46 th NBNA Registration Annual Institute and Conference Tuesday July 31 Sunday August 5 St. Louis Union Station Hotel St. Louis, MO www.nbna.org NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION 1 NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION
Welcome to the 46th Annual Institute and Conference of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc.! The Art & Science of Nursing Dear NBNA Members and Attendees, We are delighted that you will be joining us at the 46th Annual Institute and Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, Tuesday, July 31 to Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the historic St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Please review the registration materials carefully as there are several changes and additions to the conference schedule and we don t want you to miss a single activity. Our goal is to continue to offer you the very best in continuing education, career development and networking opportunities during the conference. Plans are well underway to ensure that you will have a productive and memorable experience at the 2018 conference. If you attended the 2017 conference in Las Vegas, we thank you for joining us for this very successful conference. For those who missed Las Vegas, the City of St. Louis is waiting to welcome you! Dr. Eric J. Williams, DNP, RN, CNE, FAAN President and the NBNA Board of Directors 2
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER For Members and Non-Members Saturday March 31 Early Bird Registration Ends Friday June 8 Last day to request a refund for Conference Registration Friday June 15 Pre-Conference Registration Ends Friday June 15 On-Site Registration Fees are in effect Friday June 15 No Checks Will be Accepted for Payment Friday June 15 Last Day to send written request to your cancel registration Friday June 29 Last day for refunds on individual banquet or brunch tickets Tuesday July 10 Last day to take advantage of the NBNA group rate for hotel reservations WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Earn up to 35 contact hours of Continuing Education (CE) credit. Learn about the newest innovations in patient care & the practice of nursing Learn the latest trends in Nursing Education Identify a Mentor that will help you take the next step in your career A broadened professional and collegial network Deepen your commitment to investing in professional development TO REGISTER ONLINE To Register for the NBNA Conference online, click here: http://www.nbna.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=7%2f31%2f18&eventid=20 REQUEST TO ATTEND To down load a template letter to request approval to attend the conference. (The letter should be addressed to your institution and supervisor and signed by you.) click here: http://www.nbna.org/con_reg SPEAKER REGISTRATION If you have submitted an abstract for presentation, do not use this form to register for the conference. Please use the speaker registration form which may be found in Part 2 of the abstract forms at: http://www.nbna.org/abstracts 4
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton All events will take place at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. HOTEL INFORMATION Within sweeping archways, fresco and gold leaf detailing, mosaics and glass windows, you ll find the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Our AAA Four Diamond Hotel provides a truly elegant experience in the heart of a bustling metropolitan area. Transport yourself to a time when travel was an art and the fine details were important. All sleeping rooms have mini refrigerators, and Keurig coffee makers. On-site dining available for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with full room service. There is complimentary premium WiFi throughout the property. At the end of a long day, you can take a dip in the pool. Grand Hall Market and Starbucks offer grab and go stuff from 6:30 am 10:00 pm. At the end of the day have a cocktail and snack in the gorgeous Grand Hall from 4:00 pm 1:00 am. Click here to view the property. http://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/missouri/st-louis-unionstation-hotel-curio-collection-by-hilton-stlcuqq/index.html St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Grand Ballroom 5
