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2017 CONFERENCESunday | July 30 – Friday | August 4

Mandalay Bay Resort & CasinoLas Vegas, NV

www.nbna.org

N A T I O N A L B L A C K N U R S E S A S S O C I A T I O N

REGISTRATION

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Dear NBNA Members and Attendees,We are delighted that you will be joining us at the 45th Annual Institute and Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday, July 30 to Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. 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 this year’s conference. If you attended the 2016 conference in Memphis, we thank you for joining us for our 45th Anniversary Celebration. For those who missed Memphis, Las Vegas is waiting to welcome you!

Dr. Eric J. Williams, DNP, RN, CNEPresident and the NBNA Board of Directors

Welcome to the 45th Annual Institute and Conference of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc.!

NursINg INNovAtIoNs:

Building a Healthy Community

Request to Attend the 2017 NBNA Annual Institute & Conference Go to: http://www.nbna.org/con_reg to down load a template letter to request approval to attend the conference. This letter should be addressed to your institution and supervisor and signed by you.

To register as a speAkeR, DO NOT Use THIs FORMIf 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 www.nbna.org.

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2017 Conference Highlights (see PaGe 8 for The comPleTe schedule aT-a-Glance)

SATURDAY, JULY 2910am - 1pm Local Chapter Health Fair: Building Healthy Communities, Nevada Health Center

SUNDAY, JULY 30 — A great day to tour the Grand Canyon or the Hoover Dam!

MONDAY, JULY 318am - 3pm Presidents Leadership Institute8am - 12pm American Red Cross Workshop 8am - 1pm Wound Care Workshop (TBA)8am - 6pm VITAS Healthcare (TBA) 8am - 6pm Mental Health First Aid for Military Members, Veterans and their Families While military service often fosters resilience in individuals and families, some may experience mental health or substance

use challenges. It is essential that our communities be prepared to identify and support the more than 22 million veterans and their families who have served our country. Mental Health First Aid is a way to increase the level of baseline knowledge about mental health and substance use concerns and, if necessary, to help individuals get connected to care.

Pre-registration is required. This session is only for attendees who have NoT taken Mental First Aid courses previously. Participants in this program must stay for the entire program. 1pm - 5pm Professional Writing Workshop 1pm - 5pm Wound Care Workshop (TBA)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 110am - 4:30pm VITAS Healthcare (TBA)10:30am - 3:30pm Mindfulness Workshop (TBA)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28am - 12pm NBNA Emerging Leaders Forum (Students must be registered for the conference to attend this session.)8am - 4pm NBNA Summer Youth Enrichment Institute (Open to children ages 8 to 18.)4pm - 6pm NBNA Under Forty ForumTBD Fund Development Event

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31pm - 4 pm Breast Cancer Screening Practicum

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hoTel & conference InformaTIonMandalay Bay Resort • 3950 S. Las Vegas Boulevard • Las Vegas, NV 89119 • 877-632-7700

HOTEL & CONFERENCE INFORMATIONThe Mandalay Bay has something for everyone!

Set amidst lush tropical landscaping, Mandalay Bay Beach offers hotel guests a wave pool, lazy river, real sand and beachside gaming. Moorea Beach Club caters to guests 21 and older. Spa Mandalay, BATHHOUSE Spa and The Spa at Four Seasons feature a wide array of culturally inspired world treatments and services. You will never have to leave the property for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dine at one of 29 food outlets in the main hotel on restaurant row, 6 restaurants within the Shoppes at Mandalay Place and several popular fast food options will be found in the Convention Center Food Court.

Mandalay Bay offers a host of entrainment, night club and lounges for your afterhours entertainment. Let me recommend a show for all ages! You just can’t miss Michael Jackson “ONE” by Cirque du Soleil; visit cirquedusoleil.com/mjone or mandalaybay.com. or the Shark Reef Aquarium, and see more than 2,000 animals display including 12 types of sharks! Visit mandalaybay.com or sharkreef.com.

For reservations, call the Hotel Reservation Department: 877-632-7800

This number will connect you with the Mandalay Bay Hotel or Delano Hotel reservation system. When calling in, the guest should refer to the National Black Nurses Association Conference.

ONLINE RESERVATIONPlease visit the dedicated booking website that has been created for NBNA. https://resweb.passkey.com/go/snbna7

ROOM REGISTRATIONPLEASE BOOK EARLY!

