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A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Course is scheduled for April 13 -14, 2010. For additional details about the course, please open the conference brochure and review details on page 7.
Prices: NAPNAP member: $300 Nonmember: $375
You do NOT need to register for the NAPNAP conference in order to register for the certification review course. Intensive Workshops We will offer a variety of intensive workshops including a hands-on Splinting, Suturing, Manuscript Review, Vision Screening, Pediatric Chest X-Ray, Pharmacology and more! Plan to sign up early, these workshops sell out quickly. Please see page 6 - 7 of the conference brochure for more information.
Hyatt Regency Chicago on Chicago's River Walk, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL IMPORTANT: To make your hotel reservations, click on the link in your conference registration confirmation email and then click on the Passkey button or call 1-888-421-1442. 
Hyatt's Rooms & Amenities Great location in the “Loop”, the main business and financial district.
2,019 well-appointed guestrooms, over 500 double rooms available
Luxurious Hyatt Grand Beds™ / iHome Alarm Clock / 37" plasma TV Generous Work Desk / Wi-Fi and high speed Internet access (For a fee) Variety of restaurants and lounges onsite include DaddyO's Pub & Piano Bar, Pronto's Italian Kitchen, and The BISTRO at 151 in the atrium lobby 24-hour Stay Fit Gym (Complementary!) Running / Jogging Paths along Riverwalk
Connected to Illinois Center - shops, salons, restaurants and more
NAPNAP Conference Hotel Rates
Single Occupancy $199
Double Occupancy $219
Triple Occupancy $239
Quadruple Occupancy $259
Rates are subject to state, local, and occupancy taxes, currently at 15.4%. Hotel Parking Only Valet parking is available at the hotel, for a fee of $48 plus tax per day. In addition, Monroe Street Parking (indoor/underground, not affiliated with the hotel) is located 5 blocks south. The charge is $23 overnight with no in/out privileges. (All rates are subject to change.) Air Travel/Transportation Important Reminder: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented new regulations that require passengers to enter their name exactly on their airline tickets as it appears on their government issued identification when making travel arrangements. Chicago is served by two major airports. American Airlines has been designated as an official carrier for the NAPNAP Annual conference. Click here to obtain discounted rates. Please enter STARfile Number 1540AJ in the box labeled Promotion Code. (Note the code for AA has been revised since the print of the registration brochure. Please use the Promotional Code here to obtain your discount.)
Delta Airlines has also been designated as an official carrier for the NAPNAP Annual Conference. To make your flight reservation, please call 1-800-328-1111. Please use Meeting Agreement Code NM4P9. Chicago Area Airports Chicago is served by two major airports.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is serviced by many airlines and is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. O’Hare is 18 miles from the Hyatt Regency Chicago, You can easily take a train from O’Hare to the Hyatt for only $2.50. Directions: At the airport, following the signs to the Blue Line/"L" Line. Take the Blue Line to the Clark/Lake Street stop. You can now walk the approximate 7 blocks to the hotel,. Walk east on Lake to Stetson St, turn left Stetson St and walk 1 block to the hotel. Note: This method is not recommended if you have more than 1 bag, as there are numerous escalators and turn styles. Alternatively, you can take a cab for approximately $30-$40 one way or you can take the Airport Express Shuttle: board at the lower level baggage claim area. Shuttle runs daily every 15 minutes from 6:00 am – 7:45 pm. Pricing is $28 per person one way, $36 per person roundtrip. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), a smaller airport, serves primarily domestic destinations and is a major hub for Southwest Airlines. Midway is about 12 miles from the Hyatt Regency Chicago. You can easily take a train from Midway airport to the Hyatt for $2.25. Directions: At the airport, follow the signs to the Orange/“L” Line. Take the Orange Line to the State/Lake Street stop. Walk 1 block north to Wacker Drive. Take a right on Wacker Drive and the hotel is approximately 3 blocks. Alternatively, you can take a taxi for approximately $30-$40 or you can take the Airport Express Shuttle: board at lower baggage claim area. Shuttle runs daily every 15 minutes from 6:00 am – 7:45 pm. Pricing is $23 per person one way, $40 per person roundtrip. For more information about the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), including maps, routes and pricing, please visit their website at: http://www.transitchicago.com. All prices provided are current at the time of printing for your budgeting purposes. Rates are subject to change. Other Transportation
Amtrak (Union Station) to Hyatt - 1 1/2 miles - taxi approx $8.00
Greyhound Terminal to Hyatt - 2 1/2 miles - taxi approx $10.00
C & NW RAILROAD to Hyatt - Taxi approx $5.00 Taxi's from the airport can be rather expensive. Prices vary depending on the time of day, but can range from $25 to over $50.00.
(All prices are quoted at current rates for budgeting purposes, rates are subject to change.) For more information about the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), including maps, routes and pricing, please visit their website at: www.transitchicago.com Share a Room, Share a Ride! Don't let a sluggish economy stop you from attending. Sharing expenses with a colleague can make the NAPNAP conference very affordable! How about saving money by riding with a colleague to Chicago (Road Trip!), or at least sharing a taxi ride or rental car from the airport? Sharing your hotel room also can mean big savings! Visit the NAPNAP Conference Web site to connect with other attendees who want to share their travel costs or share hotel accommodations: -
Login to www.napnap.org with your Member Number and Password. -
Click on the Share a Room, Share a Ride! button on the homepage -
Click on “Join Community” to join and then post messages about where you’re coming from, what you’re looking to share, etc. Make sure you provide your contact information so interested members can respond. Click here and login with your Member Number and password and access this forum. Rental Car NAPNAP has contracted AVIS for car rental service during the time of the conference. To make a reservation, please call 800-331-1600 or make your reservations online: Avis Reservation Please make sure to refer to the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) code G028476. Rates will be in effect from April 7-26, 2010. Optional Outing - has been cancelled. Important dates to know:
updated 2-24-10
2009 Conference Information 30th Annual Conference on Pediatric Health Care
March 19-22, 2009 We are sorry if you were unable to attend the 2009 conference. The good news is that many conference programs were captured on audio and are now available on our online library. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend our 31st annual conference in Chicago, From April 15-18, 2010. See you there! NAPNAP thanks all of our valued 2009 exhibitors for making this year's conference successful!
Disclosure Statement: NAPNAP is a provider of NAPNAP Continuing Education Contact Hours. In order to assure that all educational activities have balance, independence, and objectivity, all faculty are required to disclose to participants the presence of significant relationships with commercial companies whose products are discussed in their presentations. Each faculty member’s conflict of interest will be resolved on an individual basis. Additionally, all those involved in the planning of, or those who are in a position to control the content of a CE activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. NAPNAP is responsible for ensuring that learners are aware of commercial support provided in the form of educational grants and any relevant financial relationship(s). A listing of faculty disclosures is available in the Conference Program Book. For an individual with no relevant financial relationship(s), the learners will be informed that no relevant financial relationship(s) exist. updated: 12-08-09
Questions about the conference? Please contact Director of Practice, Education & Research, Dolores Jones, EdD, RN, CPNP, CAE at: djones@napnap.org.
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