ONA 2009 Biennial Convention

The Cornelius Leadership Congress of the Ohio Nurses Association is named for Dorothy A. Cornelius, RN, former Executive Director of ONA. Its purpose is to recognize members of ONA who demonstrate the leadership characteristics of Dorothy Cornelius in their work and with the Ohio Nurses Association.

Nominations are closed.

The Cornelius Congress Dinner and Induction will be held Thursday, October 15, with a cocktail reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Dinner and Induction beginning at 7: 00 p.m. Dinner will be held at the Embassy Suites: 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd., Independence, Ohio 44113, (216) 986‐9900, embassysuites1.hilton.com. All ONA members are welcome to attend the dinner.

The Cornelius Congress Conference is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2009, also at the Embassy Suites. Speakers include ANA President Rebecca Patton; long-time ONA member and influential nurse leader Mary Ellen Patton; Dianne Felblinger, EdD, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC, CNS; and Susan Yoder, PhD, RN.

To register for Convention and/or the Cornelius Congress Dinner, please fill out the Convention registration form. Please note that the Cornelius Congress Dinner is not included in the Convention packages – you must register for it a la carte.