35th MidYear Career Planning Conference
​Budgeting Information

BUDGETING INFORMATION FOR THE
35th ANNUAL NSNA MIDYEAR CAREER PLANNING CONFERENCE
Town and Country, San Diego, CA
NOVEMBER 2- 5, 2017
The following information is being provided to assist you with budgeting for the 2017 NSNA MidYear Career Planning Conference.
Room Rates (Not including taxes and state/local assessments): 
Royal Palm Tower: $159 single/double / $179 triple / $199 quad
Regency Tower: $149 single/double / $169 triple / $189 triple quad
Garden rooms: $139 single/double / $159 triple / $179 triple quad
Sample Budgets
MINIMUM-- per person (4 in a room for 3 nights and 4 days)
  • NSNA member attending conference only, registering in advance            $75.00
  • Quad room (4 people) at the Town and Country San Diego
     for 3 nights. Price includes a daily resort fee, 10.5% tax, 
    0.06% California Tourism Assessment fee, and 2% San Diego
    Tourism District Assessment fee.                                                                      $168.00  
  • Food for 4 days, IRS estimates ($59/day)                                                       $236.00
  • Total                                                                                                                              $479.00
MAXIMUM—per person (single room for 3 nights and 4 days)
  • NSNA member attending the conference and the NCLEX Review,
       (registering in advance)                                                                                           $95.00
  • Single room at the Town and Country San Diego for 3 nights.
    Price includes a daily resort fee, 10.5% tax,     0.06% California Tourism
    Assessment fee, and 2% San Diego     Tourism District Assessment fee.        $604.50
  • Food for 4 days, IRS estimates ($59/day)                                                          $236.00
  • Total                                                                                                                                 $935.50
 Break down of expenses

Meals
(4 days) based on IRS estimates for San Diego, CA at $59 per day x 4 days = $236
Breakfast  $15.00 per day
Lunch        $16.00 per day
Dinner        $28.00 per day

Hotel*
The Town and Country is the perfect location in the beautiful town of San Diego, CA amidst dining, shopping and entertainment. Want to wander around and explore San Diego attractions away from the hotel for a few hours or an entire day? There are a variety of points of interest nearby to suit every taste. Town and Country is just minutes away from popular area attractions and shopping, including Fashion Valley Center, Gaslamp District, Old Town San Diego, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Mission Bay, and SeaWorld. Many attractions are accessible by the light‐rail trolley that stops at Town and Country or are a short drive away. Access to the light‐rail trolley at the hotel, please visit https://sdmts.com/ for times, fares, and routes.

