2023 NNA Annual Convention

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REGISTER NOW for the 2023 NNA Annual Convention!

This year’s event will be held on October 6-7 at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

The 2023 Convention theme is “Developing Nurse Leaders Across the Healthcare Continuum”, and we are thrilled to be able to host the Convention this year in person. 

As reinforced by recent history, strong and effective leadership is a must for the US healthcare system. From novices to experienced leaders, join us for opportunities to gain skills and learn from successful leaders in a variety of practice settings at the 2023 NNA Annual Convention. Get inspired and start or continue your leadership journey! 

Register now to join your colleagues in Lincoln!

AGENDA

Click here for a copy of the full Convention Agenda

Click on the Event Sessions>> button in the upper right to view concurrent session titles and presenter details

Please review the full schedule and have your concurrent session choices ready to select during registration! 

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is required for participation in the event. Early-bird registration closes September 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST. 

Individuals are allowed to register after September 1st (early bird deadline), but registration fees increase by $25.00. 

No registrations are accepted after September 25, 2023. 

REGISTRATION FEES

Early-bird Pricing – available until Noon on September 1
$125.00 NNA Member – through the gracious support of the Carol Wilson Fund ($50 credit)
$225.00 Non-Member
$50.00 Prelicensure/Undergraduate Student*
$50.00 Awards Dinner Ticket(s)
$25.00 40 Under 40 Breakfast Ticket(s)

After September 1 at Noon
$150.00 NNA Member– through the gracious support of the Carol Wilson Fund ($50 credit)
$250.00 Non-Member
$75.00 Prelicensure/Undergraduate Student*
$50.00 Awards Dinner Ticket(s)
$25.00 40 Under 40 Breakfast Ticket(s)

* No CE credits will be awarded to those registering at the student rate. If you wish to attend the NNA Awards Dinner or the 40 Under 40 Awards Breakfast, additional fees will apply.

Register now by clicking the Register>> button in the upper right

Refund/Cancellation Policy – Registration fees, less a $50.00 enrollment processing fee, will be refunded to registrants who cannot attend and notify the Nebraska Nurses Association/Midwest MSD office in writing of the cancellation before September 1, 2023. No refunds will be made after September 1, 2023.

Interested in being an individual sponsor of the 2023 NNA Annual Convention?
For an additional $50, you can support the event and be recognized as an individual sponsor during the convention. If interested, add this recognition to your registration before submitting!

Prizes Needed for the NNF Silent Auction

Do you love to shop and want to help support a great cause? If you answered “yes” to this question, then donating a prize for the NNF Silent Auction is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Themed baskets, artwork, gift certificates, sports tickets, auto accessories and fine wine are just a few ideas for prizes. Add your special item (valued from $25 - $150 dollars), and then join the fun to raise the bidding and watch the sparks fly!

Take the time at the NNA Convention to browse the Silent Auction and choose the items you hope to win.

Your support for the Silent Auction allows our association to continue to offer high quality programs and events throughout the year.

If you would like to donate, please email: director@nebraskanurses.org OR info@nebraskanursesfoundation.org

40 Under 40 Awards

The Nebraska Nurses Association and the Nebraska Organization of Nursing Leadership will recognize 40 emerging nurse leaders who are under 40 years of age from across the state of Nebraska by awarding the 40 Under 40 awards during the 2023 NNA Annual Convention in Lincoln on October 6 and 7, 2023. Awardees will be honored during the breakfast on October 7. 

Interested in nominating a nurse for this prestigious award? Click here for additional details about the selection process and to nominate an emerging leader today!

Nomination Deadline: August 25, 2023

Awardees will be required to register and cover registration fees for the NNA Annual Convention in Lincoln on October 6 and 7, 2023 and are responsible for their own hotel, travel and related expenses. Guest tickets will be available to purchase during the registration process for family and friends to join the awardee for the Awards Breakfast on Saturday, October 7.

EXHIBITORS

The Nebraska Nurses Association would like to invite you to participate as an exhibitor at our 2023 Annual Convention - Developing Nurse Leaders Across the Healthcare Continuum. 

The Annual Convention will provide an excellent opportunity to network with nurses from across the state and we hope you will choose to join us. On behalf of Nebraska Nurses, we appreciate your consideration and would be honored to receive your support through participation as a vendor!

Exhibits will be held on October 6. Attendees will have scheduled times to visit exhibits throughout the day, consisting of a special time prior to the start of the program, networking breaks, and around the luncheon.

Who will be in Attendance?

Nebraska RNs throughout the state and Nurse Executives in diverse leadership positions are invited to participate in this year's event, giving you an opportunity to market your product, service or event to nurses from a variety of practice settings and educational levels. Special invitations are being extended this year to student nurses from all Nebraska schools of nursing. We hope you will choose to support our event!

Display Fees

• Corporate Exhibitor – $425.00
• Entrepreneur/Retail Sales Exhibitor* - $150.00 (plus product donations)
       *Retail Sales exhibitors must register by completing the application form below & emailing it to NNA/MSD Office

Exhibitor display fees include one, eight-foot clothed and skirted table, chair(s) and one lunch ticket

Two Ways to Register:

• Click here to register online as an exhibitor
• Click here to download the exhibitor application form and register by email

The deadline to register is September 1, 2023. Exhibit space is limited, so please notify us of your intent to exhibit as soon as possible so we may reserve a table for you.

Refund/Cancellation Policy – Exhibitor/Sponsor fees, less a $100.00 enrollment processing fee, will be refunded to exhibitors who cannot attend and notify the Nebraska Nurses Association/Midwest MSD office in writing of the cancellation before September 1, 2023. No refunds will be made after September 1, 2023.

HOTEL

Sleeping rooms have been blocked for the Nebraska Nurses Association at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel for October 5 and 6 at a rate of $139.00 plus taxes.

Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 402-474-7474 identifying yourself with the Nebraska Nurses Association, or clicking here to make your room reservation online. Reservations must be made on or before September 14, 2023.

Following the deadline, reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly, if sleeping rooms are available. Please know the daily rate will increase, possibly significantly.

DISCLOSURES

Successful Completion – Participants must pre-register, check-in on both days, participate in a minimum of three educational sessions, submit a verification of attendance form noting the sessions attended, and complete the online evaluation to receive a certificate of completion.

Contact Hours – Participants meeting the successful completion requirements will receive up to 7.0 contact hours.

Relevant Financial Relationships – No relevant financial relationships were identified for any member of the planning committee or any presenter/author of program content.

ACCREDITATION

Participants meeting the successful completion requirements can receive a maximum of 7.0 contact hours.

The Midwest Multistate Division is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Questions? Please contact Sara Fry at sara@midwestnurses.org with any questions.