Save the Date & Start Planning for 2010 ANIA-CARING Conference � Boston, MA

[rninformatics, DNP, RN]

Greetings Nursing Informatics Colleaguess:

It is that time of year again! The annual conference is just months away! We have been receiving emails and calls asking about the conference, so we would like to give you important information so that you can begin your planning to attend.

The upcoming 2010 ANIA-CARING Conference will be the fourth that is co-sponsored by ANIA and CARING. This year's theme, "Re-Evolution in Nursing Informatics, reflects the higher level of importance for Nursing Informatics in our times of healthcare reform with the unique backdrop of Boston, Massachusetts, one of the starting locales for the American Revolution.

Dates of the conference: April 22 - 24, 2010. Thursday, April 22 is of preconference programs (either full day or half day sessions). The official conference begins on Friday, April 23, 2010.

Location of the 2010 conference is the lovely Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel on Summer Street. This hotel is less than three miles from the Boston Logan Airport. Special hotel nightly rates of $193 will be available to attendees.

The conference program is now finalized - here are some highlights:

Three internationally recognized keynote speakers, focusing on international opportunities, updates and opportunities ARRA, what is leading the next revolution for Nursing Informatics

28 concurrent sessions in four focus tracks - education & career development, improving system implementations, contributions to patient care, and innovations in Nursing Informatics

Expanded options for preconference seminars - including writing for publication, project management, evaluating implementations, managing change, and the national HIT and ARRA agenda

Over 35 posters presented by your colleagues

An exhibit hall of vendors with new products and services

Continental breakfasts, evening receptions, and a conference lunch

Opportunities to network and explore Boston

Opportunity to earn approximately 20 CEUs

Register early! Registration will open for online registration in early January 2010. Early bird registration will end March 15, 2010.

The ability to view the conference program and speakers will be available by the end of December on the ANIA and CARING websites (http://www.ania.org or http://www.caringonline.org ).