JULY 2002. VOL 76, NO i C‘ONGRLSS tiiGiiLi(;ti rs Attendees of the 49th annual AORN Congress enjoy visiting with old friends and making new ones in sunny California Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 ongress attendees, who numbered more than 6,400 nurses and 5,900 exhibitors this year, enjoyed many professional and per- sonal opportunities during their week in Anaheim, Calif. In addition to the California sunshine, educa- tional and networking opportunities abounded. This year’s Congress also marked the introduction of new endeavors as well as the reinstatement of old traditions. Those in attendance had the opportunity to sign up to become organ donors and to give blood. OneLegacy, a transplantation donor network serving southern California, was present with information on organ donation and to allow those interested to complete the forms necessary to become organ donors. Orange County Blood Services, which is part of the San Diego Blood Bank, had a van on-site to give attendees the opportunity to donate blood. This is the only van in the nation set up to allow employees to collect blood and separate it into platelets, red blood cells, and plasma on-site. introduction of education sessions presented in Another first for this year’s Congress was the Spanish. Topics included latex allergy, surveillance in the OR, sterilization and disinfection, sterilization management, and liver transplantation. Students and managers also were invited to attend special ses- sions geared toward them. Students attended a breakfast and day-long session that included didactic content, an assignment on the exhibit floor, and a hands-on session. A day-long schedule of sessions designed specifically for managers was presented, along with a managers’ reception and exclusive hours for managers to visit the exhibits. Old traditions returned this year as well. The can- didates’ reception was held, allowing members to congratulate all the candidates and get to know their officers better. Closing dinner also returned, to the delight of all. Those in attendance enjoyed good food and friends and danced the night away. Don’t miss next year’s Congress in Chicago. It promises to be just as exciting as Anaheim and will provide you the opportunity to learn, network, and make new memories. NlKKl PARKER ASS~CIATE EDITOR Marilyn Sanderson (center), Congress volunteer coor- dinator, and host volunteers welcome attendees. A OneLegacy representative prepares to talk to atten- dees about becoming organ donors. 72 AORN JOURNAL
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JULY 2002. VOL 76, NO i C ‘ O N G R L S S t i i G i i L i ( ; t i r s
Attendees of the 49th annual AORN Congress enjoy visiting with old friends
and making new ones in sunny California Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002
ongress attendees, who numbered more than 6,400 nurses and 5,900 exhibitors this year, enjoyed many professional and per-
sonal opportunities during their week in Anaheim, Calif. In addition to the California sunshine, educa- tional and networking opportunities abounded. This year’s Congress also marked the introduction of new endeavors as well as the reinstatement of old traditions.
Those in attendance had the opportunity to sign up to become organ donors and to give blood. OneLegacy, a transplantation donor network serving southern California, was present with information on organ donation and to allow those interested to complete the forms necessary to become organ donors. Orange County Blood Services, which is part of the San Diego Blood Bank, had a van on-site to give attendees the opportunity to donate blood. This is the only van in the nation set up to allow employees to collect blood and separate it into platelets, red blood cells, and plasma on-site.
introduction of education sessions presented in Another first for this year’s Congress was the
Spanish. Topics included latex allergy, surveillance in the OR, sterilization and disinfection, sterilization management, and liver transplantation. Students and managers also were invited to attend special ses- sions geared toward them. Students attended a breakfast and day-long session that included didactic content, an assignment on the exhibit floor, and a hands-on session. A day-long schedule of sessions designed specifically for managers was presented, along with a managers’ reception and exclusive hours for managers to visit the exhibits.
Old traditions returned this year as well. The can- didates’ reception was held, allowing members to congratulate all the candidates and get to know their officers better. Closing dinner also returned, to the delight of all. Those in attendance enjoyed good food and friends and danced the night away.
Don’t miss next year’s Congress in Chicago. It promises to be just as exciting as Anaheim and will provide you the opportunity to learn, network, and make new memories.
