Exploring Communication Across Cultures And Generations - Nursing Conference, University Of Nevada Las Vegas

Main Category: Nursing / Midwifery
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Article Date: 11 Jul 2008 - 3:00 PDT

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Nurse-to-Nurse: Communication Diversity and Bridging the Gap is a two-day conference for practicing nurses, nurse leaders and educators that will provide a forum for understanding personal communication styles and how they affect cultural and generational interactions.

The conference, scheduled for Sept. 22 - 23 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will offer presentations from diversity, labor relations and communications experts and UNLV nursing faculty on topics including leadership development, workplace diversity and generational and cultural communication strategies. The event will also include specialty-specific breakout sessions and a keynote presentation by leadership development expert Kimberly Malloy, who will discuss how understanding and accepting diverse communication styles can lead to a more stable and successful work environment.

The second annual conference is presented by the UNLV School of Nursing and co-sponsored by the Nevada Nurses Association, Hispanic Nurses Association, Philippine Nurses Association and Southern Nevada Black Nurses Association. For additional conference information, including complete registration and program details, log on to http://nursing.unlv.edu/diversity_2008.html

NOTE: Continuing Education Units are available for attendees.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas