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There\u2019s a renewed sense of enthusiasm in the nursing world when it comes to nursing conferences. The ability to meet and gather without restrictions, come together to debrief and learn from each other is an invaluable necessity of the nursing profession. Attending nursing conferences allows you to connect with peers, foster valuable relationships for potential future opportunities, and be seen and heard within your unique experiences as a front-line healthcare worker. Nursing conferences also offer insights into the latest nursing innovations, provide inspiration from notable speakers and help contribute to continuing education through earned units (CEUs).<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Let\u2019s not forget that these conferences usually involve traveling to different cities, offering the freedom to explore and engage in sightseeing and different nursing cultures. To help you plan where you\u2019d like to attend your next conference, consider this list of noteworthy nursing conferences happening in 2024<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

General Nursing Conferences<\/b><\/h3>\n

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If you want to network with nurses from a broad range of specialties, general nursing conferences may be for you. These events are either open to all nurses or those meeting specific background requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) 72nd Annual Convention<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> April 3\u20137
\n<\/span>Location: <\/b>Disney\u2019s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/b> Convention Only Advance Registration Fees: $100 NSNA Members, $160 Nonmember Students, $80 Florida Members, $140 Florida Nonmembers
\nCost:\u00a0<\/strong>Convention Only Onsite Registration Fees: $135 NSNA Members ($75 single day) \/ $200 Nonmembers ($90 single day)
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline:<\/b> Mail\/Fax Pre-Registration Deadline: March 18, 2024 \/ Online Pre-Registration Deadline: March 25, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

The NSNA invites all student nurses to attend its annual conventions. The 2024 convention\u2019s topic, \u201cElevate: Dreams Help Make the Impossible Possible,\u201d primarily focuses on exploring various nursing specialties and strengthening skill sets. Attendees also have the opportunity to learn new skills and test-taking strategies across multiple education sessions, including a live NCLEX-RN Review. Meet NSNA leaders, including the Board of Directors, Nominating and Elections Committee and the chair of the Resolutions Committee. The Annual Convention is your opportunity to network with students nationwide, enhance chapter management skills, master test-taking and improve your clinical judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n

NurseCon at Sea<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> April 9\u201314
\n<\/span>Location:<\/b> Sailing from Miami to Mexico
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/b> $1,382 to $2,082 (Price varies depending on room and occupancy)
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline:<\/b> Until sold out (Over 90% sold, as of March 15, 2024)<\/span><\/p>\n

A nursing conference created by Nurse Blake, NurseCon at Sea focuses on bringing nurses together in a unique and fun atmosphere that includes conference events, activities, parties and continuing education. Plus, you get to enjoy the amenities of being on a cruise ship \u2013 delicious food, entertainment and unique lodging \u2013 all bundled into one price. NurseCon prides itself on crafting customized and engaging courses for nurses. The organizers encourage attendees to choose their own adventure on the ship and attend as many or as few CEU courses as they want.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) 52nd Annual Institute and Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> July 23\u201328<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location:<\/b> San Francisco, California<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cost: <\/b>Early Bird: Member (RN\/LPN\/LVN) $565+$32.75 \/ Member (Student) $320+$19.12 \/ Member (Retired) $440+$25.80 \/ Nonmember (RN\/LPN\/LVN) $740+$42.48 \/ Nonmember Student $370+$21.91 \/ Nonmember Retired $$515+$29.97
\nCost:\u00a0<\/strong>One Day Admission: $200 (daily)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline:<\/b> March 31 Early Bird Registration \/ Onsite for One Day Admission<\/span><\/p>\n

The 52nd NBNA will address a range of subjects such as Palliative Care, Pain Management, Diversity among Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Chronic Diseases and the Influence of Vaso-occlusion on individuals with Sickle Cell Disease. The conference\u2019s title is \u201cAdvancing Health Care Across the Lifespan: Through Re-Imaging Nursing and Human Caring, but the overarching theme is Nursing Resilience across diverse dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n

National League for Nursing (NLN) Education Summit<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> September 18<\/span>\u2013<\/span>20<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location:<\/b> San Antonio, TX<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/b> Early Bird through May 31: $815 Members \/ $1,025 Nonmembers
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/strong> June 1 through August 31: $1,045 Members \/ $1,275 Nonmembers
\nCost:\u00a0<\/strong>September 1 through Event: $1,275 Members \/ $1,500 Nonmembers
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline:<\/b> May 31 Early Bird Registration \/ August 31 Discounted Registration \/ September 1 to Day-Of Full Price Registration<\/span><\/p>\n

