Excellence in Long-Term Care 2023 Annual Conference
- 9:00 AM
- Hilton Virginia Beach-Oceanfront 3001 Alantic Ave Virgnia Beach,VA 23451
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Bring your Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and Administrator for a conference-only fee of $250 or a conference with a membership of $350. Please send in all three forms with one check referencing the three attendees in the memo section.
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| Registration Type | Membership | Conference Registration | Conference & Membership | Early Bird (Membership & Conference)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician or Administrator | $100 | $150 | $225 | $175 |
| Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | $90 | $135 | $200 | $150 |
| Allied Health Professional (RPh, RN, NHA) | $90 | $135 | $200 | $150 |
| In-Training (student-requires current student identification, fellow, resident) | $85 | $115 | $175 | $125 |
Take advantage of our Early Bird registration discount! Ensure your payment is received by August 20, 2023*. Use Promo Code EB2023
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