MNA: Annual Convention

105th Annual Conference of the Maryland Nurses Association

October 16and 17, 2008

Maritime Institute Conference Center
Linthicum

MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL AWARDS

The Maryland Nurses Association has nine (9) awards that are presented annually at the Convention. These include:

The Outstanding Nursing Practice Award

            Given to a MNA member to recognize a nurse in direct patient care whose care is a source of pride to self, peers, patient/clients and colleagues. This award is given to the nurse you would most want to care for your loved ones.

The Outstanding Nurse Educator Award

            Given to a MNA member who has demonstrated excellence in nursing education, continuing education or staff development.

The Outstanding Leadership Award

            Given to a MNA member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in the performance of activities on behalf of nursing and the MNA.

The Outstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Award

            Given to a MNA member who has demonstrated excellence in clinical practice. The recipient would be an innovator and combine clinical practice with a major leadership function such as research, education, professional services, community services, or scholarly activities.

The Outstanding Health Information Award

            Given to recognize achievements in the dissemination of health information to the public. Coverage may include illness prevention or wellness promotion. This award could come from the print, radio, television, cinematic or other similar mass medium.

The Outstanding Pathfinder Award

            Given to a MNA member who has demonstrated excellence and creative leadership that fosters development of the nursing profession. The recipient has pioneered in innovation in nursing or developed creative approaches to further nursing’s agenda.

The Outstanding Mentoring Award

            Given to a MNA member who shows individuals how to put into practice the professional concepts of nursing by example and through wise counsel and advice.

The Rosalie Silver Abrams Award

            Given to a MNA member who has made a significant contribution on behalf of nursing in the legislative arena – federal, state or local. Activities must demonstrate a favorable reflection of nursing’s interests.

The Legislator of the Year Award

            This award is presented to the Legislator who has significantly contributed or been involved in nursing/health issues in Maryland. Nominations may come from individual MNA members or MNA Districts.

Nominating Instructions:

1.      MNA Districts or members of the Association recommend nominees.

2.      A Nominating Form must be completed for each nominee.

3.      Nominations must address the specific criteria noted for each award on the Nominating Form.

4.      A photo of the nominee should be submitted with the nominating materials.

Selection:

            Each award is competitive and will be selected by the Awards Committee

Presentations:

            Awards will be presented at the Annual MNA Convention.

Nominating Forms are available by contacting the MNA office @ 410-944-5800 or Info@marylandrn.org.

The MNA office must receive all Nominating materials no later than September 15, 2008 for consideration.

MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION

14^TH ANNUAL POSTER SESSION

Presentations will be October 16 & 17, 2008

Deadline for Proposal ? September 22, 2008

All Nurses, Nursing Students and Other Health Care Professionals

Share your creative nursing care approaches, research finds, clinical innovations or student projects with your colleagues. All convention participants are invited to submit a poster proposal on any aspect of their practice, research, or student activities.

What is a poster?

The poster should be a summarization of a creative activity.
It should fit on a poster board measuring approximately 30? wide by 36? long.
A poster should reflect an innovative aspect of nursing practice, education, or research
It may be supplemented by handouts.
It should fit easily on an easel.
The poster?s presenter must be available for the open poster session to address questions.

How to submit a poster proposal:

Complete the submission form below
Mail or Fax your proposal, no later than September 22, 2008, to:

Convention Posters

Maryland Nurses Association

21 Governor?s Court, Suite 195

Baltimore, Maryland 21244-2721

Fax: 401-944-5802

You will be notified by October 1, 2008 regarding the acceptance of your poster. You do not have to be an MNA member to submit a poster, however all poster presenters must registered as a Convention participant.

Poster Policy

Posters must avoid commercialism. Posters that constitute promotion and advertising will not be accepted. Statements made in posters are the sole responsibility of the author or presenter. Statements should not be viewed as, or considered representative of, any formal stance or position taken on any subject, issue or product by MNA.

Selection Criteria

Each poster submission will be reviewed for the following elements.

Quality
Broad appeal to the nursing community
Creativity
Timeliness
Uniqueness

Maryland Nurses Association

Poster Submission Form

Poster Title _____________________________________________________________

Brief Description:

Developers Name and Credentials____________________________________________

Objective Statement_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address__________________________________________________________

City____________________________________State_____________Zip____________

Phone_______________________________Fax________________________________

Email __________________________________________________________________

C: Convention Poster Criteria

Maryland Nurses Association
21 Governor's Court, Suite 195
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-2721
Phone: 410-944-5800
Fax: 410-944-5802