Overview

You Are Invited!

Join your colleagues at the 26th annual Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing conference where your clinical challenges in providing care for women will be addressed with evidence-based approaches and creative problem-solving. Is this a conference you should attend? Let's see what the participants of the 2010 conference had to say in the post-conference survey:

• I am more up-to-date on available and appropriate office testing.
• I have stopped doing unnecessary exams and tests on my low-risk patients.
• I am addressing obesity more directly with my pregnant patients.
• I have updated our protocols to better reflect current guidelines.
• I can now give my pregnant patients more accurate information on which drugs are safe for them to
  take or continue using.
• I have better strategies for addressing contraceptive side effects with my patients.

In fact, 95% of the clinicians who responded to the survey said they had made changes in practice based on what they learned and that those changes had positively impacted the health of their patients. Isn't that what continuing education is all about?

Designed for NPs, CNMs, PAs and RNs from women's health and family practice settings, this conference brings together a stellar panel of clinician experts who will translate the latest research into practical clinical application. Bring your questions and puzzling cases … our dynamic faculty will give you answers and guidance.

Combine an outstanding educational experience with the elegant surroundings of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort! See you there!

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

This conference will enable you to better:

• Describe new office-based testing for evaluating risk for genetic-linked GYN cancers.
• Identify contemporary management strategies for a variety of high-risk obstetric conditions, including hypertensive disorders, obesity in pregnancy, first trimester complications, gestational diabetes, perinatal infections and others.
• Discuss the latest data related to recommendations and precautions in the use of hormone therapy for menopause management.
• Highlight new recommendations in the updated 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines
• Provide appropriate pharmacotherapy for select women's health and obstetric conditions.
• Describe common areas of medical-legal risk in ambulatory OB/GYN care.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Office and Clinic Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurse-Midwives
• Staff Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Case Managers
• You!

Conference Program

Sunday, September 25 | Monday, September 26 | Tuesday, September 27 | Wednesday, September 28

Preconference

Sunday, September 25

Practical GYN Endocrinology
GYN endocrinology...complicated, confusing, challenging. In fact, this has been identified as the highest educational need by the attendees of this conference. Don't miss this opportunity to fine-tune your diagnostic and management skills in the care of your patients with these complex problems. Taught by expert clinicians, this Preconference will help you sort through the maze of complicated endocrinology-related conditions in women and enable you to better:

• Explain the pathophysiology of common GYN endocrinology challenges.
• Identify diagnostic and treatment options and update your practice guidelines for managing these complex patients.

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Main Conference

Monday, September 26

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Tuesday, September 27

During each Concurrent Session, 4 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size and choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.

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Wednesday, September 28

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Conference Faculty

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.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Preconference: 6.5 ANCC/7.8 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 16 ANCC/19.2 CA BRN contact hours
Conference Luncheon: 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)

Nurse-Midwives

Preconference: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 16 hours
Conference Luncheon: 1 hour

This conference is approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives for the listed contact hours.

Physician Assistants

Preconference: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 16 hours
Conference Luncheon: 1 hour

This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to request the listed hours of AAPA Category I CME credit from the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Total number of approved credits yet to be determined.

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

Preconference: 2 hours
Main Conference: 6.75 hours

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

Case Managers

Preconference: 6.5 clock hours
Main Conference: 16 clock hours
Conference Luncheon: 1 hour

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

Other Professionals

Preconference: 6.5 hours
Main Conference: 16 hours
Conference Luncheon: 1 hour

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.

Exhibits

We are inviting a group of companies and organizations with professionally relevant products, services or career opportunities to exhibit at this conference. The schedule provides time for you to address your particular areas of interest at each exhibit. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

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

Location

Orlando

Orlando has something for everyone…adults, kids, and adults who want to feel like kids again! The Magic Kingdom is a natural first stop where you'll find countless attractions, restaurants and shops, as well as thrilling rides, including Splash Mountain and Astro Orbiter. At the end of your evening, the sky over the Magic Kingdom Park explodes with the biggest, brightest fireworks extravaganza. EPCOT Center's "worlds" stretches your imagination with educational and entertaining exhibits and attractions. At Disney-MGM Studios, you can salute the world of showbiz and take center stage as the star of your own adventure. Visit Universal's newest park, Islands of Adventure®, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where you can pass through the towering Hogwarts™ castle gates and explore the familiar passageways, classrooms and corridors bringing the magic characters and stories of Harry Potter to life. And Universal Studios Florida provides lots of action as you blast off as Jimmy Neutron, survive an earth-shattering earthquake or zap aliens on a Men In Black training mission.

Downtown Disney is big-city fun in an area teeming with excitement, shops, restaurants and entertainment. Live it up at Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba, a dazzling performance of acrobatic artistry. Experience the first-ever indoor interactive theme park at DisneyQuest … hop into a simulator and ride a roller coaster that you design, fly a magic carpet through an ancient city, and record your own CD at Radio Disney Song Maker.

In Orlando you can enjoy sophisticated shopping at the Mall at Millenia or find a bargain at the Orlando Premium Outlets, featuring 110 of your favorite fashion and accessory stores. Practice your tee shots at a number of scenic golf courses designed by well-known golfers, such as Greg Norman, Robert Trent Jones and Arnold Palmer. You'll be challenged by fast fairways, awesome bunkers, well-placed water hazards, some of the best greens you'll ever play and even an occasional alligator!

There are many choices for fine dining in Orlando, including Hemingways, Christini's, Vito's Chop House and the California Grill. When the sun sets, visit Pleasure Island for an adult evening out, a partier's paradise lush with restaurants, bars, live performances and nightclubs.

The award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is a deluxe Disney resort hotel located in between Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studies™ and close to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Magic Kingdom® Park. Discover the magical surroundings, superior service, luxurious facilities and redesigned guest rooms featuring the Heavenly Bed®. Need to relax and unwind? Escape to Mandara Spa, a Balinese-inspired retreat, where you can relax in luxury while indulging in exotic spa treatments. Treat yourself to a soothing massage, rejuvenating facial, nourishing body wrap and many other comforting body treatments. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin boasts five outdoor swimming pools, including a rock grotto pool with water slide and waterfalls, a beautiful white sand beach, 17 spectacular restaurants and lounges, 2 health clubs, nearby golf and other resort amenities.

This tropical playground offers seasonal live entertainment, paddle boat rentals and scheduled activities for all ages. There are also quiet areas where you can enjoy a cool drink and immerse yourself in a good book.

For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, CLICK HERE.

Staying on-site at a Disney resort allows you to enjoy many special Disney benefits (available exclusively for guests staying at Walt Disney World hotels) including:

• Extra Magic Hours benefits at Theme Parks
• Complimentary Scheduled Transportation Throughout Disney
• On-Site Disney Ticket Desks
• Character Dining
• Advance Tee Times on Championship Disney Golf Courses

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. 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 September 23 to September 29 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.

Resort Services Package
The mandatory Resort Services Package fee of $10 (exclusive of tax) per room per day includes unlimited
local calls and 800 number calls up to 60 minutes, long distance access (credit card and collect calls),
complimentary bottled water, high speed internet access, and unlimited admission to the fitness centers featuring the Westin WORKOUT. The Resort Service Package will be posted to the individual attendee's guestroom account.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" which is August 24. 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) 227-1500 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference on Ambulatory OB/GYN Nursing. 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 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort at (407) 934-4000.

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 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# 03000258

Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received one week before the conference begins. 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)

*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before August 11.

Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance and access to the Online CE Library for the Preconference and/or Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded and may earn additional CE credit through the Online CE Library free of charge.

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. 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.

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.)

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 August 11 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after August 11 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.

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