Where Expertise Meets the Future!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at NANN-AP's all-day Advanced Practice Summit preconference event in West Palm Beach, FL! Dive into a full day of education tailored for faculty and leadership with engaging sessions. Plus, network with Special Interest Groups and build connections with industry professionals. Don't miss this unique opportunity to grow and support the next generation of APRNs – register early, as space is limited!
Make It a Complete Conference Experience
The Advanced Practice Summit is just the beginning. Register for NANN’s Annual Conference—available in-person or on-demand—to access a full lineup of neonatal education, networking, and professional development opportunities.
Register for the In-Person Conference: https://apps.nann.org/meeting/?productid=227637729
Or Choose On-Demand Access: https://apps.nann.org/meeting/?productid=228187363
2026 Highlights:
- Safeguarding the future of neonatal advanced practice roles through policy, history, and profession-led solutions
- Workforce sustainability strategies addressing shortages, burnout, recruitment, retention, and mentorship
- National policy and regulatory updates impacting NNP and CNS practice and education
- Advanced clinical practice in the NICU, including point-of-care ultrasound and high-acuity decision-making
- Clinician well-being, professional identity, and psychological safety in neonatal teams
- Ethical integration of artificial intelligence to support empathy, equity, and nursing education
- Interactive learning through discussion, simulation, and collaborative problem-solving
- Exclusive advanced training opportunities, including instructor-level neonatal resuscitation education in partnership with the AAP
- Purposeful networking and specialty roundtables for advanced practice clinicians, faculty, and CNSs
2026 Hot Topics:
- Neonatal APRN role preservation, scope of practice, and professional self-governance
- Workforce shortages, burnout, generational differences, and sustainability in acute care nursing
- National policy impacts and external pressures shaping neonatal provider models
- Competency-based education, simulation integration, and modernization of NNP training
- Point-of-care ultrasound and evolving bedside technologies in the NICU
- Artificial intelligence in nursing education: ethics, responsible use, and empathy preservation
- Teaching and measuring cognitive empathy in high-acuity, technology-driven environments
- Imposter syndrome, psychological safety, and clinician well-being in neonatal care
- Recruitment, retention, and mentorship strategies for advanced practice providers
- Team communication, leadership, and performance during high-risk neonatal events
CE and Disclosure Information
For the most up-to-date information related to CE and disclosures, please visit the CE/CME Information page of the conference site.
Registration Information
Online registration will remain open for the Advanced Practice Summit until September 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.