October 30 – November 1, 2024 | New Orleans, LA
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Explore our 12 Special Events
Jam-Packed Main Agenda
Ignite Your Passion: Meet Our Inspirational Keynote Speakers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Official Welcome Party
About the Event
THE LARGEST NURSING CONFERENCE FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSES
WHY ATTEND?
- Networking: Forge meaningful connections with nursing leaders and peers.
- Recognition Roadmap: Gain insights into achieving ANCC recognition, elevating your organization.
- Best Practices: Align with ANCC standards to enhance job satisfaction and performance.
- Innovations & Research: Explore the latest trends with global nursing experts.
- CNE Credits: Opportunities to earn up to 24 contact hours.
Join us to ignite your practice with inspiration, knowledge, and empowerment. Reserve your spot now!
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Discover who can benefit most from attending the ANCC National Magnet Conference® and The ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®:
- Nurses across all health care settings, including acute, pre-/post-acute, and long-term care.
- Nurses from ambulatory and independent outpatient services like clinics, dialysis centers, and more.
- Hospital administrators, chief nursing officers, and nursing directors.
- Nursing leaders, from directors to front-line managers.
- Clinical and school nurses.
- Advanced practice providers.
Don't miss this chance to be part of something truly remarkable this October.
Special Events
Free Justification Toolkit
MAKE YOUR CASE
Professional Growth
Network with top professionals, access innovative practices, and apply cutting-edge research to elevate your nursing career.
CE Credits
Earn Continuing Education credits to meet licensure requirements and stay current with industry standards.
Best Practices
Gain insights from Magnet and Pathway-recognized organizations to enhance patient care, workplace environment, and efficiency.
At a Glance
Jam-Packed Agenda
- Sunday, October 27 | Special Events
- Monday, October 28 | Special Events
- Tuesday, October 29 | Special Events
- Wednesday, October 30 | Main Event
- Thursday, October 31 | Main Event
- Friday, November 1 | Main Event
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8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Getting Started: Magnet Program Guidance
(Separate registration fee applies)
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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Pathway Program Guidance: The Journey
(Separate registration fee applies)
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8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Getting Started International: Magnet Program
(Separate registration fee applies)
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
NCPD Summit Day 1
(Separate registration fee applies)
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7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration
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8:30 am – 6:30 pm
ANCC/ANA Booths and Conference Bookstore
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8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Research Symposium
(Separate registration fee applies)
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
NCPD Summit Day 2
(Separate registration fee applies)
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8:30 am – Noon
Pathway Program Director (PPD) Meeting
(Advanced registration required)
This session, specially curated to guide Pathway Program Directors to effectively drive their organization’s Pathway to Excellence journey.
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Magnet® Program Director (MPD) Meeting
(Advance registration required)
In this session, we will discuss the following:
- Program updates
- Q&A with Magnet Program Office staff
- This is a great opportunity for MPDs from Magnet-recognized, Magnet applicant, or Pre-Intent member organizations to network with colleagues and receive important updates from the Magnet Recognition Program®.
NOTE: Only (1)MPD/ (1)Co-MPD, not to exceed two attendees per organization, may attend. Attendees must be on record at the Magnet Program Office by Sept. 6th. No substitutions are permitted. Attendance Capacity is 500.
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3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Posters Open
(Available for viewing)
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Magnet® International Forums
Join the Magnet Program Office team and colleagues from around the globe during the ANCC National Magnet Conference® International Forum. The event entails:
- Magnet Recognition Program® experts reviewing information and resources that support international organizations seeking Magnet Recognition®
- An interactive question and answer session with Magnet Recognition Program Senior Analysts
- A networking reception where international colleagues mingle and share experiences about their Journey to Magnet Excellence®
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pathway to Excellence Program® International Forums
Join the Pathway to Excellence Program® Office and colleagues from across the globe to network and learn lived experiences, best practices, and strategies to create and sustain positive practice environments while leveraging the Pathway framework as a tool for organizational transformation. The event entails:
- Delving into resources and strategies to assist organizations in their Pathway journey.
- Opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions with the Pathway team and experts.
- A reception specially curated for international colleagues to network, learn, and share best practices and lived experiences.
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6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
ANCC President’s Reception
(Invitation only) -
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
American Nurses Foundation President’s Dinner
(Purchased ticket required)
A Magnificent Meal at Magnet and Pathway Conference – All for a Good Cause!
