Top Nursing Conferences for 2025

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Nurses can get tremendous value out of attending nursing conferences in 2025. They’re the perfect opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest research and brush up on nursing best practices. Many conferences invite attendees to submit abstracts for research that can be displayed at the event and provide ample opportunities for networking with fellow nursing professionals. Most conferences also offer nurses the chance to earn CEU contact hours.

We’ve compiled a list of the top nursing conferences being held in 2025 so you can explore the options with ease. Between in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences, there’s sure to be an opportunity for every nurse to learn and grow alongside your peers.

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2025 Nursing Conferences by Event Date

Mayo Clinic Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Conferences

Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development offers a variety of nursing conferences throughout the year focused on various specializations. All conferences offer credit toward CEU contact hours, and most include virtual registration options.

• Cardiac Rhythm Devices: March 3–4, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ
• Diabetes Nursing: March 6–7, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ
• Wound Ostomy Continence: April 22, 2025 in Rochester, MN 
• Pain Management: June 9, 2025 in Rochester, MN
• Geriatric Care: June 10, 2025 in Rochester, MN
• Holistic Health and Well-Being: August 6–8, 2025 in Rochester, MN
• Professional Nurse Educators Group (PNEG): September 9–10, 2025 in Rochester, MN
• Orthopedic: October 30–31, 2025, location TBD
• Palliative Care: November 11, 2025, livestream only

See the full list of conferences, including pre-recorded conferences offering CEU contact hours.

National Conference on Pediatric Health Care

Hosted by the National Association of Pediatric Nurses Practitioners (NAPNAP), this conference offers opportunities to enhance your knowledge and advance your career with more than 80 educational sessions and presentations. Networking events and in-person activities are also offered, as well as virtual options for those who can’t attend in person. Attendees can earn up to 20 CEU contact hours. 

• In-person dates: March 10–13, 2025
• In-person location: Chicago, IL
• Virtual dates: May 15–July 31, 2025
• Audience: Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• Registration cost: Ranges from $165 for a single day to $785 for the full conference, with discounts for students, new grads, and retirees

International Nurses Society on Addiction (IntNSA) Annual Education Conference

This conference offers speaker presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and more. Speakers from around the world will share their insights and knowledge on various topics related to addiction nursing. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance with Nursing CEs. 

• Dates: March 11–14, 2025
• Location: Disney Springs, FL
• Audience: Nurses specializing in addiction care
• Registration cost: $600, with discounts for members, students, and retirees

Neuroscience Nursing Annual Conference

Hosted by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) , this conference showcases groundbreaking research in the field. Attending the conference will inspire new ideas, inform clinical decision-making, and contribute to evidence-based patient care. Attendees can earn up to 20 CE contact hours, including pharmacology contact hours.

• Dates: March 16–18, 2025
• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Audience: Neuroscience nurses
• Registration cost: Ranges from $315 for a single day to $900 for the full conference, with discounts for students, new grads, and AANN members

American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Annual Conference

Tailored to nurse executives and emerging nursing leaders, this conference combines education and networking to offer opportunities to connect with visionary leaders and explore transformative practices. With more than 50+ high-impact sessions, attendees can earn contact hours (NCPD). 

• Dates: March 30–April 2, 2025
• Location: Boston, MA
• Audience: Nurse executives and emerging nurse leaders
• Registration cost: Ranges from $675 for a single day to $1,575 for the full conference (non-members)

American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) Annual Scientific Conference

This conference offers sessions and faculty presentations on a wide range of topics, including evidence-based research findings and innovative ideas for successful approaches to clinical application of pediatric surgical nursing. This conference is not yet approved to offer contact hours.  

• Dates: April 2–4, 2025
• Location: Washington, DC
• Audience: Pediatric surgical nurses
• Registration cost: TBD, check APSNA’s website for updates

American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) Conference

AANLCP is a professional member organization of nurses and non-nurses working in the field of life care planning. This conference offers a range of speaker presentations and networking opportunities focused on growing a life care planning practice. 

