New Grads Nursing Conference 2026
May 6–8, 2026 • A three-day experience for graduating and early-career nurses to build skills, confidence, and community.
Registration
Pick up your badge, materials, and explore networking lounges.
Welcome Reception & Meet & Greet
Kick off the conference with refreshments and new connections.
Breakout Sessions (Evening Learning Labs)
Clinical ExcellenceChoose a focused session: Hands-On Suturing Workshop for NPs • NCLEX Mastery: Strategies for Success
Nurses Got Talent & Comedy Show
Unwind and celebrate the lighter side of nursing!
Keynote Address
Inspiring the Next Generation of Nurse Leaders.
Morning Breakout Sessions
Career & LicensurePower Hour: Resume & Interview • Safeguard Your Nursing License • From Research to Readership (A–Z)
Brunch & Fashion Show — “From Scrubs to the C-Suite”
Celebrate leadership and style across the profession.
Exhibit Hall
Meet healthcare employers, recruiters, and professional organizations.
All-White VIP Dinner Gala
An elegant evening of recognition and networking.
Level Up Hour (Bishop Greg)
Purpose, leadership, and faith in nursing.
Final Breakout Sessions
Practice & BusinessConcierge Nursing 101 • The Nursepreneur’s Guide to Cosmetic Practice • Academic Success Blueprint
Closing Brunch & Celebration
Reflect, connect, and plan your next steps.
Breakout Sessions by Track
Choose the sessions that fit your goals. Tracks run across days; check each day for timing.
Clinical Excellence
Hands-On Suturing Workshop for Nurse Practitioners
Step-by-step techniques with expert guidance and practice stations.
Wed, EveningNCLEX Mastery: Strategies for Success
Study frameworks, test-taking tactics, and high-yield resources.
Wed, EveningAcademic Success Blueprint (All Levels)
Time management, scholarly writing, and clinical study methods.
Fri, MorningCareer Advancement & Professional Development
Power Hour: Resume & Interview
ATS-friendly résumés and mock interview practice with feedback.
Thu, MorningNurse Entrepreneurs: For-Profit & Non-Profit
Launch, market, and grow a nursing-based venture or non-profit.
Thu/FriConcierge Nursing 101
Set up and manage a concierge/private-duty practice with confidence.
Fri, MorningSafeguard Your Nursing License
Documentation, scope, and legal risk management made practical.
Thu, MorningScholarship & Publishing
From Research to Readership: Publish from A–Z
Target journals, submission checklists, revisions, and timelines.
Thu, MorningFrom Dissertation to Bestseller
Adapt your DNP project into a book that reaches wider audiences.
Thu, Afternoon/Alt SlotAesthetic & Specialized Practice
Aesthetic Nursing: The Business and the Beauty
Intro to injectables, safety, pathways, and patient experience.
Fri, MorningThe Nursepreneur’s Guide to Cosmetic Practice
Licensing, marketing, and operations to build your practice.
Fri, MorningWellness & Resilience
From Burnout to Balanced Life
Identify signs and build daily practices for recovery and resilience.
Rotating (Check Agenda)Self-Care Strategies for Nurses
Mental health tools, boundaries, and sustainable routines.
Rotating (Check Agenda)Conference Highlights
- Keynote speakers, expert panels, and hands-on skills labs
- Recruiter & vendor Exhibits for jobs, education, and products
- Brunch & Fashion Show: “From Scrubs to the C-Suite”
- All-White VIP Dinner Gala & Nurses Got Talent/Comedy Night
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