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7 0 S U P P L E M E N T T O O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E J U N E 2 0 1 5 These kinds of conversations are easier at ORX. Instead of being swallowed up by large crowds rushing from one session to the next, ORX has an intimate number of attendees and vendors — typically between 350 and 500 attendees and 60 to 80 vendors — making it easy to meet and mingle. "I met one nurse manager from an outpatient eye center in Canada," says Donna Ferguson, MBA, RN, senior director of outpatient services at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Calif. "It was interesting to share informa- tion on patient issues, physician preferences and billing practices." And there are plenty of fun activities to keep you interacting with your peers between the educational sessions. Just check out a few fan favorites like: • Wine Tasting and Martini Madness. After a full day of sessions, come hang out with peers and check out the latest products in our exhibit hall. To make the shopping even more fun, our vendors will be serving up fine wine on Wednesday and fun martini creations on Thursday. • The Tournament of Champions. On Thursday, we'll challenge you at our Tournament of Champions. You'll work with your team to answer tough ques- tions in an interactive and fun setting. "I learn so much and enjoy the competition," says Carol Cappella, RN, MSN, CNOR, clinical director of Delray Beach Surgery Center in Delray Beach, Fla. "You always enjoy the session and take so many little tidbits away that you can share back at your center or improve on." • Lunch and OR Excellence Awards. Chit-chat with colleagues and see the best of the best in surgical management at our annual OR Excellence Awards luncheon on Thursday. The luncheon, as well as Martini Madness and wine tasting, are included in your conference fee. "I have found that conversations start by sitting at a lunch table with new friendly faces and just sharing where we come from," says Ms. Ferguson. "Other conferences that I have attended where everyone disperses to nearby cafes for lunch don't have nearly the same networking opportunities." When you leave ORX, it won't just be with new knowledge on how to run a