NSNA? - National Student Nurses Association

NSNA’s 62nd Annual Convention will
be held at the Gaylord Opryland
Resort & Convention Center, in
Nashville, Tennessee, April 9-13, 2014!
The NSNA Annual Convention features a variety of exciting
learning experiences and networking opportunities, including:
focus sessions and plenary sessions covering several cuttingedge topics; the annual meeting of the NSNA House of
Delegates; a host of exciting exhibits; a spectacular Opening
Ceremony and Keynote Address; fun times at the First Night
Party; the NCLEX-RN® Mini Review; faculty workshops, and
more. There is something for everyone!
NSNA is thrilled about returning to our host, the Gaylord
Opryland Resort and Convention Center. In soaring atriums
under glass, there are nine sprawling acres of lush gardens,
cascading waterfalls, and a winding river. Located just 10
miles from downtown Nashville and 7 miles from the Nashville
International Airport, Gaylord Opryland offers state-of-the-art
meeting and exhibit space within the Gaylord Opryland USA
Entertainment Complex. This impressive resort features 10
restaurants and a food court, more than a dozen specialty shops,
a complete fitness center and extensive business center. There’s
no need to worry about weather or transportation once you get
there!
Located in “Middle Tennessee,” Nashville is an ideal destination
for music fans, history buffs, sports enthusiasts, and those
craving some good old southern hospitality. The mild
temperatures in March and April range from 70°F (day) to 47°F
(night).
Please join us at the 2014 NSNA Annual Convention and make
lifelong memories. Leadership opportunities, networking and
endless educational opportunities await you. Step forward
and become one of our Strong Voices and Big Dreams that will
Influence the Future of Healthcare!
Opening Awards Ceremony and Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Opening Ceremony includes the Keynote Address, recognition
of exceptional scholarship winners, presentation of awards
including NSNA Honorary membership, and greetings from
Donnelly Rebecca Patton, MS, RN, CNOR, FAAN, Past ANA President and
NSNA National Consultant and Dr. Marsha Howell Adams, President, National
League for Nursing. The 62nd Annual Convention Keynote Speaker is Dr. Gloria
Ferraro Donnelly, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing and Health Professions at
Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.
KEYNOTE TITLE: What’s Your Hunch? Ideas that Changed Nursing and Health Care
This presentation is about thinking differently, detecting patterns and innovating
from the weeds of healthcare – it is about the hunches of future nurses!
Keynote Speaker Sponsor: Nurses Service Organization, Hatboro, PA
First Night Party—COUNTRY WESTERN JAMBOREE!
Prepare yourself for an action packed, jingle-jangle, foot stomp’n
extravaganza! Dust off those boots, strap on that flashy belt buckle, slip
into your favorite jeans, and you will be ready to dance to music of all
genres, sing the best karaoke songs, and laugh with new friends. Light
refreshments and photo opportunities set the stage for the perfect ending
to the first day of Annual Convention!
Sponsors: Nurses Service Organization, Hatboro, PA
American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD
NCLEX-RN® Mini Review
Prepare yourself for the most important exam you will take: the State
Licensure Exam! Wednesday,
8am - 11:45am, Thursday,
7am - 9am, Friday, 7am Miller
8:45am. In just 7.5 hours you will be well on your way to test success! Scheduled so that all students can attend, you will learn about selected topics that are on
the exam. Speaker: Judith Miller, MS, RN, President of Nursing Tutorial and Consulting
Services, Henniker, NH Sponsor: Delmar Cengage Learning, Clifton Park, NY
Plenary Sessions
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Interprofessional Patient-Centered Care:
RNs Rally the Team
Thursday, April 10, 2014, 9:00am - 10:30am
This presentation examines the value and role of Interprofessional
education and practice in preparing the student nurse for the role
Speakman of member and leader of Interprofessional patient-centered care
team-based models.
