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International pediatric Cardiac nursing symposium
Registration and hotel information

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Hilton Hotel Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, Texas 77010

Phone: 713-739-8000 or

Toll free 800-HILTONS

Fax: 713-739-8007

A special rate is available for symposium participants. Be sure to mention that you are a participant in the International Pediatric Cardiac Nursing Symposium when making reservations.

Registration

There are two ways to register:

  • Online – coming soon!

  • Print and complete the registration form (pdf) and mail it, along with payment (check or money order made payable to Texas Children's Hospital), to:

    International Pediatric Cardiac Nursing Symposium
    2260 West Holcombe, #201
    Houston, TX 77030

Fees

Early registration
Deadline for early registration is Sept. 24.

  • Pre-conference (morning of 11/9/06): $50
    Note: Organizations with five or more participants will have the pre-conference fees waived. All registrations must be mailed together in same envelope in order to receive discount.

  • One day participation: $150

  • Full symposium (excludes pre-conference): $300

Fees after Sept. 24 are as follows:

  • Pre-conference (morning of 11/9/06): $50
    Note: Organizations with five or more participants will have the pre-conference fees waived. All registrations must be mailed together in same envelope in order to receive discount.

  • One-day participation: $175

  • Full symposium (excludes pre-conference): $350

Cancellation and refund policy

Texas Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, Texas Children's Hospital will refund any registration fees, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellations or charges assessed by airlines and travel agencies.

In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by Oct. 31, 2006. Refunds will be issued for the amount of registration less a $50 service charge.

 

Hotel information

The symposium will be held at the Hilton Hotel Americas-Houston located in the heart of downtown Houston. Shopping, dining and other cultural attractions are nearby.

The Hilton Americas-Houston 24-story state-of-the-art convention hotel offers Texas visitors 1,203 guestrooms, including both one and two-bedroom suites. The hotel also offers a comprehensive business center, three restaurants, Lobby Bar, Java Coast Coffee emporium and Skyline Spa & Health Club.

Contact the hotel at 713-739-8000 or toll free at 800-HILTONS or visit its Web site for reservations. Book by Oct. 18, 2006, to receive a discounted room rate of $149 per night, plus applicable fees and taxes. Be sure to mention that you are a participant in the International Pediatric Cardiac Nursing Symposium to receive the special rate. Reservations requested after Oct. 18, 2006, will be accepted on a space- and rate-available basis.

 

Airport information

Houston has two major airports:

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
2800 N. Terminal Road Houston TX
281-230-3000
William P. Hobby Airport
7800 Airport Blvd Houston TX
713-640-3000


Information about both airports can be found at the Houston Airport System's Web site.

 

Questions about registration

E-mail or call 832-826-5722.

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