NBNA Conference 2003
NBNA 31st
Annual Institute and Conference
03-Jul-03
Name Company Overview
AETNA
Aetna is one of the nation's
leading providers of health care and related group benefits, serving approximately
13.9 million medical members, 11.9 million dental members and 11.7 million
group insurance customers, as of September 30, 2002. The company has expansive nationwide networks
of more than 539,000 health care services providers, including over 327,000
primary care and specialist physicians and 3,300 hospitals. For
more information about Aetna, please visit the company's website at www.aetna.com
Africare
Africare works to improve
the quality of life in Africa, assisting families, villages and nations in tow
principle areas -- food security and agriculture, and health and HIV/AIDS -- as
well as water resource development, environment management, basic education,
micro-enterprise development, governance and emergency humanitarian aid.
Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality
AHRQ, a part of the U.S.
Public Health Service, is the lead agency charged with supporting research
designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, address
patient safety and medical errors, and broaden access to essential
services. AHRQ sponsors and conducts
research that provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes;
quality; and cost, use, can access.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
AIDS Healthcare
foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the
nation. AHF provides cutting-edge healthcare and patient advocacy regardless of
a patient's ability to pay. We
currently care for over 12,000 patients at 16 outpatient healthcare centers in
the United States.
All By Hand
Classy hand made jewelry
and jackets.
American Diabetes Association
The African American Program is American Diabetes
Association's targeted approach to increase the awareness of the seriousness
and the impact diabetes has in the Black community. The resources/products will include: diabetes information,
brochures, consumer catalogs and more.
American Nurses Association/Health
Care Without Harm
The American Nurses
Association (ANA) is a full-service professional organization representing the
nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses through 54 constituent state association
and 13 organizational affiliate members.
ANA is a member of Health Care Without Harm, who's mission is to
transform health care industry worldwide without compromising patient safety.
American Nurses Association's
Ethnic Minority Fellowship Program
The Ethnic Minority Fellowship Program (EMFP), a
component of the American Nurses Association, is reshaping the community of
nurse researchers, academicians, and clinicians by increasing the number of
doctorally prepared nurses from racial and ethnic minority populations. Visit the EMFP exhibit for more details on
how you can join the EMFP in "meeting the needs of the underserved."
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare
Association
Come to sunny Arizona! The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association is representing
several hospitals throughout the beautiful state. Come see all Arizona has to offer and find out why so many healthcare professionals call
it home. Visit our website at www.azhealthjobs.com
Baylor Health Care System
Baylor Health Care System is one of the largest,
not-for-profit health care systems.
Comprised of an entire network of hospitals, primary care physician
centers, and practices, rehabilitation clinics and senior health centers. Our care is spread throughout the Dallas/Ft.
Worth Metroplex, and our opportunities are truly boundless.
BET Books
BET Books – publishers of
exceptional African-American fiction. BET Books, publisher of the award-winning
Arabesque romance novels, has reached new literary heights with the launch of
two new imprints. Sepia delivers exceptional mainstream fiction, and New Spirit
brings the reader great inspiration!
BET Books continues to publish every month thoughtful, acute and untold
stories by best-selling authors for everyone to enjoy. BET Books are available
wherever books are sold. To order by
mail: 1-800-345-BOOK.
Biosphere Medical
Uterine
Myoma: Expanding Your Treatment Options
Women today are actively asking for less invasive ways to treat their
symptomatic fibroids. BioSphere Medical is able to provide you with the latest
clinical data that re-confirms the safety and efficacy of uterine fibroid
embolization. Contact us at 800-394-0295 or visit our website at www.biospheremed.com to learn
how to successfully incorporate this therapy into your practice.
Bon Secours St. Francis Health
System
Bon Secours St. Francis
Health System in Greenville, SC has a rich tradition of spiritually based
care backed by the latest technology and treatment modalities. We are looking for qualified professionals to help bring our mission
of quality health care to the community.
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Brigham & Women's Hospital is a 732-bed, non-profit
teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and is one of the world's foremost
centers for clinical care, research, and medical education. Our employment
ethic encompasses our patient-centered approach and an atmosphere where careers
can be directed according to one's strengths and where one can learn alongside
world-class colleagues.
