Student Nurses’ Association

Of Pennsylvania

CONVENTION
REGISTRATION

Hilton Harrisburg
November 14-17, 2018
 C O N V E N T I O N R E G I S T R AT I O N
Wednesday, November 14th
SCORE! NCLEX® Championship Bowl
The 2007 SNAP Board of Directors thought that having a competi-
tion at the state convention each year would be a great opportunity for
nursing students to participate, while instilling a little good-hearted
competition between the various schools of nursing across the state.
The first state competition was held at the 2008 Annual Convention.
Teams from across the state will compete Wednesday for the honor
of being named champion of the 2018 SCORE! NCLEX® Challenge
Bowl! Thanks to Lehigh Valley Health Network, there will also be a
monetary award, along with the beautiful championship silver bowl,
which the winning team will keep until next year's event. Einstein Healthcare Network is also spon-
soring refreshments for the event. Teams will be selected on a "first come, first served" basis. Teams
are made up of five participants and one alternate. The preliminary rounds will run from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. The championship rounds will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information or to register a
team from your school, please email snap@snap-online.org. We will forward the official Champion-
ship Bowl registration form, which must be submitted by the deadline in order to have a team compete.
Last year's champion was Drexel University! Will they win again or will your chapter become the
new champion? Make sure to plan on attending and cheering on your team! It's an exciting and stimu-
lating event for everyone, not just those with their hands on the buzzers!

Thursday, November 15th

SNAP Awards Celebration Reception
New this year, SNAP will be holding an Awards Celebration Re-
ception so that you have an opportunity to take part in the celebration
of our association’s 66 successful years. Rather than having a sit-down
dinner that only a portion of our attendees can take part, this will be a
dessert reception with space for 500 people! The celebration will in-
clude special recognition of outstanding members, chapters, and advi-
sors. And don't forget to apply for the many awards and scholarships
being given to individuals and local chapters. You can find all applica-
tions on our website at www.snap-online.org, or feel free to email
snap@snap-online.org for the link to any application. This year we are very pleased to announce the
following banquet sponsors who support this special event (at the time of publication):
Kaplan Nursing and UPMC PinnacleHealth
We thank them for their generous support of SNAP! Please stop by their booths and get to know all their
organizations have to offer you!

Friday, November 16th

SNAP Alumni Networking Session
This is another new opportunity for those attending the SNAP Convention. A
group of former SNAP members are forming a new organization—the Alumni
Association of SNAP—specifically to support and mentor current SNAP mem-
bers! They are excited to give back to the organization that enhanced their ca-
reers in nursing.

They will be holding their first organizational meeting during the SNAP Con-
vention, and they have set aside time to meet and network with nursing students
attending convention. This is an opportunity to learn from them about their par-
ticular journey in nursing and help you begin your own path. This event will be
held on Friday afternoon from 1:00—3:00 p.m. Be sure to sign up to attend on the RegOnline registra-
tion form.
SNAP Welcomes Our Keynote Speaker

Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell, PhD, RN, FAAN

Nurses: Advocates in Action!
SNAP is very pleased to have Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell serve as our Key-
note Speaker for this 66th SNAP Convention! Dr. Dowdell has been a long-
time supporter of SNAP as a Professor at the Villanova University M. Louise
Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.
Dr. Dowdell has made significant and sustained contributions as a nursing
leader and advocate for vulnerable children. She has contributed more than
any other nurse scientist to the knowledge on perilous internet behaviors of
youth. Her research as explored the interrelationships among various forms
of electronic aggression, including “cyber-bullying” and “sexting”.
The use of social media across the globe is expanding exponentially as the
number of social media outlets, applications, and access continue to increase.
Along with this growth in connectivity come concerns about child Internet
victimization as well as new phenomena associated with technology. She can
address how risky online behaviors endanger vulnerable children, how tech-
nology affects a child’s and family’s everyday life and the emergence of new
technology-related behaviors like sleep texting.
Her extensive research certainly demonstrates the convention theme “Nurses:
Dr. Beth Dowdell, right, with
Advocates in Action!” Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dowdell to the
Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick SNAP Convention this November.
during Dr. Dowdell's induction
into the American Academy of
Nursing.

