Concurrent Focus Sessions One-hour concurrent focus sessions are offered throughout the convention . These sessions cover a broad range of topics related to nursing practice and professional growth . Attend as many as your schedule allows . Here ’ s a sample list of session sponsors :
• American Association of Neuroscience Nurses ( AANN ), Chicago , IL
• American Journal of Nursing , New York , NY
• American Nephrology Nurses Association ( ANNA ), Pitman , NJ
• American Nurses Association , Silver Spring , MD
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing , Washington , DC
• Association of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Nursing ( APHON ), Chicago , IL
• ATI Nursing Education , Leawood , KS
• Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing ( BCEN ), Oak Brook , IL
• Centurion Health , Sterling , VA
• Elsevier , Inc ., Maryland Heights , MO
• Emergency Nurses Associaition , Schaumburg , IL
• ICAN Publishing , Duluth , GA
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics ( ISONG ), Pittsburgh , PA
• Kaplan Nursing , Chesterfield , MO
• Lecturio , New York , NY
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing , Chicago , IL
• National League for Nursing , Washington , DC
• National Student Nurses ’ Association , Brooklyn , NY
• Next Level Nurses
• Nurse Licensure Compact , Chicago , IL
• Nurses Service Organization , Fort Washington , PA
• Oncology Nursing Society , Pittsburgh , PA
• Shot @ Life , United Nations Foundation , Washington DC
• Sigma , Indianapolis , IN
• Southern New Hampshire University , Manchester , NH
• Terrance Keenan Lecture Series
Association Activity Seminars for Current and Aspiring Chapter Leaders Wednesday , April 12 , 2023 , 12:15pm - 1:15pm Involvement in NSNA fosters your professional identity in nursing and eligibility for the NSNA Leadership U Honor Society . The NSNA Board of Directors will present seminars on the following program areas : population and global health ; membership recruitment and engagement ; convention & program planning ; image of nursing ; ethics and governance ; role of association secretary ; financial management and fundraising ; Breakthrough to Nursing projects ; and health policy and advocacy . In addition , NSNA President Taylor Conway will host a School Presidents ’ Forum focusing on leadership in school chapters .
Transportation Information Delta Airlines : NSNA has arranged discounted airfares with Delta Airlines for the 71st Annual Convention for attendees traveling to and from Nashville , TN between the dates : April 12-16 , 2023 . Reservations and ticketing are available via www . delta . com / meetings or by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations 800-328-1111 . When booking online at www . delta . com / meetings , select “ Book Your Flight ” and enter the meeting code N Y 2 8 H .
Attendance Verification : Ask your faculty to substitute clinical and class time for your attendance--NSNA will provide a certificate of attendance to those requesting one electronically for your portfolio . For more information : www . nsnaconvention . org / attendance-verification . html
Music City LIVE Auction Back by popular demand — Join the excitement and participate in live bidding at FNSNA ’ s Music City Live Auction ! This live auction takes place on Friday , April , 14 , 2023 from 2:00- 3:00 pm in the back of the exhibit hall where you can bid on items of interest to you . This year the auction block is going to be on fire with NCLEX Review books , nursing memorabilia , online access to nursing review tools and much more !
You or your school chapter can add to the excitement by donating an item to be placed on the auction block . All donations may be dropped off at the onsite NSNA registration area no later than noon on Thursday , April 13 , 2023 . Donate an Auction Item Here : https :// nsna . jotform . com / 80516308759160
If you need further information or would like suggestions on what you / your school can donate to the auction , please contact Lauren Sperle , FNSNA Staff Specialist at Lauren @ nsna . org today !
Annual Convention Challenge – Class of 2023 Legacy Cohort Get ready for one of the most exciting fundraisers in NSNA history ! On Saturday , during a break in the House of Delegates , the FNSNA will hold the Annual Convention Challenge . This challenge is open to all convention attendees who want to do their part to support the future of the nursing profession .
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS !
Poster Session and Project Showcase : Deadline April 7 , 2023 NSNA Chapters and individual members are invited to share school and state projects . Joint faculty and student submissions are welcome . The purpose of Project Showcase is to foster the sharing of information and education . Visit link for the poster presenter application https :// nsna . jotform . com / 73166076259160 or call for more information at ( 718 ) 210-0705 .
House of Delegates Hundreds of state and school delegates convene in the House of Delegates to vote on resolutions and elect the 2023-2024 NSNA Board of Directors and Nominating and Elections Committee . Schools with 10 or more members by the February 15 , 2023 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 the NSNA convention website under the delegate tab . Delegates receive a Certificate of Participation and are eligible to apply for the NSNA Leadership U Honor Society . Saturday House of Delegates Refreshment Break Sponsor : American Nurses Association , Silver Spring , MD
Run for National Office Running for office is an exciting opportunity to participate in leadership and decision-making 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 ( NEC ) for details . Visit the NSNA website , click on the “ About Us ” section to reach the NEC or send an email to nsna @ nsna . org
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