th 12 International Biennial Hotel Reservations Neuman Systems Model Symposium www.orleanscasino.com “Book a Room” and enter the group code: 9NNSC05 in the group field. Enhancing Global Health with Nursing Theories- Phone Registration: 1-800-675-3267 Conference Objectives Identify yourself as "Neuman Nursing NSM System" or use the group Code:9NNSC05 The conference attendees will have Transportation 31 May, 1 and 2 June 2009 opportunities to: At McCarran International Airport to/from the The Orleans Resort and Casino 1. Discuss uses of the Neuman Systems Orleans: Model in practice. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Shuttle Bus & Limousine: pick-up on the 2. Describe expansions and updates to the lower level from the baggage area (elevator or Program Overview Neuman Systems Model. escalator down)

Scholars from the around the world 3. Discuss current and future use of Shuttle Bus = $8.00 per person including: United States, Canada, nursing models in nursing practice. Holland, Thailand, China will share Cab: pick-up on same level as baggage, ideas, insights, innovations, practices and 4. Participate in interchange and research stemming from the Neuman networking opportunities related to about $25.00 from the airport to Orleans Systems Model. Nursing Theories and Models with (includes airport cab fee), nursing scholars around the world. Participants will enlighten, be inspired by about $20.00 from Orleans to the Airport new ideas, learn new approaches to model Continuing Nursing Education Units will (no airport cab fee) use, network with colleagues, and have be available the opportunity to consult with theorists Betty Neuman, Afaf Meleis, Jacqueline REGISTRATION Information: Fawcett and much more. www.neumansystemsmodel.org Schedule for Towards a Middle Range Nursing 12th International Biennial Neuman Systems Model 9:00 – 10:00 Plenary Session - Keynote Theory of Nursing Education: The Symposium Dr. Afaf Meleis, Dean, College of Neuman Systems Nursing Education Nursing, University of Pennsylvania Model Enhancing Global Health with Nursing Theories Diane Hoem Elmore “The Future of Global Health: Post Elko, NV Feminism, Post Colonialism, and Post Nursing Theories” 11:45 - 1:15 Luncheon & Panel