Speaker: Elizabeth Speakman, EdD, RN, CDE, ANEF, Associate Professor and CoDirector Jefferson Interprofessional Education Center, Thomas Jefferson University,
Philadelphia, PA
Sponsor: Oncology Nursing Society, Pittsburgh, PA
Leadership: Reflections on Lessons Learned
Serving as the ANA President
Friday, April 11, 2014, 9:15am - 11:00am
Karen Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, shares valuable lessons learned
in her many years as a nurse leader and as she led the transformation
Daley
of one of the oldest and largest professional nursing organizations
in the USA. You will hear Dr. Daley describe how participation in the NSNA serves as
the training ground for future leadership in the American Nurses Association. Lessons
learned from an encounter early in her career from a needle-stick injury to the rewards
and challenges of serving as the president of the American Nurses Association, she
will inspire and strengthen your commitment to the nursing profession.
Speaker: Karen Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, President, American Nurses
Association, Silver Spring, MD
Sponsor: American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD
Closing Ceremony and Endnote Address: “Your Voice/Your Dream/ Nursing’s Future”
Saturday, April 12, 2014 , 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meet the incoming NSNA Board of Directors and Nominating and
Elections Committee and celebrate with the top winners of NSNA’s
Betts
many program awards. Endnote speaker, Virginia Trotter Betts, MSN, JD, RN, FAAN,
challenges you to BE the change nursing needs to achieve the dreams you hold
now and those that brought you to the profession of nursing. Leave empowered
and recognize the substantial contribution you are about to make.
Speaker: Virginia Trotter Betts, MSN, JD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Department of
Advanced Practice & Doctoral Studies Program, University of Tennessee Health
Science Center, Memphis, TN
Sponsor: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Denver, CO
Pre-Convention Faculty Workshop
ACES: Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors
Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 8:30am - 4:00pm REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
• Full day workshop
• Continental Breakfast & Lunch
• 6 CEU hours
• Admission to an NLN pre-summit workshop
• Two follow up webinars • Eligibility for an NLN recognition award
Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors (ACES) guides the teaching of nursing
students to provide competent, individualized and humanistic care to older adults.
This workshop addresses the complexity of decision making about care for the
older adult in a variety of home, institutional and community-based settings. Speakers: Laureen Tavolaro-Ryley, MSN, RN, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Associate Professor of Nursing at the Community College of Philadelphia;
M. Elaine Tagliareni, EdD, RN, Chief Program Officer at the National League
for Nursing, New York; Martha Conrad, MSN, RN, Director of Interprofessional
Simulation, College of Health Professions, University of Akron, Akron, OH; and
Susan Forneris, PhD, RN, CNE, CCRN, Associate Professor of Nursing, St. Catherine
University, St. Paul, MN
Sponsors: National Student Nurses Association, Brooklyn, NY; and the
National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
NSNA Leadership University Consultant/Advisor Certificate Program
This is a great opportunity to obtain continuing education credits and validate
your role as a state consultant or school advisor. Offered in two sessions totaling
4.25 hours of formal education, It is specifically tailored to enhance the experience
and effectiveness of faculty engaged in guiding and assisting chapter leaders to
understand NSNA’s shared governance model. Sponsor: National Student Nurses Association, Brooklyn, NY
Faculty Lounge
Faculty is invited to relax in the Faculty Lounge, a quiet spot to
network and enjoy conversing with colleagues. The schedule
can be found on page 8.
