3-5 December 2009 — Scottsdale, Arizona, USA 3rd Annual Nurse Faculty/Nurse Executive Summit, "Collaboration: Walking the Talk."  Join stakeholders to play with ideas, blend and transform. Celebrate coalitions as you prepare for the next health care model. Web: http://www.nursingeconomics.net/cgi-bin/WebObjects/NECJournal.woa 16 December 2009 — Brighton Pediatric Acute Pain Management Study Day, "An inspiring day for nurses and student nurses." This Study Day is intended for nurses and student nurses who would like to gain an understanding of Acute Paediatric Pain Management. The sessions would provide an introduction to the principles of pain assessment, physiology and pharmacology that can be applied in clinical practice. Contact: Nikki Thiemicke; Phone: 01273696955 ext 2508; nikki.thiemicke@bsuh.nhs.uk

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3-6 February 2010 — Austin, Texas, USA
Southern Nursing Research Society 24th Annual Meeting, "Health Care Challenges of the Next Decade," at the Hilton Austin. Web: http://snrs.org/annualconf/2010annualconference.html 

4 February 2010 — Peabody, Massachusetts, USA
NSMC 9th Annual Cariovascular Nursing Conference. This conference is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare providers who care for cardiovascular patients across the continuum of care. The aim of this conference is to promote excellence in cardiovascular nursing and allied health with the presentation of contemporary cardiovascular topics of interest. Phone: 978.354.3027; E-mail: psanidas@partners.org; Web: http://www.nsmc.partners.org/

4-5 February 2010 — Tampa, Florida, USA
Perspectives in Oncology Nursing: Tenth Annual Nursing Conference. Hosted by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. Contact: Sheila Findley; Phone: 813.745.2286; E-mail: Sheila.Findley@moffitt.org; Web: http://www.moffitt.org/continuinged/nsg2010.

12 February 2010 — Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Lessons from Legends: Power, Policy & Practice. Start 2010 with an exciting program featuring internationally renowned speaker and preeminent healthcare leader Beverly Malone in a day of reflection and dialogue. Topics will include the ethical and effective use of power to shape policy and impact practice outcomes. Always profound and thought-provoking, Dr. Malone will challenge participants to think and act boldly.  E-mail: mgambino@kumc.edu; Web: http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/kumc/legends/

18 February 2010 — Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Perinatal Nursing Conference, Before, Birth and Beyond. The 2010 Before, Birth and Beyond conference will continue in the tradition of Mayo Clinic's previous professional conferences to provide updated information and perinatal nurses. Educational presentations will focus on abuse of drugs during pregnancy and effects on the fetus and neonate. The current discussions surrounding fertility treatment, pregnancy reduction and perinatal ultrasound will be featured. Research and clinical implications of the use of oxygen during resuscitation of infants will be addressed. Phone: 800.545.0357 or 507.266.1007; E-mail: cne@mayo.edu; Web: http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs-nursing-rst/calendarconf.html

24-26 February 2010 — Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Advanced Practice Institute: Promoting Adoption of Evidence-Based Practice will educate nursing leaders to guide colleagues and staff in the integration of evidence-based knowledge into practice.  This program has a small-group focus, is customized to meet individual needs, and is for nurses in leadership positions who are responsible for promoting EBP within their organizations. Contact: Grace Rempel; Phone: 319.384.6737; E-mail: grace-rempel@uiowa.edu; Web:  http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/nursing/rqom/evidencebasedpractice/apinstitute.html  

1-4 March 2010 — Atlanta, Georgia, USA
HIMSS10 Annual Conference & Exhibition, "Be an Architect of Change." Just as architecture has the power to transform a skyline, create new vistas and reshape the horizon - so technology has the power to redefine healthcare. HIMSS10 is where physicians, nurses, HIT executives, and other healthcare IT professionals from around the world come together in search of solutions, and leave with a shared vision. Web: http://www.himssconference.org/index.aspx

