 2010 ANNUAL MEETING CAMP NURSE SYMPOSIUM AND SEMINAR
Hosted by the Association of Camp Nurses 27-28 March 2010
Pre-Symposium Seminars: Friday, 26 March 2010
Annual Meeting: Saturday Evening, 27 March 2010
All events will take place at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
Lighting the Camp Nurse’s Path:
Focus on Clinical Care
About the Symposium
8:30 AM, MARCH 27 - 12 NOON, 28 MARCH 2010
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 Looking for a clinical practice update designed to meet the needs of today’s camp nurse? Want to talk over your questions with others and build your professional network? Perhaps you simply want to get ready for the upcoming camp season. The 2010 Symposium will focus on these topics and others. This Symposium will make a difference to your practice - be there!
- ACN’s Camp Nurse Symposium provides two days of focused learning and sharing. Participants expand their knowledge, participate in group discussions that move camp nursing practice forward, and leave with contact hours that meet national standards.
- Join camp nurse leaders and colleagues from the U.S. and Canada for the only educational event that promises to move your camp nursing practice forward! Experienced camp nurses will find the Symposium a great way to revitalize their practice. New camp nurses will discover a solid launch to their practice.
ABOUT THE PRE-SYMPOSIUM SEMINARS
8:30 - 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, 26 MARCH 2010
Arrive early to attend one of the in-depth, pre-Symposium seminars! These day-long events also provide contact hours and allow participants to deeply explore selected content areas.
Option A – Introduction to Camp Nursing Workshop -- Designed for nurses who are new (or newer!) to the camp world, this seminar provides an overview of camp nursing practice. It includes topics such as Opening Day screening, clinical topics, medication management, working with camp administration and camp parents, and Health Center organization. Facilitated by VJ Gibbins & ACN's Leadership Team.
Option B – Train the Trainer: How to Provide ACN’s Introduction to Camp Nursing Workshop in Your Area. Designed for experienced camp nurses who are ACN members, this workshop focuses on teaching you the skills needed to bring ACN’s Introduction to Camp Nursing Workshop to your geographic area. Content includes a copy of ACN’s newly developed curriculum, tips for presenters, and training in how to organize and oversee delivery of the course in your geographic area. Be one of ACN’s first trainers – help set another camp nursing milepost while meeting the needs of camp nurses around you! Facilitated by Linda Erceg, RN, MS, ACN’s Executive Director & ACN’s Leadership Team.
ABOUT ACN'S ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY EVENING, 27 MARCH 2010
Led by president VJ Gibbons, ACN members come together following Saturday evening's Camp Nurse Dinner to discuss the business affairs of the Association. Bring your voice and help shape the future of camp nursing!
We publish updates about the Symposium
on this Website
How do I Register? What's this Going to Cost?
- Pre-Symposium Seminars cost $150 for ACN members ($225 dollars for non-members). This fee includes contact hours and seminar materials.
- The Camp Nurse Symposium costs $275 for ACN members ($375 for non-members). This fee includes contact hours, Symposium materials, the Camp Nurse Picnic, the Camp Nurse Dinner, and break snacks.
- Access to the ACN's Annual Meeting on Saturday evening - no charge to ACN members.
What about Contact Hours?
These activities have been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
ACN’s planning committee for these events is chaired by Lavonne Ridder, RN, MS, MA, and Tracey Gaslin, RN, PhD, CRNI, CPNP. Other committee members are Nancy Krahl, RN, MS, Melanie Soper, RN, VJ Gibbins, RN, and Linda Erceg, RN, MS.
How do I Register for ACN’s Events?
Simply follow the link the bottom of this page!
How Do I Make my Room Reservation?
Make your reservation by calling the Symposium's home, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL (Chicago suburb) at 800-474-3272. Tell the reservation clerk that you are attending ACN’s Camp Nurse Symposium to access the conference room rate of $105 per night (the same for single, double, triple or quad occupancy). Learn more about what Pheasant Run has to offer at www.pheasantrun.com.
NOTE: Pheasant Run will hold ACN’s room block until February 23, 2010 – Make your reservation now! Ask to be housed in the Tower, the area many Symposium participants have enjoyed in the past.
NOTE: For Symposium participants staying at Pheasant Run – and new this year – the resort will provide complimentary transportation to and from O’Hare Airport on peak arrival and departure dates. Watch for more information.
Rather stay somewhere else? Other hotels in the area include the Hilton Garden Inn of St. Charles (630-584-0700), Super 8 (630-377-8388), and Holiday Inn Express (630-584-5300).
Make your investment count by coming for a Pre-Symposium Seminar
How does this sound for your personal schedule:
- Arrive on Thursday evening, 25 March; check into Pheasant Run Resort and join other early arrivals for an impromptu, casual dinner at a local restaurant. Simply meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30 pm.
- Attend one of ACN's Pre-Symposium Seminars on Friday, 26 March, then spend the evening networking with colleagues.
- Start your Camp Nurse Symposium on Saturday morning, 27 March. Enjoy the Camp Nurse Picnic, hear various speakers, go through your Camp Nurse Goodie Bag, see what's new at Melissa's Camp Nurse Store, and network with other camp nurses. Enjoy Saturday evening's Camp Nurse Dinner followed by the Association's Annual Meeting & Awards.
- Cap off your experience with more Symposium sessions on Sunday morning and a last chance to purchase from Melissa's Camp Nurse Store. We close at noon so people can book afternoon flights home.
WHERE IS PHEASANT RUN?
Pheasant Run Resort is the host site for ACN’s educational
events. Read about the resort and download driving instructions
at www.pheasantrun.com.
Make your room reservations NOW by calling 1-800-474-3272. Get the special conference rate by telling the reservation clerk that you’re part of this event and the camping conference!
NEED TO FLY IN FOR THIS EVENT?
Fly into Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
- Participants staying at Pheasant Run Resort may access the hotel’s complimentary transportation to and from O’Hare Airport on peak arrival and departure dates. Watch for more information!
- Another option is to pre-arrange a ride to Pheasant Run Resort by calling A-1Limo at 630-833-3788.
I wonder what will be in this year’s Goodie Bags and
What’s new at the Camp Nurse Store?
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