HOTEL & CONFERENCE INFORMATION St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton 1820 Market Street St. Louis, Missouri, 63103 314-231-1234 RESERVATIONS: PLEASE BOOK EARLY! CALL IN RESERVATIONS Hotel Reservation Department: 1-314-231-1234 or Toll free: 855-271-3627. When calling in, the guest should refer to the National Black Nurses Association Conference. ONLINE RESERVATIONs Please visit the dedicated booking website that has been created for NBNA. http://group.curiocollection.com/natlblacknursesassociation The deadline date for making reservations at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel is July 10, 2018, 5:00 pm. Eastern Time, after this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. If the Group Rate is not available, the Hotel s rack rate will apply. ROOM RATES: King or 2 Queen Beds: Single, Double, Triple or Quad Rate is $169 plus 18.4%. Junior Suite: King Bed and Pullout Sofa Bed: $269 plus 18.4% tax. Connecting rooms are available at the group rate. CHECK in: 4:00 pm / CHECK OUT: 11:00 am LATE CHECK OUT: Please check with the front desk for availability, hours and fees. ROOM GUARANTEE: Attendees should be prepared with a credit card to which the first night s room and tax at the time the reservation is made. All guaranteed reservations will be held until 6:00 am only on the day after the confirmed arrival date. We strongly suggest that you do NOT use a debit card to guarantee your room or incidentals at check-in. CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will be issued at the time of cancellation of individual attendee s reservations only if canceled at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the confirmed arrival date. If you cancel your reservation after the deadline, your credit card will be charged for one night s stay. When you cancel, please note the canceled reservation number. There is no charge for early departures. TRANSPORTATION / PARKING AIR TRAVEL: All major airlines have flights into the St. Louis International Airport. Book early for the best rates! GROUND TRANSPORTATION: The NBNA 2018 Annual Conference and GO BEST Express are teaming up! The NBNA Deal: Book now through July 29th, 2018 & take an additional 15% off! This Discount Rate is ONLY available by booking through the link (below) in advance. Reservations made on-the-spot at the counter or after the above deadline will be subject to standard rates of $45 roundtrip. Discount code: NBNA2018 https://gobestexpress.com/reservations?code=nbna2018 Taxi service is available for $16 - $20 for up to 5 persons. HOTEL PARKING RATES: Parking at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Hourly rates are available. Self-parking for overnight hotel guests: $20 per day with in and out privileges. Self-parking for up to 8 hours for local attendees. Valet Parking: 24 hrs: $38 with in and out privileges. SCOOTERS: Scoot-a-Round Rentals. Please do not delay making your reservation! https://locations.scootaround.com/nbnaannual 6
CONFERENCE INFORMATION All events will take place at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: 1st Floor, Ballroom Foyer Registration for all attendees will begin on Tuesday, July 31 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Attendees who registered in advance may check in at the registration desk and pick up all meeting materials, including badges, special session tickets and conference program book. On-site registration and individual ticket purchases will end at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 2. NOTE: GUESTS are defined as Non-Nurses. A RN/LPN/LVN cannot register as a guest. Guest registration includes sessions open to the public, conference institutes and workshops, refreshment breaks, exhibits, special activities, scheduled receptions, President s Gala, and Sunday Brunch. Guests are considered FULL conference attendees. Ticket purchases are available to all interested parties and are restricted to the event indicated. FIRST TIME ATTENDEES Welcome! if you are a new member or this is your first time attending the conference, this is the session for you. Learn more about NBNA and how to make the most of your attendance at the conference. It is all about networking, continuing education, and meeting new friends. You will also learn how to make the most of the exhibit hall experience, see what is new in nursing, meet the top health care providers in the country, and learn how you can earn your next degree at one of the finest nursing programs in the country. Bring your business cards and resume! NBNA REGISTRATION PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY Payments by CHECK must be received in the NBNA office by Friday, June 15, 2018. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 16. Payments may be made by money order or credit card (MasterCard or VISA) ONLY. You may register on-line at NBNA.org until Friday, July 8. Should it become necessary for you to cancel your registration, WRITTEN notification must be received (not postmarked) by Friday, June 15. Refunds will be made 90 days following the conclusion of the NBNA Conference. A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. No request for refunds will be granted after Friday, June 8. find out What s New https://www.nbna.org/files/nbna-whats%20new%202018.pdf 7
