Special Convention Update March 13, 2009
Special Savings at the NSNA Barnes & Noble.com Bookstore!
Extra 5% discount from March 16 to March 31, 2009.
Receive 10% off books, music and DVDs every time you shop through the NSNA Barnes & Noble.com Bookstore at www.bn.com/nsna. Free standard shipping for orders of $25 or more. This offer is online only at www.bn.com/nsna; not available in retail stores.
Please note: If you do not see the NSNA logo in the upper left corner, be sure to type out the URL (www.bn.com/nsna) in your web browser to ensure that you receive NSNA membership discount.
NSNA 57th Annual Convention is only 4 ½ weeks away!
Making it Big: Nursing Students Stepping Up and Stepping Out
Official Convention Delegate Notification now online- click here for delegate information and constituency eligibility report
Mail or Fax Convention Registration Deadline March 23
Online Convention Registration Deadline March 30
Register Today- Gaylord Opryland Hotel Deadline March 13
The Gaylord Opryland Resort Convention hotel room block savings are almost gone! Register by phone, fax, mail, or internet today to reserve your room (up to 4 guests) for $169/room/per night plus tax and fees.
Fly American Airlines special discount for convention travel
8-Hour Drexel NCLEX EXCEL Review Offered at Convention
Get ready for the most important exam of your career! NSNA offers 8 hours of review including quizzes throughout the two-day course. The full Convention and NCLEX review registration is only $110 for members (advance registration); or $125 on site registration. NCLEX review only for NSNA members: $65 in advance; $70 onsite.
See Convention brochure for details.
Batter Up! Consider Running for National Office
For more information on running from the floor of the House of Delegates click here. This is your chance to step out of the dugout and onto the field. You can request an application by emailing nsna@nsna.org. Show the world your leadership skills, and step up to the plate!
IMPORTANT 2009 Awards Deadline: March 16
Applications must be received at NSNA by 5:00 pm ET.
Focus on Awards - click here for applications:
· Community Health Awards- state and school
· Legislation/Education Awards- state and school
· Breakthrough to Nursing Awards- state and school
· Robert V. Piemonte Financial Excellence Award- one award
· Image of Nursing Awards- state and school
· Bylaws and Policies Award- one award
· Disaster Preparedness Awards- state and school
· Empowering Resolutions Award- one award
· Mosby/WB Saunders Isabel Hampton Robb Leadership Award for state presidents deadline extended to March 16, 2009.
Like to Write? NSNA/Nursing Spectrum/NurseWeek 8th Annual Essay Contest: Deadline March 16* NSNA members are invited to answer the following question: What can nurses and nursing students do to raise awareness and take action to create a greener and healthier living environment? For more information click here or call (718) 210-0705.
Call for Poster Presentations at NSNA Convention- Ends March 27
NSNA Chapters, members and sustaining members are invited to participate in the 2009 Project Showcase Poster Presentations on Thursday and Friday, April 16-17. Joint faculty and student submissions are welcomed. The application deadline is received by March 27, 2009.
Attention Treasurers and Aspiring Treasurers:
Treasurers Leadership U Certificate Program Just for YOU!
If you are interested in attending the 6 hour comprehensive Certificate Program for Treasurers Tuesday, April 14, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., networking dinner included, please send an e-mail to nsna@nsna.org and put Treasurers Workshop in the subject line.
Graduating? If you earned academic credit or recognition for your participation in NSNA "request an NSNA Leadership U Certificate today!"
Need graduation cords? Click here.
Donate an Item to the Music City Auction
The FNSNA needs your help to make the Music City Auction a success! Support the FNSNA undergraduate scholarship program by donating an item ($25.00 minimum value) to be auctioned at the Music City Auction, you will help to raise funds for student scholarships and you will be part of the excitement of the auction. In addition, you will want to attend the auction to bid on items of interest to you.
Remember to bring your business cards for the Career Center -- we expect 200 exhibitors! Dress for success and Code for Conduct at NSNA meetings.
Need Membership brochures or Convention brochures? Send an e-mail to nsna@nsna.org with number needed, name of your school and shipping address (street address--no post office numbers please).
Optional Nashville Tours Available During Convention week!
Please carpool to Convention whenever possible! Click here to calculate driving distance to Nashville. Check out the attractions of Music City get more information about this very affordable meeting location.
Have a Great Weekend! Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
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