09:00 - 11:30

ACHNE Board of Directors & Committee Chairs Meeting

14:00 - 16:00

17:00 - 17:30

The Signal Through the Generations: A Legacy of Leadership Beyond the Noise

17:30 - 18:30

Burnout Reformer:  Patrick Riecke

18:30 - 20:00

The Gentle Shift: Beyond the Noise into Wellness

Leave the noise behind and transition into an evening of restorative connection

07:00 - 08:00

Breakfast

08:00 - 08:15

Welcome Message

08:15 - 09:30

The Original Signal: Nursing’s Radical Power to Change Our World

Featuring Author Sarah DiGregorio

09:30 - 10:30

Plenary 

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee with Exhibitors

11:00 - 12:00

Plenary

12:00 - 13:00

Friday Novel Conversations & Lunch: A Rare Literary Event

We encourage all attendees to read Sarah DiGregorio's Taking Care in advance to participate in this vibrant community dialogue!

13:00 - 14:30

Concurrent Sessions

14:30 - 16:00

ACHNE Member Business Meeting and Awards Presentation

16:00 - 16:30

Visit Our Exhibitors

16:30 - 17:30

Concurrent Sessions

17:30 - 19:00

Meet the Minds, Shape the Future: A Poster Reception Networking Hub

Engage in lively discussions with passionate researchers, dedicated educators, and policy experts. Let curiosity be your compass as you navigate through diverse perspectives and ignite collaborative sparks. This is where ideas dance, challenges are tackled, and the future of healthcare takes shape.

19:00 - 21:00

Flavors of Collaboration: Dine Around

Reservations have been made at several local restaurants.

07:00 - 07:55

Breakfast

07:55 - 08:00

Welcome Message

08:00 - 09:00

Keynote

09:05 - 10:05

Concurrent Sessions

10:05 - 10:15

Coffee Break

10:15 - 11:15

Plenary

11:15- 12:15

Plenary

12:15- 12:30

The Shared Signal: A Presidential Transition Beyond the Noise

As we prepare to leave the 2026 Institute and return to our communities, we gather for a final, pivotal moment of transition. Join us as we honor the visionary leadership of President Heide Cygan and witness the official passing of the gavel to President-elect Joy Hoffman. Together, they will share a final message on how we can maintain our professional "signal" and continue elevating community health nursing—long after the noise of the conference has faded.