2008 Perioperative Nurses Association of Qld Annual Connference
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Welcome
The Perioperative Nurses Association of Queensland (PNAQ) conference 2008 is here and our theme this year of The Magical World of Peri operative Nursing conjures up many possibilities and imaginings. The conference team (Debra Pearce and Kerrie Chandler) and I have arranged speakers that are covering topics from an Operating Theatre in a bus to Pain Management in Recovery.
This is your time to take a break from the rigors of your work life to enjoy the company of other Perioperative Nurses and our Industry Partners on the Glorious Sunshine Coast. Time to network, socialise, shop (just a little) and discuss your daily issues with others who know just what YOU are going through.
Friday night once again is our casual dinner where anything can happen and usually does! 'Some Enchanted Evening' will be the Grand Finale of the Conference on Saturday night - with the dress code being semi formal to magically inspire. Our PNAQ Awards and the Jackie Taylor Bursary will be announced at this function.
The Jackie Taylor Memorial Scholarship
The Perioperative Nurses Association of Queensland Inc. are committed to providing funding in a number of categories to assist financial members undertake educational and research activities that will contribute to the advancement of Perioperative nursing. As part of that ongoing commitment PNAQ take pleasure in announcing that this year the Jackie Taylor Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Perioperative nurse, at this years' State Conference in November.
This biennial scholarship is to honour the memory of Jackie Taylor. Jackie contributed to the advancement of Perioperative nursing through her commitment to PNAQ serving as Honorary Treasurer, Queensland Representative on the board of ACORN followed by 2 years as Queensland Director on the board of ACORN.
The Jackie Taylor Memorial Scholarship is to the value of $2,000 and will be awarded to a Perioperative nurse to assist with their professional development within Perioperative nursing. As with all funding grants there is essential selection criteria required to be eligible for this scholarship.
The criteria and application form is set out in the PNAQ Resource Manual (p.37). Applications must be submitted before the 30th September 2008. to either Ailsa Gillett ailsa213@bigpond.net.au or pnaq@optusnet.com.au
Finally, a Magical welcome to those delegates who will experience PNAQ Conference for the first time. I look forward to meeting you and sharing your experience. To all other delegates - come join the magic that will celebrate The Magical World of Perioperative Nursing.
Kathy(aka The Fairy Godmother)
Kathy Flanigan
2008 PNAQ Conference Convenor