Faculty/Consultant/Advisors Program
Topics to include:
Helping Students Leverage their Personality to be a
Successful Online Learner
Julie McAfooes, MS, RN-BC, CNE, ANEF, Web Development Manager,
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Sponsor: Chamberlain College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
Clinical Decision-Making Challenges: Strategies for Success
Loretta Manning, MSN, RN, GNP, President, ICAN Publishing, Inc., Lydia Zyger, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Education Consultant, ICAN Publishing Inc.,
Pensacola, FL
Sponsor: Sylvia Rayfield & Associates Inc., ICAN Publishing, Pensacola, FL
Student Success
Barbara Irwin, MSN, RN, Executive Director of Nursing, Kaplan Nursing
Sponsor: Kaplan Nursing, New York, NY
Grant Writing 101 - Tips for the Novice
Lois S. Marshall, PhD, RN, Nurse Education Consultant, Miami, FL
Sponsor: National Student Nurses Association, Brooklyn, NY
50 Shades of Nursing Informatics
Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF, Director, Virtual Learning
Informatics: Professor, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Sponsor: Chamberlain College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
National Council of State Boards of Nursing Update with
Progress Report on Transition into Practice Nancy Spector, PhD, RN, Director of Regulatory Innovations, NCSBN, Chicago, IL
Sponsor: NCSBN, Chicago, IL
The Nitty Gritty Principles of Balancing Student Rights and
Academic Discipline
Stephanie Turner, EdD, RN, Assistant Professor, Capstone College of
Nursing University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Getting Yourselves (and Students) Published:
A Prescription for Success
Speaker Maureen “Shawn” Kennedy, MA, RN, Editor-in-Chief, American
Journal of Nursing, New York, NY
Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Health, New York, NY
Coaching and Mentoring Nursing Students
Speaker: Lois Marshall, PhD, RN, nurse education consultant, author, “Take
Charge of Your Nursing Career,” published by Sigma Theta Tau International,
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsor: National Student Nurses Association, Brooklyn, NY
This activity has been submitted to the North Carolina Nurses Association for
approval to award contact hours. The North Carolina Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Exhibit Hall
Exhibitors from healthcare agencies, nursing schools, publishers, NCLEX® review
providers, apparel companies, and others are available to meet you in the Exhibit
Hall. You’ll hear about career opportunities at health care agencies available for new
graduates as well as summer internships. Bring your résumé and plenty of business
cards! The Grand Opening is on Thursday, April 10 and is open on Friday and Saturday
as well. See schedule on page 8 for Exhibit hours.
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center is provided to help design your nursing career path.
Faculty advisors and consultants will review your résumé and discuss the primary
steps for obtaining your first job. Before you arrive make a list of your interests and
needs, and analyze your priorities and goals. Take this opportunity to learn and
discuss the basic steps for success. Bring a hard copy of your résumé and professional
portfolio. Career Development Coordinator: Dr. Lois Marshall, the author of Take
Charge of Your Nursing Career: Open the Door to Your Dreams (STTI, 2010) is a career
development and management expert. She offers mentorship to students nationally
on issues related to their career from new graduate through mid-career.
Student Pre-Convention Workshop
American Red Cross Disaster Certification
Wednesday, April 9, 8:00am - 10:00am, and repeated
10:30am - 12:30pm, and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
NSNA is collaborating with the American Red Cross (ARC) to offer disaster training. Pre-register for this exciting opportunity to learn how to provide health care services
in disaster shelters. Participants will be certified in the American Red Cross “Disaster
Health and Sheltering” course designed for pre-licensure nursing students and will
receive a course certificate. Students will gain knowledge and skills to volunteer at
disaster shelters in their communities. Convention registration is required, but there
is no additional fee for this program. Information on how to register for this program
will be sent to all those who register for the convention. To
enroll go to www.disasterhealthandsheltering.org.
Enrollment is limited.
Focus Sessions
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday a variety of one-hour focus sessions covering a
broad range of topics related to personal and professional growth will be presented. There are over 20 sessions to choose from. Attend as many as your schedule allows. Focus Session topics will include the importance of nursing research, oncology,
leadership, career progression, distance education, nursing informatics, learning
pharmacology easily, managing liability risks, nurse licensure compact, forensic
nursing, improving your memory, occupational and environmental health when
caring for children, nephrology and more.
Convention Bag and
Lanyard Sponsor:
Terrance Keenan Nursing Leadership Lecture
Prevention in Practice: Lessons from the Field
The Foundation of the NSNA is pleased to announce the
13th Annual Terrance Keenan Nursing Leadership Lecture
sponsored by the RWJ Executive Nurse Fellows Program
Niederhauser Leadership Legacy Fund. This fund was established by members
of the 1998 inaugural cohort of the RWJ Executive Nurse
Fellows Program, a national leadership program supported by
the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Join Dean Niederhauser as she discusses her career and lessons learned working towards improving the health of children and families through prevention
activities. This talk will focus on how nurses can make a difference in the health
and well-being of children and families through health promotion and disease
prevention interventions.
