 2009
Annual Meeting
Camp Nurse Symposium and Seminar
Hosted by the Association of Camp Nurses
28-29 March 2009
Pre-Symposium Seminars, 26 March 2009
Access to MidStates Camping Conference, 27 March 2009
Annual Meeting, 28 March 2009
Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
Lighting the Camp Nursing Path:
Focus on Legal and Ethical Challenges
About the Symposium
8:30 am, March 28 – 12 noon, 29 March 2009
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 Need an update about what constitutes “malpractice” and how to avoid it as a camp nurse? Wondering about ethical issues? The 2009 Symposium will focus on these topics as well as others. This Symposium will make a difference to your practice – be there!
Reb Gregg, a licensed attorney from Houston, TX, joins the Symposium to keynote the event and do a break-out session. Known for both his writing and work in the Wilderness Risk Management Community, Reb brings his wisdom and wit to help tackle some of the challenges of camp nursing practice. Read more about him online at www.rebgregg.com.
About the Pre-Symposium Seminars
8:30 – 5:00 pm, 26 March 2009
First Aid Instructor Training for Camp Nurses
A growing number of camp nurses are taking advantage of ACN’s partnership with the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) and becoming first aid & CPR instructors. This seminar explains how to teach courses like this and the options for student evaluation. If you are an ACN member, an RN, and have the knowledge base to be a first aid instructor but have never done this before, this seminar is for you! Facilitated by Linda Erceg and ACN’s Leadership Team.- The Basics of Camp Nursing Seminar 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.
About ACN’s Annual Meeting
28 March 2009
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
About Other Things
How do I Register? What’s this Going to Cost?
- Pre-Symposium Seminars cost $125 for ACN members ($200 dollars for non-members). This fee includes contact hours and seminar materials.
- The Camp Nurse Symposium costs $275 for ACN members ($350 for non-members). This fee includes contact hours, Symposium materials, the Camp Nurse Picnic, the Camp Nurse Dinner, and break snacks.
- Access to the MidStates Conference – free to ACN members who attend the Symposium.
- If not attending the Symposium, access to MidStates cost $25.
- Access to the ACN’s Annual Meeting on Saturday evening – no charge to ACN members.
Pheasant Run Resort room costs are lower than in 2008 – yes!
Make your room reservation by calling the Symposium’s home, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL (Chicago suburb) at 800-474-3272. Mention that you are with the camping conferences to access the conference room rate. Check out the venue at www.pheasantrun.com.
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 and ACA’s MidStates Camping Conference
How does this sound for your personal schedule:
- Arrive on Wednesday evening, 25 March; check into Pheasant Run Resort and join other early arrivals for an impromptu, casual dinner at a local restaurant at 6:30 pm.
- Attend one of ACN’s Pre-Symposium Seminars on Thursday, 26 March, then spend the evening with the MidStates Camping Conference community.
- Enjoy a day with the MidStates Conference; attend educational sessions and visit the Exhibit Hall on Friday, 27 March.
- Start your Camp Nurse Symposium on Saturday morning; enjoy the Camp Nurse Picnic, hear various speakers, get your version of Lucy’s 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. Pre-arrange your
limo ride 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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