7-11 March 2010 — Atlanta, Georgia, USA
16th International Conference on Cancer Nursing; "Enhancing Knowledge, Promoting Quality."  Web: http://www.isncc.org/conference/16th_ICCN/

7-12 March 2010 — Dubai
NYSORA World Anesthesia Congress. NYSORA (The New York Society of Regional Anesthesia) is the world’s foremost organisation in online and ‘hands on’ training and development for professionals in the field of anaesthesia and the NYSORA web interface is one of the most respected internet resources for anesthetists all over the world. The NYSORA World Anesthesia Congress (NWAC) will deliver the same high quality learning with the added benefits of face-to-face networking and practical workshops. Web: http://www.nysoraworld.com/

10-13 March 2010 — Geneva, Switzerland
10th Annual Spring Meeting of the European Society of Cardiology Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP), "Uniting to Improve Cardiovascular Practice." Organized in cooperation with the Working Group for Cardiovascular Nurses and Allied Professions of the Swiss Society of Cardiology, join us in our mission to promote excellence in Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions through practice, education and research. Phone: +33 (0)4 92 94 76 00; Fax: +33 (0)4 92 94 76 01; Web: http://www.escardio.org/congresses/cardio-nursing-2010/Pages/welcome.aspx

10-13 March 2010 — Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
25th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International. We have been working hard to develop a cutting edge programme that focuses on the latest developments in the medical treatment, best practice in care, as well as giving a lot of attention to the areas surrounding disease prevention. Web: www.adi2010.org

19-20 March 2010 — New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
New Jersey State School Nurses Association Annual Meeting, "The Art and Science of School Nursing." Attendees will hear keynote speakers Suzanne Gordon and Martha Dewey Bergren, as well as join in 15 breakout sessions. Web: http://www.njssna.org/

20-23 March — Washington D.C., USA
American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2010 Spring Annual Meeting. Phone: 202.463.6930; Web: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences/10spr.htm     

 24-26 March 2010 — Providence, Rhode Island
Eastern Nursing Research Society's 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions. In the 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions, we will celebrate the rich diversity of nursing science through peer reviewed presentations, plenary sessions, research development sessions, networking opportunities, and expert panels. Phone: 215.599.6700; E-mail: info@enrs-go.org; Web: http://www.enrs-go.org/html/2010-conference.html

28 March-4 April 2010 — Southern Caribbean
Nurses Caribbean Seminar at Sea, "Mission Possible: Taking control of the metabolic syndrome." This seminar at sea combines the nursing industry's elite faculty with the stress-free, nurturing experience of an ocean cruise with colleagues. Phone: 877.517.4221 or +1.585.473.7804; Web: http://www.wshep.com/radiance_seminar.html

7-10 April 2010 — San Antonio, Texas, USA
Facilitating Spiritual Well-being: The Essence of Holistic Nursing and Health. Sponsored by the Society for the Advancement of Modeling and Role-Modeling. This conference provides a forum for the discussion of the relationships among spiritual well-being, health, and holistic nursing and the mind-body-spirit connection and its relevance across populations. Conference goals include promoting holistic theory-based person-centered nursing through research, education, and practice and promoting greater understanding of holistic nursing concepts and their interface with Modeling and Role-Modeling nursing theory. Web: www.mrmnursingtheory.org/Conference2010.htm.

7-10 April 2010 — Seattle, Washington, USA
31st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, "Behavioral Medicine: Building for the Future." This year's meeting is being focused on new technology, basic and new knowledge, health disparities and career and mentoring activities. Contact: Steven Molter; Phone: 414.918.3156; E-mail: smolter@sbm.org; Web: http://www.sbm.org/meeting/2010

 7-11 April 2010 — Orlando, Florida, USA
National Student Nursing Association's 58th Annual Convention. Web: http://www.nsna.org/meetings/convention.asp