CONFERENCE INFORMATION All events will take place at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. WHAT TO WEAR The attire for business sessions and educational sessions is business casual. Always bring a sweater or wrap, meeting rooms can be chilly. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3: show solidarity with women and heart health by wearing a red item of clothing or a red accessory. Please wear comfortable shoes. PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION TICKETING ALL members, guests, VIPS, honorees, awardees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, spouses and children MUST have a ticket with a table assignment to attend the Gala. CHAPTER TABLES will be designated based on the number of registered members and registered guests that have purchased tickets to the Gala by June 15, 2018. GALA TICKETS with your table number will be included in the REGISTRATION PACKET of all Conference Attendees and Registered Guests. Individually purchased tickets will also be included in the packet of the Registered Attendee. Individual ticket purchases to the President s Gala MUST be purchased by June 15, 2018 AND the NBNA Member/Guest relationship must be clearly identified at time of purchase in order to guarantee appropriate seating. Present your ticket at the door. NBNA Members and their guests will be guaranteed seating with their chapter if their registration form and payment are received in the National Office by June 15, 2018. ON-SITE REGISTRATION TICKETING (REGISTRATIONS OR TICKETS PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 15) Every attempt will be made to seat you with your chapter and accommodate your guests at the chapter table. After the June 15 deadline, seating will be assigned on a space availability basis. ON-SITE ticket sales will end at 2 pm, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2. For your convenience, a floor plan of the banquet seating will be on view prior to the day of the Gala. On the night of the Banquet, hostesses will have a list of each attendee s table assignment. There will be no refunds for individual banquet or brunch tickets after Friday, JUNE 29. There will be NO REFUND for banquet and brunch tickets that are included with your full registration. PRESIDENT S GALA & BRUNCH SEATING PROCEDURES Ticket sales at the conference (ON-SITE) will end at 2 pm on THURSDAY, AUGUST 2. All members, guests, VIPS, honorees, awardees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, spouses, and children MUST have a Gala or Brunch Ticket. Reserved seating for Lifetime Members only, open seating for all other attendees at the Sunday Brunch. Tickets will be collected at the door. All tickets will be placed in your Registration Packet and will be available on-site at the REGISTRATION DESK. 8
Welcome to St. Louis, Missouri! Things to do in St. Louis www.explorestlouis.org St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Take a 630-foot ride to the top of this world-famous stainless steel monument for the finest view in the Gateway City. When you visit Six Flags St. Louis you can also see live shows and concerts, meet your favorite cartoon characters and have tons of fun in the sun at Hurricane Harbor Water Park. The National Blues Museum explores the Blues and celebrates the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The facility educates guests in an entertaining environment that includes high impact technology driven experiences, a state-of-the-art theater, artifact-driven exhibits and robust public programming. Plan your visit early. And much more! 9
46th NBNA Annual Institute and Conference Tuesday, July 31 Sunday, August 5, 2018 Schedule at-a-glance SUNDAY JULY 29 9:00 am 5:00 pm NBNA National Office 9:00 am 5:00 pm Registration Office 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Bag Stuffing 9:00 am 1:00 pm Local Chapter Health Fair TUESDAY, JULY 31 8:00 am 5:00 pm NBNA National Office 8:00 am 5:00 pm Registration Office 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 pm 7:00 pm Registration 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Moderators and Monitors 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Speaker Ready Room WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1 7:00 am 5:00 pm Registration 7:30 am 4:30 pm Presidents Leadership Institute (Chapter Presidents and Vice Presidents) 7:30 am 6:30 pm EPEC Training: Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Sponsored by: VITAS Healthcare / Pre-registration required 8:00 am 5:00 pm NBNA National Office 8:00 am 5:00 pm Speaker Ready Room 8:00 am 5:00 pm Dr. Wallena Gould / Diversity Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (CRNA, CNM and NP Doctorate Symposium / Pre-registration required 9:00 am 12:00 pm Workshop 9:00 am 12:00 pm Workshop 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Founders Leadership Institute 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Workshop 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Professional Writing Workshop 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Credentialing 4:00 pm 5:00 pm New Members Orientation 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Moderators and Monitors 4:30 pm 5:30 pm Chapter Development 10
