Southeastern Conferences for Nurses

  • ACHNE Annual Institute 2018
  • SNRS 2018
  • Southeastern Seaboard Emergency Nurses Symposium 2018
  • ANA Quality and Innovation Conference 2018
  • Spring Managed Care Forum 2018

Nursing is a fast-paced career that is always changing, so it can be challenging to stay current on the latest research and developments. Annual conferences for nurses provide concentrated opportunities learn the latest trends and network with other experienced professionals. Here are just a few conferences that can help nurse acquire professional development in 2018.

1. ACHNE Annual Institute 2018

The theme for the 40th annual Association of Community Health Nursing Educators is “Celebrating the Past, Envisioning the Future.” The 2018 institute will focus on envisioning future and identifying innovative roles and achievements. The conference will allow participants to strategize ways that the ACHNE core values can guide the community through mentorship, coalition building, and collaboration. Some of ACHNE’s core values include: evidence based practice, excellence in education, inclusiveness, leadership development, professional development, and research and scholarship. The 2018 nursing conference will be held New Orleans, LA, June 7-9.

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2. SNRS 2018

The Southern Nursing Research Society will be holding its 32nd annual conference in Atlanta, GA from March 21-24, 2018. The society was founded in 1986 and declared an independent organization a year later. The society region includes 14 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia, and includes over 500 active members. The conference provides an opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and students to network and share research.

3. Southeastern Seaboard Emergency Nurses Symposium 2018

The Emergency Nurses Association has a membership of over 42,000 emergency nurses. The 2018 southeastern conference will feature presentations and ePoster sessions on advance practice, trauma, clinical, disaster preparedness, advocacy, and leadership and management. The conference promises opportunities for professional development and sharing clinical resources. The conference will be held on April 19-21 at Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC.

4. ANA Quality and Innovation Conference 2018

The American Nurses Association will be holding its annual Quality and Innovation Conference will be held in Orlando, FL from March 21-23, 2018. The ANA prides itself on connecting experts and peers to find solutions for the industries most pressing issues by exploring quality strategies through case studies. The conference allows participants to immerse themselves in real-world innovations and leave with new inspiration, insights, and tools.

5. Spring Managed Care Forum 2018

The American Association of Managed Care Nurses (AAMCN) will be holding their Spring Managed Care Forum May 3-4, 2018, at Gaylord Palms, Orlando, FL. The Managed Care Forums allow AAMCN members to network with nurses, medical directors, physicians, administrators, and other healthcare executives. The forum features sessions based on population health management, oncology, and the business of managed care and offers continuing education credits for both nurses and physicians.

With several southeastern conferences to choose from, professional development is easier than ever. Conferences for Nurses allow new and experienced health care professionals to network, present, and exchange ideas, improving their professional and institutional standing.