What does a mountain climber author and a children’s book author have in common? They are both nurses who are making their mark in the male nurse arena in most create ways. Keynote speakers Patrick Hickey and Maggie Thurmond Dorsey will share their life experiences in nursing in a manner that will entertain and inspire all who attend.

The Opening Reception Thursday evening offers a great opportunity to network with colleagues from throughout the US and the world! This reception will provide the chance to meet new, and reconnect with, nursing friends and colleagues. It also creates a means to meet some of the national leaders in the male nurse arena.

The Luther Christman Dinner and award ceremony will feed both your appetite and your soul. It is a “Who’s Who” of “Men in Nursing”. This dinner is the vehicle used to recognize the best workplace for men, the best school of nursing for men, the Luther Christman man of the year, and the Lee Cohen Award (Contact Jim Raper to submit nominations). This event occurs on Friday evening, and typically sells out, so sign up for Luther Christman Dinner at the time you register for the conference to avoid being shut out.

The Annual Business Meeting and Elections are on the “Saturday Must Attend List”. This meeting provides the membership an opportunity to participate in the organization directly. This year, you will hear about the 5- year AAMN Strategic Plan the board has developed for the organization. With your input and help, the AAMN can move to the level of greatness we are destined for. At this meeting, nominations will be taken and elections held for President, Vice President, Secretary, 3 Board Members and 2 Members of the Nominating Committee. So, bring your nominations to the conference.