15 th National Conference on Gerontological Nursing

posted on: Oct. 2, 2008

CGNA 2009
15th National Conference on Gerontological Nursing  


May 27-30, 2009
Banff Conference Centre
Banff, Alberta

The Alberta Gerontological Nursing Association and Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association invite you to join us for the 15th National Conference on Gerontological Nursing. The CGNA conference is your opportunity to learn, discuss and network with other nurses who work with older adults across the country and beyond!

Abstracts
Abstract submission is now closed.

Program
Keynote speakers, concurrent sessions social events.

View Day at a Glance

Concurrent Schedule of Presentations - updated!

Final Program - updated!

Instructions for Presenters -

Please note that any changes to the program will be posted on the web, two weeks prior to the conference so please continue to recheck the website.

Keynote Speakers:
Beth Perry PhD RN, nurse and author of Moments in Time: Images of Exemplary Nursing Care will provide the opening keynote on Wednesday evening.

Gloria Gutman PhD is an internationally renown gerontologist and a past president of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Dr. Gutman will speak on Thursday morning on the topic of environmental health and aging.

Laurie Skreslet, first Canadian to summit Mount Everest, will be our speaker on Friday morning.

Dorothy Pringle PhD RN, is a preeminent Canadian gerontological nurse researcher. Dr. Pringle's address at the Halifax CGNA conference in 2005 provided the inspiration for our theme, and she will be our closing keynote speaker.

Knowledge Transfer Symposium - Dr. Carole Estabrooks and Colleauges Dr. Anne Marie Bostrom and Dr. Susan Slaughter
Dr. Estabrook is Principal Investigator on the TREC (Translating Research In Elder Care) research program funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. She will speak to the importance of nurses in knowledge translation to ensure the best possible care for older adults.

Banquet - Springtime in the Rockies
The 2009 banquet will be held on Friday May 29, 2009 in the beautiful dining room in Donald Cameron Hall on the Banff Centre property. With a breath taking view of the Rockies out the windows, we will enjoy a meal prepared by award winning chefs and some Canadian entertainment - and yes dancing. Remember to bring your cheque book for the silent auction to benefit the CGNA Scholarship Fund.

Preconference Workshops
Two preconference workshops will be available for participants during the afternoon of Wednesday May 27, 2009. Mollie Cole (Clinical Nurse Specialist with Calgary Health Region) will present a workshop on care of the older adult in acute care entitled SENIORS CARE -What Staff Nurses need to know. The second workshop will be presented by Heather Orsted, nurse wound care specialist, on the topic of Knowledge Transfer - Turning Teaching into Learning through Case-Based Activities. Register for the workshops with your conference registration.

Postconference Activity - Hike with Laurie Skreslet
A exciting opportunity to hike in the Canadian Rockies with Laurie Skreslet, has been organized for a limited number of participants. Click here for further details on registration and cost.

Registration
The link to the Banff Conference for registration and accomodation is now active. Click here to register.

Registration and hotel cost for the conference will be as follows:

Conference Registration
Early Bird (before February 27th Only)
Regular $550.00 CAN
CGNA Members $475.00 CAN
Student/Senior $325.00 CAN

After February 27th
Regular $630.00 CAN
CGNA Members $552.00 CAN
Student/Senior $405.00 CAN

The final deadline for registration is Monday, April 27, 2009. Conference Registration includes: admission to the Conference, access to the Opening Reception on May 27th, Breakfast and Lunch on May 28th, 29th and Breakfast only on May 30th. 2 Nutribreaks will be provided daily by the Conference.

Preconference Workshops
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Title: SENIORS CARE: What Staff Nurses need to know
Cost: $75.00

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:00PM ? 4:30PM
Title: Knowledge Transfer: Turning teaching into learning through case based activities
Cost: $75.00
Note: This workshop has a maximum capacity of 30 participants

Accommodation Package Rates (per day) at the Banff Centre
Accommodation Superior Standard
Single $152.00 (CAD) $142.00 (CAD)
Double $ 79.50 (CAD)* $ 74.50 (CAD)*

*Double rate are per delegate sharing a room.

Note** Single room rates apply to one conference participant staying alone or sharing the room with a companion/spouse who is not a conference participant. If two conference participants wish to share a room, The Banff Centre will split the billing for the room. To have the billing split please choose Double accommodation.

The nightly rate includes accommodation, wireless internet access in bedrooms, parking, access to the Sally Borden Recreation Facility and Conference Service Charge. Prices are exclusive of 5% GST, 2% Tourism Improvement Fee and 4% Alberta Tourism Levy Tax, and are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Room assignments will be made based on availability at time of reservation. Reservations received after Friday, March 27, 2009 will be accepted on a space available basis only.

Hotel and Travel Information
A block of rooms is available for conference registrants at the Banff Conference Centre. Rooms can be reserved as a part of the registration process.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for CGNA 2009.

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CGNA, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association

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