CPNE skills conference

So, I got my date, (my real one this time!!) for 10/17 at Faxton-St.Lukes in Utica. :-) Kinda scary!

I had originally wanted to go to a conference but I just dont have the money for it now and I really dont want to go somewheres by myself. Also, I am not good in long school like sessions and some of these things are like 8am - 10p at night! Thats nuts! So I was thinking of alternatives that would be good and I am just wondering if anyone has ever done Excelsiors online skills conference and if it is worth it.

Thanks in advance!

-Shawnna