The NACNS annual event will be virtual this year taking place on March 9th-11th of 2021. The agenda for the first virtual conference is packed with over 100 on-demand sessions and poster presentations to watch at your own pace. With keynote presentations from Vince Holly and Katherine Brown-Saltzman. NACNS is also offering a total of 63.75 contact hours, plus 4.50 Nurse Pharmacology credits.
We spoke with the co-chairs of the event to find out what they were most excited for this year and we wanted to share what they had to say with you.
Registration is now open for the event and you can register here.
Ludmila Santiago-Rotchford, Conference Chair
Q. 1 What is the best reason for people to attend the 2021 Annual Conference?
It is the only National conference organized by CNSs, for CNSs, to get reinvigorated and inspired to continue to do great things in your role! There is no need to worry about not being safe during the pandemic in the virtual platform. The ability to have access to more than 63 CEs in one conference!
Q.2 What is your advice for early-career attendees attending this conference to maximize their experience?
Plan your days so that you can ask questions live to speakers who are experts in your areas of interest. Participate in the moderated discussions to share your experiences as well as challenges in your role as a CNS. You will have the ear of the BOD firsthand and they are excited to know what you need, and what is important to you as you progress in your career.
Q. 3 What are your memories from your first conference?
I felt like a groupie. It was fascinating to meet so many CNSs who had published the articles I read in my CNS program. It was great to be able to ask them questions about best practices. It was amazing to be surrounded by people who knew exactly what a CNS does!
Q.4 What are you most looking forward to at the 2021 Annual Conference?
I am looking forward to hearing all the live sessions from the keynote speakers and the incoming and outgoing Presidents of NACNS. I look forward to hearing about all the amazing work that CNSs are doing around the world. I am especially excited to network with other CNSs at various levels of expertise.
M. Jane Swartz, Conference Co-Chair
Q. 1 What is the best reason for people to attend the 2021 Annual Conference?
Being in a room with 400 people and not having to explain what a CNS is and understand the role.
Q.2 What is your advice for early-career attendees attending this conference to maximize their experience?
Be an extrovert–talk to someone you do not know, engage the speaker after the sessions, listen to ways you can support NACNS, talk to the officers and Board member. There are many opportunities to engage if you open the door.
Q.3 What are your memories from your first conference?
Going back home with more confidence and strategies to promote the role.
Q.4 What are you most looking forward to at the 2021 Annual Conference?
Being a part of the first virtual NACNS conference, connecting with friends throughout the USA, and meeting new friends. I also look forward to listening to how our organization will connect with the Canada organization.
To register for the conference or for more information, please click here.