I thought Sunday was a busy day with the opening session and my chapter selling jewelry and yummy Piñon Coffee in the Chapter sales area, but today was even busier! It started out early with a Specialty Assembly meeting followed by a the first educational session that was filled beyond capacity (they had to make an overflow room). I opted for the Poster Gallery. I see the posters as a way to peek into other hospital’s practice. I will be submitting a poster next year.
Lunch was a trip to the Reading Terminal. Rebecca and I ventured there and spent a lot of the time running around like little kids in a toyshop, kind of like the Exhibit Hall only with food. We both got the local fave the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. It was as big as my forearm! There was no way to eat the entire thing in one sitting and still be able to make it to the next session…
I very much enjoyed Dr. Leape’s lecture on patient safety. I felt it was timely and informative. I can’t wait to get back home and begin working on some ideas I have on improving my OR.
The Exhibit Hall was almost overwhelming…you want to look at everything…you might miss that one thing that will change your practice and make you a hero at work. I haven’t gone down all the aisles yet, but I’m sure that booth is there and I’m going to find it. At least they had food (what’s all this about food?) and drink for the journey, they know nurses need sustenance for work like this and they’ve made provisions for us.
Curt
