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Spring/Summer 2012
Art Therapy: Enhancing Your Healing Process
- Wednesday, May 9; 5:00 - 8:30pm; Kensington Court Hotel, Ann Arbor, MI
- Co-sponsored with the Institute for Professional Nursing (IPN)
- Features Sibel Ozer, LPC, BCPC, ATR, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist.
- Cost: $20 for IPN and Sigma Theta Tau-Rho Chapter members; $30 for non-members; retiress and nursing students (ADN or BSN, working on first nursing degree) are only $10.00. This fee includes both the meal and CE.
- For more information, download the program flyer; register at www.ipnursing.org
Winter Programs 2012
Leadership Conference 2012: Steering Your Practice into the Future
- Thursday, January 19; 7:45am - 4:45pm; Kensington Court Hotel, Ann Arbor, MI
- Co-Sponsored with the Institute for Professional Nursing (IPN)
- Cost: $89 for IPN or Rho Chapter members; $99 for non-members
- Register online at www.regonline.com/LDR12 or contact Laura Ramirez (lauraram@umich.edu; (734) 945-1456).
14th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference
- Friday, March 16; 7:15am - 4:30pm, Four Points Sheraton Hotel (3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48108)
- Co-sponsored by UMHS, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, and the VA Medical Center with support by Sigma Theta Tau Rho Chapter and Eta Rho Chapters
- Full details and registration information on the event listing in the School of Nursing's calendar: EPB Conference.
This annual event provides up-to-date clinical practice information and ideas for incorporating evidence into each nurses' work. At this event, students, staff nurses, and administrators will find something relevant to their work.
Annual Rho Chapter New Member Induction and Awards Ceremony
- Sunday, April 1; 2:00 - 4:00pm at the Michigan League, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI (Directions).
This year the Rho Chapter is combining their New Member Induction Ceremony with the annual Awards Ceremony. Please come to welcome the newest Rho Chapter members and acknowledge your colleagues' leadership and excellence in nursing. Please consider nominating a colleague for an award no later than February 17, 2012.
Images from the ceremony
Annual Region 10 Research Conference: Bridging Nursing Leadership and Research Diversity and Civility in Nursing: Connecting for Health
- Friday, April 20, 2012; 6:00 - 9:00pm and Saturday, April 21, 2012; 8:15am - 4:30pm
- Kensington Court Hotel, 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI
- Convenient online registration: 2012 Region 10 Conference Registration
Last year's conference received high praise from attendees. This year promises to be even better. Featured speakers include Dr. Sally Decker who will speak on 'Aesthetic Knowing: Understanding Civility and Diversity' and Dr. Phyllis Kritek who will speak on 'Civility: Precursor to Collaboration'. Please plan to attend! Download the Region 10 Research Conference brochure for more information including applicable registration fees.
Fall Programs 2011
UMHS Poster Day: Clinical Innovation, Evidence Based Practice and Research
- Monday, September 12; 4:30 - 7:00pm and Tuesday, September 13; 7:30am - 3:00pm
- Awards and Brief Presentations: Tuesday, 2:00pm
- Location (both days): Towsley Center Lobby, University Hospital
This year, Rho chapter is focusing on broadening our support for scholarly activities among our members and our nursing community. Come to view the excellent work our UMHS nursing community is doing. The Rho Chapter is sponsoring the People's Choice award. This event is free and open to all Rho members.
For more information, contact Ann Kruszewski (annkrusz@umich.edu), Rho Chapter Publicity/ Communications chairperson.
Research/Special Projects: Rho Chapter Grants
- Applications are due September 30, 2011.
- For more information please see: Sigma Theta Tau Research Grants.
Program: Information Rx - Internet Tools and Resources to Combat Information Overload
- Thursday, November 3; 5:30pm, Kensington Court Hotel, Ann Arbor, MI
- Co-Sponsored with Institute for Professional Nursing (IPN)
- Cost: $20 for IPN or Rho Chapter members; $30 for non-members; $10 for undergraduate nursing students and retirees.
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