Events NPNSC Fly-In
NPNSC Fly-In
New Ideas, New Tools & New Collaborations to Innovate Pediatric Nursing Science
The mission of the National Pediatric Nurse Scientist Collaborative is to improve the health and healthcare of children through the advancement of nursing science. This year the NPNSC Fly-In will be held at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Both in-person and live-stream options are available (note: in-person attendance is limited)
Preliminary Agenda
| 8 - 8:30 a.m. | Arrival & Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Welcome |
| 9 - 10:45 a.m. | Session I |
| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Pediatric Nurse Science Needs & Networking (All) |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Break |
| 12 - 12:45 p.m. | "The New NINR Strategic Plan & Transforming Nursing Science" Shannon N. Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN Director, NIH's National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Dr. Zenk will attend the Fly-in in person. |
| 12:45 - 2 p.m. | Lunch & Networking |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Session II |
| 4 - 4:45 p.m. | NPNSC Business Meeting |
| 4:45 - 5 p.m. | Close, Optional Dinner |
Optional Pre- & Post-Conference Dinner Options
Pre-conference, Monday, October 9 at 5:15 p.m.
Join us at Gino's East for deep dish and classic Chicago pizza, salad, appetizers, soft drinks, beer and wine. Cost: $75
Post-conference, Tuesday, October 10 at 5 p.m. (immediately after the meeting)
At The Aviary. Engage all your senses in this innovative 5-course cocktail progression with food pairings that will challenge and redefine your expectations for scientific conference dinners. Cost: $250. Learn more about The Aviary.
Lodging Accommodations
- Since many guests will be attending Magnet, you are advised to book your accommodations for the NPNSC Fly-in meeting through the ANCC housing website or call their housing bureau – Connections Housing. Please register for lodging using this link: Hotels - Magnet/Pathway Conference (magnetpathwaycon.org). Hotel rates in this group start on October 7, so the ANCC discount rate will apply.
- Other lodging suggestions to receive the Lurie Children's discount rate:
- Hyatt Centric, 633 N St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611, 312.274.4441. Use regular booking website Hyatt | Select Room & Rate; first enter the corporate/group discount code (1293) (see screenshot showing where to input this information)
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Please note: The Lurie Children's rate has limited availability but you may be able to reserve a room at another rate. - Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611, 312.836.6110. Please mention you are attending ANCC Magnet and Lurie Children’s to receive the discount. The Marriott rate does have limited availability.
- Hyatt Centric, 633 N St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611, 312.274.4441. Use regular booking website Hyatt | Select Room & Rate; first enter the corporate/group discount code (1293) (see screenshot showing where to input this information)
GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BOOK LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Questions? Contact Rochelle Jones at rochellejones@luriechildrens.org.