The deadline date for making reservations at the Mandalay Bay Resort is 5:00 pm. Eastern Time, FRIDAY, JULY 7. After that 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

Rates are $174, USD for single, double, room. If an addition third or fourth person occupies the room, there will be a charge of $40 for each additional person. The Mandalay Bay Resort and the Delano Hotel will honor these dates three days pre- and post-conference dates. There is no additional charge for children under age 18 shar-ing with a parent using existing bedding. The Mandalay Bay Re-sort and the Delano Hotel will apply a daily Resort Fee of $32 and the current Clark County room tax of 13.38% (subject to change) to sleeping rooms on a daily basis.

THE RESORT FEE INCLUDES: High speed wireless internet service in guestroom and public areas, Cardio Center at the Beach Level of the Mandalay Bay, daily newspaper, unlimited local and 800 calls, outgoing faxes, and airline boarding pass printing at business cen-ter desks or Concierge. Delano Hotel guests will have complimen-tary access to Bath House Gym and Cardio Center, daily newspaper, unlimited local and 800 calls, outgoing faxes, and airline boarding pass printing at business center desks or Concierge.

NOTE: The Mandalay Bay Hotel and the Delano do not provide a complimentary coffee maker and coffee in the rooms. If you make a cup of coffee, there will be a $4 charge. You will be charged for all items on the bar or in the refrigerator that you consume.

SUITES: Please contact Dianne Mance at dmance@nbna.org or 301-589-3200.

CHECK IN: 3:00 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 nights room and tax and resort fee will be charged at the time the reservation is made. All guaranteed reservations will be held un-til 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 canceled your reservation after the deadline, your credit card will be charged for one night’s stay. When you cancel, please note the cancelled reserva-tion number. There is no charge for early departures.

AIRLINE TRAVEL: All major airlines have flights into the Las Vegas McCarren Airport. Book early for the best rates!

GROUND TRANSPORTATIONSuper Shuttle operates at the McCarren Airport. The NBNA Group Code is PC963. Please use this code when making your reservation on line at www.supershuttle.com and receive a 10% discount. Taxi service is available for $16 - $20 for up to 5 persons.

HOTEL PARKING RATESAll Mandalay Bay or Delano Hotel guests will receive complimentary valet or self-parking. You may use your room key to enter other MGM Resort properties self parking garages. Please note, if you are staying at any property other than the Mandalay Bay, you will have to pay the current rate for hourly or daily parking.

Non-Mandalay Bay Guest Self-Parking: 1-4 hrs: $7 / 4-24 hrs: $10

Non-Guest Valet Parking: 1-4 hrs: $13 / 4-24 hrs: $18

Complimentary tram transports guests between Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur: Sun–Wed: 9am–12:30am / Thurs–Sat: 9am–2:30am

SCOOTERSScoot-a-Round Rentals: To arrange for your scooter please call 888-441-7575 or visit: https://locations.scootaround.com/lasvegas#LNDK77Please do not delay making your reservation!

All events will take place in the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center which is connected to the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Delano Hotel through the lobby.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONTHE MANDALAY BAY SOUTH CONVENTION CENTERLEVEL 3, MAIN FOYER

Registration for all attendees will begin on SUNDAY, JULY 30 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 TUESDAY, AUGUST 1.

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 ATTENDEESWelcome! if you are a new member or this is your first time attend-ing the conference this is the session for you. Learn more about NBNA and how to make the most of your attendance at the confer-ence. 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 POLICYPayments by CHECK must be received in the NBNA office by Friday, June 16, 2017. 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 7. Should it become necessary for you to cancel your registra-tion, WRITTEN notification must be received (not postmarked) by Friday, June 16. Refunds will be made 90 days following the con-clusion of the NBNA Conference. A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded. NO REqUEST FOR RE-FUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER FRIDAY, JUNE 9.

WHAT TO WEARThe attire for business sessions and educational sessions is business casual. Always bring a sweater or wrap, meeting rooms can be chilly. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2: 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 TICKETINGn ALL members, guests, VIPS, honorees, awardees, exhibitors,

speakers, sponsors, spouses and children MUST have a ticket with a table assignment to attend the Gala.

n CHAPTER TABLES will be designated based on the number of registered members and registered guests that have purchased tickets to the Gala by JUNE 16, 2017.

n 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.

n Individual ticket purchases to the President’s Gala MUST be purchased by JUNE 16, 2017 AND the NBNA Member/Guest relationship must be clearly identified at time of purchase in order to guarantee appropriate seating.

n Tickets will be collected 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 16, 2017.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION TICKETING(REGISTRATIONS OR TICKETS PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 16)

n Every attempt will be made to seat you with your chapter and accommodate your guests at the chapter table. After the June 16 deadline, seating will be assigned on a space availability basis.

n ON-SITE TIckET SaLES will end at 2pm, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1.

n 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. Tickets will be collected at the door.

n ThERE wILL BE NO REFUNdS for individual banquet or bruch tickets after FRIDAY, JUNE 30.

n There will be NO REFUNd for banquet and brunch tickets that are included with your full registration.