The NLN Education Summit unites nurse educators globally to delve into current and emerging themes affecting the nursing education field. It provides a platform to unearth inventive strategies and solutions that tackle the everyday challenges encountered in the profession. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cA Daring Proposition: Competency-Based Education.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>Enjoy three full days of inspiration, collaboration and innovation, and you can earn continuing education units as an added bonus for attending. Attendees can earn CEUs.<\/span><\/p>\n

American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) 49th Annual Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> October 17<\/span>\u2013<\/span>19<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location:<\/b> St. Louis, MO<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/b> Early Bird: $199 AAMN Student Member \/ $399 AAMN Member \/ $599 Nonmember
\nCost:\u00a0<\/strong>After Feb 2: $299 AAMN Student Member \/ $499 AAMN Member \/ $699 Nonmember or Thursday Only $150
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline:<\/b> February 2, 2024 – Early Bird Registration<\/span> \/ <\/span>Onsite Registration Available<\/span><\/p>\n

The AAMN was formed in 1974 to provide networking and educational opportunities for men in nursing. In addition to providing training courses and scholarships for nursing students, the organization hosts an annual conference. Registration is open as of November 2023, but the AAMN hasn\u2019t provided details on the event\u2019s focus or who will serve as speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty-Specific Nursing Conferences<\/b><\/h3>\n

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This group of nursing conferences provides opportunities to learn about the latest innovations and research in your chosen specialty <\/span>or as an <\/span>advanced practice nurse<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Each event caters explicitly to nurses within the nursing specialty the organization promotes.<\/span> They may also help you fulfill necessary education hours while keeping you current on the latest trends within your specialty.<\/span><\/p>\n

CRNA Ski Colorado Anesthesia Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> January 28<\/span>\u2013<\/span>February 1<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location:<\/b> Copper Mountain Resort, CO (90 miles outside Denver)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/b> $765 + lodging + ski passes <\/span>
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline:<\/b> Event Over<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Earn 25 CEUs (an entire year\u2019s worth of credits) over five days, with a flexible schedule of morning and evening sessions. This continuing education conference is owned and operated by certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The conference offers a combination of premium education and outdoor activities tailored to advanced nurses. CRNA Ski Colorado is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a conference that\u2019s also an ideal family vacation or reunion with anesthesia colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN) National Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> March 6\u20139<\/span>
\nLocation:<\/b> San Diego, CA<\/span>
\nCost:<\/b> Early Bird $210 ANN Member Student\/$475 ANN Member\/$635 Non-Member or $210\/$545\/$705 after 1\/31\/2024 (other pricing based on membership and dates\/events attending)<\/span>
\nRegistration Deadline:<\/b> January 31, 2024, Early Bird Registration \/ Day-Of Registration Available \/\u00a0Event Over<\/strong><\/span>
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At the 2024 ANN conference, neonatal nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists have the opportunity to learn best practices and discover the latest research related to neonatal medicine. Workshops that award continuing education credits take place throughout the event. After the conference, attendees and nurses who weren\u2019t unable to attend can access videos of many speakers\u2019 presentations and workshops by paying an on-demand content fee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Annual Dialysis Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates: <\/b>March 8<\/span>\u2013<\/span>10<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location:<\/b> San Diego, CA<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/b> $699 Physician\/$550 Non-Physician\/$350 Fellows<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline: Event Over<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Annual Dialysis Conference, presented by Karl Nolph, MD, Division of Nephrology, spans three days, bringing together physicians, fellows, nurses, dietitians and social workers. Although not specifically a nursing conference, this is a great conference to attend if you\u2019re a dialysis nurse. The conference focuses on adult and pediatric populations, discussing the latest advancements and research in chronic kidney disease and renal replacement therapies. Nurses attending the live event qualify for up to 21.5 ANCC nursing contact hours for continuing nursing education.<\/span><\/p>\n

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) 49th Annual Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dates:<\/b> April 2<\/span>\u2013<\/span>6<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location:<\/b> Chicago, IL<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cost:<\/b> Early Bird $615 AAACN Member \/ $775 Non-Member or $695 \/ $855 after 2\/29\/24 (other pricing based on membership type and dates\/events attending) <\/span>
\n<\/span>Registration Deadline:<\/b> February 29, 2024 – Early Bird Registration \/ Day-Of Registration Available\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The AAACN\u2019s annual conference is a gathering for ambulatory care and telehealth nurses. Earn up to 16 CEUs in special topic workshops. Explore ambulatory care nursing through workshops and sessions covering five tracks:<\/span><\/p>\n