Speaker: Victoria Niederhauser DrPH, RN, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Dr. Niederhauser is a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow , completing the
3 year fellowship program for nurses in executive leadership roles in 2011. She currently is on the executive Advisory board of the Beryl Institute; is a board member
of the RWJ Executive Nurse Fellows Alumni Association; and is Chair of the Board of
Directors for the Tennessee Action Coalition.
Sponsors: RWJ Executive Fellows Program Leadership Legacy Fund,
Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association, Brooklyn, NY
Association Activity Seminars
Wednesday, Noon - 1:00pm and 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Involvement in NSNA can bring many professional rewards now and in the
future. Members of the NSNA Board of Directors will present seminars on the
following program areas: community health disaster preparedness; membership
recruitment; convention planning; image of nursing; bylaws and policies; role of
association secretary; financial management and fundraising; Breakthrough to
Nursing Projects; global nursing; and legislation/education activities. In addition,
NSNA President Jesse Kennedy will host a School Presidents Forum. Students
from the same chapter may wish to attend different seminars and then share the
information to strengthen their association.
Poster Session and Project Showcase
NSNA Chapters are invited to share school and state projects and display posters
for the following program areas: Breakthrough to Nursing, global/international
nursing projects; Community Health, Legislation/Education, NSNA Leadership U,
newsletters, and Image of Nursing. Develop a poster and submit it for the Project
Showcase. Joint faculty and student submissions are welcomed. Download form
from www.nsna.org, or call NSNA for more information (718) 210-0705.
Blood Drive • Friday, April 11, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Los Angeles, CA
Give back to the community and help save lives by giving blood! There is a constant
need for regular blood supply. Blood donations by healthy people ensure that safe
blood will be available whenever and wherever it is needed. The Blood Drive will be
run by the American Red Cross of Nashville, TN.
Bone Marrow Donor Registry
Friday, April 11, 8:00am - 4:00pm
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A simple swab of the cheek can change someone’s life! Simply complete a consent
form and swab the inside of your cheek to collect cells for tissue typing. Every
person who joins the registry gives patients hope. The registry will be run by DKMS,
New York, NY.
Student Activity Tables
School and state constituents may sell fundraising items to benefit their chapter
only in the Student Activity Area. Due to convention center fees, there is a fee
of $25 for a half-table. Participants must share tables. Tables are assigned
at the NSNA Convention Office on a first-come, first-served basis. For NSNA’s
policies related to fundraising at convention, visit www.nsna.org and click on
“Publications/Guidelines for Planning: Fundraising.”
House of Delegates
Foundation of the NSNA Events
At NSNA’s 62nd Annual Convention students and faculty can get involved in
these events and support the undergraduate scholarship program.
Hundreds of state and school delegates convene in the
House of Delegates to vote on resolutions and elect
the 2014-2015 Board of Directors and Nominating and
Elections Committee. Schools with ten or more members by
the February 12, 2014 deadline are eligible to apply for constituency status, entitling
them to delegate representation. For more information about the House of Delegates
and to see how many members are at your school, visit www.nsna.org, and click
on Membership/Reports. Delegates wishing to be seated in the Opening House of
Delegates meeting on Wednesday, April 9, must be credentialed by 12:30pm. See
Schedule for Delegate Credentialing hours. House of Delegates refreshment
break sponsored by: American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD
Donate an item for the auction and join the bidding wars to raise funds for the Mary
Ann Tuft Scholarship Fund. Donated items must have a minimum value of $30 and
be brought to the Convention Office no later than noon on Thursday, April 10. Contributions are tax deductible. For details contact: Lauren Sperle at (718) 210-0705
Ext. 111 or [email protected], Attn: Lauren.
Run for Office
Forever Nursing 5K Run/1K Walk—April 12 “Run For a Cause”
Running for office is an exciting opportunity to participate in leadership and decisionmaking at the national level. If you are a school or state NSNA chapter leader and
meet the qualifications to serve in a national elected office, please contact the NSNA
Nominating and Elections Committee for details. Go to www.nsna.org and click on
“Elected Officials,” or send an email to [email protected].
