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TCORN Workshop

Saturday, January 29th 
9AM - 3PM 
North Austin Medical Center Auditorium
        12221 N. MoPac Expressway

            Agenda:
                          9:00AM    Registration and Networking
                        10:00AM    Welcome and Introductions by Joanne Oliver, RN, BSN, CNOR, Vice-Chair of TCORN
                        10:15AM    Nursing and the 2005 Texas Legisltion Session
                                                by:     Marsha Jones, BS, AORN Lobbyist
                                                         Jim Willman, JD, TNA General Council
                                                         Kathy Thomas, BSN, MN, TX BNE Executive Director
                        11:45AM    Lunch (Provided by TCORN)
                        12:30PM    National Update
                                                by:    Panel Moderator Beverly Kirchner, RN, BSN, CNOR, CASC
                                                         Mary Jo Steiert, RN, CNOR, AORN Board of Directors
                                                         Denise Jackson, RN, BSN, CNOR, CRNFA, President of AORN of the Concho Valley
                                                         Karen Kurkland, RN, CNOR, President of AORN of Montgomery/North Hass County
                         1:30PM      Break
                         1:45PM      Engaging the NeXt Generation:  Bringing out the Best in Today's Young Talent
                                                   by:    Christie Griff-Jones, RN, BSN, AORN Next Generation Task Force
                         2:45PM      Q & A, Evaluations
                         3:00PM      Adjourn

        
            Target Audience:    Perioperative Nurses

           Program Objectives:    At the completion of the presentation, the learner will be able to:
                                                   1.  Describe the AORN Legislative priorities
                                                   2.  Identify strategies for achieving nursing agendas for the 2005 legislative session
                                                   3.  Discuss the inter-relationship of nursing organizations in achieving positive results for nursing in the 2005 legislative session
                                                   4.   Describe methods to engage the special talents of the "Next Generation" in nursing organizations
                                                   5.   Describe the impact on members of proposed AORN membership dues restructuring

            CE Credit:  4.5 Contact Hours  (Must attend entire program to receive credit.)

            For additional information contact Kate Lindsay at ausaorn1@austin.rr.com

            Register by January 25th, 2005

            Registration Fees:
                       Early Registration:
                            AORN Members    $40
                            Non-Members        $45
                            Nursing Students     $15
                            At the Door:            $50

            Make check payable to TCORN

            Mail check and completed registration form to:
                        ATTN: Gerta Howell
                                    9126 Pierce Massie Dr.
                                    San Antonio, TX  78266

                                    Home phone:  (830) 980-3424
                                    E-mail:  jshowell@swbell.net

        No refund without notice of cancellation prior to program date.

INVITATION to participants who will be in Austin on Friday night (January 28th): 
                  Join TCORN and presentors for a Dutch Treat Dinner
                            Time:  7:00PM
                            Place:    County Line on the Lake
                                          5204 FM 2222
                                           Austin, Texas  78731
                                         512-346-3664

Closest Hotel to Workshop Presentation Site:  La Quinta
                                                                        11901 N. MoPac Expressway
                                                                        Austin, Texas
                                                                        www.laquinta.com
                                                                        (800)531-5900