SNAP CHAMPION SPONSOR:

SNAP is very pleased to announce that Geisinger is once again supporting SNAP
throughout the year by agreeing to be a CHAMPION Sponsor! We sincerely appreciate
their being a partner with us to provide our membership outstanding leadership and net-
working opportunities.
Please stop by their booth, Booth 1, which is easily found in the front of the other ex-
hibits. Geisinger is also sponsoring an afternoon refreshment break for all attendees.
The break will be in the exhibit hall close to their table on Thursday afternoon.
Be sure to thank them for their outstanding contributions to our convention & organi-
zational experiences!
 Hotel Registration Form
Please Print:

SNAP 66th Annual Convention
November 14-17, 2018
Reservation cut-off: October 13, 2018
Reservations received after October 13th at 5:00
pm accepted on space available basis & may not
be at the listed rate.
Return this form and deposit to:
Hilton Harrisburg
1 Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717)233-6000
(800)HILTONS
Hilton Harrisburg Reservation Link (Group ID: SNAP 11):
Please email snap@snap-online.org for direct link.

DON'T DELAY! Rooms may not be available! WHEN REGISTERING BY PHONE:

Be sure to tell them you are with the SNAP Convention
Group ID: SNAP 11

Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Company (if applicable):_______________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:______________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone:(_______)________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:(_______)________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of individuals sharing room:_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Arrival Date:______________________________ Departure Date:_____________________________________
If you require confirmation: ❑Fax(_____)___________________________________________________
❑Email Address_________________________________________________
All reservations must be accompanied by a credit card guarantee or a deposit of one night in advance (deposits
must include 11% tax=$143.19). Guarantees/deposits are non-refundable if room is cancelled after 3:00 p.m. the
day prior to arrival. Method of payment for one-night deposit:
❑Check enclosed ❑Money Order enclosed
If credit card guarantee:
❑American Express ❑VISA ❑MasterCard ❑Diners Club ❑Discover
Card Number:_____________________________________________ Expiration Date:_______/_______
Signature:____________________________________________________________________________________

CHECK TYPE OF ROOM REQUESTED:

Single/day Double/day Triple/day Quad/day
❑$129.00 ❑$129.00 ❑$129.00 ❑$129.00
Check Desired Room Type (if available): ❑ King Bed ❑ Two Double Beds

PLEASE NOTE: All rooms are subject to state and local taxes (currently 11%). Parking is $10/night for overnight guests
and $5/exit for daily event attendees.
All hotel guests will receive a 10% discount at Ad Lib restaurant and complimentary WiFi in guest rooms.

CHECK IN - 3:00 pm CHECK OUT - 12:00 pm

Please email
snap@snap-online.org
for link to reserve rooms for convention
 SNAP Convention Schedule
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
9:30am-11:00am Board of Directors Meeting
11:00am-11:30am Convention Coordinators Meeting Workshops
1:00pm-3:00pm Registration & Delegate Credentialing Enhance your convention experience by attending the following
3:00pm - 5:00pm workshops presented by our experienced and qualified faculty.
6:00pm-8:00pm Registration & Delegate Credentialing
7:00pm-9:00pm : THURSDAY SPECIAL SESSION:
®
Championship Round SCORE! NCLEX Prep Mini Review
Championship Bowl sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network Melissa Mastorovich, DNP, RN, BC
Senior Clinician
Championship Bowl Refreshments sponsored by Einstein Healthcare Network STAT Nursing Consultants, Inc.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 NURSES: ADVOCATES IN ACTION!