Bywater Hospital
Recruiting for qualified RNs and LPNs -- all
shifts. Sign-on Bonus $2000 - RN; $1000 - LPN
Cancer Information Service,
National Cancer Institute
The Cancer Information Service (a division of
the National Cancer Institute) provides information and resources to Nurses and
health practitioners. Please come to
our table to view our cancer materials.
Case Western Reserve University
Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case
Western Reserve University is an international leader in the preparation of nurses at the undergraduate
and graduate levels. FPB offers BSN,
RNB-BSN, RN-MSN, ND and PhD degree programs. We offer over fifteen specialty options in
our graduate degree programs.
Catholic University of America,
School of Nursing
The Catholic University of America School of Nursing
prepares MSN and DNSc students as advanced practice nurses, educators, managers
and nurse researchers. MSN program
tracts include Adult Health, Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health, Child and Adolescent
Behavioral Health, Care of Vulnerable People in Communities, and Nurse Practitioner.
Visit our website at http://nursing.cua.edu
CDC National Center for HIV, STD
and TB Prevention
CDC's National Center for
HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP) is responsible for public health
surveillance, prevention research, and programs to prevent and control human
immunodeficiency virus(HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS), other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis.
CDC National Immunization
Information Hotline
The CDC National Immunization Information Hotline
provides parents and health care professionals with information and resources
needed surrounding vaccine preventable diseases.
The Hotline serves all of the United States and
its territories. The hours of operation
are from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM EST.
Services are offered in English, Spanish, and TTY.
English: 800/232-2522
Spanish: 800/232-0233
TTY: 800/243-7889
CDC National Prevention
Information Network
The CDC National Prevention
Information Network (NPIN) is the U.S. Reference, referral, and distribution
service for information on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) and
tuberculosis (TB) sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). NPIN services are designated to
facilitate the sharing of information and resources among people working in
HIV, STD, and TB prevention, treatment, and support services. Bilingual staff are available to speak with
callers and all calls are confidential.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,
a Beverly Hills based academic medical center.
Cedars-Sinai is an 888 bed Acute Care Facility organized around a
service line structure for acute and continuing care. As a Progressive facility, we treat virtually every type of
healthcare situation, with our emphasis on teamwork and constant learning. Cedars-Sinai is a highly respected medical
center offering world-renowned programs in Research, Medical Education and
Community Services. Cedars-Sinai achieved
the Magnet Recognition for Excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Centura Health
Centura Health is Colorado's largest healthcare
system, serving more than 500,000 people annually across the state. Centura has
nine hospitals, eight senior living facilities, and the largest Home care
service in the state. Centura's
values-based, mission driven culture defines how care is delivered.
Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia
The Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia is a renowned pediatric referral and trauma center. The 381-bed facility utilizes the latest
advancements in medical science and technology to care for patients with
complex needs from all over the world.
Children's Hospitals and Clinics
Children's Hospitals and Clinics, the largest children's
healthcare organization in the upper Midwest with 278 staffed beds at two
hospitals in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, has opportunities for nurses
in many specialty areas. Visit www.childrenshc.org to explore career opportunities. EOE
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
Children's Medical Center of Dallas is
the only Dallas health-care facility that deals exclusively with a variety of
diseases and disorders among children from birth to age 18. A private, not-for-profit hospital, Children's
is licensed for 348 beds and is the primary pediatric teaching facility for UT
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Services include renal transplant,
dialysis, nephrology and urology.
CJW Medical Center
CJW Medical
Center is not just a community hospital. It is one of the largest facilities in
the nation’s largest hospital system, HCA. With 748 beds and two medical
campuses, CJW admits more patients, delivers more babies, and performs more
heart surgeries than any other hospital in Richmond. By combining the two campuses, Chippenham and Johnston-Willis,
into one medical center, we have enhanced patient care. Each campus provides a
wide range of services; Chippenham has a heart hospital and Tucker Pavilion, a
behavioral health center, and Johnston-Willis has cancer, neuroscience, and
rehabilitation centers. Both campuses have state-designated trauma centers.
