Early Career Conference: Thriving in Your First Years of Practice

The FNA Early Career Conference will take place on June 6, 2026 at Hotel Indigo Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, offering a dynamic, one-day professional development experience designed specifically for nurses in their first years of practice.

This event focuses on building confidence, strengthening clinical skills, and supporting the transition into practice. Attendees will gain practical strategies for managing clinical responsibilities, explore career development opportunities, and connect with peers and experienced nurse leaders from across the state. 

The conference also features interactive learning experiences, including hands-on clinical scenarios and team-based challenges, along with sessions on leadership, organization, and professional growth.

Ideal for nursing students, recent graduates, and early-career RNs, this event provides the tools, connections, and insights needed to succeed at the bedside and beyond.

Learn more and register at www.floridanurse.org/events

12th Annual FNA Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference

Join the Florida Nurses Association on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando for the 12th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference. This annual event brings together nurses from across Florida to share research, evidence-based practice initiatives, and innovative projects that are advancing patient care and professional practice.

Through podium and poster presentations, attendees will explore how nurses in academic, clinical, and community settings are using evidence to improve outcomes and strengthen the profession. Nurses and nursing students are also encouraged to participate by attending, networking, and sharing their work.

Learn more and register at www.floridanurse.org/ResearchConference.

Clinical Excellence Conference: Celebrating the Impact of Nursing

The Florida Nurses Association Clinical Excellence Conference returns on Friday, October 2, at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando—offering a powerful and inspiring platform to explore the dynamic nature of nursing and the many ways nurses impact the lives of their patients.

Through storytelling, this unique event highlights the intersection of science, intuition, and compassion—bringing to life the moments that define nursing practice. Designed to reconnect nurses with their purpose, the conference features real stories from the field that inspire, uplift, and remind us why we chose this profession.

As part of this experience, nurses and nursing students are invited to contribute their own stories for consideration. We are seeking submissions that reflect:

• The role of clinical knowledge in guiding care 
• Moments when intuition shaped outcomes 
• Compassionate connections that made a lasting impact 
• Selected storytellers will have the opportunity to present and be part of this inspiring event. 

  Learn more and submit your story at www.floridanurse.org/StoryConference