AHOY BNR Cruisers!Welcome to the Fantastic Black Nurses Rock cruise 2018. I am super excited for this cruise and all the schedule activities. I have the opportunity to work with a great team, to ensure you will have the best experience and the best time on this cruise.

On this BNR Cruise you will be able to be on the forefront of educational and professional leadership **classes, along with meeting hundreds of people while having fun cursing.

As the BNR cruise director I have set aside activities that you will truly enjoy.

Rhonda will be unable to attend due to a medical emergency but wish us the VERY BEST on this cruise.

Special Thanks To:

Here’s a snapshot:

Roaring 20s Harlem Nights80s best dress and dance contestAll Red dress on the pool deck and Best DressMorning devotional Morning aerobics and walks on the pool deck and much more

As I wrap up thank you Dr. Romeatrius Moss for everything, you are a true epic leader. BNR cruisers let’s go, bring your energy and willingness to have fun. I will see you March 11, 2018

Sincerely,Rhonda E. RubenBlack Nurses Rock Cruise Director 2018“Always Thankful”

Rhonda RubenDirector

• DJ Daniel White

• Our Speakers

• Rhonda Reuben

• Kimaka Bowen

• Kristie Gilner

• BNR cruise team

• BNR Board Members

• Cruise Rep Ron Beverly

• Photographers Michael Parks & Dana Scott

• EZZY Edgar Baldwin

• Sherie Thomas

• LaShana Douville

• Ft Lauderdale North Marriott Hotel

• Comedian Kenny Williams

Welcome to the Black Nurses Rock Cruise!Our theme, Cruising with a Purpose, will ignite you towards greatness! The mission of Black

Nurses Rock is to inspire innovated leaders who will serve our vulnerable communities. With the Continuing Education components, Networking, and Entertainment, we are taking cruising

to the next level for Black Nurses! We are a powerful force together so let’s have a wonderful time, and meet new people! Please take this time to relax, laugh, dance, unwind, and learn more about yourself.

We want to invite you to join us for a 5 Day Cruise April 27th – May 2, 2019, New Orleans Port. Registration will be only $95 (Regular price will be $125) for those on this ship! Please use code CRUISE to register and save, Special ends March 28th. Next year registration will include the Meet and Greet ticket and Transportation to the port for Paid Members ONLY!

Dr. Romeatrius N. Moss DNP, MSN, RN, APHN-BCBlack Nurses Rock Founder / CEO

SATURDAY: MARCH 10, 2018 (Check in Marriott Hotel)

1:00pm-4:00pm: Cruise Registration Opens $200 On-site Registration

7:30pm: Meet and Greet! Host Hotel - Marriott Welcome from your Cruise Committee Team! Comedian – Kenny Williams Music – DJ Dynamite

SUNDAY: MARCH 11, 20188:30am: Marriott Guests ONLY Breakfast and Baggage tag check Meet up9:30am-1:00pm: Every 30 minutes Ground Transportation will be available 10:00am: Ground Transportation to Ship ($10.00 per person)12:30pm: BNR will board at this time. (MAY ARRIVE AS EARLY AS 10:00 A.M.)4:00pm: DEPARTURE! 4:00pm-7:00pm: BNR Check-in and Official Welcome Location: Adagio Bar Welcome from the BNR President & Cruise Committee THEME: Represent your State/Team Clothing items to rep your home state/team5:30 pm: Group Dining (nightly)

MONDAY: MARCH 12, 2018 Fun Day at Sea

7:00-8:00am: Morning Moves (daily exercise- location Running Track area)9:30am-11:20am Contact Hours9:30am-11:30pm Location: Adagio Bar11:30-12:55pm: Lunch1:00pm 5:30pm: Nursing Panel Discussion Location: Botticelli Dinning Room

TUESDAY MARCH 13, 2018 Port Amber Cover, Dominican Republic

7:00-8:00am: Morning Moves (daily exercise- location TBA)8:00pm-4:00pm: Amber Cove (Let’s Have Fun!)5:00pm: Ship Departs Island. 5:30pm: Dinner8:00pm -11:00pm: Black Nurses Rock’s 80s Party Location: Club Fusion Hosted by DJ Dynamite from the Tom Joyner Morning Mix.

