Elevate Outcomes with HESI

The conference is geared toward nursing faculty currently using HESI products from Elsevier, who want to explore and share how to use these products to their greatest potential.

This conference provides faculty with a forum to share their ideas, best practices, and evidence-based projects that demonstrate improved outcomes.

Nurse educators are faced with demands from multiple stakeholders to demonstrate high quality student outcomes, in particular strong NCLEX© pass rates. One external tool for evaluating individual student progress as well as curriculum strengths and weaknesses is HESI testing.

Not all standardized tests and related products are the same, and many variables in implementing standardized testing programs can affect student and program success. This conference covers standardized testing in nursing education and allows faculty to share ideas, best practices, and evidence-based projects related to improving student and program outcomes through the use of HESI products. Join us to learn how to improve and elevate outcomes!

Philadelphia

Birthplace of Liberty, Independence and the American spirit!

Join us at the beautiful Sheraton Society Hill hotel in Philadelphia, PA, and enjoy the approach of spring. Stroll along cobblestone streets and walk to visit sites in America’s most historic square mile, including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the new National Constitution Center, and the Independence Visitor Center.

Highlights of this program:

Sessions presented by nursing faculty to help you better understand how to use admission assessment testing, analyze curriculum data, improve student remediation, and more.
Poster presentations demonstrating effective uses of HESI testing.
Design the program to fit your needs by selecting a concurrent session from 2 session offerings (75 minutes) each time frame on Friday March 15-PM and Saturday March 16-AM.
A complimentary luncheon and presentation on Saturday provided by Elsevier.

Program Planning Committee Members

Billie Blake, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN
Associate Dean and Professor, St. Johns River State College, Orange Park, FL

Mary Gallagher Gordon, RN, MSN, CNE
Senior Administrator for Clinical Compliance for the Nursing Division & Director of Undergraduate Clinical Nursing Education, Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA

Cheryl L Mee, MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN
Manager of Faculty Development, Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA

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Exhibits

To enhance your educational experience, we have Elsevier representatives demonstrating the HESI software equipment and supplies at this conference. The conference schedule provides time for you to address your particular areas of interest at each exhibit.

Great conference. Very informative and entirely worth my time. Excellent venue!"

