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2008 SNRS Annual Conference

Health Disparities: Evidence into Action

Conference Evaluation

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Martha Hill, RN, PhD, FAAN
Sponsored by the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science

Hosted By: The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing in collaboration with Schools of Nursing at Auburn University, University of Alabama Capstone, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Samford University, Jacksonville State Univeristy, and University of South Alabama

Online registration ends February 15, 2008. You may still register onsite after this date.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing by February 14, 2008 will be issued a refund less a $50 processing fee. NO refunds will be granted after February 14, 2008. Refunds are processed following the conference.


Details

February 21, 2008through February 23, 2008
The Sheraton Hotel Birmingham
Birmingham, AL USA

Hotel Information

The Sheraton Hotel Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North
Birmingham, AL35203

Phone: (205) 324-5000

Hotel Information
     

Conference Packages

Pass Name Description
Main Registration This option includes general sessions, symposium sessions, entry to the Exhibit Hall, conference materials and breakfasts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Member By Jan 21: $350
NonMember By Jan 21: $450

Member After Jan 21: $400
NonMember After Jan 21: $500
One-Day Registration - Friday This option includes general sessions, symposium sessions, entry to the Exhibit Hall, conference materials and breakfasts on Friday.

One-Day Member: $200
One-Day NonMember: $225

One-Day Student/Retiree Member: $100
One-Day Student NonMember: $150
One-Day Registration - Saturday This option includes general sessions, symposium sessions, entry to the Exhibit Hall, conference materials and breakfasts on Saturday.

One-Day Member: $200
One-Day NonMember: $225

One-Day Student/Retiree Member: $100
One-Day Student NonMember: $150
One-Day Registration - Thursday This option includes general sessions, symposium sessions, entry to the Exhibit Hall, conference materials and breakfasts on Thursday.

One-Day Member: $200
One-Day NonMember: $225

One-Day Student/Retiree Member: $100
One-Day Student NonMember: $150
Only Attending Pre Conference Workshop(s) (Fees Apply on Next Screen) Use this option if you are registering for a Pre-Conference Workshop only. Do not choose the other events on this day, they will be removed.

Members By January 21: $50
Members After January 21: $65
Non-members By January 21: $60
Non-members After January 21: $75
Student/Retired Members By January 21: $25
Student/Retired Members After January 21: $25
Student Non-members By January 21: $45
Student Non-members After January 21: $60
RIG Chairs/Board Members This option includes general sessions, symposium sessions, entry to the Exhibit Hall, conference materials and breakfasts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for Board Members and RIG Chairs.

This pass is based on approved policies and will be reviewed against current policy by SNRS staff before processing.

You must be logged in as a member to access this pass.
Student/Retiree Registration This option includes general sessions, symposium sessions, entry to the Exhibit Hall, conference materials and breakfasts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Member Student/Retiree Rate By Jan 21: $200
NonMember Student Rate By Jan 21: $275

Member Student/Retiree Rate After Jan 21: $225
NonMember Student Rate After Jan 21: $300


Events

Event Date Time
Continental Breakfast Feb 21, 2008 7:30 AM
 
Pre-Conference Workshop 1A: Perish Proof Publication for Researchers Feb 21, 2008 8:00 AM
 
Barbara Holtzclaw PhD, RN, FAAN
Kay Avant PhD, RN, FAAN
Robin Froman PhD, RN, FAAN
Janet Meininger PhD, RN, FAAN
Steven Owen PhD
Pre-Conference Workshop 1B: Hu8: The Science and Art of Qualitative Research Feb 21, 2008 8:00 AM
 
Nancey France PhD, RN
Alvita Nathaniel PhD, FNP-BC
Susan Yarbrough PhD, RN
Pre-Conference Workshop 1C: Biobehavioral Measures in Clinical Research Feb 21, 2008 8:00 AM
  Presented by the Senior Investigators, Center for Biobehavioral Clinical Research, Virginia Commonwealth University

This workshop is for the researcher interested in incorporating biobehavioral measures in clinical research. Through lecture and discussion, the workshop will cover conceptualization of the research problem, issues in selection of biobehavioral variables, and common approaches for biobehavioral measures.

Nancy McCain DSN, RN
Mary Jo Grap PhD, RN, ACNP, FAAN
Cindy Munro PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN
Rita Pickler PhD, RN, PNP
Pre-Conference Workshop 1D: Doctoral Student Sessions Feb 21, 2008 8:00 AM
  *Launching your Career as an Academic Scientist vs. a Clinical Researcher/Faculty Candidate
*What an Administrator/Dean Looks for in a Clinical Researcher/Faculty Candidate

Breakout Sessions:
*Success at Publishing During Graduate Studies
*Professional Presentations: How to Do it Right
*Funding of Research During Graduate Studies

