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IACRN's 11th Annual Conference October 21-23, 2019 |
IACRN’s Annual conference is the premier educational and networking event for clinical research nursing professionals. You can’t afford to miss it! Here are some suggestions CRNs have used to prepare information for their supervisor or department to gain professional and financial support. Why Attend? IACRN is the voice of Clinical Research Nurses. “Attending the annual conference is an excellent way to be part of change, advance a CRN’s professional development, learn from clinical research experts, and have a voice in the dynamic, professional practice of clinical research nursing,” Tamara Kempken Mehring, RN, MSN, CCRC, 2018-2019 Chair, Education Committee.
According to the American Nurses Association (2019): "It’s easy to network with people in your industry on sites like LinkedIn, but face-to-face interaction is still key in this digital age for both students and professionals. An excellent way to get that is to attend professional organization conferences.” Six reasons you and your organization will benefit from your attendance: Solutions: Connect with experts and peers to discover solutions for relevant research-related issues and develop a culture of learning for your team. Quality: Attend plenary presentations, break-out sessions, and round table discussions that will help you explore successful quality strategies that can be applied globally. Innovation: Find inspiration in presentations on practical innovations that will impart new ideas to take back to your organization. Opportunity: Experience new opportunities at the conference that will contribute value to your organization and research team. Value: Learn from interactive sessions, engaging content, and gain a great overall experience and continuing education credits. Getting approval to attend the conference is a two-part endeavor. In addition to showing the benefits of the conference itself, you will also want to demonstrate to your employer that you (and your colleagues) are the best person for your organization to invest valuable resources for not only your professional development but also to bring value to the organization. Here's a checklist of items you can prepare for your supervisor that will help organize your request to attend: PUT TOGETHER A PROPOSAL
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CREATE A BUDGETIf possible, find ways to reduce the cost - use frequent flyer miles or hotel points, or share a hotel room with a colleague. Consider using vacation time for some of the days out of the office. This isn’t just a three-day event. Its benefits will carry over through the rest of the year and beyond. We hope you can make it! References: American Association of Critical Care Nurses [AACN]. (2015). Why Attend NTI? Retrieved August 2019 from https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/nti/https://www.aacn.org/conferences-and-events/nti/ American Nurses Association (2019) Why Attend the ANA Quality and Innovation Conference? Schneider, A. The value of nursing conferences. AMN Health Education Services Nursing Professional Development Retrieved August 2019 from https://www.rn.com/nursing-news/nursing-professional-development-the-value-of-nursing-conferences/ Shellenbarger, T. 12 tips for a successful nursing conference experience. Retrieved August 2019 from https://www.americannursetoday.com/12-tips-for-a-successful-nursing-conference-experience/ |