 8-11 April 2010 — Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Midwest Nursing Research Society's Annual Research Conference, "Nursing Research: Bench to Bedside." Hosted by University of Kansas School of Nursing and University of Missouri-Kansas City. Web: http://www.mnrs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3628

9 April 2010 — Miami, Florida, USA
5th Annual BHSF Research Conference: It's a Jungle Out There - Making Sense of Evidence-Based Practice. Sponsored by the Center for Research & Grants at Baptist Health South Florida, this conference provides nurses and allied health professionals the opportunity to showcase research projects which contribute to changing practice at the bedside and/or improving the work environment. Dr. Alyce Schultz, nationally known pioneer in point-of-care research and EBP, will be the keynote speaker. The conference will take place at Jungle Island and those who attend will be able to enter the park for free once the conference is over. Telephone: 768.594.6701; E-mail: AnnemarieM@baptisthealth.net

9-13 April 2010 — Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The American Organization of Nurse Executive's 43rd Annual Meeting & Exposition. The annual meeting brings together attendees to participate in educational sessions based on the latest thinking in a number of contemporary issue areas that directly impact the nursing community.  Web: http://www.aone.org/aone/conference/welcome.html

11-14 April 2010 — Sydney, Australia
3rd International Nurse Education Conference, "Nursing education in a global community: Collaboration and networking for the future." The conference will be comprised of keynote lectures and concurrent submitted oral presentations, symposia and poster sessions. Web: http://www.netnep-conference.elsevier.com/scope.asp

14-17 April 2010 — Glendale, Arizona, USA
The Western Institute of Nursing's 43rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference; "Nursing Science: Dynamics of Knowledge and Policy," held at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa. Contact: Hillary Panzer; Phone; 503.494.0869; E-mail: win@ohsu.edu; Web: www.winursing.org

21-23 April 2010 — Orlando, Florida, USA
The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) 28th Annual Meeting. The VNAA is the national association of nonprofit home healthcare and hospice providers and is pleased to announce the 2010 Annual Meeting, an opportunity to address the most pressing issues facing home healthcare and attend timely and relevant sessions which address political, economic, social and technological issues impacting the nonprofit home health and hospice industry. Contact: Agnes Terry; Phone: 202.384.1434; Web: www.VNAA.org 

21-23 April 2010 — Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Wisconin Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Meeting. Web: http://w-one.org/index.aspx  

22-23 April 2010 — Iowa City, Iowa, USA
University of Iowa's 17th Annual National Evidence-Based Practice Conference: Technological Innovations for Evidence-Based Practice. This program offers cutting edge information and networking opportunities. The content is intended for nurses who are interested in improving patient outcomes and maintaining costs associated with quality nursing care by using evidence-based practice. Contact: Grace Rempel; Phone: 319-384-6737;  E-mail: grace-rempel@uiowa.edu; Web: http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/nursing/rqom/evidencebasedpractice/ntlconference.html

23-24 April 2010 — Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Summit. Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Summits offer educational sessions that provide participants with opportunities to address and effectively meet current leadership challenges. Whether you are a nurse interested in leading and learning globally or an STTI chapter leader seeking chapter success, industry experts will present leadership sessions geared toward your specific professional development needs and the needs of the chapter or organization you represent. Phone: 888.634.7575 (U.S./Canada), +1.317.634.8171 (International); E-mail: lsatlanta@stti.org, Web: http://www.nursingsociety.org/STTIEvents/LeadershipSummit/Pages/leadershipsummit.aspx

3-5 May 2010 — Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing Annual Conference. Contact: AAACN National Office; Phone: 800.262.6877 or 856.256.2300; Fax: 856.589.7463; E-mail: aaacn@ajj.com; Web: www.aaacn.org

12-14 May 2010 — Madrid, Spain
NANDA International Congress, "Towards a global future for nursing: Developing language, sharing knowledge." Learn from and network with this international gathering of advanced-practice nurses from clinical practice, informatics, nursing research, administration and education. Participate in the development of standardized nursing language and in shaping the future of global nursing. E-mail: aentde-nandai2010@orzancongres.com; Web: http://www.nanda.org/  