NlKKl PARKER ASS~CIATE EDITOR
Marilyn Sanderson (center), Congress volunteer coor- dinator, and host volunteers welcome attendees.
A OneLegacy representative prepares to talk to atten- dees about becoming organ donors.
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(Top left) Karen Sealander (left), AORNs legislative counsel, accepts an award from C J Welter during the Legislative Reception for her dedicated service to AORN. (Left) Bill Duffy, AORN Treasurer, talks with members about AORN’s legislative priorities during the Legislative Reception. (Above) Managers enjoy food, fun, and networking with new people at the Managers‘ Reception.
Belty J. Schultz (/em), who was elected President-elect for 2002-2003, acceprs congratulations from Kay Ball at the Candidates’ Reception.
President Sheila Allen (center) joins 3M staff members (from /eff) Shannon Anderson, Martha Young, Angie Robey, Bruce Bald, Catherine Lathem, and Peter McCaw in welcoming international attendees to Congress during the International Reception. At the reception, international nursing leaders presented President Allen with gifts from their countries.
At the Candidates’ Reception, a member congratulates Donna Watson (fight), who became AORNs new President at the close of Congress.
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(Above) Members of AORN's Board of Directors and Exhibitors' Advisory Committee, along with Headquarters staff members, cut the ribbon to offi- cially open the exhibits. (Right) Managers attend a luncheon to discuss issues of interest. Different topics were discussed at each table.
AORN Executive Director Tom Cooper (left' and President Sheila Allen (right) present Brenda S. Gregory Dawes, editor of the AORN Journal and interim editor of SSM and SSM Online with a gift recognizing her years of service. Dawes leaves her position as editor this month.
Barb Schmidt (right), associate editor of SSM Online, demonstrates
SSM Online to an eager learner. SSM and SSM Online are AORNs
information resources for perioperative nursing leaders.
Tom Cooper (left), AORN's Executive Director, and Twilla Borlow, AORNs director of corporate relations (center), talk with Nancy LeClair of Ethicon at the Publications Reception. Ethicon sponsored the AORN Journal Writer's Contest.
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Many authors and speakers signed copies of their books during Congress. (Len) Ellen Murphy (right) signs copies of AORN- Emergence und Growth, which details the history of perioperative nursing and AORN. The book debuted at Congress. (5elOW) LeAnn Theiman (/en) presented a session on her ever-popular book, Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul, and signed copies of the book after her session.
(Above) Members send electronic postcards during Congress week via
online stations in the convention center. (Right) Louis Benson pres-
ents a session for chapter presidents titled "Nuts and Bolts of Chapter
Leadership." He gave ideas on how to energize and renew AORN chap-
ters, including strategic planning, running effective meetings, increas-
ing membership, and mentoring new members. Those in attendance
shared their ideas on recruiting and retaining members and seemed
energized by the session.
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President Sheila Allen (center) and other esteemed colleagues
recognize AORN Member Ambassadors, including (ffom lett)
Patrick Voight, Billy Duffy, Ric Cuming, and Kevin Metzing, during
the Member Ambassador Breakfast. These members, along with Louise Pasaka, were eligible
for the Premier Prize drawing because they recruited more than
15 members during the year. Cuming won the prize, which
consists of complimentary AORN membership for three years. Duffy
also was recognized as the top recruiter, and Voight was
recognized as the top associate member recruiter.
(Above und fight) Nurses enjoy the sights and rides at Disney's
California AdventureTM on NursesKxhibitors evening. The view of Paradise Pier
(top rlght) is awe-inspiring as it reflects over the water.
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(Above, left, and bottom left) Members enjoy the tradition of Closing Dinner, which includes great food, enjoying friends, a ter- rific band, and lots of dancing. (Below) President-elect Donna Watson celebrates the end of Congress and the beginning of her presidency at Closing Dinner with Dan Sandel. Sandel is the founder of Sandel Medical Industries, LLC, which is the exclusive sponsor of Patient Safety First.
