Benefits of attending RN convention

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Hello all- I'm brand new to the site- not 100% sure if this is the correct category to post my topic in so my apologies in advance. Any fellow nurses had the pleasure of attending a convention? What have you learned? Just curious... I have never been to one but am very interested to know what goes on at a nursing convention.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.

convention or conference?

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Convention... For example, the AMSN convention

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

I've been a delegate to ANA conventions. This year will be attending AACN / NTI Convention in Denver May 19th-22

Benefits of a convention

a. Network with RN's from around the US- learn new ideas, discuss techniques used in your unit

b. See demonstrations of equipment and supplies

c. Education sessions

d. Early morning breakfasts + CE

e. Chance to get away from family and destress

f. Recharge your career

g. Add your voice to how organization is being run

h. Fun, Fun, Fun exploring convention city

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Karen- very helpful info. Thanks!!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I have been an ANA/State/local member for 20 years. Also a member of ANPD & AACN. I have attended at least one 'big' conference each year as well as annual workshops conducted by my BON. ALL of them are valuable for all of the reasons listed by PP above. I have made many lasting professional friendships that began with meetings at a conference.

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