Taking this approach allows CJW to develop clinical programs that are stronger
than they would otherwise be. CJW
Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Clarian Health
At Clarian, you'll find three world-renowned
hospitals on two campuses located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, plus
six other hospitals spread across Indiana. Our partnership with the Indiana
University School of Medicine, the second largest medical school in the nation,
gives you access to virtually unlimited training opportunities in nearly every
aspect of healthcare.
Connecticut Children’s Medical
Center
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford is the newest Children’s hospital in the country, opening April 2, 1996. The 123-bed facility is the only freestanding children’s hospital in Connecticut. A teaching hospital, it is home of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine residency program in pediatrics. The medical center provides the complete spectrum of pediatric medical and surgical services for both inpatients and outpatients.
Cook County Bureau of Health
Services
The Cook County Bureau of
Health Services brings healthcare to the diverse communities of Cook
County. Created in 1991, the Bureau
provides care at seven affiliates: three hospitals, 30 health centers, a
correctional facility and an outpatient infectious disease center. It is one of the largest employers of nurses
in the Midwest.
Cooper University Hospital
The Cooper Health System is
the premier provider of comprehensive health services, medical education and
clinical research in southern New Jersey.
The Trauma Center at Cooper University Hospital was established in 1982
and is one of the only three New Jersey state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center.
CYTYC Corporation
CYTYC Corporation
manufactures and markets the ThinPrep® Pap Test™, approved by the FDA as a
significantly more effective replacement for the conventional Pap smear. In addition, the ThinPrep® Pap Test™ is the
only liquid-based Pap test currently approved by the FDA for HPV DNA testing
directly from the vial.
CYTYC's FirstCyteä Breast Test involves gently
rinsing the inside of the milk ducts to collect cells. The sample is then sent to a lab for
analysis to determine whether the cells are normal, premalignant, or
malignant. Information about the
condition of the cells inside a woman's breast enhances overall understanding
of a woman's personal risk for developing breast cancer.
Dana Farber Cancer Center
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
has been committed to offering cancer patients the best treatment available
today, while developing tomorrow's cures through cutting-edge research. One of
41 federally designated comprehensive Cancers Centers in the United States and
rated by U.S. News and World Report as the best cancer hospital in New
England and fourth-best in the nation.
Decker School of Nursing,
Binghamton University
The Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton
University is a state-of-the-art nursing program offering full and part-time
plans to meet students' needs. Decker
has achieved state and national recognition for exceptional pass rates on
national licensing and certification examinations and a ten-year accreditation
from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Nurses at over 170 VA medical facilities nationwide.
For additional information, please visit our web site at www.vacareers.com
Duke University Hospital
Duke University Hospital is
one of the leading medical facilities in the nation, consistently ranking among
the top 10 hospitals by leading national publications. Our mission: To foster excellence and
leadership in health care delivery, teaching and research.
East Pasco Medical Center
East Pasco Medical Center –
Working together to provide quality and compassionate healthcare in a Christian
environment! Our 154 bed acute care
facility is located in sunny Florida, just northeast of Tampa. We have openings in Med/Surg, ICU, PCU, ER,
OB & Psych. We will begin
construction on our Open Heart unit in 6 months! At EPMC our nurses make a difference.
Emory University School of Nursing
The graduate programs at the Emory University
School of Nursing combine the advantages of outstanding facilities, a
well-crafted curriculum, high quality instruction, a prestigious reputation and
courses that are completely relevant to today's evolving practice
environment. Emory offers the BSN,
RN-BSN, BSN/MSN Segue Option, MSN, RN-MSN Bridge, MSN-MPH, Post Master's, and
PhD programs.
ESSENCE Communications Partners,
Inc.
With more than 8 million readers,
ESSENCE is the preeminent magazine for Black women. It is the leading source of cutting-edge information relating to
every area of African-American women’s lives. For over 33 years, ESSENCE has
celebrated personal achievement, chronicled social movement, documented
struggles, showcased beauty, defined and set trends, and illustrated the
incredible journey of a resilient and splendid race.
Frontier School of Midwifery and
Family Nursing
The Frontier School of
Midwifery and Family Nursing is a private, non-profit, non-residential
community-based, distance education graduate school offering a Masters of
Science Degree in Nursing and certificates in advanced practice
specialties. Our mission is to provide
a high quality education that prepares nurses to become competent nurse-midwives
and nurse practitioners.
