The future is now! Healthcare in general is facing fundamental changes requiring new conceptual frameworks, updated guidelines, and adherence to changing regulations. Psychiatric nursing in particular is examining the implications for mental healthcare of the internet and social media, integrated models of care and incorporation of recovery principles into daily practice.

We invite you to the 2012 Psychiatric Nursing Conferences to increase your awareness and broaden your understanding of these far-reaching issues. In addition, our expert faculty will address the current realities of providing the best possible evidence-based care for our clients. Though we recognize the challenges we face, both now and in the future, we should also recognize the opportunities that meeting these challenges will provide.

Highlights of the conferences include:

• Psychopharmacology: Learning from the Past, Creating the Future, a Preconference offered in both Philadelphia and Las Vegas addressing issues ranging from reevaluating "old" medications to new drugs of abuse.
• Las Vegas only! Recovery is Real: Principles, Challenges and Tools to Make It Happen, a second Preconference offering insights into both theory and practice in a recovery-oriented mental healthcare system.
• New perspectives gained through dynamic interaction with our expert faculty as well as your colleagues from diverse practice settings across the country.
• An opportunity to earn pharmacology credit for gaining or renewing prescriptive authority.
• Case studies interwoven with didactic content in order to emphasize clinical applications of the material presented.
• Presentations addressing both the global issues affecting psychiatric nursing as well as daily practice challenges.
• A chance to relax and recharge in historic Philadelphia!

Mark your 2012 calendar now and plan to join us at this "must attend" conference

See you there!

Conference Objectives

These conferences will enable the experienced clinician to:

• Investigate the principles of recovery and integrated care and discuss ways to utilize these models in a move towards transformation of the mental healthcare system.
• Demonstrate improved risk assessment skills to better insure both patient and staff safety.
• Describe evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for selected psychiatric disorders.
• Evaluate psychopharmacologic treatment options including risks, benefits and side effects.

Who Should Attend?

• Staff Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurse Managers
• Educators/Instructors
• Private Practitioners/Consultants
• Case Managers

A Certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Preconference: 7 ANCC/8.4 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 16.75 ANCC/20.1 CA BRN contact hours
Lunch Presentation: 1 ANCC/1.2 CA BRN contact hours
After-Lunch Forum: 1 ANCC/1.2 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516.
(CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

Preconference: 7 hours
Main Conference: 4.5 hours available

Rx indicates pharmacology content. Because states' requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Case Managers
Application has been made for continuing education credit from the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

To enhance your educational experience, we are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities. The schedule provides participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 361-4807
Email: exhibits@cforums.com
Visit: www.ContemporaryForums.com/en/Exhibitors

Exhibitor Prospectus

Known as the birthplace of Liberty, Independence and the American spirit, Philadelphia is a dynamic mix of big city excitement and hometown charm. The City of Brotherly Love offers one-of-a-kind attractions, spectacular sightseeing, a walkable downtown, world-class restaurants, exciting nightlife and the best tax-free clothes shopping on the East Coast – all of which promise to provide an unforgettable experience!

"Philly" is a taste of the old, spiced with the new. Enjoy the grandeur of the flag-lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway countered by the trendy boutiques and street entertainers of South Street. Feel history come alive at the Independence National Historical Park, home to some of our nation's most treasured monuments -- Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell Center for the first time allows visitors to view exhibits and displays focusing on the Bell's origins and its modern-day role as an international icon of freedom. The National Constitution Center explores the United States Constitution through high-tech exhibits, artifacts and interactive displays. View more than 100 museums and attractions, such as the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Institute (home of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial),the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Visit the Philadelphia Zoo, the Horticultural Center or enjoy The Mann Center for the Performing Arts. For the sports enthusiast, take in a Philadelphia Phillies ball game at the new state-of-the-art Citizens Bank Park.

Extend your visit and journey to Lancaster County, home to one of the oldest and largest Amish communities in America. Or visit Valley Forge, famous for Washington's encampment with his forces in the winter of 1777. Or do some serious shopping at the largest retail mall on the East Coast, The King of Prussia Mall, where you'll find 365 stores and over 40 restaurants.

