CNIA’s 1st National Nursing Informatics Conference Nurses & Informatics: Transforming Healthcare. was held on September 14 - 16th, 2005 at the University of Toronto, Ontario

In the fall of 2005, the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association presented the first Canadian conference focused on nurses and informatics. As the single largest group of health professionals, nurses are central to the delivery of healthcare services in this country.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
• PLENARY SPEAKERS • WORKSHOP • CONCURRENT SESSIONS • POSTERS

CONCURRENT SESSION THEMES

• INNOVATIONS IN NURSING PRACTICE • RESEARCH INITIATIVES • APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION


Canadian healthcare is undergoing a dramatic transformation in relation to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT’s). Nurses in practice have a vested interest in assuring that the solutions being deployed are appropriate to support safe and efficient, high quality care. Nurse administrators need to be informed and engaged decision-makers regarding these solutions. Nurse researchers have the opportunity to develop new programs of research in the context of informatics. Informatics savvy educators are key to effectively preparing nurses of the future to work in ICT environments. In other words, informatics is relevant to every nurse!

The CNIA has assumed a leadership role in expanding the informatics knowledge of all Canadian nurses. Many joined us for this very important and timely inaugural event and heard about how other nurses are working in informatics.

This conference was for nurses in all roles and areas of practice. The program included core content of interest to all in the areas of practice, education, and research.

Conference Highlights:

• Dr. Kathryn Hannah - Opening Keynote Speaker
• Richard Alvarez, Plenary Speaker
• Vicki Gabereau, Host of CTV Gabereau show - Closing Keynote
• Pre-conference Workshop: Informatics Basics
• Over 20 concurrent sessions to choose from
• Trade Show
• Networking opportunities

Concurrent Session Conference Themes

• Application of Clinical Informatics in Practice
• Informatics Transforming Nursing Education
• Informatics Research Initiatives

CNIA is grateful for the sponsorship we have received from the companies whose logos appear below.

Gold Sponsor: MINISTRY OF HEALTH LONG TERM CARE

Bronze Sponsor:

Opening Keynote Speaker: OFFICE OF NURSING POLICY

Wednesday Break Sponsor:

Thursday Breakfast Sponsor:

Nursing Data Dialogue Sponsor:

Wine & Cheese Reception Sponsor:

Wine & Cheese Entertainment Sponsor: PAT JESELON & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING

Traveler's Lunch Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

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