Thursday Box Lunch Feb 21, 2008 11:30 AM
  Flaky Croissant Choice of Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham or Southern Style Chicken Salad on a Croissant. Potato Chips, Whole Fresh Fruit, Grandmas Cookie, Condiments. Price:$17.50
Unequal Treatment: Confronting Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Healthcare Feb 21, 2008 1:00 PM
  The 2002 IOM Report "Unequal Treatment: Confronting Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Healthcare" A five (5) year follow-up
Martha Hill RN, PhD, FAAN
2A-Symposium-The Science of Preterm Infant Feeding Feb 21, 2008 3:15 PM
 
2C-Biobehavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Conditions Feb 21, 2008 3:15 PM
 
2E-Symposium-Lessons Learned While Studying Quality Home Health Care Feb 21, 2008 3:15 PM
 
2F-Getting the Smoke Out Feb 21, 2008 3:15 PM
 
SNRS Reception Feb 21, 2008 4:45 PM
  Poster Session #1
Continental Breakfast Feb 22, 2008 7:30 AM
 
3B-Minority Health Feb 22, 2008 10:00 AM
 
3D-End of Life and Transplantation Feb 22, 2008 10:00 AM
 
3E-Women's Health Feb 22, 2008 10:00 AM
 
3F-Workforce Feb 22, 2008 10:00 AM
 
Awards Luncheon-Included in Registration Feb 22, 2008 11:30 AM
 
4A-Symposium-Methods in Research to Reduce Drinking in College Students who... Feb 22, 2008 1:30 PM
  Methods in Research to Reduce Drinking in College Students who are High-Risk Drinkers
4B-Parent Child Interaction Feb 22, 2008 1:30 PM
 
4C-Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Feb 22, 2008 1:30 PM
 
4D-Health Status and Functioning in the Elderly Feb 22, 2008 1:30 PM
 
4E-Children with Chronic Conditions and Their Families Feb 22, 2008 1:30 PM
 
4F-Nursing Faculty, Simulations and Technology Feb 22, 2008 1:30 PM
 
Plenary 2: Health Disparities Across the Life Span Feb 22, 2008 3:45 PM
 
1. Concurrent Networking Sessions: Meet the Editors Feb 23, 2008 7:30 AM
 
2. Concurrent Networking Session: SNRS Board Feb 23, 2008 7:30 AM
 
3. Concurrent Networking Sessions: Minority Researchers Feb 23, 2008 7:30 AM
 
4. Concurrent Networking Session: Center for Nursing Research Directors Feb 23, 2008 7:30 AM
 
Continental Breakfast Feb 23, 2008 7:30 AM
 
5A-Symposium-Acculturation, Emotional Distress, Neuroendocrine & Immunologic... Feb 23, 2008 8:15 AM
  Acculturation, Emotional Distress, Neuroendocrine & Immunologic Changes Related to Preterm Birth in African American and Hispanic Women
5B-Symposium-Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies: The Body of Evidence Grows Feb 23, 2008 8:15 AM
 
5D-Symposium-Community-Based Participatory Research... Feb 23, 2008 8:15 AM
  Community-Based Participatory Research: Engaging Communities and Academicians in Research Partnerships
5E-The School-Aged Child: Health and Environmental Issues Feb 23, 2008 8:15 AM
 
5F-Caregiver and Patient Adjustment Feb 23, 2008 8:15 AM
 
5G-Latino Health Feb 23, 2008 8:15 AM
 
6A-Preterm Infants: Approaches and Outcomes Feb 23, 2008 10:30 AM
 
6B-Caregivers Across the Lifespan Feb 23, 2008 10:30 AM
 
6F-Reproductive Health Feb 23, 2008 10:30 AM
 
Plenary 3: Health Disparities Feb 23, 2008 12:15 PM
 
Saturday Box Lunch Feb 23, 2008 1:30 PM
  Flaky Croissant Choice of Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham or Southern Style Chicken Salad on a Croissant. Potato Chips, Whole Fresh Fruit, Grandmas Cookie, Condiments. Price:$17.50


Exhibitors

Company Name Booth Reference
American Nurses Foundation Table Top 2
Auburn University Table Top 21
East Carolina University Table Top 9
Emory University Table Top 15
Johns Hopkins University Table Top 8
LSU AgCenter 6
Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing Table Top 6
Medical University of South Carolina 3
Naval Recruiting District Atlanta Table Top 1
PEPID, LLC 10
Sigma Theta Tau International 9
UAB Hospital Table Top 17
UAB Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences Table Top 4
University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing 2
University of Alabama in Huntsville Table Top 5
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences- College of Nursing Table Top 12
University of Central Florida Table Top 10
University of Florida Table Top 13
University of Kentucky College of Nursing Table Top 7
University of Louisville School of Nursing Table Top 14
University of Maryland School of Nursing 12
University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Table Top 18
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 8
University of North Carolina - Charlotte Table Top 19
University of Oklahoma College of Nursing Table Top 3
University of South Alabama College of Nursing 11
University of South Florida, College of Nursing Table Top 16
University of Tennessee - Knoxville Table Top 11
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing 1
University of Texas - Arlington 4
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio Table Top 20
Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing 5
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing 7

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