NSNA Leadership University Treasurer Certificate Workshop
Tuesday, April 8, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The role of association treasurer is important to the fiscal health of the organization. The workshop covers financial reporting, planning an operating budget, establishing
a reserve fund, bank reconciliation, internal controls and IRS filing requirements. Take
an open-book exam at the end of the workshop and earn a Leadership University
Certificate for competency. Treasurers, association and chapter leaders, advisors and
consultants are urged to attend. Presented by Christine Shuffield, NSNA Secretary/
Treasurer; Chair, Finance Committee.
Opening Ceremony—Wednesday, April 9
Join the NSNA Board of Directors and the President of the NSNA Foundation to
recognize scholarship sponsors and recipients.
Music City Annual Live Auction—Friday, April 11
On Saturday morning, you can help raise funds for the Forever Nursing Capital
Campaign by running or walking in the Forever Nursing Annual Fun Run. Organize a
school or state chapter team and help us promote health and wellness while raising
funds for a worthy cause. A separate pre-registration for this event will be available
on the NSNA web site at www.nsna.org.
Annual Leadership Challenge—Saturday, April 12
Be ready for the Annual Leadership Challenge. Your school or state chapter will want
to participate and make a pledge at the exciting event that takes place during the
House of Delegates break. All events raise funds for undergraduate nursing student scholarships. For information on any of these events, contact Jasmine Melendez at (718) 210-0705 Ext. 118,
Fax (718) 797-1186 or email at [email protected], Attn: Jasmine.
Transportation Information for
NSNA’s 62nd Annual Convention!
NSNA has arranged discounted airfares with Delta Airlines
for Annual Convention attendees traveling to and from
Nashville, Tennessee between the dates of April 5, 2014
thru April 16, 2014. Reservations and ticketing is available via www.delta.com. When booking online, select
Meeting Event Code and enter the Meeting ID: NMGHN
in the box provided on the Search Flight page. By phone
contact Delta at 1-800-328-1111 and use authorization
number NMGHN.
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Reservations must be made by phone, mail or internet by March 17, 2014. Reservations received after this date
will be subject to space and rate availability. Reservations can be made at www.nsna.org, or by contacting the Gaylord Opryland Resort.
PHONE: 888-777-6779
MAIL: Gaylord Opryland Resort
Attn: Dana Ellis, Group Housing
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Arrival Date ___________________________________________________ Departure Date_________________________________________________
First Name __________________________________________ M.I. _______ Last Name ____________________________________________________
Email Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone _______________________________________________Fax ____________________________________________________________
Company/Organization _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Province ______________________________________________________Zip/Postal Code _______________________________________
HOTEL Gaylord Opryland Resort
SingleDoubleTriple Quad
$189 $189$189$189
TO SECURE YOUR RESERVATION
A check or valid credit card number with signature is needed to guarantee your reservation.
If paying by check, one night’s room rental plus tax for each room reserved is required as
an advance deposit and must be sent with this form, made payable to Gaylord Opryland
Resort. No room will be reserved or guaranteed without a deposit.
Room Type Requested:
q One Bed q Two Beds
Rates do not include 15.25% tax and $2.50 City tax
(subject to change).
q Check here if you have a disability
requiring special services
Submit only one room request per form. Should additional forms be needed, please make copies.
List all room occupants: 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________ 4. _________________________________
( Please indicate if separate bills are needed at the time of check-out or if one person will pay for the entire room.)
q Special requests (including accommodations or dietary): _______________________________________________________________________
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
The first night’s room rate is required as an advance deposit for all reservations. Your deposit can be made by credit card or check. Debit cards are not
recommended since the hotel immediately deducts the first night’s deposit and will freeze up to $50 per day, per room for incidentals upon
check-in. You will not have access to these frozen funds for up to two weeks after check-out. Housing forms received without a valid deposit will not
be processed. Room deposits made by check must be mailed with a completed housing form. Room deposits made by credit card must be made with the
credit card of the person making the reservation. If the charge to the credit card is denied, the hotel reserves the right to release your reservation.
q American Express q Master Card q Visa q Discover Credit Card No. ______________________________________________________________
Exp. Date __________________ Name on Credit Card (please print clearly) _____________________________________________________________
Cardholder’s Signature** _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
**I hereby authorize the Gaylord Opryland Resort to process a charge to my credit card if I fail to cancel my reservation within 72 hours of my arrival date.
q One night’s deposit by check enclosed and made payable to Gaylord Opryland Resort. (Mail check with housing form to the address above.)
