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I will be setting out for Tucson Arizona at 6:30 AM Thursday the 19th. I have never visited Tucson so I am excited to see this beautiful city. I am hoping the flights will be uneventful- since I am traveling to Denver 1st( where they just got 14 inches of ...

I did not have the opportunity to blog again before I left Indianapolis; I did get to attend one last session in the morning, It was the Episteme Laureate Presentation. It was given by Dr. Mary Naylor who was the recipient of the Joan K Stout Research Grant. Dr. Taylor is from the University of Pennsylvania and she has been a leader in the field of nursing by developing and implementing the Transitional Care Model primarily for older adults ...

... in Waiting". Anne Muller, Region 12 Coordinator, asked me to describe the Virtual Scholarly Nursing Exhibition that we had last year; many people were impressed with this and NNEPI award that was given to Dr. Johnson and Dr. Dawson.
I am posting a picture of Anne and me and a picture of an old friend, Terri LaMonica. The picture of Terri is to say to all of you that one of ...

Last evening I went to STTI Headquarters. I am really glad that I got to visit the building. There is an incredible sense of "standing on the shoulders" of the great nurses who have come before us. As I walked throughout the buidling and I saw inscriptions, the pavers' wall, the tribute wall and I recognized names of former teachers and authors ...

Hello, again! Unfortunately, there will be no more pictures.....at the Tribute Award Luncheon today my camera got wet when someone accidently spilled water at the table. I suspect I will need to purchase a new camera....a little time will tell.....I think the camera's brain was "fried".

Anyway, onto the day.....While there were presentations throughout most of the afternoon, the morning and the noontime luncheon were all about awards. Nursing ...

... was granted. "Coaching in Nursing" was authored and made available as a free download from the STTI site.
Goal Two: STTI awarded over $300,000 to 67 nurses in nine countries. Five major grant initiatives were also taken on and obtained. The next International Research Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida; at this conference the Research Hall of Fame will be initiated with awards going to outstanding nursing researchers.
Goal Three: STTI is on ...

The Biennial Convention is being held at the Convention Center in Indianapolis. All of the hotels surrounding the Center are connected by an enclosed walkway (very convenient for this often windy city). "Check in" occurred yesterday continuing through today and there is Delegate verification which I also accomplished this morning. Among the 30 ...

... on line. Since I am representing Tau Chapter (Georgetown) I am seated in the section for Region 12. Region 12's Coordinator is Anne C. Muller. I will make a point of getting to know her over the next day or so as we will need her support for our charter application. In the meantime, I have to review the 103 page Biennial Report. .....and then to bed. More tomorrow!

Good day although a bit windy. It kept me awake, most of the time... Sunny here and a balmy 10C forecast for tonight. Great WiFi connection, lots of digital channels (33) on the antenna, countless ones on cable plus the satellite (any idea why?). Time to read a bit to get comfy with my upcoming Vietnam trip. As they say everywhere now, have a good one! Jacques

Itenarary:Leave Indianapolis at 10:44 am to Chicago.  Leave Chicago at 10:56 for Beijing via United flight #851.Arrive Saturday at 4:25 Beijing time (3:25 am Indianapolis time).  Leave Beijing at 9:25 for Nanchang, arrive at 11:30 pm to Hotel.  Hopefully meeting Harper at Jianqxi Children's Center on Sunday 12/14.  The ...