Career Resources / Nursing Conferences
Nursing conferences are a great investment for nurses. They provide the perfect opportunity to stay up to date on the latest research and nursing best practices. Many conferences invite attendees to submit abstracts for research that can be displayed at the event (this does affect registration fees). There is also ample opportunity to network with fellow nursing professionals, earn CEU contact hours, and simply get away for a few days.
Sifting through the endless lists of nursing conferences in 2023 can be a daunting task. Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you by compiling a list of both virtual and in-person nursing conferences, plus some that are important for the entire healthcare community. Some 2023 nursing conferences do not have all their information for their events as it may be too early to register. Make sure to check periodically for more information.

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Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Med-Surg nurses can learn about new approaches to their craft, hear from their peers and earn nursing continuing professional development contact hours.
- Dates: Sept. 21-24,2023
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Target audience: Med-Surg nurses
- Registration cost: Not yet posted.
Emergency Nurses Association Annual Conference
Attendees can plan to participate in dozens of clinical sessions on topics directly related to emergency nursing, connect with peers from around the world during networking opportunities, and celebrate during mainstay events such as the annual themed welcome party.
- Dates: Sept. 21-24, 2023
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Target audience: Emergency nurses
- Registration cost: Inquire with organizer (Toll free: (800) 900-9659; (847) 460-4000; [email protected])
2022 AVA Annual Scientific Meeting
- Dates: October 14-17, 2023
- Location: Portland, OR
- Target audience: RNs
- Non-member registration cost: Not yet announced
Nurses who use vascular access devices will benefit from this highly informative four-day conference in Portland, OR. Presentations on the latest vascular access devices, general panel, and exhibit hall are included. Nurses can earn up to 35 CEUs with this event. AVA2023 is organized by the Association for Vascular Access.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association 37th Annual Conference
The four-day 2023 conference will provide attendees opportunities to delve and learn the latest on psychiatric-mental health nursing, with a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and destigmatization.
- Dates: October 4-7, 2023
- Location: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Target audience: PMH-RN or PMH-APRN
- Registration Cost: Varies on type of participation and membership status
The International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses organize this five-day annual conference. The event will include primers on the latest technology, review courses and presentations by different panelists on a wide range of topics of interest to aesthetic and plastic surgery nurses. CEU credits available.
- Dates: October 25-29, 2023
- Location: Austin, TX
- Target audience: Aesthetic nurses
- Non-member registration cost: Information is not yet available.
7th Edition of Nursing World Conference
The three-day conference will focus on the theme “NURSE: Newest and Unique Research Strategies Enhancing nursing. The conference includes plenary talks and keynote speeches from renowned scientists around the globe, oral and poster presentations by researchers and students.
- Dates: October 16-18, 2923
- Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
- Target audience: RNs
- Registration Cost: Varies on type of participation
Global Exchange Conference 2023
The 2023 conference is a four-day event of continuing educational presentations, workshops, and experiences. The event brings together professionals and organizations from Mental Health, Addiction Treatment, and Holistic Wellness.
- Dates: November 12-15, 2023
- Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Target audience: RNs
- Registration Cost: $899 for Full OnSite Access
44th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care
We host a robust conference that includes more than 100 general, concurrent, and poster presentation sessions, as well as certification review courses and intensive, interactive pre– and post-conference workshops. Participants can earn more than 20 hours of continuing education contact hours, including highly sought-after pharmacology hours. There are dozens of leadership meetings, trainings, networking events, and socials.
- Dates: March 15-18, 2023, Virtual is March 16-18.
- Location: Orlando, FL; Virtual
- Target audience: Pediatric RNs
- Registration cost: Early bird fee of $540 expires Jan. 31; $580 Feb. 1-March 12; $600 Onsite
International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases 2023
The 2022 conference brought together more than 1500 public health professionals from around the world to encourage the exchange of the latest information on issues affecting the emergence, spread, and control of infectious diseases. 2023 dates and place have not yet been announced.
- Dates: TBD
- Location: TBD
- Target audience: Healthcare professionals
- Registration cost: TBD
As the leading convention for women’s health, obstetric and neonatal nurses, the AWHONN Annual Convention helps to advance the nursing profession by providing nurses with critical information and support to help deliver the highest quality care for women and newborns.
- Dates: June 17-21
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Target audience: Obstetric and neonatal nurses
- Non-member registration cost: Several options are available. Inquire with organizer (864-641-6016)
This conference is ideal for nurses who work in healthcare environments where emergency trauma care and ongoing trauma recovery care is administered.
- Dates: March 29-31, 2023
- Location: Denver, CO
- Target audience: Trauma nurses
- Non-member registration cost: Early registration is $550; After 2/10/2023 $595.
Nursing Conference Updates
Some organizations are in the early planning stages for their 2023 conferences, workshops, and symposiums. Check back here for updates as they become available.