Itinerary

*FREE Gift for the first 100 people for the Official Welcome

*FREE Gift for the first 100 during 80s party

WEDNESDAY: MARCH 14, 2018 Port Grand Turks

7:00am-8:00am: Morning Moves (daily exercise- location TBA)8:00am-5:00pm: Grand Turks, Turks and Caicos 5:30pm Dinner9:00pm-11:00pm Comedy Explosion : Comedian Kenny Williams Location: Club Fusion

THURSDAY: MARCH 15, 2018 Fun Day at Sea

7:00am-8:00am: Morning Moves (daily exercise- location TBA)9:30am–10:30am: All White Photos Location: Princess Theatre10:30pm-11:30pm: Headshots/Modeling (Headshots $25) 2:30pm-4:00pm: Parting of the Red Sea (All Red on Pool Deck) Location: TBA5:30pm Dinner8:30pm-12:00am: Harlem Nights Party and Awards Recognition

FRIDAY MARCH 16, 20188:00am: Return to Ft. Lauderdale FL

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing,

Provider Number CEP16714 for 6 contact hours

*FREE Gift for the first 100 people for the Harlem Nights Party

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Who did you meet to inspire you?_____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ How can you improve your professional brand? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

What have you learned from your past?_____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

How do you celebrate yourself?

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Most memorable experience?

TURNING MEDICINE TO MONEYSpeaker: Sherie Thomas

BA, CPC-I, RHIT, Louisiana Healthcare Institute, President and The Epi-Center, Owner

Objectives:• The Business of Medicine • Practice Implementation• Practice Management

Healthcare organizations face highly challenging and competitive times… the kind of which you won’t see in any ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or Pri-vate Practice episode. Healthcare reimbursement makes a whole science in itself; Sherie Thomas develops the backstage individuals in medical coding, billing and compliance into medical money makers.

Sherie Thomas has demonstrated success in the healthcare field for over 18 years as both an administrator and a healthcare consultant. A mother and wife with a degree in Business System Analysis and Health Informa-tion Technology, Sherie Thomas has brought her expertise into the Loui-siana Healthcare Institute, where, along with being its President, she also superintends the institute’s education and reimbursement departments.

HIREABILITY, LEADERSHIP, IMPACT:3 Reasons Obtaining at Minimum Your BSN is Critical for the Future of Nursing. Speaker: Barbara Kinney, RN

Objectives: 1. Increasing opportunity and HireAbility. 2. Acquiring leadership opportunities to increase diversity.3. Improving patient outcomes to impact the community.

Barbara J. Kinney is a Registered Nurse, originally from Kansas City, Missouri, where she currently resides with her husband and 5 children. She has a healthcare background spanning over 14 years, beginning as a medical assistant and eventually obtaining her Associate’s degree in nurs-ing. She started her career as a professional nurse in Renal, Telemetry, Urology, Critical Care Step Down, and Medical-Surgical units. She went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and transitioned into LDRP and women’s services. She is currently studying for her MBA/MSN in nursing leadership in health-care systems. Barbara is the Vice President of Black Nurse’s Rock Kansas City Chapter, a successful entrepreneur, and founder of the Black Women’s Health Network. She is the author of the fictional novel, Evidence-Based Practice: The Life of Isabella BSN, RN, and the children’s book, Discover the World of Nursing: Become a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Featured Speakers

Branding for the Professional Nurse

This presentation will cover:

The importance of managing professional social media platform

Discuss the purpose of professional branding and how it impacts the role of the nurse

Identify and demonstrate effective marketing techniques.

Collaborative Partnership and Expert Networking

This presentation will cover:

The importance of collaborative partnership and networking

Discuss the purpose of expert networking and how it impacts your career.