THURSDAY AUGUST 2 Last Day to Purchase Event Tickets. No tickets will be sold after 2:00 pm. 6:00 am 7:00 am Exercise 7:00 am 4:00 pm Registration 8:00 am 12:00 pm NBNA National Office 1:00 pm 5:00 pm NBNA National Office 8:00 am 10:00 am NBNA Business Meeting / Chartering of New Chapters 8:00 am 5:00 pm Speaker Ready Room 10:00 am 4:30 pm EPEC Training: Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Sponsored by: VITAS Healthcare / Pre-registration required 10:30 am 12:30 pm Plenary Session I 1:00 pm 5:00 pm EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING 2:00 pm 4:00 pm LPN / LVN Forum 1:00 pm 5:00 pm PROGENE Genetics Institute 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Uniformed Services Forum, Federal Service Nursing Council 4:00 pm 5:00 pm NBNA Choir Rehearsal 5:30 pm 6:00 pm Chapter Line-up 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Opening Ceremony / Keynote Address / Enjoy your evening! FRIDAY AUGUST 3 / RED DRESS DAY! 6:00 am 7:00 am Exercise 7:00 am 4:00 pm Registration 8:00 am 5:00 pm NBNA National Office 8:00 am 5:00 pm Speaker Ready Room 6:30 am 7:45 am CEU and Non-CEU Breakfast ( 2 Sessions) 7:30 am 4:00 pm NBNA Summer Youth Enrichment Institute 8:00 am 12:00 pm Emerging Leaders Forum 8:00 am 12:00 pm INSTITUTES (6 Concurrent Sessions) 10:00 am 12:30 pm Exhibit Hall / NBNA Career Fair 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Exhibit Hall / NBNA Career Fair 11:00 am 12:00 CEU Innovation Theater Career Fair 12:30 pm 2:30 pm NBNA Luncheon and Awards Ceremony / Keynote Address Presentation of the 40 and Under Awards 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Innovation Theater 3:30 pm 4:30 pm Plenary II 4:30 pm 6:00 pm NBNA Under Forty Forum / Sponsored by: VITAS Healthcare 4:30 pm 6:30 pm NBNA Choir Rehearsal 6:00-9:30 pm Reclaiming Our Story: Exhibit & Movie Screening of the Henrietta Lacks Story sponsored by Susan G. Komen/ confirm attendance of this free event on page 14 TBD NBNA Fund Development Committee Event 11
SATURDAY AUGUST 4 6:00 am 7:00 am Exercise 6:30 am 8:00 am CEU and Non-CEU Breakfast (2 Sessions) 8:00 am 3:00 pm Registration 8:00 am 5:00 pm NBNA National Office 8:00 am 5:00 pm Speaker Ready Room 8:00 am 10:00 am NBNA Business Meeting Chapter Awards / Membership Awards / Scholarship Presentations 11:00 am 1:00 pm Exhibit Hall 11:00 am 12:00 pm Innovation Theater 12:30 pm 1:00 pm Exhibit Hall / Grand Raffle 1:00 pm 3:00 pm WORKSHOPS / 6 Concurrent 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Breast Cancer Screen Practicum / Pre-registration required 3:30 pm 4:30 pm NBNA Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Lifetime Member Photos 7:00 pm 10:00 pm The NBNA President s Gala Presentation of Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards SUNDAY AUGUST 5 7:30 am 9:30 am NBNA Ecumenical Service 10:00 am 12:00 pm Brunch and Closing Session Presentation of the Life Time Membership Awards Installation of New Board Members and Nominations Committee Members Members Speak Candidates Forum 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Post Conference Board Meeting 12
REGISTRATION FORM PAGE 1 PAGE 1. NAME: PHONE: 1. Registration Information (SPEAKERS, Exhibitors & Sponsors DO NOT use this form) Please PRINT CLEARLY or type. One registration per form. Copy form for multiple registrations. Name Credentials First MIDDLE LAST MUST provide Address City State Zip WORK Phone ( ) HOME/CELL Phone ( ) Fax E-Mail Name of Chapter (required info): Emergency Contact name: Phone q I am a Direct Member (do not belong to a chapter) NUMBER OF VEGETARIAN MEALS REQUIRED: ARE YOU UNDER AGE 40? YES NO ARE YOU A NURSE PRACTITIONER? YES NO 2. Registration Fees (Please circle the appropriate fees) Member Early Bird Pre-Con On Site Thru 3/31/18 4/1-6/15/18 after 6/15/18 RN/LPN/LVN $425 $500 $625 Student (NON-Licensed) $280 $330 $455 Retired $350 $425 $550 SUB-TOTAL $ includes (1) Gala ticket (1) brunch & closing session ticket (1) general raffle ticket (1) ceu program, business meeting (MEMBERS ONLY) (1) Passport raffle ticket q I am a New Member q This is my first NBNA Conference Non-Member Early Bird Pre-Con On Site Thru 3/31/18 4/1-6/15/18 after 6/15/18 RN/LPN/LVN $600 $675 $825 Student (NON-Licensed) $355 $405 $555 Retired $425 $520 $600 SUB-TOTAL $ includes (1) Gala ticket (1) brunch & closing session ticket (1) general raffle ticket (1) ceu program (1) Passport raffle ticket THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO REGISTER: 1. ON-LINE AT www.nbna.org 2. MAIL your completed form with payment to: NBNA / Registration 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 910 Silver Spring, MD 20910 3. By fax 301-589-3223 (Please allow two weeks for check processing) 13