CONFIRMATIONS
The hotel will send you a confirmation of your reservation. Please review all information for accuracy. E-mail confirmations will be sent if an e-mail address is provided (preferred), or they can be mailed. If you do not receive a confirmation within 5 business days or have questions, please call the hotel
at the above listed phone number.
CANCELLATION POLICY
One night’s room and tax will be forfeited entirely if cancellation occurs within 72 hours of arrival date.
TAX RATE and REQUESTS
All rates are per room and are subject to 15.25% tax plus $2.50 city tax (subject to change). Special requests cannot be guaranteed; however the hotel
will do its best to honor all requests. Hotel will assign specific rooms upon check-in, based on availability.
RESORT FEE (included in room rate) INCLUDES:
Wireless internet access in guestrooms and public space, 24-hour fitness center access, local shuttle service to and from Opry Mills Mall, local and
toll-free calls (up to 20 minutes per call), online access to Wall Street Journal, Resort Savings Card, and bottled water (2 per day).
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Registration Deadline, by MAIL (Postmarked) or FAX: March 19, 2014 • ONLINE: March 26, 2014
Online registration is available at www.nsna.org. Click on the Member Services button at the top of the page. Using a credit card is the fastest and
easiest way to register.
Onsite Registration begins at Noon on Tuesday, April 8. Registration hours are listed on the Tentative Convention Schedule. Save money by
preregistering. Only one person may register per form. The form may be photocopied. NSNA members and sustaining members must show
proof of membership and photo ID when picking up badges. Registrations postmarked after March 19 will not be processed. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Mail your check or money order with this form to NSNA Meeting Registration Dept.
Note: An 80% refund of meeting registration fees is allowed if a written request is sent to NSNA headquarters 14 days prior to the scheduled
start date of the meeting. No refunds are made after this date. Deadline for requesting a refund is postmarked by March 26, 2014. NSNA
assesses a $10 administrative charge for all returned checks.
NSNA® Members and Sustaining Members
❑ Convention and NCLEX® Mini Review Course:
❑ Convention Only:
❑ NCLEX-RN® Mini Review Course Only:
AdvanceOn-Site
Daily†
$130$145
$110 $120$70†
$85$90
Non-Member Students and Visitors*
❑ Convention and NCLEX® Mini Review Course:
❑ Convention Only:
❑ NCLEX® Mini Review Course Only:
$200$220
$170 $175$85†
$120$125
Faculty Advisors/State Consultants
❑ Convention Only:
❑ Faculty Workshop: Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors (ACES)
❑ Faculty Workshop and Convention:
$115 $120$75†
$100$105
$205$215
†
Daily convention registration is available on-site only
*Nonmember students can join NSNA® and register as a member to qualify for member rate. Dues vary by state.
Call (718) 210-0705 for the dues in your state. Graduating seniors may join as Sustaining Members, unless they
are serving as delegates which requires NSNA® student membership.
DEADLINES:
BY MAIL: Registrations
postmarked after March
19, 2014 will be returned!
MasterCard and Visa users
may FAX registration
until March 19 to
(937) 383-4511
REGISTER ONLINE
until March 26 at
www.nsna.org
I plan on attending the First Night Party on Wednesday, April 9: ❑ Yes ❑No
Please type or print (use black or blue ink)
Method of Payment: q Check q Money Order q MasterCard
Credit Card No.
q Visa
Exp.
