General Information Abstracts and Presentations
When presenters grant permission, posters and oral presentation slides given at this event are permanently available in the Sigma Repository on the first day of the event. Attendees can search the Repository using the shortcut keyword listed in each session including the quote marks (e.g., “NERC20PLN1”). For more information on the Sigma Repository, visit www.sigmarepository.org.
Event App
View the latest schedule, connect with colleagues, get real-time updates, and search for presentation authors using the Sigma event app. Search for Sigma Theta Tau International in the App Store or Google Play, download, and install. Open the app, search for NERC 2020, and tap Download.
Exhibit Hours
Baggage Storage
Due to fire code regulations, baggage storage is not permitted in the meeting area. Please see your hotel’s concierge for information on baggage storage.
The exhibits will be displayed in the Congressional Ballroom Foyer on the Ballroom Level of the Renaissance Hotel. Refer to your event schedule for viewing times.
Guests
Business Center
The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel has a full-service business center available. Please check with the hotel concierge for hours of operation and location.
Guests traveling with you to this event are not allowed to participate in any event activities without purchasing a daily guest badge for US $75 at the registration desk.
Internet Access
CNE Information
Continuing nursing education contact hours are available for this event. The number of hours available daily are shown on our website at www.sigmanursing.org/nerc-contact-hours.
Limited wireless Internet access is available in most areas of the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
Lost and Found
Electronic Devices
As a courtesy to the presenters and other attendees, please silence all electronic devices and refrain from using your phone during the sessions.
Please visit the registration desk in the Congressional Ballroom Foyer on the Ballroom Level of the hotel to collect lost items or to turn in found items. Please refer to your event schedule for registration times.
Emergencies/First Aid
Meeting Rooms
Evaluations
Message/Announcement Board
If you require emergency assistance, please immediately contact any staff member from Sigma, NLN, or the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
Attendees will receive the post-event evaluation via email approximately 10 days following the conclusion of this event. If you wish to provide us with additional feedback, please email events@sigmanursing.org. Your comments help us plan future Sigma/NLN events.
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Due to fire code regulations, attendees are not permitted to stand in the perimeter of the plenary and concurrent meeting rooms.
Attendees can use the message/announcement board to leave a message for fellow attendees, located near registration on the Ballroom Level of the Hotel. This provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues at the event. Do not leave messages of a personal nature. Sigma/NLN staff members reserve the right to remove postings that are inappropriate. Messages and announcements will not be forwarded to guest rooms.
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