Conference Program

7:00 a.m.	Conference Registration • Exhibits • Posters • Continental Breakfast
8:00	WELCOME – CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Elevating Outcomes with HESI— Then and Now Susan Morrison, RN, PhD, FAAN This brief overview of the history and evolution of HESI exams and products is presented by the nurse educator who founded HESI testing.
8:15	Using Evidence in Nursing Education: Novelty or Necessity? Gloria F. Donnelly, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCPP Evidence-based nursing education—reality or passing obsession? Can academics who love process and curricular analysis embrace the evidence movement in nursing education? This presentation will focus on the use of evidence to improve student learning outcomes, clinical learning outcomes and NCLEX and other summative examination results. From the use of a “take away” session in a didactic course, to collating and correlating the evidence in student practice logs and simulation experiences, to the use of a staged standardized testing plan to monitor progress and prepare for licensing and certification exams – this presentation will describe how evidence, in its varied forms, is driving significant improvement in nursing education.
9:45	Break • Exhibits • Posters
10:15	Strategies to Maximize Test Integrity and Minimize Academic Misconduct Cheryl M. Smith, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP Kim Brunnert, PhD Promoting academic honesty has become increasingly difficult in nursing programs as threats to a program’s integrity, from student cheating, plagiarism, and deception, have become more prevalent. Confounding the problem is that technological advances have resulted in cheating methods that are more resistant to detection than in past decades. Administrators and educators must address the rampant problems of cheating through authentication and verification of student identities during test administrations. Best practices in online education to reduce cheating and plagiarism, as well as authentication and verification of student identities during an exam administration will be discussed from a faculty/proctor’s perspective. Data forensics, and other methods used to assess the prevalence of cheating in standardized testing across large numbers of students and programs will be discussed by the Director of Psychometrics for HESI. This session provides time for a lively Q and A dialogue focused on achievement of a high level of academic integrity within nursing education.
11:45	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m	CONCURRENT SESSION #1 #11 Does Standardized Admission Testing Identify the Cream of the Crop? Lynn M. Underwood, PhD-c, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC The viability of a nursing program does not depend on the number of students admitted to the program, but does depend on the number of students who successfully complete the nursing curriculum and the licensure exam. As with any nursing process, strategic planning for successful outcomes begins with assessment. This session will take a close look at HESI testing as admission selection criteria and as a predictor of future success in the nursing program and on the licensure exam. #12 Integrating HESI for Program Improvement Karen Montalto, PhD, RN Five years ago the programs pass rates were an extremely discouraging 65%. While initiating a complete curriculum revision, intermediate measures had to be taken to assure and immediate increase in pass rates on NCLEX. This session will cover the rapid integration of Case Studies, HESI tests, and HESI Live Review courses. Pass rates and retention have greatly improved. Strategies for rapid change will be included.
2:15	Session Change
2:20	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2 #21 Preparing for HESI Testing – Good Communication is the Key to Success Mary Gallagher Gordon, MSN, RN, CNE Nursing educators are challenged to create a computerized testing environment that does not create any problems for students when taking standardized testing. Stakeholders in the process include faculty, students, IT department, and the testing vendor. In our efforts to continually bridge the gap between education and computerized testing, our nursing program developed partnerships to ‘mistake proof’ the process. This presentation will provide background information regarding the strategies, and critical elements inherent in the test administration process. Although we have traveled on this “journey” for some years now, we continue to gain valuable insight, and have made significant progress in our efforts to “mistake-proof” one step at a time. This presentation will also provide an overview of the undergraduate testing experience from a programmatic perspective as well as a frank discussion of the testing experience. Lessons learned and plans for the future will also be shared. #22 Using HESI to Measure Program Student Learning Outcomes and Meet National Accreditation Standards Linda Stroup, PhD, RN Shawn Anderson, MSN, RN Paul Ballard, EdD This presentation will provide an overview of the use of HESI exams by one baccalaureate nursing program to evaluate curriculum and meet accreditation standards. Data were analyzed to identify strengths and weakness in individual courses as well as the entire curriculum. The outcome of this project was an improved process to evaluate curriculum and monitor student learning outcomes, and significant improvement in student learning outcome category scores used for accreditation.
3:35	Refreshment Break • Exhibits • Posters
3:50	CONCURRENT SESSION #3 #31 On the Fast Track … 12 Months to 100% Success Cheryl A. Tucker, MSN, RN, CNE Nan Ketcham, MSN, RN This presentation will describe a 12 month BSN accelerated post baccalaureate programs’ success in progressing to a 100% pass rate for two consecutive years. The rigorous nature of the 12 month BSN accelerated program requires early recognition of student learning needs with the intent of promoting successful student and program outcomes. The HESI Specialty Exams combined with the HESI Exit Exams and targeted remediation supported the success of the accelerated students. #32 Using HESI Exit Results to Evaluate the Integration of QSEN Competencies Michelle McClave, MSN, RN Kim Clevenger, EdD, MSN, RN, BC This session provides an exemplar for other nursing programs to integrate and evaluate QSEN competencies into a nursing curriculum. QSEN can be incorporated into a curriculum in a variety of ways so data can be used to measure implementation strategies. The results of this work demonstrate that integration throughout the curriculum along with thorough review in the capstone course was most effective in improving student scores.
5:05	Adjourn