Date
If credit card billing address is different from mailing address:
Billing Address________________________________________________________________________ Billing Address Zip________________
Name on Card ____________________________________________Signature _____________________________________________________
Please check:
q NSNA® Member - Membership # __________________________ q Sustaining Member - Sustaining Membership # ______________________
q Visitor q Student Non-Member q Faculty Advisor q State Consultant
Are you a delegate? q Yes q No Credentials for Badge (for faculty and state consultants only)_____________________________________
Last Name_____________________________________________________ First___________________________________________ M.I.______
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ Apt. ____________________
City______________________________________State __________ Zip ___________ Phone (
) ___________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please print your e-mail address clearly. You will not receive confirmation via regular mail.
Your convention registration will be acknowledged by e-mail one week prior to the starting day of the convention.
You will be asked to show proof of membership and photo ID when you pick up your registration materials.
School of Nursing _________________________________________________________Month/ Year of Graduation _______________________
School City ______________________________________________________________School State ___________________________________
If you have any special requirements under the ADA, please attach a letter of explanation. Special needs must be received at NSNA®
Headquarters 30 days before opening day of convention to assure reasonable accommodation.
Enclose check or money order to NSNA® for Registration Fee and mail postmarked by March 19, 2014 to:
National Student Nurses Association, Inc.®
Meeting Registration Department · Box 789 · Wilmington, OH 45177
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Tentative
Convention
Schedule
National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc.
®
45 Main Street, Suite 606 · Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 210-0705 • FAX (718) 797-1186 • Email [email protected] • www.nsna.org
This schedule is subject to change. The final
schedule will appear in the Program Book,
available on site. Visit NSNA’s website at
www.nsna.org for Convention updates!
Tuesday, April 8
9:00am - 5:00pm Convention and Fundraising Office Open
10:00am - 5:00pm Resolutions Office Open to Make Appointments with Authors
12:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Registration
1:00pm - 5:00pm NSNA Leadership U® Treasurer Certificate Program
1:00pm - 8:00pm Council of State Presidents (open to state presidents, presidents-elect,
state consultants and state staff)
2:00pm - 5:00pm Resolutions Committee Available to meet with authors—by appointment
4:00pm - 7:00pm Delegate Credentialing
5:00pm - 8:00pm Part I NSNA Leadership U® Consultant/Advisor Certificate Program 7:00pm -10:00pm Resolutions Committee Available to meet with authors—by appointment
Wednesday, April 9
6:30 am - 6:30 pm Convention Registration 7:30am - 8:45am Part II NSNA Leadership U® Consultant/Advisor Certificate Program
7:30am - 12:30pm Delegate Credentialing (ends promptly at 12:30 pm)
8:00am -10:00am American Red Cross Disaster Certification (Pre-registration Required)
8:00am - 11:45am NCLEX Mini Review (begins) 8:00am - 12:00pm Resolutions Committee Available to meet with authors - by appointment
8:30am - 4:00pm Faculty Workshop (Special Registration Required): ACES
10:00am -10:30am Briefing for Candidates on the Slate and their Campaign Managers
10:30am - 12:30pm American Red Cross Disaster Certification (Pre-registration Required)
11:00am - 12:00pm Campaign Headquarters Open for those Running from the Floor
12:00pm
Deadline for candidates running from the floor on Wednesday to have their
applications submitted to the NEC
12:00pm - 1:00pm Association Activity Seminars
1:00pm - 2:00pm Campaign Headquarters Open-Meet the Candidates
1:00pm - 3:00pm American Red Cross Disaster Certification (pre-registration required)
1:15pm - 2:15pm Orientation for First-Time Convention Attendees
1:15pm - 2:15pm Association Activity Seminars
2:00pm - 2:30pm Briefing for candidates to be nominated from the floor on Wednesday
2:30pm - 3:00pm Parliamentary Procedure Briefing for Delegates - Mandatory for Delegates
3:00pm - 4:30pm Opening Meeting of House of Delegates - Mandatory for Delegates
4:45pm - 5:15pm Scholarship Sponsors and Recipients Meet and Greet
5:30pm - 7:30pm Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address
8:30pm - 11:00pm First Night Party “Country Western Jamboree”
Thursday, April 10
6:30am - 6:00pm Convention Registration
7:00am - 9:00am NCLEX® Mini Review (continuation)
7:45am - 8:45am Faculty Workshop: Coaching and Mentoring Nursing Students
9:00am
Deadline for Pre-slated Candidates to check-in at Campaign Headquarters
9:15am - 11:00am Plenary Session:
Interprofessional Patient-Centered Care: RNs Rally the Team
10:00am - 6:00pm Delegate Credentialing
11:15am - 3:45pm Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall and Career Development Center
1:15pm - 1:45pm Finance Forum - Mandatory for Delegates
2:00pm - 3:30pm Meet the Candidates
2:00pm - 4:00pm Faculty Workshop: Clinical Decision Making Challenges
2:30pm - 3:30pm Focus Sessions
3:00pm
Deadline for candidates running from the floor on Friday to have their
applications submitted to the NEC
Join us November 6-9 in Portland OR, for the 2014 MidYear Conference!
