Newswise — The first American Journal of Nursing Conference: Advancing Excellence in Nursing Practice will bring together a multidisciplinary group of nurses dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for patients on October 4-6, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This new national conference will showcase evidence-based nursing practices and is designed for clinical nurse specialists, clinicians and clinical nurse leaders, nurses in staff development and clinical research, experienced staff nurses and clinical managers and nurse educators.
The conference is sponsored by American Journal of Nursing (AJN), the award-winning premier publication of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals, and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry.
The conference will provide an update on evidence-based practices for nurses practicing, teaching, or conducting research and QI projects in clinical settings, and offer nurses a forum for interacting with experts and colleagues to gain new knowledge, skills, and insights to improve the quality of patient care. Nurses are invited to submit poster presentations (go to www.ajnconference.com).
"In a year when healthcare reform is taking center stage, the focus of this conference is especially timely as evidence-based practice provides nurses with successful solutions in solving problems around the delivery of safe, cost-effective care," said Conference Co-Chair Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN.
At the conclusion of the conference, attendees will be able to:
"¢ Identify successful solutions nurses have implemented in solving problems around the delivery of safe, cost-effective care;
"¢ Describe evidence-based practices around critical assessment, care plans and clinical pathways, diabetes management, using technology to enhance delivery of care, cardiovascular disease, pain guidelines, and more;
"¢ Discuss the ramifications of new federal regulations associated with preventable hospital conditions and how nurses can be proactive in managing them;
"¢ Identify their own positions, roles, and plan of action during ethical, legal, or interpersonal conflicts in the workplace.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), the publisher of AJN, will award a maximum of 22 contact hours for this continuing nursing education activity. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749 for a maximum of 22 contact hours. LWW is also an approved provider by the District of Columbia and Florida #FBN2454. Certification is valid in all states.
Any commercial product presented or displayed within the educational activity is not indicative of endorsement or approval by AJN, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins or by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
To register for the conference, visit www.ajnconference.com or call 1-800-346-7844, ext. 6591; fax: 215-646-2280; or mail a registration form with payment to WKH/LWW Conference Department, 323 Norristown Rd., Suite 200, Ambler, PA 19002.
Members of the press are invited to attend the conference and interview speakers. A complimentary one-day pass will be granted and an editorial production timeline will be requested. For more information, contact Karyn Cousart at (800) 346-7844, ext. 7750 or via e-mail at [email protected].
About the American Journal of Nursing
The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) is the leading voice of nursing and the most established nursing journal in the world, since 1900 (www.AJNonline.com). It has received numerous awards for editorial excellence and dissemination of information. It is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (www.LWW.com).
About Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is a leading international publisher for healthcare professionals and students with nearly 300 periodicals and 1,500 books in more than 100 disciplines publishing under the LWW brand, as well as content-based sites and online corporate and customer services. LWW is part of Wolters Kluwer Healthh, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry.
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