When the sun goes down, you will have the privilege of dining in the city that many restaurant connoisseurs rank as one of the best on the East Coast. Enjoy a taste of history at the City Tavern, where John Quincy Adams ate in 1774 during the First Continental Congress. Today, it has been meticulously restored, and diners may chat with the colonial-garbed staff and admire the pewter table appointments. Or try Friday Saturday Sunday, a "neighborhood" restaurant serving an eclectic menu that has been a fixture in the Rittenhouse Square area for over 30 years. And of course, you couldn't leave town without sampling a world-famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich! After dinner there are dozens of theaters, nightspots featuring everything from jazz to rock, and the famed Philly Pops, Opera Company of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Ballet. You won't want to miss seeing the spectacular Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the new home of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

The Sheraton Society Hill is situated in America's most historic square mile. Located less than four blocks away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the hotel is steps away from world-class restaurants and shopping. Step back to colonial times as you stroll down cobblestone streets and enjoy the neighborhood where some of the most influential people in Philadelphia history lived. Then relax at one of three restaurants located in the hotel, go for a swim in the indoor heated pool, or join your colleagues for networking and a beverage in the picturesque central atrium.

Wherever you choose to spend your time, you are sure to enjoy every moment of your Philadelphia experience.
To receive more information, contact The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 537-7676 or visit the websites at http://www.pcvb.org/ab_pcvb/index.asp and www.gophila.com.

Hotel Accommodations

Special group rates are in effect for participants and their guests, based on room availability.

You must make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" listed for each hotel. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel for availability.

For room reservations, call the hotel and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' Conference Psychiatric Nursing. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

This conference will be held at the Sheraton Society Hill located at One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Rates: $179 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

Special group rates are in effect from April 16 to April 22.
Hotel room block release date is March 17, 2012.

Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

Reserve your hotel room online here.

For room reservations call (800) 325-3535, 24 hours daily. For additional hotel information, call the Sheraton Society Hill at (215) 238-6000.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV #03000259.

Registration Information

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Conference communications are sent via email. When registering please provide attendee's best email address as some emails are filtered and blocked. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before March 7, 2012.

Tuition includes Certificate of Attendance, refreshment breaks, and Online CE Library access to presentation handouts before the conference. Those attending the Philadelphia conference will have access to all recorded presentations for which you've registered via the Online CE Library. The Las Vegas conference will not be recorded.

Early Registration Fee Deadlines
Payments postmarked or telephone/fax registration made with credit card on/before the dates listed below qualify for the early registration fee.

Philadelphia Conference: March 7, 2012

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together. Online registration is not available.)
Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Preconferences. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.

$25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
$45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment
Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, contact name, email address and phone number.

Tax Deductibility
Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online registration is not available.)
Call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations
Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before March 7 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after March 7 are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes
Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions?
Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com.

If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, at least 30 days prior to the conference.

"The education through Contemporary Forums has always been invaluable to me. I strive to attend the Psychiatric Nursing conference every year to keep up on current issues and to add to my skill, knowledge and treatment toolbox."

- Rachelle Heyen, MNA, APRN, PMHNP • Salt Lake City, UT

"Really up-to-date information and great fun!"

- Julie Hogen, RN, BSN, MSN, PMHNP • Tucson, AZ

"The wide range of topics presented at this conference makes it appropriate to nurses in any level of nursing practice."

- Patricia Economidis, MS, ARNP • Leesburg, FL

"It’s always so interesting to learn about other areas than those in which you specialize. It makes for a great conference!"

- Linda Viteri, BSN • Philadelphia, PA

"A very well planned and organized, professional conference ... a delight to attend."

- Patricia Geiser, PMHNP-BC • East Northport, NY

"Advanced Practice Nurses rock!! Attending these conferences always confirms for me that learning can be fun. I look forward to attending every year."

- Risa Coleman, RN, MSN • Farmington Hills, MI