16-18 May 2010 — Banff, Alberta, Canada
Philosophy in a Nurse's World: Politics of Nursing Practice. This conference was organized with the hope that through philosophical discussion we can develop greater understanding of that which underlies the current politics of nursing practice and how these might be addressed. E-mail: ipnr@nurs.ualberta.ca; Web: http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/nursing/ipnr.cfm

21-22 May 2010 — Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach, New South Wales
Critical Care Nursing Continuing Education 11th Annual Meeting, ICE 2010. The ICE meeting is the annual Australian College of Critical Care Nurses conference offering a unique opportunity for all critical care nurses whether they are a novice or highly experienced, to enhance their professional career with knowledge, information and networking. The meeting includes presentations and interactive workshops on a range of topics, delivered by nurses that reflect current critical care practice. Web: http://www.acccn.com.au/

9-12 June 2010 — Istanbul, Turkey
43rd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The Scientifc Programme will comprise of interesting main topics including recent genetic, immunological, microbiological and clinical developments in the field of GI disorders, liver disease and nutrition. Web: www.espghan2010.org

10-12 June 2010 — Arlington, Virginia
2010 ACHNE & ASTDN Joint Meeting, "Embracing Diversity: Innovations in Education, Policy & Practice. Attendees will share work, insights and research on strategies to advance diversity in C/PHN education and workforce, as well as to improve the health of the public. E-mail: croush@unf.edu or haynesbrokop@wisc.edu, Web: http://www.achne.org 

 
12-16 July 2010 — Orlando, Florida, USA
21st International Nursing Research Congress, "Global Diversity through Research, Education and Evidence-Based  Practice."  E-mail: congress@stti.org; Phone: 888.634.7575 (U.S./Canada) or +1.317.634.8171; Web: http://www.nursingsociety.org/STTIEvents/ResearchCongress/Pages/congress.aspx

22-24 July 2010 — Washington, DC, USA
National Association of Hispanic Nurses 35th Annual Conference, "Transforming Policy to Decrease Health Disparities."  Join nurses, nurse educators, researchers, clinicians and nursing students that work with Hispanic health disparities, health care research, policy development, issues related to rural Hispanic health care and behavioral and social environmental issues. Contact: Sherece McGoon; E-mail: mcgoon@uthscsa.edu; Web: http://nursing.uthscsa.edu/ce/NAHN.aspx

27-29 September 2010 — Washington, DC, USA
2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research. Web: http://www.nursingscience.org

4-7 October 2010 — Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Fourth European Nursing Congress: Older Persons: The Future of Care. In this congress, nurses from all fields of health care, including homecare workers, general hospital staff, mental health professionals and carers for the mentally disabled, are invited to share their methods and their research findings with regard to care for older persons. Contact: Foundation European Nursing Congress; Address: PO Box 16065, 2301 GB Leiden, The Netherlands; Phone: 00 31 71 514 8203; E-mail: info@rotterdam2010.eu; Web: www.rotterdam2010.eu 

20-25 October 2010 — Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Annual Convention. Contact: AMSN National Office; Phone: 866.877.2676 or 856.256.2300; Fax: 856.589.7463; E-mail: amsn@ajj.com; Web: www.amsn.org

28-29 October 2010 — Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Mindfulness: The Paradox in Managing the Unexpected. Mindfulness is a teachable process for creating an organizational culture of safety, pioneered by researchers Karl E. Weick, PhD and Kathleen M. Sutcliffe, PhD. In this workshop two of their long time colleagues, Dave Thomas and Tim Vogus, PhD, will translate the lessons learned from research about high reliability organizations to health care, and assure participants have a plan for implementing the process in their organization. E-mail: mgambino@kumc.edu; Web: http://www.kuce.org/kumc

22-25 February 2012 — New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Southern Nursing Research Society 26th Annual Meeting at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Web: http://www.snrs.org/index.html

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