Date

Conference

6 – 8

2nd Annual Australian Practice Nurses Association Conference

Gold Coast, Queensland

Welcome to the APNA 'Golden Opportunities' Conference Website.

Our 2nd National Conference will include presentations from a large range of motivating speakers, both national and international, who will bring varied outlooks on the practice nursing profession and the directions it might take in the future.

The conference will provide golden opportunities to:          

• be inspired by your colleagues

• hear about new and innovative roles for practice nurses

• have input into key issues affecting practice nursing

• celebrate the dynamism of practice nursing in 2010

• extend your role through hands-on clinical and leadership MasterClasses

11 – 13

RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference

The RCN Research Society is pleased to announce the 2010 International Nursing Research conference to be held at the Sage, Gateshead, in North East England. This is the annual showcase conference of the RCN Research Society and is organised in association with the RCN Northern Research Society Steering Group, Durham University, Newcastle University, North East Strategic Health Authority, Northumbria University, University of Sunderland and University of Teesside.

This year the event coincides with International Nurses Day on 12 May. Every year on this day, nurses across the globe celebrate nurses and nursing in memory of Florence Nightingale who died in 1910. Alongside a dynamic scientific programme, the 2010 conference will include additional centenary events that reflect Florence Nightingale's contribution to patient care and research.

12 – 14

NANDA-I 2010 Conference - Defining The Knowledge of Nursing

Madrid, Spain

Join us in Madrid, Spain for the 2010 NANDA-I / AENTDE Joint International Nursing Diagnosis Congress: Towards a Global Future for Nursing – Developing Language, Sharing Knowledge Learn from and network with this international gathering of advanced-practice nurses from clinical practice, informatics, nursing research, administration and education. Participate in the development of standardized nursing language and in shaping the future of global nursing.

Write Your Ticket to Spain – Win $2,000 Conference Scholarship! NANDA-I Nursing Student Article Contest Information and Contest Entry: www.nanda.org Contest Entry Deadline November 20, 2009 Description: Undergraduate nursing students have an opportunity of a lifetime: write an article about nursing diagnosis for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship to an international nursing conference in Madrid, Spain, in May, 2010.

15 – 19

NAON 30th Annual Congress

NAON at 30: Memories and Momentum

Washington State Convention and Trade Center

Seattle, Washington

Congress Objectives

- Provide continuing education related to current issues, trends and evidence-based practices in  orthopaedic healthcare.

- Create an environment that fosters collegiality and networking among participants associated with current orthopaedic evidence-based practice.

- Encourage the dissemination of orthopaedic healthcare research findings.

16 – 18

Philosophy in the Nurse's World

Location: Banff Alberta Canada

Conference Description: The Institute For Philosophical Nursing Research are holding a conference with the hope that through philosophical discussion, can develop greater understand of that which underlies the current politics of nursing practice and how these might be addressed. Plenary speakers are Davina Allen, John Drummond, David Holmes, Ingunn Moser, Madeleine Dion Stout and R. Lisa Bourque.

18 – 22

ACORN 14th National Conference

Westward Bound - Building a Strong Future

Perth, WA

On behalf of the Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN) Conference Committee for 2010, I would like to invite you to join with us in Perth for the 14th National Conference.

The theme for the Conference is "Westward Bound - Building a Strong Future" in keeping with our move to Perth for the event.

The subjects listed for discussion will provide opportunities for presentations on a wide range of topics that are important in building a strong future for Perioperative Nurses and Allied Health Professionals.