Early Registration with Bonuses and Perks Expire September 7th
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Nurse leaders are at the forefront of shaping healthcare environments that promote safety, quality, and professional satisfaction. In an era marked by rapid change, workforce shortages, and increasing complexity, the role of nursing leadership has never been more critical. However, research consistently shows that without targeted leadership development, nurse leaders may struggle to effectively manage teams, address incivility, and sustain positive workplace cultures.
Recent data reveal that as many as 45% of nurses who leave their positions cite poor leadership and lack of support as a primary reason for departure. The financial toll is equally staggering—each nurse lost to turnover can cost healthcare organizations between $40,200 and $64,500. Beyond cost, the human impact is significant: 81% of nurses report having experienced or witnessed bullying in the workplace, often due to leadership inaction or ineffective conflict management. Units with engaged and well trained nurse leaders have lower mortality rates, fewer hospital-acquired infections, and better patient satisfaction scores.
As the healthcare landscape grows more complex, the demand for capable, adaptive, and well-prepared nurse leaders continues to rise. Ongoing professional development is essential to address systemic issues like bullying, workforce instability, and inequity in care delivery. This conference provides a platform for leaders to engage with current research, examine ethical challenges, and explore solutions that promote excellence in nursing leadership.
Engage with peers, challenge your thinking, and strengthen your leadership practice. Become a nurse leader who leads with vision, influences with integrity, and creates lasting impact across systems of care.
The Nurse Leadership Conference is designed for a diverse group of registered nursing professionals who are committed to shaping the future of healthcare through effective, visionary leadership. This includes current nurse leaders such as nurse managers, directors, clinical nurse leaders, and chief nursing officers who are responsible for leading teams, managing organizational change, and driving quality improvement. The conference also welcomes emerging and aspiring leaders—charge nurses, team leads, and bedside nurses transitioning into leadership roles—who are seeking to build foundational skills in communication, conflict resolution, and team development. Nurse educators, deans, faculty, and clinical preceptors will also benefit, especially those focused on cultivating leadership capacity within academic and clinical learning environments.
Additionally, registered nurses in non-traditional leadership roles—such as informatics, case management, policy, or quality improvement—will find value in sessions that expand their ability to influence systems and outcomes. This event is ideal for professionals seeking evidence-based strategies to enhance workplace culture, address issues like bullying and burnout, and lead with greater clarity, purpose, and impact across today’s complex healthcare landscape. .
April 7-11, 2026
Sailing on the Norwegian Pearl
4-day from Miami to Puerto Plata Dominican Republic
10 CEUs
This activity has been submitted to the Midwest Multistate Division for approval to award contact hours. The Midwest Multistate Division is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
$475 after September 7th
When you book your cruise and register for conference by September 7, 2026, you can save 50%
Inside cabin prices start at $473 per person
Oceanview Cabin $530
Balcony cabins start at $775 per person
What's Included?
Plus...if you book by September 7th, you will receive:
And if you book an oceanview or
Inside cabin prices start at $473 per person
Oceanview Cabin $530
Balcony cabins start at $775 per person
What's Included?
Plus...if you book by September 7th, you will receive:
And if you book an oceanview or balcony cabin you also get:
Place your deposit on the cruise and register for the conference by September 7th and you could be selected for complementary airfare to this event.
Take the stress and worry out of making travel arrangements—Michelle can handle it all for you! She specializes in finding the best rates, and the best part? Her services come at no cost to you.
Michelle’s Destinations will be coordinating accommodations for our upcoming cruise conferences. To get started, simply give her a call or send an email to begin the onboarding process and make your initial deposit.
She can also assist with airfare, as well as any pre- or post-cruise hotel stays you may need.
Let Michelle make your travel planning seamless and stress-free!
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