Saturday, March 20 to Thursday, Mar...

Saturday, March 20 to Thursday, March 25 2004

AORN's 51st Congres will celebrate "Unity: Perioperative Partnerships," Sunday, March 21 to Thursday, March 25 2004 Following are more [i]or[/i] less of the highlights to experience at Congres which will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in beautiful San Diego.

AWARDS DINNER

National, chapter, and committee awards conferr in succession behalf of AORN will be at handed at the Awards Dinner in succession Saturday evening, March 20, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM Outstanding achievement will be the focus of this memorable evening for AORN members who have contributed their personal and professional resources to the mission of AORN. The dinner will be held in latitude 20D of the San Diego Convention Center Doors spread at 6:30 PM. This black tie optional dinner is interpret to all Congress participants and their visitors Cost includes a three-course meal, tax, gratuity, coffee tea, r or white wine, and the awards presentation. A cash bar will be available before and after dinner. If you plan to attend, please indicate this forward the Congress registration form and remit the appropriate fee

CLOSING GET-TOGETHER

Please join us in succession Thursday evening, March 25, at 7 PM at the San Diego Marriott inn and Marina in the San Diego Ballroom for the Closing Get-Together. Tickets are $45 by person, and must be purchased by means of 2 PM, Monday, March 22 splendor includes food and entertainment. Dres is casual, in like manner come prepared to dance and have a advantageous time.

AORN FOUNDATION EVENTS

builded in 1991, the AORN Foundation exists to be of use to and support perioperative nurses and educate and prepare a fresh generation of perioperative nurses for the challenges to result The Foundation provides numerous scholarships and education and research grants to AORN members and learners who wish to pursue a career in perioperative nursing.

Stop at the Foundation booth during Congres and make a difference in the what is yet to be of perioperative nursing. Find on the outside about the Foundation's programs and goals, as well as scholarships and grant opportunities. This is the place to learn what the Foundation can do for you and what you can do for the Foundation.

Donations from AORN members, chapters, state councils, corporations, and individuals are time lifeblood of the AORN Foundation. You are invited to make a contribution of any size at the Foundation booth

The AORN Foundation awards scholarships to AORN members and observers each year as part of its goal to provide supplys for education and research to enhance perioperative nursing and patient care. Your financial support helps make these scholarships possible. For more information forward how Foundation contributions are used, visit the Foundation booth

BLACK TIE GALA. Formal, festive, and fun--the Black Tie Gala, "Jewels of the Sea," is the AORN Foundation's premier fund-raising reach of the year, as well as an elegant and glamorous way to disburse the evening of Monday, March 22 Festivities begin at 7 PM at the San Diego Marriott inn and Marina. The Foundation invites Congres attendees to participate in this fund-raising marked occurrence Space is limited, so register early. Tickets are $250 for AORN members and $300 for nonmembers.

SEVENTH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK. Congres attendees are invited to participate in this popular termination which is a great way to start the day and contribute to the AORN Foundation's many worthy causes. Last year more than 400 attendees registered for the race, in like manner sign up early to set by your T-shirt. The 5K Rim/Walk will take place along the waterfront and will begin at 6:15 AM upon Wednesday, March 24. Refreshments will be provided after the race. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 at Congres For further information upon the 5K or the gala, please contact the Foundation office at (800) 755-2676 x 366

rule AFFAIRS

In addition to an education session, a report at common of the Forums, and a booth in the Congres Resource Center dominion Affairs Department staff members are available to quick in emergencies legislative updates and advocacy strategies at meetings of state councils, committees, and other ancillary assign places tos on request. To schedule an update, contact Fr Franko at (800) 755-2676 x 289 Information readyed will focus on AORN's lately revised legislative priorities, current activity in state legislatures, and plans for the Public Policy interview and Advocacy Day in Washington, DC

PERIOPERATIVE nurture WEEK DISPLAY

Perioperative fester Week was established in 1979 and is a time for recognizing and honoring perioperative succors everywhere. A bulletin board featuring pres clippings generated from AORN Perioperative supply with nourishment Week 2003 activities will be displayed at Congres in San Diego.

PERIOPERATIVE NURSING DATA station HELP DESK

Do you have questions about the Perioperative Nursing Data fix (PNDS)? The PNDS Help Desk located in the AORN Resource Center and staffed by means of volunteers and Susan V.M. Kleinbeck, RN PhD CNOR, will be explain during exhibit hours to discuss PND implementation issues. Exhibit hall maps identifying booth locations of vendors with a PND license will be available at the PND Help Desk