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Archive > October, 2006 Vol. VII, No. 10

Staffing

Conference Season is Upon Us

Ann Geier, RN, MS, CNOR, CASC

I receive countless announcements for annual meetings promising can't-miss sessions and must-see speakers. This fall I have to decide between eight meetings, not counting numerous gatherings of state associations and specialty societies. With your limited funds and even more limited time, how do you decide which conference, if any, is best for you or your employees?

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