Nurse Scholars Events
CNOR Exam Prep and Review Course
This two-day course, held in Sacramento, is designed to prepare perioperative nurses to take the CNOR exam and demonstrate clinical competence and knowledge of practice standards.
ANA California Policy Panel: From Bedside to C-Suite
Join American Nurses Association\California for our virtual Policy Panel on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. This conversation will bring together nurse leaders for a practical discussion on navigating policy change, building stakeholder support, and turning advocacy goals into meaningful action.
To learn more about the event and to RSVP, please click here.
Learn more about Sacred Advocacy by clicking here.
4th Annual NPD Summit: From Insight to Impact
Join fellow Nursing Professional Development professionals from UCSF, Stanford, UC Davis, and Kaiser Permanente for this year’s NPD Summit: From Insight to Impact. This annual gathering brings together NPD professionals from across Northern California to share innovative practices, exchange ideas, and learn from leaders who are advancing the future of nursing education and professional development.
To learn more about the summit and register, create a UCSF Nursing Connect account here.
Nomination Deadline: ACNL 2026 Recognition Awards
Each year, ACNL recognizes the outstanding contributions of nurse leaders in various areas, including healthcare delivery, leadership, fostering healthy work environments, and advancing education and research in nursing.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 ACNL Recognition Awards—honor an outstanding colleague by submitting your nomination using the link below.
2026 Nursing Practice Symposium: Integrating Wound & CAUTI Prevention Strategies
Join clinicians from across Kaiser Permanente to learn evidence-based approaches for preventing pressure injuries and CAUTIs through interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and best practices.
Illumination Series: A Seat at the Table
Join Dr. Cole Edmonson as he discusses why nurses belong in governance roles, how board service supports communities and organizations, and what steps nurses can take to prepare for service.
EquuSatori: Equine Assisted Learning for Healthcare Professionals
Learning that strengthens leadership, communication, and heart-centered care
Through ground-based equine-assisted learning, participants are invited to slow down, engage in inward reflection, and develop self-awareness, coherence, and presence. Participants work alongside the horses as collaborative partners, receiving immediate, non-judgmental feedback that supports the development on intuition, reflective practice, and embodied awareness.
There's an AI for that
Join ACNL and ANIA for a hands-on nursing symposium where bedside nurses, leaders, and informaticists explore real-world AI tools that make workflows safer, smarter, and more equitable for patients and care teams.
CEUs provided by ANIA.
Perianesthesia Exam Prep and Review
This two-day course, held in Santa Clara, is designed to prepare Perianesthesia nurses to take the Perianesthesia exams and to demonstrate clinical competence and knowledge of practice standards.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 2027 WIN Conference
The Western Institute of Nursing is now accepting abstracts for the 2027 WIN Conference which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside from April 6-9. Abstracts must be not exceed 350 words and must be submitted by Thursday, October 15, 2026 to be considered.
To learn more about abstract requirements please click here.
To learn more about the 2027 WIN Conference please visit: 2027 WIN Conference – Western Institute of Nursing
CNOR Exam Prep and Review Course
This two-day course, held in Santa Clara, is designed to prepare perioperative nurses to take the CNOR exam and to demonstrate clinical competence and knowledge of practice standards.
Learn more about the Kaiser Permanente Nurse Scholars Academy