7:30 a.m.	Exhibits • Posters • Continental Breakfast
8:30	CONCURRENT SESSION #4 #41 Choosing and Using Outcome Measures for Evaluation Pamela Willson, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE This session will describe nursing outcome measures for evaluation of students, courses, and programs of study related to testing. The latest evidence of measurement validity will be discussed and a statistical resource toolbox for analyzing HESI data will be reviewed and shared with participants. #42 Using Remediation to Improve Outcomes Maria E. Lauer, PhD, APN-C, RN, CNE Mary E Wombwell, EdD, CNE, RN Lynette Hamlin, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM Remediation programs designed to increase student HESI Exit Exam scores can impact NCLEX® scores. A national ex post facto study evaluated the impact of online remediation and consequences on student performance in HESI Exit Exams. Does remediation participation and consequences effect Exit Exam scores? Additionally you’ll hear about one schools journey in implementing a remediation plan.
9:45	Refreshment Break • Exhibits • Posters
10:15	CONCURRENT SESSION #5 #51 Evaluating Evidence in Curriculum Design: A Prospective Analysis Rita Wunderlich, PhD, RN, CNE Evidence-based curricular design is needed to develop competent, well prepared nurses to face the challenges of the health care system. In proposing a curricular change for a capstone course, a reduction in clinical hours was considered. A prospective study was conducted to evaluate the change in clinical hours and the effect on cumulative grade point average, HESI scores, and NCLEX® pass rates. This study provided evidence to support a major change in a curricular design. Attend this session to learn more about using HESI scores to evaluate your curriculum. #52 Creating Alternate Format Test Items: Why, When and How Jean Flick, MSN, RN This session will provide an overview of alternate test item formats with emphasis on creating critical thinking alternate format items. Key principles in writing critical thinking items will be discussed. Examples will be reviewed along with strategies for integrating the use of alternate format items in teaching.
11:30	LUNCH SESSION Evidence-Based Evaluation: Uses of HESI Data Susan Sportsman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN This presentation provides an opportunity for participants to look beyond anecdotal evidence often used to assess the effectiveness of nursing programs and instead, implement a more evidence-based approach to evaluate program outcomes. The presentation will use aggregate HESI data to demonstrate how selected NLN/CCNE standards might be used to quantify student or faculty outcomes. More importantly, the presentation will demonstrate how the data can be used to make systematic decisions to improve student admission and curriculum processes. In addition, barriers to implementation of this evidence-based approach will be discussed.
1:00 p.m.	Finding the Balance in Testing—Improving Performance and Setting Consequences Lisette Barton, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE Virginia D. Ayars, EdD, MS, RN This session will cover new research presented by Lisette Barton covering HESI’s predictive validity and the effectiveness of standardized exam testing policy strategies within nursing programs. Additionally, as state boards of nursing are challenged to address questions and concerns from constituents specific to the use of standardized examinations in nursing programs of study, Virginia Ayars offers insights into state board of nursing perspectives on standardized tests (based on a state board member survey). Testing policy recommendations will be discussed by both presenters and the session will include time for Q and A discussion.
2:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits • Posters
3:00	Assessment Made Easy Maris Lown, EdD, RN As assessment matures and expectations increase, faculty will need to deliver a comprehensive approach to outcomes assessment that addresses the five levels of assessment. A focus of this presentation will be the integration of curriculum mapping into assessment activities and using assessment results to make program changes. Examples of assessment activities that are effective and efficient will be key elements of this session, and maintaining faculty engagement while strengthening the assessment process will be emphasized.
4:30	HESI Best Practices Feedback and Speaker Panel Cheryl L. Mee, MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN Lisette Barton, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE Maris Lown, EdD, RN Ainslie Nibert, PhD, RN, FAAN This interactive closing session will assess audience practices related to implementing HESI testing via an audience response system. The Best Practice questions posed to the group will be developed from conference attendee suggestions. A speaker panel will be available for closing comments on this Best Practice session. A summary of the questions posed and the audience feedback will be posted on the HESI user website following the conference.
5:00	Adjourn

All very important and relevant!"