Gambro Healthcare
Learn about career
opportunities with Gambro Healthcare, a leading provider of dialysis services
to over 50,000 patients at more than 600 clinics worldwide. We offer an excellent benefit package,
including a 401K-retirement plan, nursing scholarships and pet insurance! Gambro Healthcare - committed to delivering
world-class patient, employee and business care.
Georgetown University Hospital
Georgetown University
Hospital provides expert compassionate care consistent with the Catholic and
Jesuit tradition. The nursing team is
dedicated to providing the highest-quality patient care in an academic,
teaching environment.
Georgetown University School of
Nursing & Health Studies
Georgetown School of Nursing
& Health Studies offers RN-BSN/MS, MS in ACNP, critical care clinical nurse
specialist, FNP, CRNA, nurse-midwifery and health systems administration.
Gideons International
White New Testaments bound in gold with Psalms
and Proverbs available to all in the medical field free of charge.
Harborside Healthcare
Harborside Healthcare, a strong leader in the
healthcare industry, wants you to join our team! We are able to offer you a wide variety of employment
opportunities including: Administrator, Nursing/Management, Therapists,
C.N.A.'s & more! Comprehensive
benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Call one of our facilities in your area today!
Harris County Hospital District
The Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) in
Houston, Texas, the nation's fourth largest public metropolitan health system
has the following opportunity available:
CHECK OUT OUR GREAT BENEFITS!
-Generous Paid Time Off
-Comprehensive Medical Coverage for Employees and their Families
-Dental and Vision Plans
-Life Insurance
-401(k) and 457
-Retirement Plan
-Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education
Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward resume or apply in
person:
HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Employment and Recruitment Division
2525 Holly Hall, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77054
713-566-6498; 713-873-4180; 713-566-5892
Health Maintenance, Inc.
Health Maintenance, Inc.
distributes GlucoTherexÔ,
a patented nutritional supplement that enhances lifestyle by helping your body
to keep blood sugar and A1c in their normal range. By taking GlucoTherexÔ,
you not only delay the onset of age-related conditions, but will increase your
energy level leaving you feeling revitalized.
Health Resources and Services
Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration is the lead U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency for improving access to quality health care for all Americans. HRSA's 80 plus programs focus on primary care, HIV/AIDS and maternal and child health services, health professions training, rural health, and organ donation.
Henry Ford Health System
One of U.S. News & World Report's
"America's Best Hospitals," Henry Ford Health System ranks higher for
Nursing Care, Technology, Reputation and Medical Excellence in more specialties
than any other Detroit area hospital. We're also recognized nationally for our
commitment to excellence in education, research and opportunity.
Hilton Publishing Company, Inc.
The Hilton Publishing
Company, Inc. -- "Leading the Way to Minority Health & Wellness".
Our books are culturally sensitive, written in layman's language,
medically accurate, practical and immediately useable.
IMDiversity.com
IMDiversity.com, the
premier career development site for all underrepresented minorities and women.
IMDiversity.com brings diverse people to employers who are committed to hiring
a diverse workforce.
Innovations Health Care and
Innovations Hospice Services
Innovations Health Care
and Innovations Hospice is locally owned and is the leading health care provider servicing clients within the
five-parish metropolitan New Orleans area.
We are JCAHO accredited and members of the American Association for
HomeCare and HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Both Health Care and Hospice are dedicated, through our skilled
nursing services, to the rehabilitation of individuals within the confines of their home. We also provide outstanding physical, emotional
and spiritual care to individuals with a life limiting illness. Please visit our websites at www.innovationshealthcare.com
and www.innovationshospice.com.
Inova Health System
Inova Health System, a not-for-profit system, offers
world-class nursing provided in an extensive network of facilities in the
Northern Virginia/Metropolitan Washington D.C. Area. Inova is ideally situated in an historic area that lets you enjoy
all the cultural advantages of the nation's capital. Inova Health System invites you to join their acclaimed team of
award-winning nursing professionals.
