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Fort Worth Leadership Seminar

ACNM Leadership Seminar
in conjunction with the A.C.N.M. Foundation

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Earn 0.8 CEUs (8.0 Contact Hours)

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When: Saturday and Sunday, April 12th and 13th, 2008
Saturday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (1.5 hour lunch)
Sunday 8:30 am-12 noon

Where: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Luibel Conference Room, 3500 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

At completion of the conference, participants will:

  1. Understand the concept Personality, Style and Leadership and complete a personal DISC assessment tool.
  2. Define strategies for building a successful team or organization including:
    • Recruiting and retaining high-quality team
    • Developing strategic partnerships in your community
  3. Begin the strategic planning process and complete a strategic plan template
  4. Receive an update on key issues and initiatives underway within ACNM

Faculty:

Barbara Hughes, CNM, MS, MBA, FACNM
Ms. Hughes has practiced as a CNM for over 20 years in private, academic and public health settings. The founding consultant for Wilson Hughes Consulting, LLC, a Women’s Healthcare Practice and Management Consulting business in Denver, CO, she speaks on the local and national level about many women’s healthcare topics including clinical practice, business and leadership.

Registration Rates:

This exciting seminar is a $200 value but with the generous support of the A.C.N.M. Foundation, ACNM members can attend for only $35. Tuition for non-ACNM members is $200.

$35 for ACNM members
$25 for ACNM member students
$200 for all non ACNM members

Early registration deadline must be received 2 weeks prior to meeting, Friday, March 28, 2008. Registration is limited due to space constraints, so it is to your advantage to register early. On-site registration is based on availability.

Getting There

  • Driving Directions from Interstate 30:
    Take Montgomery Street exit
    North on Montgomery
    Turn right on Camp Bowie
    Left on Clifton (first left)
    Another right into Parking Lot "A",
    Enter through doors at Flag Pole,
    Take elevator down to 1st floor,
    Room behind the reception desk is the Luibel Conference Room.
  • From area airports: DFW and Dallas Love (A little further drive to Fort Worth)
    Transportation information can be located at:

    From DFW Taxi service is available on the upper level of Terminals A, B, C and E, and on the lower level of Terminal D.
    There are numerous ground transportation options between DFW Airport and surrounding Metroplex-area destinations. Choose from various companies under taxis, charter buses, courtesy cars, limousines, public transportation, rental cars and shared ride. For other ground transportation information, please call 972 574 5878.

  • Train running between Dallas, DFW, and Fort Worth

Accomodations
A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the Residence Inn® by Marriott® Fort Worth Cultural District for $169/night. Please contact Tania Lopez, CNM at 817-205-2679 if you would like one of these rooms.

Residence Inn® by Marriott® Fort Worth Cultural District
2500 Museum Way
Fort Worth, Texas 76107 USA
Phone: 1-817-885-8250
Fax: 1-817-885-8252
Map to this hotel


Other Hotels in the Area

Courtyard Fort Worth University Drive

3150 Riverfront Drive

Fort Worth, TX 76107

817-335-1300

Fairfield Inn Fort Worth University Drive

1505 S University Drive

Fort Worth, TX 76107
1 817-335-2000

SpringHill Suites Fort Worth University

3250 Lovell Ave

Fort Worth, TX 76107 3250 Lovell Ave


Courtyard Fort Worth West/Lands End

6530 West Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76116
1 817-737-6923

Optional Friday Evening Activity

The CTCNM meeting will be Friday, April 11 at 6:30 pm at Joe T.Garcia's Mexican Restaurant at 2201 North Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76106. We have also scheduled a reading, book signing, and discussion of Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth with Judy Norsigian beginning at 5:30 in the same location. The seating for the dinner and meeting will be limited to 30 guests. All meeting guests need to RSVP to Tania Lopez CNM, North Texas Chapter Chair at cnmlopez@hotmail.com.

Saturday Lunch

On Saturday, a box lunch will be provided to conference attendees sponsored by the For Her Foundation, arranged by Dr. Ralph J. Anderson, MD, SACOG, FACOG, F.R.S, Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Texas Health Science Center.

What To Wear
Business casual attire is appropriate. The meeting room is air-conditioned. If you find that you are almost always cold at meetings, please bring a sweater!

Continuing Education Approval
This seminar is approved for 0.8 CEUs (8.0 contact hours) by the ACNM. Program Number 2008/041, for 8.0 contact hours, California Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider #2902.

Requirements for Satisfactory Completion
In order to receive CEUs, participants must be present for the entire seminar. No partial credit will be awarded. The evaluation form must be completed; in exchange, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued.

Registration, Cancellations and Refunds

Refunds for the seminar will not be provided. You may send an alternate but alternates need to pay increased fee if they are not a member.

Meeting Enrollment/Cancellation Policy
ACNM reserves the right to cancel any offering when registration is insufficient to meet requirements and to set limits for enrollment to provide the best possible learning environment. Payment in full or an approved purchase order must accompany your registration.





   
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