May 12, 2027 · The Westin Richmond

Reserve your spot

Join nursing executives, bedside leaders, students, educators, and hospital partners for a day of strategy, learning, and connection.

Earn continuing education credits (approval pending)

Built for the full nursing community

Whether you lead at the executive level, work at the bedside, teach the next generation, or are just beginning your career, this summit is for you.

Early bird registration is open and ends November 30th. Prices increase December 1

Rising Stars

Students

Currently enrolled in a nursing program or just starting out? Join Virginia's nursing leaders for a full day of learning, hear an inspiring keynote, explore poster presentations, and connect with hospitals, schools, and health systems about career pathways and opportunities. Registration includes a buffet breakfast and lunch.

Early registration

$10

Ends November 30th

$25 starting December 1

Use code VIRGINIA

Register as a Rising Star

Changemakers

Bedside nurses, educators, and nursing leaders

Bedside nurses, school nurses, nursing faculty, and nursing executives: share what works, shape retention, practice, and workforce policy, and build partnerships across the Commonwealth to grow, support, and keep Virginia's nurses. Registration includes a buffet breakfast and lunch.

Early registration

$125

Ends November 30th

$150 starting December 1

Use code EARLYBIRD

Register as a Changemaker

What you will experience

  • Hear from Rear Admiral Jennifer Moon in an inspiring keynote address.
  • Participate in conversations about Virginia nursing workforce policy and planning.
  • Connect with peers from rising schools, hospitals, and health systems.
  • Explore educational pathways and career opportunities for students and new nurses.
  • Earn continuing education credits for attending the summit (approval pending).

Registering a group?

Bringing a team from your hospital, school, or organization? Contact the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center and we'll help you register your whole group.

Contact us about group registration

Registering just yourself? Use the Register button on your card above. You'll get a confirmation email with summit details.

Questions?

Contact the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center team for help with registration, accommodations, or accessibility requests.

vanursingworkforce@vhwda.org

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