Decision Critical, Inc. knows that knowledge is the most powerful tool available to our clients and therefore participates in industry events dedicated to the advancement of patient care, and nursing staffing, training and retention. We invite you to attend and share knowledge with us at any one of the important industry trade shows and events that we will be participating in.
2008 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Rutgers Twenty-Sixth Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference
Implementing Innovations with Technology
June 6, 2008; 1:10 - 2:00 p.m.
Bally's Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Presentation: Using Web Based Competency Checklists, Portfolios and Monitoring to Evaluate and Enhance Student Competency
Speakers:
- Cathie Collins, RN, MSN, Assistant Professor and Chair Non-Traditional Baccalaureate Programs, Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
- Kenneth W. Dion, RN, MSN, MBA, PhD(c), CEO of Decision Critical, Inc. and Doctoral Candidate at the University of Texas, Austin
- Patricia Francis-Johnson, RN, MSN, Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
- Amy Moore, RN, MSN, FNP-C, Nursing Instructor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
6th Annual National Nursing Workforce Conference
Taking the Long View: Effective Retention Throughout the Career Continuum
June 12, 2008; 12:15 - 1:05 p.m.
Denver, CO
Presentation: From Novice to Expert: Creating an Electronic Portfolio for the 21st Century Nursing Workforce
Speakers:
- Gail Acuna, RN, MA, Director of Workforce Development, St. David’s Health Care
- Carol Boswell, Ed.D., RN, CNE, ANEF, Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Kenneth W. Dion, RN, MSN, MBA, PhD(c), CEO of Decision Critical, Inc. and Doctoral Candidate at the University of Texas, Austin
- Diane J. Mancino, Ed.D., RN, CAE, Executive Director, National Student Nurses Association
- Donna M. Nikitas, Ph.D., RN, CNAA, BC, Associate Professor and Graduate Specialty Coordinator, Dual Degree MS/MPA, Hunter College, City University of New York
Sigma Theta Tau International Workshop
Simulating Emerging Technologies Workshop
June 8, 2008; 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Singapore
Presentation: 360° Competency Enhancement Using Web-based Nursing Portfolios
Speaker:
- Kenneth W. Dion, RN, MSN, MBA, PhD(c), CEO of Decision Critical, Inc. and Doctoral Candidate at the University of Texas, Austin
2008 TRADESHOW & EXHIBITING EVENTS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition
May 3 - 8, 2008
Chicago, IL
Booth #3642
www.aacn.org/NTI/nti07.nsf/vwdoc/NTI2008
National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
33rd Annual Education Conference
September 14 - 17, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
Booth #405
American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
44th Annual Conference and Exposition
October 12 - 14, 2008
Austin, TX
Booth #823
www.ashhra.org/ashhra/conference/conference2008/index.html
American Nurses Credentialing Center
National Magnet Conference
October 15 - 17, 2008
Salt Lake City, UT
Booth #611
2009 TRADESHOW & EXHIBITING EVENTS
Texas Organization of Nurse Executives (TONE)
Annual Meeting
January 21 - 22, 2009
Austin, Texas
Austin HIlton
Booth #TBA
