Nursing Student Convention

http://www.nsna.org/meetings/midyear.asp

Hey everyone. I got an e-mail from the National Student Nurses' Association about their Midyear Conference in Reno. The convention is from November 13 to the 16th at the Nugget. They will have panels on nursing specialties, workshops on topics like pharmacology and nursing exams, and an exhibit hall with employers schools and other groups of interest to nursing students. The above link will take you to the National Student Nurses' Association web site for the conference which has a lot more information about specific presentations and activities.

For students from California, they are offering registration for the conference at $30 per day as long as we get 15 people interested in going. I've already got some people, but we are looking for more. This will be a good chance to talk to hospitals about what they look for when hiring new graduates as well as learning what you can do to score better in class. This is a national convention and I think we really need to take advantage of the fact that its so close. If you're interested in going, please e-mail me with your name, and which day(s) you would like to go. I've already got people who are interested in car pooling and going for Saturday only, but if you would like to stay up there for longer you're more than welcome. The following is the text of the e-mail I received about the event:

Attention Nursing Students and Pre-Nursing Students in California

Registration Special Sale!!

Share this e-mail with Classmates and Faculty

Attend NSNA’s 26th Annual MidYear Career Planning Conference —November 13-16, 2008, in Reno, Nevada

We don’t want you to miss the upcoming Career Planning Conference sponsored by the National Student Nurses’ Association. We know that students are impacted by the current economic crisis so we have created a sale just for you!

Groups of 15 or more nursing students and/or pre-nursing students from the same school may register to attend the MidYear Conference for just $30 per day for Friday and Saturday. This special daily registration fee includes the Keynote Speaker on Thursday, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. See the complete program description and schedule to see which day works best for you. The Career Fair with 100 exhibitors takes place on Friday and Saturday. Nursing Career Specialty Panels take place on Saturday.

Here’s what you need to do to take advantage of this offer—use the attached form to:

• Collect the names of at least 15 nursing students and/or pre-nursing students who will attend the Conference;
• Indicate the name of the school of nursing and contact information;
• Include the day(s) that the students will be attending.
• Have a faculty member at your school sign and date the form;
• Submit the form by Wednesday, November 5.

This offer is for both NSNA members and non-members. Our hope is that non-members will join when they learn about NSNA and experience what the organization offers to members.

Once we receive the list, we will prepare badges which can be picked up at the Pre-Registered conference desk. You may pay by cash, credit card, or check. You will need to show your student ID when you register. Note that walk-in daily registration is also available so that those who do not make it onto the list can also attend at the special rate.

If you have any questions, please call (718) 210-0705 or e-mail nsna@nsna.org

We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely, Jenna Sanders, NSNA President

PS See more information about the conference below.

Career Fair –Friday and Saturday. Find your first RN position, summer internships, and residencies. There are over 100 exhibits—bring plenty of business cards and your resume!

Nursing Specialty Showcase—Saturday November 15

Hear from 12 nursing leaders in a variety of nursing specialty careers—ask questions and get the answers you need to help guide your career decisions

"Conquering Your Own Everest: Do You Have What It Takes?"

Patrick Hickey, DrPH, MSN, RN, CNOR, is the Keynote Speaker at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) MidYear Conference in Reno, NV, November 13-16-2008. Dr. Hickey became the first registered nurse to have climbed all Seven Summits when he reached the top of Mt. Everest on May 24, 2007. Known as a humorous and engaging speaker, Dr. Hickey’s keynote speech, promises to deliver a rousing kick-off to NSNA’s MidYear Conference. And be the first to view NSNA’s new Career Advancement Video!

Major General Patricia Horoho presents the Midyear Leadership Address You will not want to miss this important event and an opportunity to meet the Chief Nurse of the US Army Nurse Corps, Major General Patricia D. Horoho. The Leadership Address takes place on Saturday, November 15, immediately following the Leadership Breakfast sponsored by the US Army Nurse Corps Recruiting Command.

Nursing’s Future: Opportunities and Challenges—Friday, November 14

Hear from five top nursing leaders—ask the panel participants questions and discuss the issues that concern your future as a Registered Nurse.

Faculty Program—Earn Contact Hours.

Click here to see what we have in store for faculty.

Special workshops for faculty advisors and state consultants are also offered.

“Tube In To NSNA” & Wall of Fame Challenge

Special event with karaoke, networking, dancing, pizza, cup-cake decorating contest, raffles, and prizes. Event takes place on Friday at 7:00 pm. Admission: $5.00. Join us and help raise funds for the Foundation of the NSNA Disaster Fund.

Please car pool whenever possible! Click here to calculate driving distance to Reno.