Business Officers of Nursing Schools (BONUS) Meeting
Bridging the Span
April 22-24, 2009
Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco, CA
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“Strategies for strengthening the business operations of any School of Nursing are vital in today's economy. The BONUS conference provides an excellent opportunity for bright and talented business officers to come together to discuss performance and quality improvement. Our schools will be better for the investment in this meeting!”
~ Kaye Bender, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Dean, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing.
Wednesday, April 22
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
New Members Welcome
This is a time for the BONUS Steering Committee and Membership Committee to
welcome all first-timers to the BONUS conference.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Welcome, Opening Remarks, Introductions and Announcements
Jodi DiGennaro, Chair, Business Officers of Nursing Schools (BONUS), Adelphi University and Lisa Vaughan, Chair, BONUS Planning Committee, University of Mississippi Medical Center
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Break
2:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Opening Program Session
The Vision for the Future of Nursing and Role of the Business Officer Across the Span
Speaker: Dr. Patrick Coonan, Dean, Adelphi University School of Nursing
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Break
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Chair’s Reception
The Chair’s Reception is an opportunity for members to meet and become acquainted with their colleagues. Spouses and guests of BONUS members are welcome to attend.
Hosted by Jodi DiGennaro, Chair, BONUS
Sponsored by Adelphi University School of Nursing, Dr. Patrick Coonan, Dean
6:30 p.m.
Small Group Dinners
BONUS members will escort small groups to a selection of diverse restaurants in the San Francisco area. Sign up sheets with information on the restaurant choices will be available at the conference.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 a.m.
Group Walk
Meet and network with BONUS colleagues and friends.
Led by Lisa Miller, BONUS Chair-Elect, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and
Bill Wachob, BONUS Past Chair, University at Buffalo
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast
Guests of BONUS members welcome.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Poster Presentations
9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks, Announcements, Program Introductions
Jodi DiGennaro, Chair, BONUS and, Lisa Vaughan, Chair, BONUS Planning Committee
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Program Session
Role of the Business Officer in Building Strategic Effectiveness
Speaker: Tim Fallon, President, TSI Consulting Partners, Inc.
Tim Fallon has 25 years of experience in organizational effectiveness. His consulting focuses on strategy formulation, leadership effectiveness, aligning organizational systems and structures with strategic requirements, and large-scale organizational change.
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Program Session (continued)
Role of the Business Officer in Building Strategic Effectiveness
12:00 – 12:15 p.m.
Group Photo
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Lunch provided for BONUS members. Guests welcome - $40.00
1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout sessions are an opportunity to choose among several small group sessions where BONUS members present on a variety of aspects of business management of nursing schools. Questions, comments, and discussion are encouraged.
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Bridging the Budget Gap: A Round Table Discussion
Facilitators: Lisa Miller, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Kathy Whitenight, Brigham Young University; and Karen Stacey, Valparaiso University
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How to Make Staff Development Appetizing: The Food for Thought
Program at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Facilitator: Kathy O’Linn, Human Resources and Facilities Manager, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Business Meeting and 2009 Elections
7:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Group Dinner at McCormick & Kuleto’s
$66.00 per person – guests welcome. Located in Ghirardelli Square, McCormick & Kuleto's prepares fresh seafood in a traditional manner with a contemporary twist, as well as many other original favorites such as sirloin steak & pastas. Please join us for this group gathering.
Friday, April 24
7:00 a.m.
Group Walk
Meet and network with BONUS colleagues and friends.
Led by Lisa Miller, BONUS Chair-Elect, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and
Bill Wachob, BONUS Past Chair, University at Buffalo
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Guests of BONUS members welcome.
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks, Announcements, Program Introductions
Jodi DiGennaro, Chair, BONUS and, Lisa Vaughan, BONUS Planning Committee Chair
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Program Session
Creating a Healthy Workplace
Speaker: Christin Anderson, Wellness Program Manager, University of San Francisco
Christin Anderson has facilitated an award winning Worksite Wellness Program at the University of San Francisco since 1990. USF now has the lowest health care costs per employee than any other university within the Jesuit system with similar demographics. The program now serves as a model for universities throughout the United States.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Closing Comments and Preview of 2010 BONUS Meeting in Chicago
Jodi DiGennaro, Chair, BONUS, and Lisa Miller, Chair-Elect, BONUS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration
The registration fee for the 2009 BONUS Conference is $359 for BONUS Network members and $389 for non-network members. Register online at https://aacn.nche.edu/Registration. The registration fee after April 21 is $459. Email messages confirming registration for this meeting will be sent to all participants.
Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, 555 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA, 415-563-1234. The room rate is $199 single. To make reservations, please call the hotel directly and request the group rate for the AACN Business Officers of Nursing Schools Meeting. The cutoff date for reservations at the group rate is March 27, 2009.
Transportation
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 15 miles from the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf. Taxi service is available for approximately $45. A variety of shuttle services can be accessed through the San Francisco International Airport website at www.flysfo.com.
Poster Presentation
BONUS members are encouraged to submit posters on work-related topics for display throughout the Annual Meeting and to present and discuss on Thursday during the poster session. For information or to enroll your poster, contact Jodi DiGennaro, BONUS Chair, (516) 877-4549, digennar@adelphi.edu.
BONUS Group Dinner
The traditional special BONUS group dinner on Thursday night will be held at the McCormick & Kuleto’s Restaurant at Ghirardelli Square. The cost is $66 per person and guests are welcome.
Guest Fees
Lunch on Thursday is included in the registration fee for all BONUS participants. There is a $40 guest fee per person for any additional guests.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registrations that are cancelled up to one week before the meeting will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received with less than one week’s notice will be refunded minus a $150 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for no-shows.
AACN reserves the right to cancel this conference and any group activity that does not meet minimal group requirements. Non-refundable airline tickets are the responsibility of the registrant.
Additional Information
For more information, contact AACN, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 463-6930. If you require special access in order to take part in this meeting please contact Erica Turner at AACN or by email at eturner@aacn.nche.edu.