• Dates: April 3–6, 2025
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Audience: Nurses working in the field of life care planning
• Registration cost: Ranges from $375 to $799, with discounts for students and members

TraumaCon 2025

Organized by the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), TraumaCon is designed for all healthcare providers interested in the specialty of trauma nursing. The conference offers opportunities for networking, education, and professional growth via sessions focused on the latest advancements and best practices in trauma care. 

• Dates: April 23–25, 2025
• Location: Kansas City, MO
• Audience: Trauma nurses
• Registration cost: Ranges from $350 for a single day to $975 for the full conference, with discounts for members

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Annual Conference

This conference features insightful sessions, dynamic discussions, and networking opportunities for nurses specializing in ambulatory care. The conference offers six educational tracks, including Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCTM), Clinical, Education, Leadership, Research, and Telehealth.

• Dates: May 20–24, 2025
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Audience: Ambulatory care nurses
• Registration cost: Ranges from $375 for a single day to $875 for the full conference, with discounts for groups and active military

American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Annual Conference

This conference is devoted to uniting nurses who are passionate about holistic health. Holistic nursing professionals from across the nation attend each year, and the conference has experienced an expanding international attendance. The conference offers keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall filled with vendors offering the latest products and services to complement your daily practice.

• Dates: June 10–14, 2025
• Location: Reno, NV
• Audience: Holistic nurses
• Registration cost: TBD, check AHNA’s website for updates

Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Convention

The AWHONN Annual Convention is the ultimate meet-up for nurses caring for newborns and their families. Attendees will receive critical information and support to help deliver the highest quality care for women and newborns.

• Dates: June 21–25, 2025
• Location: Orlando, FL
• Audience: Obstetric and neonatal nurses
• Registration cost: Ranges from $245 for a single day to $899 for the full conference, with discounts for members, students, and members of the armed forces

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Convention

Med-Surg nurses have the opportunity to create connections, learn from thought leaders, and garner clinical best practices. AMSN will also offer a virtual convention during Med-Surg Nurses Week (November 1–7).  

• Dates: September 11–13, 2025
• Location: Austin, TX
• Audience: Med-Surg nurses
• Registration cost: TBD, check AMSN’s website for updates

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Annual Conference

Attendees can plan to participate in dozens of clinical sessions on topics related to emergency nursing, connect with peers from around the world with plenty of networking opportunities, and celebrate during mainstay events such as the annual themed welcome party.

• Dates: September 17–20, 2025
• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Audience: Emergency nurses
• Registration cost: TBD, check ENA’s website for updates

International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) Annual Meeting

This five-day annual conference includes primers on the latest technologies, review courses, and presentations by different panelists on many topics of interest to aesthetic and plastic surgery nurses. CEU credits are available for attendees.

• Dates: September 24–28, 2025
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Audience: Aesthetic nurses
• Registration cost: TBD, check ISPAN’s website for updates

Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Annual Scientific Meeting

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in educational sessions, hands-on training, facilitated discussions, and networking events. Nurses can earn up to 35 CEUs by attending this conference.

• Dates: September 19–21, 2025
• Location: Kissimmee, FL
• Audience: Vascular access professionals, including nurses
• Registration cost: TBD, check AVA’s website for details

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Annual Conference

This conference provides attendees with opportunities to hear the latest on psychiatric-mental health nursing, with a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and destigmatization. 

• Dates: October 15–18, 2025
• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Audience: PMH-RN or PMH-APRN
• Registration cost: TBD, check APNA’s website for updates

Nursing World Conference

This year’s Nursing World Conference will offer a hybrid in-person and virtual experience for attendees. The conference will feature engaging presentations, the opportunity to share cutting-edge research, and interactive sessions designed to address current challenges in the field. Attendees can earn CE credits for participation. 

• Dates: October 27–29, 2025
• Location: Orlando, FL, with livestream options available
• Audience: RNs

Registration cost: $539 for virtual attendees; $839 for in-person attendees

Nursing Conference Updates

Many organizations are still putting the finishing touches on their nursing conferences for 2025. Check back here for updates as they become available.

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