Exhibits


The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) invites you to exhibit at the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition(R) (also known as NTI) in New Orleans May 10-12, 2005 and to meet AACN's audience of more than 6,000 influential nurses. Contact the AACN Exhibits Team today to learn how NTI 2005 can provide an excellent return on your investment. Call toll-free 1-800-394-5995 and enter extension to contact:

Randy Bauler, CEM Corporate Relations and Exhibits Director ext. 366
Heidi Boydstun Exhibits Manager ext. 373
Maribel Aguayo Exhibits Coordinator ext. 509

When you call, please provide your mailing address and/or fax number and the Exhibits Team will send you complete exhibits information promptly. We accept exhibit space applications until the show starts on May 10. However, you'll have more choices and the best space options the sooner you send your exhibits application and payment.

Exhibit days are Tuesday - Thursday, May 10-12, 2005. The show offers 12.25 hours of exhibit time over three days, with more than 8 hours of dedicated (unopposed) exhibit time. Show days and hours are listed below.

We hope you will join AACN and its audience of more than 6,000 critical care nurses at NTI 2005 in New Orleans. Based on recent attendance results, you will experience strong traffic on the show floor and aisles crowded with qualified nurse participants who use, administer, apply, specify, recommend or prescribe your products.

NTI 2002 in Atlanta, GA - More than 6,100 nurse participants
NTI 2003 in San Antonio, TX - More than 6,500 nurse participants
NTI 2004 in Orlando, FL - More than 6,800 nurse participants

The Critical Care Exposition at NTI is the largest, most comprehensive trade show for acute and critical care nurses, advanced practice nurses, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse managers as well as progressive care and emergency department nurses who treat critically ill patients. More than 400 companies (see list of previous exhibitors using the past NTI websites link above) will be in New Orleans offering access to cutting-edge devices, equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals, publishing, nursing education, training materials and employment opportunities. Healthcare professionals who visit the show can earn up to six (6) contact hours of CE credit through the popular Exhibit CE Program (0.5 contact hours per session), offered in exhibit displays right on the show floor.

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Critical Care Exposition Dates and Times

Tuesday, May 10 10:15 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11 10:15 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, May 12 10:15 am - 1:00 pm

Floor Plan


Note: Please check the date on each floor plan carefully. Exhibit spaces are assigned daily; the floor plan may have been revised or updated from the one you select, view or print.


Exhibitor Prospectus - Exhibit Space Rates, Application, Deadlines, etc.
NTI Sponsorships and Corporate Support


AACN Corporate Support Catalog (entire brochure), or select individual pages as follows:



Service Kit Forms

Exhibitor Action Checklist

Participant Mailing Label Guidelines
Participant Mailing Label Order Form - Deadline Date April 1
Participant Mailing Label Mail House Agreement
Participant Mailing Label License Agreement

Exhibitor Service Kit Order Form - Deadline Date April 5

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Guidelines
Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Request Form - Deadline Date April 5

Exhibitor Badge Registration Form - Deadline Date April 5

Giveaway and Drawing Approval Form - Deadline Date April 5

Exhibitor Private Event Times
Exhibitor Private Activity Notification Form - Deadline Date April 5

Freeman is the official General Service Contractor for NTI 2005. To order Freeman services, labor, equipment or materials for New Orleans, please Click here to visit the MyFreemanOnline.com web site. Select the "Show Search" menu option across the top of the page. Enter the show name, and then scroll down to the May 10-12 AACN/NTI National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Expo calendar listing. Click on the listing to access order forms, deadlines and show information from Freeman, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Specialty Contractors servicing NTI 2005.


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Exhibitor Housing Information


Exhibitor Housing opens October 13, 2004. Please visit the links below for a complete listing of available hotels as well as rates and descriptions of properties. To book hotel reservations online, please use the links below:

Hotel Listings and Descriptions
Hotel Rates and Map
Exhibitor Housing Reservations
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Advertising Information - Program Book, NTI News, Special Advertising Projects


Inquiries about Sunrise and Sunset Sessions (also known as Satellite Symposia) should be directed to Kathy Huntley withSLACK, Inc. in New Jersey (see contact info below). Kathy and SLACK coordinate the Full Service Sunrise and Sunset Sessions for NTI 2005.


Inquiries about display advertising for healthcare devices, equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals (also called Technical products) should be directed to:

Kathy Huntley
Sales Director/National Account Manager
SLACK, Inc.

6900 Grove Road
Thorofare, NJ 08086
(800)257-8290, ext. 249
khuntley@slackinc.com

Inquiries about Position or Job listings, Nurse Recruiting ads and Career Opportunity display advertising should be directed to:

Kristy Irwin
Nurse Recruiting Advertising
SLACK, Inc.

6900 Grove Road
Thorofare, NJ 08086
(800)257-8290, ext. 399
kirwin@slackinc.com

NTI 2005 Exhibitors are invited to advertise in the official NTI Program & Proceedings Book and in NTI News, the conference daily featuring a different CE article in each of the four (4) issues distributed at NTI hotels and convention center throughout the event.

Representatives from SLACK, Inc. in New Jersey can provide advertising rates, specifications and deadlines for the NTI Book and NTI News. SLACK sales representatives will also assist with NTI Special Projects (sponsored pieces in print format such as the Pocket Guide and Personal Planner) and electronic advertising opportunities, such as Web site banner ads. To learn more, call Kathy or Kristy at SLACK today at 1-800-257-8290.
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