Agenda
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In Pursuit of Excellence: Magnet Program Guidance – Day 1
(Separate registration fee applies)
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8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Getting Started: Magnet Program Guidance
(Separate registration fee applies)
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In Pursuit of Excellence: Magnet Program Guidance – Day 2
(Separate registration fee applies)
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8:00 am – 5:00 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 - 12:00 pm
Research Workshops
(Separate registration fee applies)
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Research Workshops
(Separate registration fee applies)
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1:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
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7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration
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8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Research Symposium
(Separate registration fee applies) -
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Pathway Program Director (PPD) Meeting
(Advanced registration required)
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8:30 am – 6:30 pm
ANCC/ANE Booths, Conference Bookstore and Gift Shop
This session, specially curated to guide Pathway Program Directors to effectively drive their organization’s Pathway to Excellence journey.
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Building Human Flourishing in Nursing
(Separate registration fee applies) -
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Magnet® Program Director (MPD) Meeting
(Advance registration required)
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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 Forum
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 Forum
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
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7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
American Nurses Enterprise Celebration Dinner
(Purchased ticket required)
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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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8:30 am – 4:00 pm
ANCC/ANE Booths, Conference Bookstore and Gift Shop
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9:00 am – 11:00 am
Opening General Session*: Welcome and Keynote
- Executive Welcome
- 2025 Magnet Prize® Report
- 2025 Pathway Award® Report
- Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award
- Pathway Designation Celebration
- Keynote – Heather Younger
Keynote Sponsored By:
(No CNE awarded for this session)
- Executive Welcome
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11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
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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
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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4:45 pm – 6:20 pm
General Session
- 2025 Magnet Prize® and 2025 Pathway to Excellence Award®, sponsored by Press Ganey
- Princess Muna al-Hussein Award
- Magnet® Designation Celebration
*No CNE awarded for this session
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7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Welcome Party
(Included in your registration)
Sponsored by:
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7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
2025 Magnet® Prize and Pathway to Excellence Award® Reception
(Invitation only)
Sponsored by Press Ganey
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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/ANE Booths, Conference Bookstore and Gift Shop
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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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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mark and Bonny Barnes Book Signing
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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 – 5:00 pm
General Session*
- Awards – 2025 Magnet and Pathway Nurse of the Year Awards
- Keynote Address – Morris Morrison
Keynote Sponsored by
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*No CNE awarded for this session
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5:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Morris Morrison Book Signing
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6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
2025 Pathway Nurse of the Year Reception
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7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2025 Magnet® Nurse of the Year Reception
(Invitation only)
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8:00 am – Noon
ANCC/ANE Booths, Conference Bookstore and Gift Shop
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8:00 am – Noon
Posters Open
(Available for viewing)
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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 – 1:20 pm
General Session*
Closing Keynote – Kyle Scheele
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1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Kyle Scheele Book Signing