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3:45pm - 4:45pm 4:15pm - 5:45pm 3:45pm - 6:30pm Focus Sessions
Consultants/Advisors Briefing
Resolutions Hearing - Mandatory for Delegates
FREE NIGHT TO ENJOY NASHVILLE
Friday, April 11
6:30am - 6:00pm Convention Registration
7:00am - 8:45am NCLEX® Mini Review (completion)
8:00am - 9:00am Delegate Credentialing
8:00am - 9:30am Faculty Workshop: Getting Yourselves (and Students) Published
8:00am - 9:30am NEC Available in Campaign Headquarters
8:00am - 4:00pm Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry
9:00am - 10:30am Plenary Session:
Leadership: Reflections on Lessons Learned Serving as the ANA President
9:30am - 10:00am Briefing for candidates to be nominated from the floor on Friday
10:45am - 1:45pm House of Delegates - Mandatory for Delegates
11:00am -12:30pm Faculty Workshop: 50 Shades of Nursing Informatics
11:00am - 3:30pm Exhibits and Career Development Center Open
1:45pm - 3:15pm Music City Auction
2:30pm - 4:30pm Candidates’ Presentations: Part I - Mandatory for Delegates
3:00pm - 4:30pm Faculty Workshop: Helping Students Be Successful Online Learners
3:30pm - 4:30pm Focus Sessions
4:30pm - 5:30pm Delegate Credentialing
4:45pm - 5:45pm Focus Sessions
4:45pm - 6:15pm Faculty Workshop: Student Success
5:00pm - 7:00pm Candidates’ Presentations and Presidential Debate: Part II Mandatory for Delegates
7:30pm - 10:00pm Resolutions Hearing - Mandatory for Delegates
10:00pm - 12:00am Meet the Candidates
Saturday, April 12
7:00am - 8:30am FNSNA Fun Run (pre-registration required)
7:30am - 3:00pm Convention Registration
8:00am - 9:30am Voting for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors and Nominating and
Elections Committee
8:00am - 9:30am Faculty Breakfast and Workshop: NCSBN Update
9:00am - Noon
Exhibits and Career Development Center Open
9:00am - 9:30am Delegate Credentialing
9:45am - 1:45pm Closing Session House of Delegates - Mandatory for Delegates
1:00pm - 2:30pm Faculty Workshop: Balancing Students Rights and Academic Discipline
2:00pm - 3:00pm Focus Sessions
2:45pm - 4:15pm Faculty Workshop: Grant Writing 101
3:15pm - 4:15pm Focus Sessions
4:30pm - 6:00pm Closing Ceremony, Award Presentations, and Endnote Address
Sunday, April 13 8:30am - 9:30am 2014 -15 Nominating and Elections Committee Orientation Meeting
8:30am - 11:30am 2014 -15 Board of Directors Orientation Meeting
® Mark your calendar for
future NSNA® Meetings!
2014 MidYear Conference:
2015 Annual Convention:
2015 MidYear Conference:
2016 Annual Convention:
November 6 – 9, 2014, Portland, OR
April 8 – 12, 2015, Phoenix, AZ
November 6 – 9, 2015, Atlanta, GA
March 30 - April 3, 2016, Orlando, FL