Looking forward to seeing everyone in Philly!

RNFA SA Update Meeting.

Meeting to be held Monday morning 7-8:30am.  Plan to join us for updates and networking.

Government Affairs Reception

Plan to attend the GA Reception on Sunday evening from 6-7:30pm.  Stop by for ice cream and some great networking with others involved in public policy advocacy!   “a stitch in time saves nine” -B.F.   ….really!

NLC Congress Session #2116

Remember to check out the NLC presentation on “What would Ben Franklin RN do?  A presentation on public [policy advocacy, what’s hot and what to do about it!  Plan to attend Monday at 1pm!

It’s that time of year again!

HI, can't wait to see you!

Flight is booked, hotel and room mate handled, registration done, meetings planned….what to wear, what to wear?  Are you packed yet?  Hard to believe  that Congress 2011 is right around the corner!  I can’t wait!

POEMS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

Congress 2010
Reaching the Peak of Perioperative Practice, “Safe, Quality, Collaborative Practice”

ON EDUCATION…
Back to basics one may say
Traditionalists and new wave generation,
Achieve a goal for this Congress week
We all shall have a knowledge base of education.

Education credits achieved
Thru sessions at Congress AORN;
By attendance, online, or webinars
Members so adaptable, the changes are well embraced.
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ON HOUSE OF DELEGATES…
Divided it may seem,
The House Of Delegates at AORN Congress of 2010
United one can feel, though,
Human spirit, there’s no replacement.
Back to basics you may say
From tradition to hi-tech,
Tech-advances we do admire,
But hear the voices, how euphoric!!!

With the business agenda, discussions were initiated,
With energy from the floor, proposals were substituted;
Amendments to the amendment and deliberations from the body,
Pros and cons were heard as they came in numbers;
Great to hear both sides agree and disagree,
To know I was not far off from where everybody stands;
Time extension was requested and so graciously granted,
Then the question was called, and the Motions were passed.
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ON 2011…FREEDOM TO BE…
Nothing to hold you back nor slow you down,
No matter what politics are brewing;
Full steam ahead the train shall still be
Members want to discuss clinical issues.
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CYA NEXT YEAR 

Snow

Wow lots of snow & visibilty is poor. We r driving back to NM now. Great day yesterday! Sessions were good. Voting turned out ok in the end. Take care all & gd luck getting home.
M

Leaving Denver

The lobby of the Sheraton is full of sad looking faces. I’m sure they are like me. I’m going to miss my time in Denver. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing my first Congress with me. And a huge thank you to AORN for hosting a terrific event! I hope to see you in Philly!

Almost over

Anne Marie Herlehy voted president elect. Also voted in was the $25 dues increase. Also new, will be who is eligible to vote. Stay tuned to AORN.ORG for detailed information!

Vote!

It’s voting day! Those of you that are delegates, please allow enough time to get through the line. The computers are a bit stubborn this morning.