Identify and demonstrate effective networking

Branding for the Professional Nurse

This presentation will cover:

The importance of managing professional social media platform

Discuss the purpose of professional branding and how it impacts the role of the nurse

Identify and demonstrate effective marketing techniques.

Collaborative Partnership and Expert Networking

This presentation will cover:

The importance of collaborative partnership and networking

Discuss the purpose of expert networking and how it impacts your career.

Identify and demonstrate effective networking

31 FLAVORS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPFOR NURSESSpeaker: Dr. Romeatrius Moss

This presentation will cover:• Why Nurses need more than one stream of income• Overview of different entrepreneur opportunities for nurses• How to maximize your skills and training

Born with a passion to serve others, Dr. Romeatrius Nicole Moss is an award winning, philanthropist, community advocate, and International speaker. While maintaining a successful career as an active duty Air Force Nurse, currently holding the rank of Major, she is also a successful entre-preneur, owning several businesses, including RNM Marketing and Pro-motions, Hot 104.5 the Nurses Station, RNM Consulting – Boss Nurse Club, Discover the World of Nursing Publishing House, Moss Vacation Properties and Rentals, Boss Nurse Business Club, and founder of the largest minority nursing association, Black Nurses Rock.

Dr. Bruce WalkerParadigm Shift in Nursing -

Be Ready

Mrs. Sherie ThomasTurning Medicine to Money

Dr. Bridget LeonardFrom Bedside to Boardroom

Dr. Romeatrius Moss31 Flavors of Income:

Try them all!

STAIRWELL TO NURSING PANEL: Overview of different entry and level of the nursing profession with questions and answer segments.

Novello PenickModerator

Beverly MorganLPN

Barbara KinneyBSN

Bruce WalkerMSN

Kimaka BowenFNP

Dr. Jonanna BryantDNP

Dr. Maria Bobo DNP

BNR Code Of Conduct

BLACK NURSES ROCK CODE OF CONDUCT

Black Nurses Rock members, guests, friends and family we will remain a professional group throughout the ship and it is expected that we conduct ourselves accordingly. Living by example and leading our communities.

**The BNR VIP Badge and Braclet must be worn at all time during private VIP events** You will not have access to events without these items. Thank you!

Black Nurses Rock MembersComplete Your Degree Online for Less• Tuition discount of up to 20% and application fee waiver

• Transfer more credits and finish sooner

• Get credit for licenses and certifications

• Advance your career with ACEN-accredited bachelor’s and master’s programs

Call Admissions: 844-843-9296 Visit: blacknursesrock.excelsior.edu

*MOU 3731 - This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are employees or members of Black Nurses Rock and submit a complete application for a program beginning on or before August 17, 2020.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at gcu.edu/disclosures. Please note, not all GCU programs are available in all states and in all learning modalities. Program availability is contingent on student enrollment. Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission 800-621-7440; http://hlcommission.org/. The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at GCU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation). GCU’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is also approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Important policy information is available in the University Policy Handbook at https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php. GCU, while reserving its lawful rights in light of its Christian mission, is committed to maintaining an academic environment that is free from unlawful discrimination. Further detail on GCU’s Non-Discrimination policies can be found at gcu.edu/titleIX The information printed in this material is accurate as of JANUARY 2018. For the most up-to-date information about admission requirements, tuition, scholarships and more, visit gcu.edu ©2018 Grand Canyon University 18CON0027

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DEEPEN YOUR IMPACT IN HEALTH CARE & YOUR COMMUNITY

Exclusive 10% Scholarship Off Tuition*

Continuing education opens opportunities for nurses to lead more deeply in improving health care and communities. Grand Canyon University’s RN to BSN and MSN programs connect Black Nurses Rock members to these opportunities that can take both their career and impact to the next level.

Achieve as a TeamEnjoy the benefits of earning your next degree alongside your fellow nurses and colleagues. Together, you can support, inspire and empower one another as you move throughout your program. Share your learning experiences and achievements during your professional development!

Who did you meet?

Find a nurse/guest from every state.Place their initials in each state.

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