Conference Faculty

Program Planning Committee Members

Billie Blake, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN *Program Planning Committee Member* Associate Dean and Professor St. Johns River State College Orange Park, Florida	Ainslie Nibert, PhD, RN, FAAN *Program Planning Committee Member* Vice President, HESI, Elsevier Houston, Texas
Mary Gallagher Gordon, MSN, RN, CNE *Program Planning Committee Member* Senior Administrator for Clinical Compliance for the Nursing Division Director of Undergraduate Clinical Nursing Education Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Cheryl M. Smith, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP *Program Planning Committee Member* Associate Director School of Nursing, Columbus State University Columbus, Georgia
Cheryl L. Mee, MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN *Program Planning Committee Member* Manager of Faculty Development Elsevier St. Louis, Missouri	Pamela Willson, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE Program Planning Committee Member Associate Director of Education Veteran's Health Administration Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, Texas
Susan Morrison, RN, PhD, FAAN *Program Planning Committee Member* HESI Founder and Nurse Consultant Houston, Texas

Conference Faculty

Shawn Anderson, MSN, RN Simulation Laboratory Coordinator Department of Nursing Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	Maria E. Lauer, PhD, APN-C, RN, CNE Assistant Professor School of Nursing & Allied Health Professions Philadelphia, PA
Virginia D. Ayars, EdD, MS, RN Nursing Consultant for Education Texas Board of Nursing Austin, Texas	Maris A. Lown, EdD, RN Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer Union County College Cranford, New Jersey
Paul Ballard, EdD Associate Dean School of Professional Studies Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	Michelle McClave, MSN, RN Assistant Professor Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky
Lisette Barton, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE Assistant Professor University of Houston – Victoria Sugar Land, Texas	Karen Montalto, PhD, RN, BSN Program Chair Holy Family University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kim Brunnert, PhD Director of Psychometrics HESI/Elsevier Houston, Texas	Susan Sportsman, RN, PhD, ANEF, FAAN Director, Academic Consulting Group Elsevier St. Louis, Missouri
Kim Clevenger, EdD, MSN, RN, BC Associate Professor of Nursing and BSN Program Coordinator Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky	Linda Stroup, PhD(c), RN Associate Department Chair Department of Nursing Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado
Gloria F. Donnelly, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCPP Dean and Professor College of Nursing and Health Professions Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Cheryl A. Tucker, MSN, RN, CNE Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Theory Coordinator Louise Herrington School of Nursing Baylor University Waco, Texas
Jean Flick, MSN, RN Program Coordinator for Grayson College Associate Degree Nursing Program Denison, Texas	Cheryl A. Tucker, MSN, RN, CNE Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Theory Coordinator Louise Herrington School of Nursing Baylor University Waco, Texas
Lynette Hamlin, PhD, RN, CNM, FACM Professor, Mary Black School of Nursing University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, South Carolina	Lynn M. Underwood, RN, MSN, GCNS-BC, PhD-c Assistant Professor University of North Alabama College of Nursing & Allied Health Florence, Alabama Mary E. Wombwell, EdD, RN, CNE Professor, Holy Family University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nan Ketcham, MSN, RN Lecturer and FastBacc Coordinator Louise Herrington School of Nursing Baylor University Waco, Texas	Rita Wunderlich, PhD, RN, CNE Associate Professor Director of Upper Division BSN Program Goldfarb, School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, Missouri

Accreditation

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.

Main Conference:
14.25 ANCC/17.1 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)

Other Professionals
Conference: 14.25 hours

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance verifying your attendance at this course. Please comply with the guidelines of the appropriate boards, organizations or agencies in registering your credit.

Location

Philadelphia

Birthplace of Liberty, Independence and the American spirit – vibrant with celebrated sites and legendary addresses, famous venues of art, culture, entertainment, and five-star dining and shopping – the city of “America’s Friendliest People” offers a year-round invitation to enjoyment!

“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. The Independence Visitor Center gives you a peek at all there is to do in Philly. Here you can purchase tickets to all the top attractions. Feel history come alive at the Independence National Historical Park, home to some of our nation’s most precious monuments, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. View more than 100 museums and attractions, such as the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Visit the Philadelphia Zoo, the Horticultural Center or enjoy the two outdoor performing arts centers.

