PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA, INC.
..an organization responsive to Filipino American' Nurses' needs and a positive force in world arena of nursing.
PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
H.E.A.L.T.H.
Health, Empowerment, Advancement, Leadership, Transformation, Healing
Leading the Way to Innovation Excellence through
JULY 20-24, 2016 GRAND HYATT WASHINGTON 1000 H Street Northwest Washington DC, 20001
Overview
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National Institutes of Health Research Orientation
July 21, 2016 – Thursday, NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD 13:00 – 16:30
This program, designed for nursing scientists, educators, practitioners, and students, will introduce the participants to the rich, interprofessional collaborative research environment at the NIH. This workshop intends to promote multiple opportunities for participants to learn about biomedical and behavioral health research. The program is limited to 30 participants. If interested to apply, check out this hyperlink: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MinorityHealthWorkshop
Living Well: Guide to Wealth and Health
July 21, 2016 – Thursday 13:00 – 14:30
Join Edelman Financial Services chairman, and award-winning financial advisor, Ric Edelman, for an exclusive presentation on preparing for retirement; discover how to prepare for a financially secure retirement by learning key strategies for IRAs and Retirement Accounts and Estate Planning; and, how to manage your investments and generate the income you need in retirement as well as how to properly arrange your will and trusts so your assets are handled exactly as you want.
White House Initiative
July 21, 2016 – Thursday 14:45 – 16:00
President Obama in 2009 reestablished the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and has facilitated increased access to and participation in federal programs through innovative partnerships, unprecedented regional engagement, and interagency collaboration. Jason will highlight his knowledge, skills, and experience working in the White House and Administration to address the diverse needs of AAPIs throughout the country. With less than one year left until the next President of the United States takes office, participants will have the opportunity to share their ideas for ways that the current and future Administrations should engage with the AAPI community.
Education Day Program
July 22, 2016 – Friday 07:30 – 16:00
The Education Day Program provides world-class speakers, fresh perspectives, and a great opportunity to network with colleagues across the nation.
SAVE THE DATE!
37th PNAA ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
The 37th PNAA Annual National Convention will be held on July 20-24, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. The theme of this year's convention is "Leading the way to Innovation Excellence Throught HEALTH: Health, Empowerment, Advancement, Leadership, Transformation, Healing".
For online hotel booking/reservation, please visit:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/PhilippineNursesAssociation or call:
1-888-421-1442 and mention the group name "PNAA Annual Convention"
Poster Presentation
We invite you to submit an abstract for poster presentation. The symposium will showcase registered professional nurses’ involvement in innovative evidence-based practice and clinical nursing research. For more information, please visit PNAA website, www.mypnaa.org Abstracts must be received by 11:59 PM, Pacific time on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
Convention Sponsors
WHAT TO DO IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL?
The host chapter wants to ensure you will have a lot of fun in the Nation’s Capital and its surrounding Metropolitan area and go home with great memories. For entertainment information, please visit these websites:
WHAT TO WEAR
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Welcome Night – Business Casual Attire
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Leadership Day – Business Casual Attire
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Networking Night – Regional Attire
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Education Day – Business Casual Attire
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Potomac River Cruise – Casual with Sweater
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General Assembly – Business Casual Attire
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Gala Night – Black Tie/Formal Attire Filipiniana
DISCLAIMER
The Philippine Nurses Association of America ("PNAA") (i) reserves the right to modify the conference schedule without advanced notice; (ii) assumes no responsibility for personal injury; and (iii) hereby notifies all attendees that their registration fees do not include personal travel insurance of any kind, which is the sole responsibility of each attendee.
he theme for 2016 PNAA National Convention is Leading the Way to Innovation Excellence through HEALTH (Health, Empowerment, Advancement, Leadership, Transformation, Healing). The program highlights various scholarship endeavors of nurses’ leadership and empowerment in designing, implementing, and expanding the world of nursing science through professional practice, research, and innovations that improve the health and well-being of people and nation’s complex healthcare systems.