Jackson State University,
Department of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program
provides an innovative curriculum in public health and seeks to educate
students in the application of knowledge and skills necessary to address
community health problems and increase the pool of qualified, and especially
underrepresented minority, health professionals in the statewide workforce.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical
Center
Imagine ... a place where there are no jobs ... only
careers. Johns Hopkins Bayview offers
exceptional career opportunities for nurses in a variety of clinical settings
and at every level of expertise.
Contact us today to start your distinctive career with a leading
community - based hospital that has nearly 230 years of experience. Visit bayviewjobs.org or call
1-866-800-2737.
Johns Hopkins University School of
Nursing
The mission of Johns Hopkins University School of
Nursing is to provide leadership to improve health care and advance the
profession through research, practice, service, and education. Students can pursue a baccalaureate,
Master's (including MSN/MBA and MSN/MPH) and Doctoral degrees. We also offer certificate programs including
the Hopkins Business of Nursing and Post-Master's NP.
Kaiser Permanente
Diversity enriches us all ... and is a way of
life. Our commitment to embracing
diversity honors all with whom we work, serve and do business with. As an employer of choice -- and a health
care provider that's truly responsive to the needs of a diverse community -- we
treat each others differences with respect and sensitivity.
Lakeland Medical Center
Owned and operated by HCA
Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Lakeland
Medical Center is a 156-bed full service acute care hospital located in New Orleans East. Lakeland Medical Center provides opportunities to excel in a pleasant
work environment, and offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Lovelace Sandia Health System
Lovelace Sandia Health System is a leading healthcare provider in New Mexico and part of Ardent Health System. Lovelace Sandia has 4 hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital and outpatient center, and 7 primary care clinics located throughout Albuquerque.
Visit us at www.lovelace.com for more
information!
LSU Health Sciences Center School
of Nursing
LSUHSC School of Nursing - The Rich Choice for
Nursing Education. Offering BSN,
Masters (CNS, Nurse Practitioner, CRNA) and DNS curricula. Weekend and online courses available for
some Masters and doctoral courses. Stop
by our booth #406 and see what we have to offer!
LSU Health Sciences Center/Medical
Center of Louisiana
The Medical Center of
Louisiana at New Orleans, encompassing Charity and University Hospitals, is
affiliated with Tulane and LSU Medical Schools and offers a wide range of services,
including the area's only Level I Trauma Center. Be a part of the excitement, where the unusual occurs and
miracles happen!
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is comprised of Saint
Mary's Hospital, Rochester Methodist Hospital and Mayo Clinic, creating an
integrated medical center. These
partners form the world's largest private, not-for-profit medical center, and
offer patients virtually every kind of medical treatment, diagnostic tool and
nursing expertise. At Mayo, you find an
international community of patients and colleagues. As a leader in healthcare, Mayo Clinic offers an excellent
benefits package including relocation assistance. Each year, more than 400,000 patients of all ages and cultural
backgrounds from around the world com to Mayo locations in Rochester,
Minnesota; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Jacksonville, Florida.
Medical Staffing Network
Medi-Lend Nursing Services, Inc. is a nurse owned
and operated, professional supplemental nurse staffing agency. We offer a wide range of quality nursing
services to health care facilities throughout the United States. Our programs are tailored to meet your
specific needs, including:
-Per diem assignments
-Short- or long-term contract assignments
-Travel assignments
Medi-Lend Nursing Services, Inc.
The largest healthcare staffing
company in the United States, Medical Staffing Network (NYSE:MRN) has a growing
network of over 200 locations across the country. MSN offers its nurses, physicians
and allied health professionals top pay, industry-leading benefits and outstanding
travel or per diem opportunities at thousands of facilities nationwide.
Methodist Hospital
The Methodist Hospital, a multi-hospital system
nationally recognized in July 2002 as a Magnet Hospital for nursing excellence,
is ranked among "Health Care's 100 Most Wired" as well as "Top
100 Hospitals" by US News & World Report in six specialties.
This world-quality level of care has very local roots. From the heart of the
Texas Medical Center to the many communities we serve, Methodist is proud to be
ranked as the most preferred in Houston's biannual Health Poll survey.
Methodist Hospital
At Methodist we care for the whole person - Mind,
Body and Spirit. We provide our nurses
with a highly competitive salary and compensation package that includes
benefits such as
medical/dental/vision. We offer
Educational opportunities that are second to none. No matter which location you prefer, you will find a variety of
opportunities in your specialty.