8:00am-11:00am Registration A. ADVOCATING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT &
8:00am-9:30am Delegate Credentialing INVOLVEMENT
8:00am-ongoing Campaign Headquarters Jennifer Gil, BSN, RN
8:00am-8:30am Running for Office: Q&A's Registered Nurse, Mass General Hospital
Past SNAP Board Member and current ANA Director At Large
8:30am-9:30am Authors' Meeting for Proposed Resolution
8:30am-9:30am SCORE! NCLEX® Prep Mini Review B. ADVOCATING FOR OUR KIDS: STAYING SAFE
❖9:45am-10:10am Delegate Orientation Andrea Cook, MS, RN
Director of Health Services
❖10:15am-11:45am First Business Meeting Health eTools
12:00pm-3:30pm GRAND OPENING OF EXHIBITS
12:30pm-2:30pm Registration & Delegate Credentialing C. ADVOCATING FOR OUR IMMIGRANT & HOMELESS
POPULATION
1:00pm-2:45pm Council of School Presidents Jody Silliker, RN, MDiv
(for chapter presidents/representatives) Founder, Holy Spirit Hospital’s Medical Outreach Service
1:30pm-2:45pm Deans, Directors, & Faculty Appreciation Tea Pastor Emerita Christ Lutheran Health Ministries
3:00pm-4:00pm Keynote Address
D: NURSE ADVOCATES & POLICYMAKERS FOR OLDER
Nurses: Advocates in ACTION! ADULTS
Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell, PhD, RN, FAAN Melissa O’Connor, PhD, MBA, RN
Professor Associate Professor, Villanova University
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
4:30pm-5:30pm WORKSHOPS A, B, C, D E. ADVOCATING FOR REDUCING OPIOID USE IN OUR
❖5:40pm-6:00pm Second Business Meeting COMMUNITIES
Pam Gay, RN, D-ABMDI
8:00pm-10:00pm SNAP Awards Celebration Reception Coroner, York County, Pennsylvania
Sponsored by Kaplan Nursing & UPMC PinnacleHealth
F: ADVOCATING FOR VETERANS WITH PTSD
Margaret Wilson, MSN, RN
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Associate Director of Patient Care Services
8:30am-10:00am Registration & Delegate Credentialing Lebanon VA Center
❖8:30am-10:00am Candidates' Presentations
Carrie Anne Amann, MPA
9:30am-12:30pm Exhibit Hall Open Deputy Secretary of Policy & Planning, Office of the Governor
Be sure to attend Give-Away Drawing at 12:00 pm in Exhibit Hall. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
G: ADVOCATING FOR OUR PROFESSION AND PATIENTS
10:30am-11:30am WORKSHOPS E, F, G Kelli Melhorn Kashner, CRNP
❖12:00pm-12:45pm Meet the Candidates Surgical Oncology Clinician, WellSpan Health
❖1:00pm-2:00pm VOTING Past SNAP Board Member
For online & onsite voting
1:00pm-3:00pm Alumni Assn of SNAP Networking Session
❖2:00pm-3:20pm Resolutions Hearing
FRIDAY SPECIAL SESSION:
3:30pm-4:50pm Special Session: Advocates in Action in the ER ADVOCATES IN ACTION IN THE ER
Sponsored by Einstein Healthcare Network AnnMarie Papa, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN
❖5:00pm-6:00pm Third Business Meeting Vice President & CNO, Einstein Medical Center, Montgomery
and ELECTION RESULTS!
Terry M. Foster, MSN, RN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN, TCRN, CEN
Clinical Nurse Specialist, St. Elizabeth Medical Ctr, Edgewood, KY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Nurse Humorist, “Untold Stories of the ER” TV series
8:30am-9:30am Board of Directors Orientation .
10:00am-12:00pm Post-Convention Board Meeting
(All newly elected officers MUST attend orientation and meeting)

❖= All Delegates MUST Attend

 Directions To The Hilton Harrisburg & Towers
From Interstate 83, take Harrisburg exit 43 (Second Street - Capitol Complex) north on Second Street to Market
Street. Hotel is on corner of 2nd St and Market St.

From Interstate 81, take exit 66 (Front Street - South). Follow Front Street approximately 5.5 miles to
Market Street. Take a left on Market Street. Hotel is on next corner at 2nd St and Market St.

Overnight Self Parking is available in the Walnut Street Garage located next to the Hilton Harrisburg. Please in-
form the Front Desk at Check In to receive the Hilton parking rate ($10 for hotel guests and $5 per exit for daily).

**GPS Friendly Address is 200 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101**

The Association of Tomorrow's Nursing Leaders

STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
P.O. Box 6567
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112-0567
(717)671-7110 FAX (717)671-7112
snap@snap-online.org
www.snap-online.org

CONVENTION REGISTRATION
PLEASE NOTE: On-Site Registration (check or cash only) will cost an additional $10.00
The online registration WILL NOT accept any registration after 10/25/18 at 5:00 pm
Member Pre-registration—$45.00 Non-member Pre-registration—$65.00
Faculty Pre-Registration—$75.00
Bring proof of membership to convention, such as your cancelled check, copy of application receipt if paid by
credit card, online registration confirmation or checkbook reconciliation record. Also, by registering for the con-
vention, you give consent for SNAP to use photographs that may include your image in SNAP publications and
marking materials.

❖ NEW THIS YEAR! SNAP has purchased SNAP Graduation Cords, complete with a gold SNAP logo
charm. The colors are blue, white and peach (the academic color for nursing). SNAP members can buy them
when registering for convention or onsite at the convention for $10!

Also available with registration is the official SNAP pin for $10. Pins will also be available for purchase at the
convention.

SNAP AWARDS CELEBRATION RECEPTION

REGISTER EARLY! LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
SNAP Members @ $15.00
SNAP Alumni, Faculty, Deans, & Directors, & Guests @ $20.00
PLEASE NOTE: THE RECEPTION IS FOR MEMBERS, FACULTY AND SNAP VIP GUESTS ONLY.
ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD ON A "FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED" BASIS & MUST BE PURCHASED WITH REGISTRATION.

ONLY ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED

Register directly at the following link:
https://www.regonline.com/snapconventionregistration2018