Vizient Nursing Programs Conference

This premier event is dedicated to connecting Nurse Residency Program leaders and nurse residents from over 750+ participating organizations from across the United States. New this year, the inaugural Vizient Transition to Nurse Leader Program brings together emerging nurse leaders from health care organizations nationwide, further expanding the conference’s reach and impact. Each year, we welcome approximately 500–600 attendees to a beautiful location for an exciting learning and networking opportunity.

Attendees must be a member of Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program or Vizient Transition to Nurse leader Program.

Key note information

The conference officially kicks off on Monday, March 23, 2026, beginning with registration and a not-to-be-missed keynote presentation at 3:00 PM PT. Inspiring Keynote Presentations

We are excited to feature two keynote presentations:

Chaunté Lowe, four-time Olympian, world-renowned high jumper, and inspirational advocate known for her remarkable resilience.
Aliza Narva and Aimee Milliken, respected nurse ethicists, will deliver a powerful keynote focused on ethics, renewal, and values-based leadership.

          Thank you for attending the 2025 Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program Conference in
        

2025 Vizient/AACN NRP Conference recap

3078.25

           Continuing Education Credits given in 2025
          
500+

            Nurse resident and nurse
            residency leader attendees from
            across the United States
          
280+

            Sites represented
          
39

            States in the United States
            represented
          
28

            Podium presentations
          
73

            Poster presentations

Why attend?

Engage with National Leaders in Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice

Connect with peers and program leaders from over 750+ organizations across the United States.

Gain Evidence-Based Insights and Best Practices

Learn directly from top-performing health systems and programs about what’s working now.

Enhance Your Program’s Impact

Discover strategies to improve outcomes, elevate program structure, and support nurse retention.

Experience Interactive, High-Impact Learning

Participate in hands-on workshops, dynamic panels, poster presentations, and breakout sessions.

Celebrate Excellence and Innovation

Take part in award recognitions, share your successes, and bring new ideas back to your organization.

Business Case for Attendance

Future Vizient Nursing Programs Conference Dates

April 5 – 8, 2027 – Location to be announced at the 2026 conference! We will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the NRP!