When the sun goes down, you will have the privilege of dining in the city which many restaurant connoisseurs rank as number one on the East Coast. Whatever you prefer – fine continental cuisine, classic seafood or a savory offering of prime beef – all await you. And of course, you couldn’t leave town without sampling the 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 in this city steeped in history and cultural heritage – shopping, sightseeing, fine dining – you are sure to enjoy every moment of your experience. To receive more information, contact The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 537-7676 or visit the websites at www.pcvb.org and www.gophila.com.

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Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

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The conference will be held at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17, 2013 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $179 single/double

Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" which is February 20, 2013. 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 regarding availability.

To reserve your room online, please click here.

For room reservations, call (800) 325-3535 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference on Elevate Outcomes with HESI. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

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

For additional hotel information, call the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel 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 visit www.united.com, insert Offer Code ZNCS108722. 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#03000260.

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Fees

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.

Tuition (U.S. Funds)

Early Registration Fee* (On/before February 4, 2013)	$525
Regular Registration Fee (After February 4, 2013)	$550

* Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before February 4.

Your tuition includes 2 continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunch on Saturday, Certificate of Attendance, and Online CE Library access to presentation handouts before and after the conference.

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 Conference. 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.

$35 per person discount for 3 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.

Register Online, or by Phone, Fax or Mail (Payment is required to register)
Register only ONCE, online at www.ContemporaryForums.com, by mail or fax (800) 329-9923, or call (800) 377-7707, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

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)
To register, 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 February 4 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after February 4 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.

Online CE Library

Earn CE Credit Online at Your Convenience
Contemporary Forums Online CE Library is your on-demand resource for quality healthcare continuing education. All online sessions are captured directly from our recorded live conferences and are ANCC/ACCME accredited.

1000+ multimedia presentations from over 30 conferences
2000+ contact hours of CE credit available
Earn CE credit immediately by completing online exams
Print your CE Certificates and track hours via your personalized CE Transcript link
Option to purchase single sessions or entire conferences at discounted prices

The Online CE Library is continually updated with new topics and features the latest evidence-based education in women's health, psychiatric nursing, contraception, pediatric and adolescent care, neonatal care and development, OB/GYN, critical care, nurse education, pharmacology, patient safety and more! Create your free account today at onlineCElibrary.com.

Online CE Library Group Access Programs
Provide your staff with high-quality continuing education and give your budget a break with an Online CE Library Group Access Account. Organizations of any size can create customized CE programs for staff education and development. Great for:

Hospitals
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To request group account pricing and details, visit OnlineCELibrary.com or call (925) 361-4811.

Attendee Information

The Elevate Outcomes with HESI conference being held March 15 -16, 2013, at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel,
One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-238-6000.

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN is Friday, March 15, from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Even though you have pre-registered for the conference, you must check-in to receive your conference materials. To avoid the rush that can occur on the first morning of the Conference, we recommend you arrive early to allow adequate time for the check-in process, enjoy your continental breakfast and be ready for the start of the Conference promptly at 8:00 a.m.

SESSIONS begin promptly as listed in the conference brochure and are open only to registered participants. Out of consideration to others, infants, children and spouses are not permitted in the meeting rooms or refreshment breaks.

ONLINE CE LIBRARY: Contemporary Forums' Online CE Library is your on-demand resource for quality continuing education and features over 1000 multimedia presentations recorded from our live conferences. For more information or details about group access discounts, visit OnlineCELibrary.com or call 925-361-4811.

SPEAKER HANDOUTS: Ten days before the conference begins you will receive an email with a code and instructions to review and/or print the handout materials posted by the faculty on the Contemporary Forums website at www.ContemporaryForums.com. The slides will not be printed in the Conference Guide you receive onsite. These slides will be replaced 3-5 days after the conference with the slides actually presented at the conference. Please add ContemporaryForums@cforums.comto your Contacts and/or Safe Senders list since emails may be filtered as SPAM or blocked.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS: Participants will complete online speaker evaluations for each session attended and then an overall evaluation in order to obtain CE credit and print the Certificate of Attendance. Completion of this process is the attendee's responsibility and must be completed within 30 days after the conference by going to our website at www.ContemporaryForums.com. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you and also available in the Conference Guide you receive onsite.

