Official Event Agenda
2nd Annual Nurses Magazine
Awards & Symposium
Celebrating Nursing Excellence, Leadership & Innovation
August 20 – 22, 2026
1
Thursday
August 20, 2026
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Registration & Check-In
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Welcome Reception / Meet & Greet
8:00 PM
11:00 PM
11:00 PM
Nurses Got Talent
Learn More
2
Friday
August 21, 2026
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Keynote Speaker
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Breakout Session
12:30 PM
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
Brunch & Fashion Show: From Scrub to C-Suite
Learn More
2:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
Breakout Session
Friday Breakout Sessions
August 21, 2026 | Concurrent Learning Tracks
Track 1
Clinical Excellence
Hands-On Suturing Workshop for Nurse Practitioners
Master essential suturing techniques with step-by-step, hands-on practice and expert guidance.
NCLEX Mastery: Strategies for Success
Learn proven study methods, test-taking strategies, and resources to help future nurses pass with confidence.
Prescribing with Confidence: Advanced Pharmacology Updates for the Modern NP
This evidence-based session is designed for Nurse Practitioners seeking current updates in pharmacology, safe prescribing practices, medication interactions, chronic disease management, and emerging therapies. Topics include antibiotic stewardship, diabetes and obesity medications, mental health pharmacology, pain management, and reducing adverse drug events.
Ideal Audience
Nurse Practitioners, APRNs, Primary Care Providers, Faculty, Graduate NP Students
Learning Outcomes
- Apply current prescribing guidelines in primary care and specialty settings
- Identify common drug interactions and contraindications
- Review new medications and treatment trends in 2026
- Strengthen patient education and medication adherence strategies
Behind Closed Doors: The Nurse's Role in Domestic Violence Identification and Intervention
Nurses are often the first healthcare professionals to encounter survivors of domestic violence. This session explores trauma-informed care, warning signs, screening tools, legal considerations, documentation, and community referral pathways. Emphasis will be placed on empowering survivors while maintaining safety and confidentiality.
Ideal Audience
RNs, LPNs, Case Managers, Social Workers, Emergency Nurses, Students
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of abuse
- Use trauma-informed communication strategies
- Understand documentation best practices
- Connect patients with shelters, counseling, and legal resources
Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking and the Nurse's Duty to Respond
Human trafficking victims frequently interact with healthcare systems unnoticed. This critical session equips nurses and healthcare professionals to identify red flags, respond safely, document concerns, and collaborate with law enforcement and victim advocacy services. Includes pediatric, adult, labor, and sex trafficking indicators.
Ideal Audience
Emergency Nurses, School Nurses, Public Health, Case Managers, Physicians, Students
Learning Outcomes
- Identify clinical indicators of trafficking victims
- Use patient-centered screening techniques
- Understand mandatory reporting considerations
- Develop referral pathways for protection and recovery
Track 2
Career Advancement & Professional Development
Power Hour: Resume & Interview
Craft a winning nursing resume and sharpen your interview skills through mock interview simulations.
Nurse Entrepreneurs: Turning Your Passion into a For-Profit and Non-Profit Business
Explore how to launch, market, and grow your own nursing-based business or consulting practice. Includes guidance on concierge nursing and cosmetic nursing practice.
Safeguard Your Nursing License
Understand legal risks, documentation best practices, and how to protect your license in challenging clinical situations.
From Global Nurse to U.S. RN: Your Journey Starts Here
A clear and motivating roadmap for international nurses and students who aspire to practice in the United States. Highlights the steps, challenges, and opportunities involved in transitioning to the U.S. healthcare system.
Track 3
Scholarship & Publishing
From Dissertation to Bestseller: Turning Your DNP Project into a Book
Learn how to adapt your scholarly project into a publishable book that reaches a broader audience beyond academia.
Track 4
Aesthetic & Specialized Practice
Session Details to Be Announced
Track content forthcoming. Check back for updates.
Track 5
Wellness & Resilience
From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Your Energy and Purpose
Identify signs of burnout and learn practical tools for resilience, recovery, and renewed professional purpose.
Track 6
Nursing Students & New Graduates
Academic Success Blueprint (All Levels)
Discover effective learning, writing, and time management skills to excel in nursing school and beyond.
Transition to Practice: From Student to Confident Nurse
Bridging the gap between school and real-world nursing. Covers managing your first 90 days, clinical confidence and decision-making, and avoiding common new graduate mistakes.
3
Saturday
August 22, 2026
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Level Up Hour
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Breakout Session
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Lunch and Learn
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
Cocktail Hour & Red Carpet / Photo Opportunity
7:30 PM
11:00 PM
11:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
Saturday Breakout Sessions
August 22, 2026 | Concurrent Learning Tracks
Track 1
Clinical Excellence
Emergency & Critical Care Bootcamp
An intensive, hands-on workshop focused on rapid assessment, life-saving interventions, and high-stakes clinical decision-making in emergency and critical care settings.
Nursing in the Digital Age: Telehealth, Technology & Digital Health Systems
A concise, hands-on session exploring how tools like telehealth and digital health systems are transforming nursing care, improving efficiency, and enhancing patient outcomes.
Track 2
Career Advancement & Professional Development
Session Details to Be Announced
Track content forthcoming. Check back for updates.
From Bedside to Classroom: Becoming a Nurse Educator
This session introduces nurses to the journey from bedside care to nurse educator, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Highlights nursing career pathways including education, mentorship, and leadership.
Track 3
Scholarship & Publishing
From Research to Readership: How to Publish from A to Z
A practical, step-by-step guide to getting your academic or professional work published in nursing journals.
Track 5
Wellness & Resilience
Self-Care Strategies for Nurses
Empower yourself with evidence-based self-care routines and mental health practices to sustain your well-being throughout your nursing career.
Track 6
Nursing Students & New Graduates
Surviving & Thriving Your First Year
Focus on emotional resilience and workplace adaptation. Covers managing stress, burnout prevention, imposter syndrome, building healthy work habits, navigating workplace culture, and financial literacy for nurses.
Track 7
Youth Track: Middle & High School
Meet the Nurse: Real Stories, Real Impact
Inspiration through storytelling. Covers a day in the life of a nurse, why they chose nursing, challenges and rewards of the profession, nursing as a career, different specialties, and the science behind saving lives.
