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July 2007 NewsBytes

Education, Networking and More: Your Guide to Salt Lake City
Entertainment, Attractions, Nightlife
Rock the Night Away at �Tribute to the Beatles�
July ENCORE on Developing Charge Nurses and Improving ED Operations
SAVE THE DATE: ENA Leadership Conference 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii
Call for Abstracts: Leadership Conference 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii
New CEN^� Online Practice Exam Currently Available
ENA Foundation Online Auction Exceeds Goal

Education, Networking and More: Your Guide to Salt Lake City Entertainment, Attractions, Nightlife

Salt Lake City, Utah, including some of the country�s most valued attractions, has much to offer conference attendees September 26 � 29. Fill your days with as much education and networking as you wish�and learn why Salt Lake City has become a growing tourist destination. This metropolitan city offers modern attractions and amenities along with a strong historic Western heritage. Maximize your conference lift by visiting the historic Temple Square or by attending a Mormon Tabernacle Choir practice session. Refer to the Your Guide to Salt Lake City Entertainment, Attractions, Nightlife available at www.ena.org/conferences/annual/2007/default.asp, which lists numerous restaurant favorites, bars, nightlife hot spots, shopping, national parks and other entertainment. Print it and bring it with you to the conference. For more information and to register, click on the following link: www.ena.org/conferences/annual/2007/Attendee.asp.

Rock the Night Away at �Tribute to the Beatles�

Join your colleagues for a night of fabulous music, dancing and fun at the ENA Foundation�s 2007 ENA Annual Conference event. Begin the evening with a Beatles look-alike contest that will include voting by attendees for the best group and a special prize awarded to the winner. Then rock �n roll with the �Tribute to the Beatles� act playing your favorite Beatles� tunes. A ticket ($65, includes one drink ticket) is required, which can be purchased in advance through Laser Registration or onsite at the ENA Foundation desk. For more information, visit www.ena.org/foundation/fundraising/enafbeatles.pdf. Proceeds will support the ENA Foundation�s scholarship and research grant program.

July ENCORE on Developing Charge Nurses and Improving ED Operations

�Developing Emergency Department Charge Nurses: The Key to Operational Excellence,� July 25, 2007, 2 p.m. CST, will teach participants strategic thinking skills to improve their ED's patient flow. One of the Best of Leadership Conference 2007 sessions, this one-hour Web seminar earns 1.0 continuing education contact hour (CECH). Members $25; Non-members $40. For a detailed course description and additional information or to register, log on to www.ena.org/education/ENCORE/default.asp.

SAVE THE DATE: ENA Leadership Conference 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii

SHINE With New Confidence at Leadership Conference 2008�February 28 to March 2, 2008�by making your travel arrangements through ENA Travel Services at www.enahnl.com. The lush Hawaiian location is affordable and a tourist favorite. Attend sessions led by faculty members who are experts in the latest medical and managerial advances, networking events with colleagues to discuss challenges and share solutions, and the Exhibit Hall showcasing the newest and most innovative medical products and services. Experience aloha while indulging in educational offerings, learning and refining leadership skills and revitalizing your outlook. Take advantage of this spectacular opportunity.

Call for Abstracts: Leadership Conference 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii
	Research and management abstract submissions are now being accepted for poster presentations. Complete guidelines are available at www.ena.org/research/abstracts. Submission deadline is August 1, 2007.

New CEN� Online Practice Exam Currently Available

Prepare for your CEN test by exploring your knowledge with this unique online practice exam. The online practice exam has recently been updated to reflect the new CEN Content Outline changes effective July 1, 2007, and is currently available through Applied Measurement Professional�s Inc. (AMP) to assist you in your exam preparation. For more information, visit the CEN Practice Exam at www.ena.org/bcen/cen/CEN-PracticeExamInfo.asp.

ENA Foundation Online Auction Exceeds Goal
The ENA Foundation�s second Annual Online Auction beat projections. The estimated net proceeds, $21,073, will support ENAF�s 2008 Scholarship and Research Grant program for emergency nurses. ENAF extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make the auction a success, including donors, sponsors, friends and bidders.