Join us for an evening of authentic New Orleans cuisine, fine wine, and lively conversation to benefit the American Nurses Foundation at the 8th annual President’s Dinner. Learn more here
Host: Kathy Driscoll, President of the Board, American Nurses Foundation
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7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
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7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Posters Open
(Available for viewing)
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7:30 am – 8:30 am
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Tai Chi
(Invitation only; registration required)
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8:30 am – 4:00 pm
ANCC/ANA Booths, Conference Bookstore, ANA Enterprise Gift Shop
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9:00 am – 10:45 am
Opening General Session*: Welcome and Keynote
- Executive Welcome
- 2023 Magnet Prize® Report Sponsored by Press Ganey
- 2023 Pathway Award® Report Sponsored by Press Ganey
- Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award
- Keynote – Robin Arzon
*No CNE awarded for this session
Sponsored by:
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10:45 am – 4:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
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11:00 am – 11:30 am
Robin Arzon book signing in the conference bookstore.
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11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Pathway to Excellence® Appraiser Meeting
(For Pathway Appraisers only; advance registration required)This session will include the following:
- Pathway Program Updates
- Pathway Appraiser Hot Topics
- Networking with Appraiser colleagues
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Noon – 1:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Magnet® CNO Luncheon
(Advance registration required)
This event provides Magnet CNOs the opportunity to network with colleagues and receive important updates from ANCC and the Magnet Recognition Program®.
- CNOs from Magnet® designated and Pre-Intent Membership Program organizations (signed contract required);
- System CNOs of healthcare systems that include Magnet designated organizations.
**** No substitutions are permitted!
Sponsored by:
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1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Poster Presenters
(Available at their posters) -
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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4:45 pm – 6:45 pm
General Session*
- 2024 Magnet Prize® and 2024 Pathway to Excellence Award®, sponsored by Press Ganey
- Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence Designation Celebration
*No CNE awarded for this session
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7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Welcome Party
(Included in your registration)
Sponsored by:
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7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Registration
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7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Posters Open
(Available for viewing)
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8:00 am – 3:30 pm
ANCC/ANA Booths, Conference Bookstore
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8:00 am – 9:00 am
Concurrent Sessions
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8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Exhibit Hall open
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9:30 am – 10:30 am
Concurrent Sessions
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11:00 am – Noon
Concurrent Sessions
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Noon – 2:00 pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
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Noon – 2:00 pm
Pathway to Excellence Leadership Luncheon
(Invitation only, advance registration required)This special event provides Pathway leaders the opportunity to network with colleagues and receive important updates from ANA and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® team.
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Noon – 2:00 pm
Magnet Appraiser Meeting
(For Magnet Appraisers only, advance registration required)This session will include the following:
- Magnet Program Updates
- Magnet Appraiser Hot Topics
- Networking lunch with Magnet Appraiser colleagues
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12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Poster Presenters
(Available at their posters) -
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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3:30 pm – 5:15 pm
General Session*
- Awards – 2024 Magnet Nurse of the Year® and Pathway Nurse of the Year® Awards
- 2024 HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award
- Keynote Address – Shola Richard
*No CNE awarded for this session
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5:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Shola Richards book signing in the Foyer outside General Session Room
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6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
2024 Pathway Nurse of the Year Reception
(Invitation only) -
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
2024 Magnet® Nurse of the Year Reception
(Invitation only) -
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
ANCC Magnet Prize® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence Award® Reception
(Invitation only)
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8:00 am – Noon
ANCC/ANA Booths, Conference Bookstore
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8:00 am – Noon
Posters Open
Posters Open
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8:00 am – 9:00 am
Concurrent Sessions
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8:30 am – Noon
Exhibit Hall Open
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9:30 am – 10:30 am
Concurrent Sessions
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10:30 am – Noon
Brunch in the Exhibit Hall
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10:30 am – Noon
Pathway VA/Military Session
The Veterans Administrative Team, in collaboration with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is hosting this VA and Military Consortium to provide organizations an opportunity to network and learn lived experiences and best practices.
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11:00 am – Noon
Poster Presenters
(Available at their posters)
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12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
General Session*
- Co-host Handoff
- Closing Keynote – Damon West
*No CNE awarded for this session
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1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Damon West book signing in the foyer outside the General Session Room
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Choose Your Path
Features |
Regular September 7 – Onsite |
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ANA Member—Individual |
$1,213 |
Individual |
$1,315 |
Group (5 or more) |
$1,213 |
Full time Retiree or Full time Undergrad |
$948 |
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Features | Regular September 7 – Onsite |
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ANA Member—Individual |
$1,213 |
Individual |
$1,315 |
Group (5 or more) |
$1,213 |
Full time Retiree or Full time Undergrad |
$948 |
Features | Fee |
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VA/Military |
$968 |
One Day – Wednesday | $733 |
One Day – Thursday | $682 |
CNE INFORMATION
*Please note that the amount of CNE credit available is subject to change without notice due to conference schedule changes.
Accreditation Statement
The American Nurses Association is the accredited provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Non-endorsement of Products or Services
The American Nurses Association’s accredited provider status refers only to continuing nursing education activities and does not imply that there is real or implied endorsement of any product, service, or company referred to at this conference.
New Orleans
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
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