AORN's 51st Congres in San Diego, M...

AORN's 51st Congres in San Diego, March 21-25 2004 is an opportunity to join your colleagues at individual of the most comprehensive perioperative education programs and common of the largest surgical works and services exhibits in the geographical division By attending Congress you can

* customize your education program to come up to face to face your unique needs whether your area of practice or interest is clinical, education, management, advanced practice, or central processing;

* leave with tools you can implement immediately to improve practice where you work;

* network and couple with colleagues experiencing similar challenges and opportunities; and

* laugh, reenergize, and have fun

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

Join AORN in congratulating the Certification Board Perioperative Nursing (CBPN) upon their 25th anniversary by becoming a CNOR. The CBPN is pleased to move the CNOR and certified RN first assistant (CRNFA) certification examinations during the 2004 AORN Congres The examinations will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt inn San Diego, on March 20 2004 from 1 to 5 PM

There is no onsite registration for these examinations; you must preregister. For AORN members, the CNOR examination unconditional tenure is $250, and for nonmembers the recompense is $350. The CRNFA examination reward for AORN members is $425 and for nonmembers, the fee-simple is $550. The deadline to apply for either examination is Feb 6 2004 Call (888) 257-2667 to prayer an application, or visit the CBPN web site at http://www.certboard.org. Remember, you must be preregistered to take either examination at Congress

EXHIBITS

Join more than 550 companies at common of the largest surgical trade point out tos in the country. Exhibits allow attendees to examine and evaluate the latest unravellings in equipment, supplies, and services in the perioperative field. Be secure to visit the CareerFair, in addition to the technical exhibitors. This area of the exhibit floor is dedicated to career training and growth companies, educational institutions and facilities, and traveling encourage companies recruiting personnel. Exhibit hours are

* Tuesday--10 AM to 3 PM

* Wednesday--10 AM to 3 PM and

* Thursday--10 AM to 1 PM

MARKET RESEARCH

Companies want your professional opinion upon products and services related to the OR. Give immediate feedback according to participating in surveys, focus clusters or other types of market research. most numerous companies offer refreshments and incentives in exchange for your valuable time. Market Research Evening will be Wednesday, March 24 from 5 to 7 PM A specific schedule will be included in the Congres Program.

pupil PROGRAM

AORN is excited to move student nurses free registration to the 51st annual Congres flow just for the special one-day observer program or join us all week. Whether you are pursuing a career in the surgical field or just want to behold what it is all about, each nursing student can benefit from this student-focused program designed to introduce the OR. Wednesday, March 24 is a one-day program beginning with a continental breakfast and including first-rate speakers, hands-on learning exercises, and an opportunity to visit the exhibit floor. liberated registration is available to individuals pursuing education leading to eligibility to sit for the RN licensing examination. bookish man nurses will be asked to indicate their identification at registration.

FACULTY PROGRAM

AORN invites faculty members of place of educations of nursing to a one-day education program designed just for them with a of equal authority session for their students, all emancipated of charge. On Wednesday, March 24 faculty members will have the advantage [i]or[/i] blessing of an informative education program that includes an introduction to the Perioperative Nursing Data place (PNDS) standardized nursing vocabulary, information forward how to use the OR for clinical experiences, and a chance to visit the exhibit floor. At the same time, their scholars will enjoy a full-day program giving them an introduction to the OR and an opportunity to visit the trade indicate floor for free. Free registration for faculty members is available to all full-time denominations of nursing faculty members. If faculty members are planning to attend Congres for the entire week, Wednesday's registration remuneration will be subtracted from the weekly registration fee

MANAGEMENT FOCUS

The management sessions upon Tuesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 24 will focus forward important work-force and operational issues. These sessions will help managers cause to grow or expand leadership and management knowledge and skills. The Managers' Reception will be held Tuesday, March 23 from 5:15 to 6:15 PM to provide an opportunity for managers to network with representatives of exhibiting companies. Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25 from 8:30 to 10 AM, managers may visit the exhibit floor to memorize answers to specific questions related to surgical produces and services.

SAN DIEGO TOUR PROGRAM

Do not forget to schedule sightseeing into your busy agenda for Congres week. AORN, in conjunction with Whirl-A-Round tours, has preferableed customized tours and events for your entertainment. This tour program was unraveled to enhance your free time before and after Congres as well as to provide options for evening entertainment. Tours are furnished Friday, March 19, to Saturday, March 27 2004 Make assured all arrangements for tours forward Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27 are complet before 5 PM onward Wednesday, March 24.