SHERATON SOCIETY HILL offers a special conference rate which is available until February 20, 2013, or until the room block is filled. We recommend that you make your reservation early by calling Sheraton Reservations at 800-325-3535. Be sure to say you are participating in the Elevate Outcomes with HESI conference. To reserve your room online, please visit our website at www.ContemporaryForums.com for details. After the release date of February 20, call the hotel directly at 215-238-6000 to check for room availability. If you will be arriving after 3:00 p.m., we suggest you call the hotel the day you travel to reconfirm your reservation.

JOIN THE CONFERENCE CONVERSATION: Receive live conference updates, learn about special exhibitor promotions, and communicate with faculty and fellow participants. Follow HESI on Twitter: #Hesi13. Include
#Hesi13 in your Tweets, post your feedback on sessions, ask questions, and so much more. Search #Hesi13 to view the current conversation and conference updates as they occur on-site. Follow Contemporary Forums at www.twitter.com/#!/CForums.

DISCOUNTED AIR FARES: Contemporary Forums has made a special discount agreement with United Airlines. To obtain these special conference fares, go online to www.united.com and enter the Account Code ZNCS108722. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. Since seats are limited, make your reservation early to ensure the best flights and schedule.

HERTZ RENT-A-CAR 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. To obtain the special rates, call Hertz at 800-654-2240. Please refer to Contemporary Forums and the conference discount code CV #03000260.

TAXIS charge a flat rate of $29.00 from Philadelphia International Airport to the Sheraton Society Hill. Check door signage for the Ground Transportation area. Note: Prices are subject to change.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
SEPTA: Board the SEPTA train (West Trenton Line) at Philadelphia International Airport (SEPTA entrance is inside the terminal) to the Market East Station. The fare is $6.25 (subject to change) for the 30-minute trip. Taxis
are available outside the station. For more information, call SEPTA at 215-580-7800 or visit the website at
www.septa.org.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE from the Philadelphia International Airport to the Sheraton Society Hill is available through Lady Liberty Shuttle. The cost is $10.00 per person, one way. Reservations are not required for airport arrivals. After claiming your luggage, proceed to the Ground Transportation counter near Baggage Claim. Dial 27 from the courtesy phones at the counter and inform dispatcher of your destination. Take your ticket from the dispenser on the counter and remain inside terminal (ticket number will be called when the van arrives). For further information, call Lady Liberty at (215) 724-8888 or visit their website at www.ladylibertyshuttle.com.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE SHERATON SOCIETY HILL:

From Philadelphia International Airport: Take I-95 North to Columbus Blvd. (Exit 20). Take the ramp toward Washington Ave. /Penn's Landing. Turn left on to Columbus. Turn left at the 6th traffic light onto Dock St. Turn right at the stop sign to stay on Dock St. The Sheraton Society Hill will be on your right.

PARKING is available at the Sheraton Society Hill by Valet only at the following rates: Overnight parking is
$40.20 (includes in/out privileges). For those not staying at the hotel, there is a special discounted day rate of
$26.40. To secure this discounted rate, just tell the Valet you are with the Psychiatric Nursing conference.

Alternate Parking: AutoPark at Old City (125 S. 2nd St., between Walnut & Chestnut). $17.00 - up to 10 hours;
$19.00 - up to 24 hours. Early Bird Special: In before 9:00 a.m., out before 6:00 p.m. - $9.50. Prices subject to change.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on or before
February 4, 2013, receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after February 4, 2013, are assessed a
$20.00 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows."

QUESTIONS If there is any way that Contemporary Forums can assist you in making arrangements for the conference, call us at 800-377-7707 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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