10:00 – 10:15 Break “Nursing and Evidence Based Practice and Theories in 21st 10:15 – 11:45 Concurrent Session A Century” Moderator: Sarah Beckman Dr. Betty Neuman, Dr. Afaf Meleis, Student Outcomes in a NSM-based and Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett Undergraduate Nursing Program Robin Duer Denise Thieme Moderator: Dr. Lois Lowry Sunday, May 31, 2009 Fort Wayne, IN 1:30 – 2:30 Business Meeting of NSMI 3:00 – 6:00 Registration Adaptation and Use of the Neuman Organization Systems Model in Global Culture- (All Registrants are invited) 4:00 – 5:30 Neuman for New Users Specific Problems A Position Michel Tarko, NSM Trustee, Statement Dr. Eileen Gigliotti - NSM Trustees British Columbia, Canada Terah Ann Green President, presiding Anna Helewka, Jolene Nash British Columbia, Canada James Bittner 2:30 – 2:45 Break Fort Wayne, IN 5:30 – 7:00 Opening Reception and 2:45– 3:45 Concurrent Session C Refereed Poster Presentations Applying the Neuman Systems Model Moderator: Dr. Betsy McDowell to Assist Graduating Seniors Prepare Dinner on Own – Enjoy Fabulous for NCLEX and Practice Factors Influencing Adolescent Las Vegas! Rebecca Cox-Davenport Depression Greenwood, SC Chuncharaporn Sinsiri, Faculty of Monday, June 1, 2009 Nursing, Asst. Prof., Dept. Community 10:15 – 11:45 Concurrent Session B Health Nursing 7:30 – 8:30 Registration and Continental Moderator: Dr. Diane Breckenridge Thammasat University, Thailand Breakfast Understanding the Created Meshing Family-Centered Care with 8:30 – 9:00 Welcome and Greetings Environment the Neuman Systems Model in Dr. Margaret Louis Marlou de Kuiper, NSM Trustee Delivering Pediatric Nursing Care Symposium Chairperson. Utrecht, Holland Betsy M. McDowell, NSM Trustee Newberry, SC Carolyn Yucha, Dean, School of Completing the NSM Circle Nursing University of Nevada, Las Dr. Lois W. Lowry, NSM Trustee Vegas Gray, TN 2:45– 3:45 Concurrent Session D 5:00 – 6:30 Wine & Cheese Reception, Moderator: Alona Angosta Refereed Poster Presentations, and 10:15 – 10:30 Break Close of Silent Auction Expanding the Least Restrictive 10:30 – 11:30 Plenary Session: Presentations of Continuum in Mental Health Practice Dinner on Own – Enjoy Fabulous Awards and Papers David Moore Las Vegas! Moderator: Dr. Eileen Gigliotti Bridgeton, NJ TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 Presentation of Patricia Chadwick RAIN: A Theory-Guided Evidence- Award* and Research Paper Based Nursing Practice Program for 7:30 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Magnet Designation Breakfast Stressors and Coping Strategies of Dr. Diane Breckenridge, NSM Trustee Adolescents with Scoliosis: Before Flourtown, PA 7:45 – 9:00 Research Networking & Interest and After Surgical Correction Group Dr. Lanshu Zhou* 3:55 – 4:55 Concurrent Session E Shanghai, China Moderator: Dr. Karen Reed Gehrling 7:45 – 9:00 Q and A with Dr. Jacqueline Wenqin Ye Fawcett and Students Xiaoyun Zhang The Importance of the Concept of Yan Xu Reconstitution in Nursing Practice and 9:15 – 10:15 Concurrent Session G Weibo Lv Education Moderator: Dr. Barbara Freese Shanghai, China Dr. Karen Reed Gehrling, NSM Trustee Evaluation of the NSM as a Guide for Presentation of John Crawford Canton OH Nursing Psychiatric Practice in Award* and Research Paper Holland: A Longitudinal Study Reconstitution of Chronic Low Back André Merks Theoretical Concerns: Burnout as a Pain Caroline van Tilburg Core Response Daniel Zink Zeeland, Holland Neshlihan Partlak Gunusen* Canton OH Dr. Lois Lowry, NSM Trustee Dr. Besti Ustun Gray, TN Izmir, Turkey 3:55 – 4:55 Concurrent Session F Dr. Eileen Gigliotti, NSM Trustee Moderator: Dr. Patricia Alpert 9:15 – 10:15 Concurrent Session H New York, NY Moderator: Dr. Susan Kowalski Spirituality the Common Ground 11:30 – 12:00 Symposium Summary and Closing Between a U.S. Health Care Team The Yin and Yang of the Neuman Remarks and Residents of Belize Systems Model Moderator: Dr. Margaret Louis Dr. Patricia T. Alpert Barbara A. Dobron Las Vegas, NV Clearwater, FL Dr. Michael Tarko, NSM Trustee, President-Elect The Evolution of Student Nurses’ Study of Women with Peripartum Concepts of Spirituality Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) as Evaluations and Sarah Beckman, NSM Trustee Participants in a PPCM On-Line Distribution of CEUs Sanna Boxley-Harges Support Group (OSG) Cheryl Bruick-Sorge JoAnn Weinland Becky Salmon Dr. Rosanna F. Hess Fort Wayne, IN Canton, OH REFEREED POSTERS Utilizing the Neuman Health-Care Systems Model as 2009 SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE the Theoretical Framework for Investigating the CHD Risk Factors among Filipino-Americans Clinical Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Dr. Margaret Louis, NSM Trustee, Chairperson Alona D. Angosta MSN, RN, APN, FNP, NP-C Infections Diane Elmore, RN, MSN, FNP, NP-C, Great Basin Las Vegas, NV Yvette Winstead, MSN, CRNP, FNPBC, MBA, MS, College MA Alona Angosta, RN, MSN, FNP, NP-C UNLV Neuman Systems Model in Group Work – A Dynamic Philadelphia, PA and Holistic Approach Hudson T. Andrews, RPN, B.Sc., M.Sc., CFRC Vancouver, British Columbia ** Accepted for presentation but unable to attend 2009 ABSTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE

Using Neuman’s Metaparadigm of Environment to Dr. Betsy M. McDowell, NSM Trustee, Chair Explore the Caste System of Healthcare Dr. Barbara Cammuso, NSM Trustee John L. Burkley, RN, BSN Dr. Barbara T. Freese, NSM Trustee Allentown, PA Dr. Rosemary Witt, UNLV Dr. Sue Witt, UNLV U.S. Nurse-Midwives’ Knowledge of Female Genital Cutting and Experience Working with Circumcised Women in the United States WE WOULD LIKE TO ESPECIALLY THANK THE Rosanna F. Hess, RN, DNP FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS JoAnn Weinland, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC SYMPOSIUM: Canton, OH Zeta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta, Tau, The Relationship of Intimate Partner Violence on the International Social-Emotional Development of At-Risk Young Children ** School of Nursing Jennifer L. Jones MSN, RN University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dayton, OH

Effect of a “Home Hospital” on Student Stress and Touro University Nevada-School of Nursing Academic Performance Susan Kowalski RN, PhD Las Vegas, NV Macy’s shopping passes A Health Trajectory Perspective of the Neuman Systems Model Mr. B. Chris Lorentz, MSN, RN Division of Educational Outreach Orlando, FL University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The Effect of Group Counseling on Depression in Orleans Resort, Las Vegas Adolescents Ubolwanna Reunthongdee, Register Nurse Supanburi Province, Thailand