Abstract Submission Deadline 28 January 2009
Abstracts being accepted now.

What is Biennial Convention?
con∙ven∙tion/ n. [kuhn-ven-shuhn]
Latin convention, to come together

1. a gathering of individuals who meet at an agreed place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry or profession. Professional conventions focus on issues of concern to the profession and advancements in the profession.*
2. an assembly of persons met for a common purpose; especially: a meeting of the delegates of a political party for the purpose of formulating a platform and selecting candidates for office.*

What can you expect to see at the Biennial Convention?

1. The business of the society conducted at the House of Delegates
2. Delegates from all chapters
3. Evidence-Based Clinical Project presentations
4. An international audience
5. International induction including honorary members
6. Leadership initiative presentations and best practices in leadership
7. Nursing education initiatives including curriculum analysis and best practices in education
8. Presentation of over 30 awards to honor and recognize nursing excellence and chapter best practices
9. Translational research presentation