Minority Nurse Magazine &
MinorityNurse.com
Now in its 10th year,
award-winning career and educational development magazine Minority Nurse
and companion site MinorityNurse.com deliver recruitment and academic
recruitment messages to practicing minority nurses and nursing students - the
audience advertisers want most to attract.
Sister publication, Diversity: Allied Health Careers, reaches a
multicultural audience of allied health professionals and students.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day
February 7, 2004 marks the fourth year of
recognizing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This is a day during Black History Month
where Black communities throughout America are asked to stop: Get Educated
about HIV, Get Tested for the virus, and Get Involved in the Black Community.
National Cancer Institute Clinical
Studies Support Center
The National Cancer
Institute Clinical Studies Support Center provides information about NCI
Clinical Studies in Bethesda, Maryland.
For additional information on Clinical Studies, call 1-888-NCI-1937.
National Exhibit Consortium
The National Exhibit Consortium's mission is to
increase awareness concerning the benefits or organ, tissue and eye
donation. It consists of seven
nonprofit organizations involved in transplantation. Educational materials and donor cards are available for both the
general public and health professionals.
This consortium of seven national transplant-related organizations
provides educational materials for health professionals and the general public
that address commonly asked questions about organ and tissue donation.
National Fetal & Infant
Mortality Review
NFIMR, a collaborative effort between MCHB and ACOG,
is a resource center providing information and advice about implementing the
fetal and infant mortality review method.
Topics include confidentiality, liability, data collection, home
interview techniques, coalition building, taking recommendation t action, local
mortality review coordination, and regional/state assessment and planning.
National Heart, Lung and Blood
Institute (NHLBI)
Join the National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov
today! Learn how health care professionals
can enhance the quality of life by moving Americans to practice healthier
living. And, view the new series of
the Heart Truth campaign materials.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
Promotional and Education materials that focus on
increasing seat belt use worldwide and reducing alcohol related crashes. Program areas: traffic law enforcement;
impaired driving and occupant protection; emergency medical services.
National HIV/AIDS Clinicians'
Consultation Center
The National HIV/AIDS Clinicians’
Consultation Center provides telephone based clinical consultation services
for health care professionals managing HIV/AIDS and occupational exposures
to blood-borne pathogens. The Center operates the Warmline (1-800-933-3413)
to provide consultation support for clinicians caring for persons with HIV/AIDS
and the PEPline
National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development (NICHD)
The NICHD conducts and supports
research topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations,
including Back to Sleep, which teaches caregivers that babies should sleep
on their backs to reduce the risk of SIDS; Milk Matters, a calcium education
campaign; learning and reading; mental retardation, autism, and developmental
disabilities; and fertility/infertility and pregnancy. 1-800-370-2943; www.nichd.nih.gov
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging, one of the
National Institutes of Health, offers free materials for patients and
professionals on healthy aging, including exercise, menopause, Alzheimer's
disease and many other topics.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA)
NIDA is a Federal agency charged with supporting
research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of all aspects of drug abuse,
including AIDS. Research results help
solve drug abuse and addiction problems.
Publications and research opportunities will be available.
National Institutes of Health,
HIV/AIDS Research Programs
The National Institutes
of Health/Office of AIDS Research (NIH/OAR) is responsible for scientific,
budgetary, legislative, and policy elements of the NIH AIDS Program. Congress has provided broad authority to the
OAR to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and fund all NIH AIDS research. OAR promotes collaborative research
activities in both domestic and international settings.
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of
Medicine (NLM) provides FREE access to medical/environmental databases for
healthcare providers/educators/consumers concerned with health disparities.
Http://www.nlm.nih.gov
National Marrow Donor Program
The National Marrow Donor
Program (NMDP) is the international leader in the facilitation of unrelated
marrow and blood stem cell transplantation.
The NMDP facilitates unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants
for patients with life-threatening diseases, such as leukemia, who do not have
matching donors in their families.
