2012 INS Annual Convention & Industrial Exhibition
 

Registration Information

Registration Discounts
  • INS Member Discount: INS members who register at the INS Member rate must keep their membership active through May 2012 or non-member rates will apply.

  • First-time Members: If you are a first-time member joining INS, you can save on your first-year membership fee by attending the INS Annual Convention & Industrial Exhibition. Simply check the appropriate box on the registration form. Lapsed members renewing their membership are not eligible for this discount. INS memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

  • Retired Members’ Discount: INS members who have retired from nursing should contact Membership Services at (800) 694-0298 for information on a special registration fee discount.

  • Group Discount: Any organization registering five INS members for BOTH meetings (the Spring National Academy AND Annual Meeting) will have the opportunity to register a sixth member for FREE. This discount applies only to Early Bird and Advanced Registrations. All applications must be sent together with a single payment in order to qualify. If a member of the group cancels, the group is no longer eligible for this discount, and the complimentary registration is forfeited.

  • Early Bird, Advanced and Regular Registration Discounts: Save up to $200 by registering early! Early Bird, Advanced, or Regular Registration discounts are available to those whose registration is received by INS by midnight ET on the deadlines published on the registration form. Registrations received after each discount date will be processed at the next pricing tier.


    NOTE: If you register for the Spring National Academy only or Annual Convention only and decide at a later date to attend the entire six-day convention, you will be charged at the current rate (Early-Bird, Advanced, or On-Site) for the meeting you are adding. The discount for registering for both programs is applicable only when registering for both meetings in one transaction.
Guest Registration
Each attendee has the opportunity to register one guest for a fee of $100. Guests are allowed to attend social events; however, they are NOT allowed to attend educational sessions. INS members, CRNI®s, and exhibitors are not allowed to attend as guests.

Exhibit Personnel

Exhibit personnel who wish to attend educational sessions must also register for the conference.

Infants/Children
Infants and children under the age of 18 are not permitted in the educational sessions or Industrial Exhibition at any time.

Exhibit Hall-Only Passes
INS does not offer an Exhibit Hall-only option for this conference.

Tax Deduction
You may be able to deduct the cost of the Annual Convention & Industrial Exhibition and related expenses from your federal income taxes. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

No Solicitation Policy ("Suitcasing")
Suitcasing is defined as any activity designed to solicit or sell products or services to delegates attending a convention without the proper authorization by show management or in ways that violate the rules of the event. Any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, in another company’s booth, or in violation of any portion of this policy, is subject to removal without refund and additional penalties.

Registration Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy
All registration cancellations must be made in writing to INS and will be refunded only if received by
March 30, 2012. All refund requests are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason after March 30, 2012. No exceptions will be made. "No-shows" forfeit all registration fees paid and are not eligible for any refunds or credits. Cancellations of hotel reservations cannot be made through INS.

Transfers/Substitutions

If you register for the Spring National Academy, Annual Meeting, or the entire Annual Convention and are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. A $50 transfer fee will apply.