REGISTRATION FORM PAGE 2 PAGE 2. NAME: PHONE: 3. Institute Registration (online registration not accepted after july 16, 2018) To receive the full compliment of Continuing Education Units, you MUST attend the institute and/or workshop of your choice IN ITS ENTIRETY. Institutes will be held on FRIDAY, AUGust 3. NOTE: topics subject to change. Please choose one of the following: q Heart Health q Children & Adolescent Health q Brain Health q Cancer in the 21st Century, where are we now? q Women s Issues Across the Lifespan q Genetic Pharmacology Additional Events & Workshops: q EPEC - Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Wednesday AUGUST 1 / 7:30 am - 5:30 pm q Presidents Leadership Institute (Chapter presidents, vice presidents or designated delegate ONLY) Wednesday AUGUST 1 / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm q Founders Leadership Institute Wednesday AUGUST 1 / 8:00 am - noon q Professional Writing Workshop Wednesday AUGUST 1 / 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm q Workshop (to be announced) Wednesday AUGUST 1 / 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm q Workshop (to be announced) Wednesday AUGUST 1 / 9:00 am - noon q Workshop (to be announced) Wednesday AUGUST 1 / 8:00 am - noon q Genetics Institute (Project Genetic Education (ProGENE)* Thursday AUGUST 2 / 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm q Breast Cancer Screening Practicum Saturday August 4 / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm * Project Genetic Education (ProGENE): An Education Model Between Minority-Serving Academic Institutions and the National Black Nurses Association Designed for Advancing Genetics Among Black Americans I will attend the Chapter Development Workshop: Wed., Aug. 1 4:30-5:30 pm I will attend the Emerging Leaders Forum: Friday, Aug. 3 8:00 am - 12:00 pm I am a LPN/LVN and will attend the LPN/LVN Workshop: Thurs. Aug. 2 2:00-4:00 pm I will attend the Under Forty Forum: Friday Aug. 3 4:30-6:00 pm I will attend movie screening on The Life of Henrietta Lacks: Friday Aug. 3 6:00-9:30 pm I want to volunteer: Registration Workshop Monitor Moderator Exhibit Hall: Thurs. Aug. 2-1:30-4:30 Fri., Aug. 3-10 am - 4 pm Sat. Aug 4: 11 am - 1 pm q NBNA Summer Youth Enrichment Institute (consent forms sent with registration confirmation.) Friday August 3 / 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Register my: Relationship to Attendee Child s Name Age of Child Gender 14
REGISTRATION FORM PAGE 3 PAGE 3. NAME: PHONE: 4. Guest Registration* Non-Nurse Adults: Address: (if different from registrant s) Children: (age) (age) (age) (age) # of guests: X $275 = Sub-Total * NON-NURSE GUEST(S) REGISTRATION (ADULTS OR CHILDREN) $275 EACH. REGISTRATION INCLUDES: EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, EXHIBIT AREA, PRESIDENT S BANQUET, AND SUNDAY BRUNCH. 5. Purchase additional Banquet, Brunch or awards Ceremony and Luncheon tickets Banquet & Brunch tickets are not refundable after FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2018. q AWARDS CEREMONY & LUNCHEON Aug. 3 $75 ea X No. of tickets SUB-TOTAL $ q President s GALA & BANQUET Aug. 4 $125 ea X No. of tickets SUB-TOTAL $ q BRUNCH & CLOSING SESSION Aug. 5 $85 ea X No. of tickets SUB-TOTAL $ 6. Payment Information (NBNA accepts only MasterCard and VISA credit cards.) q Check Enclosed q Check has been requested/ PO# q Money Order q MasterCard q VISA Amount Enclosed $ (sub-totals from 2, 4 & 5) Credit Card # Exp. Date: Sec. Code: Cardholder Name (please type or print): Billing Address Signature (Allow 2 weeks processing time if paying by check) NO REQUEST FOR REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER JUNE 15, 2018. 15
IMPORTANT INFORMATION NBNA Rules of Engagement at the NBNA Institute and Conference 1. Sessions start on time. 2. You will receive your CEU certificate upon completion of the class in its entirety and by submitting an evaluation form. The evaluation form is provided to you at the BEGINNING of the class. 3. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the sessions, you will not receive a CEU certificate. 4. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the sessions, you can receive a certificate of attendance. 5. You must stay in the room during the entire session in order to receive your CEU or certificate of attendance. 6. You cannot switch sessions. 7. You cannot receive a certificate for less than the hours scheduled. 8. If you do not get the CEU certificate on the day of the session, you will not get a certificate. You cannot come the next day to pick up your certificate. You must stay the entire time to receive CEUs. 9. The NBNA National Office does not have CEU evaluation forms or CEU certificates. Obtain them from the Cedars Sinai Department of Nursing staff who are on site at the NBNA Conference. 10. There are no CEUs for Opening Ceremony. 11. Treat NBNA staff, paid support staff, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors and hotel staff with respect. 12. Bring your business card and resume to share with sponsors, exhibitors and speakers. 13. The attire is business casual. 14. Do not place your CEU certificate in your conference book or bag. 15. If you are an exhibitor and also a member of NBNA, you must pay the conference registration fee if you wish to attend the NBNA Business Meeting. 16. If you are a speaker and also a member of NBNA, you must pay the speaker registration fee if you wish to attend the NBNA Business Meeting. 16