National Minority AIDS Education
and Training Center/HU
The National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center at Howard University, (NMAETC) is funded by HRSA. NMAETC’s mission is to improve HIV/AIDS patient outcomes by promoting best care practices using culturally appropriate clinical management models. This is accomplished through the provision of capacity building assistance to clinical delivery organizations throughout the country that serve predominantly minority HIV/AIDS populations.
Nationwide Mortgage/Fannie Mae
Foundation
Learn more about the Home
Buyer’s Assistance website, http://nbna.homebuyersassist.net, a Fannie Mae powered solution brought to you by leading
national lender Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company. Become a smarter mortgage consumer and access
the speed, simplicity and savings now offered to NBNA members.
New York University - Division of
Nursing
New York University’s
Division of Nursing is among the top programs of advanced practice nursing and
a leading center for theory development and nursing research - offering
Baccalaureate, Master's, Post Master’s Certificate and Doctoral programs. We have a new 12-credit Substance Related
Disorder Certificate Program.
North East Medical Center
Northeast Medical Center
(NEMC) is a 457-bed, private, not-for-profit hospital situated about 20 miles north of Charlotte, NC. The ANCC has proclaimed NEMC as the Nation's
58th "magnet" hospital. At
NEMC, our nurses are integral members of the health care team.
NurseWeek
NurseWeek is a network of regional news magazines
for registered nurses with a circulation of more than one million RN's in 28
states. In print and online, NurseWeek
provides leading healthcare news, continuing education, excellent employment
opportunities and expert career advice.
Nursing Innovations Inc.
Nursing Innovations, Inc. is the premier choice in
staffing headquartered offering options for local/per diem travel and permanent
assignments.
Nursing Spectrum
Nursing Spectrum is an RN-led communications company and a division of Gannett Company, Inc. The company promotes the recognition and support of the nursing community by providing timely, relevant, and compelling information through its award-winning magazines, annual career guides, websites (www.nursingspectrum.com, www.healthcarehub.com), Nursing Spectrum Continuing Education services, and Nursing Spectrum Career Fitnessâ Expos reaching over
1.8 million RNs and other
healthcare professionals worldwide.
Ohio Health
Ohio Health is on of the U.S. News & World
Report's "America's Best Hospitals".
We offer a wide variety of excellent nursing career opportunities at
Ohio's premier health system.
Ortho Biotech Products, L.P.
In 1990, Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. was established
in Raritan, N.J. As the first biotechnology subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
Since that time, Ortho Biotech and its worldwide affiliates have earned
a global reputation for researching, manufacturing and marketing innovative
healthcare products that extend and enhance the quality of patients' lives. Ortho Biotech, the established market leader in Epoetin alfa therapy
across multiple product uses, is committed to leading the fight against serious
illnesses, including cancer and kidney disease. www.4anemia.com
.
Parkland Health & Hospital
System
Parkland Health &
Hospital System, Dallas County Hospital District, was established to provide
health care to the indigent of Dallas County.
Today, with 950 beds, Parkland has become a major referral center
acclaimed for quality care, teaching, and research. It is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center. Parkland
is growing and we have opportunities that will let you grow with us.
Providence Health System
Providence Health System
continues the healing ministry of Jesus in the world of today, with special
concern for those who are poor and vulnerable. Join Providence Health System
as we extend our mission of caring and commitment in Southern California at
Saint Joseph Medical Center and Holy Cross Medical Center. www.experienceprovidence.org.
Purdue PHARMA L.P.
Come to the Purdue booth and discover what makes Purdue PHARMA
L.P. one of today’s leaders in pain management.
Ross Pediatrics
Ross Pediatrics, the makers of Similac and Isomil
infant formulas, invite you to discover the latest advances in pediatric
nutritional and pharmaceutical products.
Learn more about Similac Advance, Xopenex and Synagis. We look forward to welcoming you at our
booth #112 to discuss these products.
Saint Mary's Mercy Medical Center
Saint Mary's Mercy Medical Center is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan within 30 miles of beautiful Lake Michigan. We are a part of Trinity Health, which is the 3rd largest Catholic health system in the nation with 50 member organizations across the country. Ours is a 324 bed primary and tertiary hospital, which includes a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU. Saint Mary's is a teaching hospital supporting 9 residency programs and articulation agreements with several area colleges of nursing.