Hotel Amenities Include
  1. Complimentary guestroom Wi-FI 
  2. Unlimited access to the Fitness Center 
  3. 10% off spa services at Bella Tosca Day Spa 
  4. Complimentary daily shuttle service to Riverwalk Golf Club, Fashion Valley Center, Old Town Mission Valley Center, and Hazard Center. (Daily 10am – 7pm, based upon availability) 
  5. Complimentary guest room local calls (619 and 858 area codes) and 1- 800 calls 
  6. Complimentary coffee in your guest room and morning coffee in Hotel Lobby daily (5 am – 9 am) 
  7. Complimentary USA Today in the Hotel Lobby and dining outlets 
  8. Complimentary computer access in the Hotel Lobby for printing airline boarding pass​
OTHER COSTS AND INFORMATION
  • Baggage Fees – Check your airline’s website for the latest rules and regulations regarding fees for baggage. In addition to leaving home large containers of shampoo and hairspray, extra fees for luggage may require you to pack only the essentials. 
  • Taxi Cab information – The Town and Country Hotel is about 8 miles from San Diego International Airport. Taxicab service for 1-3 people should be about $23.00 (without tip). Taxis are available outside the airport or trolley station.
  • Hotel Parking - Discounted self-parking fee of $10 per day applies for overnight guests driving to the hotel and a maximum of $12 per day applies for local meeting attendees driving to the hotel. Valet parking fee is available for $29.00 per day. 
  • Airline Discount - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
    NSNA has arranged discounted airfares with Delta Airlines for the MidYear Career Planning Conference for attendees traveling to and from San Diego, CA between the dates October 26, 2017 and November 8, 2017. Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com/meetings or by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations 800-328-1111.  When booking on line at www.delta.com/meetings, select “Book Your Flight” and enter the meeting code NMQMZ.
  • FNSNA Beach Party:  Don’t miss out on the FNSNA Beach Party! - $8 advance registration, $10 on-site 
    ​https://form.jotform.us/nsnainc/FNSNAbeachparty
Helpful Links
  • Hotel reservation link: nsna.me/MidYear65Hotel.
    Debit Cards are not recommended since the hotel immediately deducts the first night’s deposit and will freeze $50 per day, per room for incidentals upon check-in.  You will not have access to these frozen funds for up to two weeks after check-out.
  • SuperShuttle airport shuttle reservations and discount:
    Link for http://nsna.me/supershuttle2017
    Discount is for shared ride with NSNA rate. Fare is $10 one way or $20 per person round-trip. There is a $3 fee for reservations made over the phone but if attendees would like to make reservations by phone, call 1.800.BLUEVAN FREE (258.3826) – and provide the discount code 5GPMW. (Code is automatically entered for online bookings.) 
  • ​​Metropolitan Transit System
    The MTS is a transportation option to navigate around San Diego. Please check: https://sdmts.com/schedules-real-time/trip-planner to plan your trip and for up- to-date fare, schedule, and travel information.
MIDYEAR REGISTRATION FEES

Members and Sustaining Members Advanced
o   Conference and NCLEX Review                                              $95.00
o   Conference only                                                                         $75.00
o   NCLEX only                                                                                 $80.00

Members and Sustaining Members On-site
o   Conference and NCLEX Review                                             $110.00
o   Conference only                                                                          $85.00
o   NCLEX only                                                                                  $85.00
Members and Sustaining Members Daily                                  $50.00
Faculty Advisors/Consultants Conference Advanced           $80.00
Faculty Advisors/Consultants Conference On-site                 $95.00
Faculty Advisors/Consultants Conference Daily                     $50.00
Non-Members Advanced
o   Conference and NCLEX Review                                                $155.00
o   Conference only                                                                           $120.00
o   NCLEX only                                                                                   $105.00
Non-Members On-site
o   Conference and NCLEX Review                                                 $175.00
o   Conference only                                                                            $130.00
o   NCLEX only                                                                                     $110.00
Non-Members Daily                                                                            $65.00
GROUP DISCOUNT

Group registration of 5 or more must be sent together via mail or fax if charging to credit card to: 
Meeting Registration Department
PO Box 789
Wilmington, OH 45177
(Fax: 937-383-4511)

Group registration of 5 or more must be sent together via mail or FAX if charging to credit card to : Meeting Registration Department, PO Box 789, Wilmington, OH 45177 (Fax: 937-383-4511) with a cover letter requesting the discount. This registration must be paid for with one check or one credit card charge for the total registration fees. A registration form must be included for each person in the group. Faculty Advisors and Consultants included in the group must be Sustaining Members to receive the group discount.

Group discount is only available to NSNA members (student and Sustaining members) who pre-register for the Career Planning Conference ($75) and for the Career Planning Conference and NCLEX Review Combination ($95). Discount not available for NCLEX Review only; Discount not available to non-members. 
$10 discount for each person in groups of 5 or more NSNA members from the same school. 
$10 discount for each person in groups of 5 or more NSNA members who serve on the same state board. No refunds will be issued for a Group Registration; substitutions will be permitted.
  • Group discount Conference Only                         $65
  • Group discount conference and NCLEX             $85
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Watch the NSNA website for more up-to-date information as the 2017 MidYear Conference approaches.