PRESIDENT’S GALA & BRUNCH SEATING PROCEDURESn Ticket sales at the conference (ON-SITE) will end at 2pm on

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1.

n All members, guests, VIPS, honorees, awardees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, spouses, and children MUST have a Gala or Brunch Ticket. There will NOT be assigned seating for the Friday Brunch.

n Tickets will be collected at the door.

n All tickets will be placed in your Registration Packet and will be available on-site at the REGISTRATION DESK.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not fax your registration to the national NBNA office or register online after JULY 14, 2017. You will need to register onsite at the conference.

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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 PHONE (_______) _____________________________________________

FAx __________________________________________________E-MAIL ___________________________________________________________

NBNA ID # ____________________________________________RN/LPN/LVN LIC. NO. ________________________________________________

NAME OF CHAPTER (REqUIRED INFO): _______________________________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT: _________________________________PHONE ___________________________________________________________

q I AM A DIRECT MEMBER (do not belong to a chapter) NUMBER OF VEGETARIAN MEAL REqUIRED: ________ARE YOU UNDER AGE 40? ❍  YES ❍  NO ARE YOU A NURSE PRACTITIONER? ❍  YES ❍  NO

NON-MEMBER Early Bird PrE-Con on SitE thru 3/31/17 4/1- 6/15/17 aftEr 6/15/17rn/lPn/lVn $600 $675 $825Student (non-licensed) $355 $405 $555

retired $425 $520 $600inCludES (1) Gala ticket (1) brunch & closing session ticket (1) general raffle ticket (1) CEu program (1) Passport raffle ticket

SUB-TOTaL $_____________

MEMBER Early Bird PrE-Con on SitE thru 3/31/17 4/1- 6/15/17 aftEr 6/15/17rn/lPn/lVn $425 $500 $625Student (non-licensed) $280 $330 $455retired $350 $425 $550inCludES (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 SUB-TOTaL $_____________

2. REGISTRATION FEES (PLEASE CiRCLE THE APPROPRIATE FEES)

3. INSTITUTE REGISTRATION (ONLINE REGISTRATION NOT ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 17, 2016)

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 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2. NOTE: topics subject to change. Please choose ONE of the following: q Cardiovascular Diseaseq Cancer q Children’s Health q Diabetes q Women’s Health q Men’s Health q Diversity q Health Policy q Founders Leadership

pAGE 1. NAME: _____________________________________________ pHONE: ____________________________________

reGIsTraTIon form PaGe 1

q NBNA Summer Youth Enrichment Institute (consent forms sent with registration confirmation.) Wednesday AUG. 2 / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Register my: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP TO ATTENDEE CHILD’S NAME AGE OF CHILD GENDER

i will attend the Chapter Development workshop: Monday, July 31 i will attend the Under Forty Forum: Wednesday, august 2 i will attend the emerging Leaders Forum: Wednesday, august 2 i want to volunteer: registration Workshop Monitor i am a lPn/lVn and will attend the LpN/LVN workshop: Wednesday, august 2 Moderator Exhibit hall (Wed. aug. 2 & thurs. aug. 3)

q Mental Health First Aid for Military Members, Veterans and their Families (pre-reg required) Monday JULY 31 / 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

q Presidents’ Leadership Institute (Chapter presidents, vice presidents or designated delegate only) Monday JULY 31 / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

q Wound Care Workshop (TBD) Monday JULY 31 / 8:00 am - noon

q Professional Writing Workshop Monday JULY 31 / 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

q Wound Care Workshop (TBD) Monday JULY 31 / 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

q American Red Cross Workshop Monday JULY 31 / 8:00 am - noon

q Mindfulness Workshop Tuesday AUG. 1 / 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

q Breast Cancer Screening Practicum Wednesday AUG. 2 / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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NON-NURSE ADULTS: ______________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ (IF DIFFERENT FROM REGISTRANT’S)

CHILDREN:

________________________________________(age) _____________

________________________________________(age) _____________

________________________________________(age) _____________

________________________________________(age) _____________

4. GUEST REGISTRATION*

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): _______________________________________________________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________(ALLOW 2 WEEKS PROCESSING TIME IF PAYING BY CHECK)

5. PURCHASE ADDITIONAL BANqUET, BRUNCH OR AWARDS CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON TICKETS

Banquet & Brunch tickets are NOT refundable after JULY 1, 2017.

q NBNA AWARDS CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON AUG. 2 $75 ea x No. of tickets _____ SUB-TOTAL $__________

q PRESIDENT’S GALA & BANqUET AUG. 3 $125 ea x No. of tickets _____ SUB-TOTAL $__________

q BRUNCH & CLOSING SESSION AUG. 4 $85 ea x No. of tickets _____ SUB-TOTAL $__________

# 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.

NO REqUEST FOR REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER JUNE 16, 2017.

reGIsTraTIon form PaGe 2pAGE 1. NAME: _____________________________________________ pHONE: ____________________________________

1. ON-LINE AT www.NBNA.org2. MAIL your completed form with payment to: NBNA / Registration 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20910

(Please allow two weeks for check processing)

▼ THERE ARE

2 WAYS TO REGISTER:

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2017 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCEfRiDAY, JULY 28 1:00 pm Bag Stuffing

SATURDAY, JULY 299:00 am - 1:00 pm local Chapter health fair, nevada health Center

“Building healthy Communities”1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Board of directors Meeting2:00 pm Bag Stuffing

SUNDAY, JULY 30 Great Day to tour the Grand Canyon or the Hoover Dam3:00 pm - 7:00 pm registration

MONDAY, JULY 317:00 am - 5:00 pm registration8:00 am - 3:00 pm Presidents leadership institute 8:00 am - 5:00 pm VitaS hEalthCarE 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mental health first aid for Military Members and

their families (this session is only for first time participants in

Mental health first aid Courses) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-conference Workshops1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Professional Writing Workshop3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Credentialing3:30 pm - 4:30 pm new Members/first time attendees Workshop3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Chapter development4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Moderators/Monitors Workshop

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16:00 am - 7:00 am Exercise Class7:00 am - 5:00 am registration8:00 am - 10:00 am Business Meeting (Chartering of new Chapters)10:00 am - 4:30 pm VitaS hEalthCarE10:30 am - 12:30 pm Mindfulness Workshop (tBd)10:30 am - 12:30 pm Plenary Session (2 CEus)1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Exhibit hall Grand opening5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Chapter line-up6:00 pm opening Ceremony

WEDNESAY, AUGUST 26:00 am - 7:00 am Exercise Class6:30 am - 7:45 am Breakfast (2 sessions; CEus to be determined) 7:00 am - 5:00 pm registration8:00 am - 12:00 pm institutes (Select one of six sessions; 4 CEus) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Emerging leaders forum8:00 am - 4:00 pm nBna Summer youth Enrichment institute 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Career fair11:00 am - 3:00 pm Exhibit hall, raffle and refreshments12:30 pm - 3:00 pm nBna nursing innovations theater (CEus tBd) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm awards luncheon 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM lPn forum3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Plenary Session (1 CEu)4:30 pm - 6:30 pm under forty forum5:00 pm - 7:00 pm nBna Choir rehearsaltBd fund development Event

THURSDAY, AUGUST 36:00 am - 7:00 am Exercise Class6:30 am - 7:45 am Breakfast Sessions (2 sessions, CEus tBd) 8:00 am - 10:00 am Business Meeting (chapter awards) 10:00 am - 10:30 am Candidates forum10:30 am - 11:00 am Members Speaks11:00 am - 1:00 pm Exhibit hall11:00 am - 12:00 pm nBna nursing innovations theater (CEus tBd) 12:00 pm Passport raffle12:30 pm Grand raffle 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshops (select one session; (2 CEus)1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Breast Cancer Screening Practicum3:30 pm - 4:30 pm nBna Choir rehearsal 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Board and lifetime Member Photo 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm President’s Gala

fRiDAY, AUGUST 48:00 am - 9:30 am Ecumenical Service10:00 am - 12:00 pm Brunch and Closing Session (1 CEu)

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 evalua-tion 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 Depart-ment 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, exhibi-tors and hotel staff with respect.

12. Bring your business card and resume to share with sponsors, ex-hibitors 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.

IMpORTANT INFORMATION: NBNA RULes OF eNgAgeMeNT AT THe NBNA INsTITUTe AND CONFeReNCe