We are excited to you welcome you back to beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado for the Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies 2026
June 22 - 26, 2026
Beaver Run Resort
CHARTING OUR TRUE NORTH: Navigating the Future of Nursing Education
Charting our True North: Navigating the Future of Nursing Education captures the essence of guiding the future of nursing education with clarity, purpose, and direction. It reflects the vital role that nursing educators play in charting the path forward, navigating the evolving challenges of healthcare, and ensuring that nursing professionals remain grounded in their core values, even in uncertain times.
Nelda Godfrey
Ph.D., ACNS-BC, FAAN, ANEF
New Language for the Journey:
Embracing a Professional
Identity in Nursing
Adrianna Muñoz
MSN, RN, CNL
Navigating the
Anatomy of
Conflict Resolution
Thinking Classroom:
Guiding Problem
Solvers for the Future
Erin Putney
MSN, RN
Finding Our Direction: Navigating AI in Nursing Education
Susan Deane
EdD, MSN, CNE
Practical Application of Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Nursing Education
April Matthias
PhD, RN, CNE
Anka Roberto
DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC, APRN, FNAP
Why Join the 2026 NEC?
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS: Meet over 300 fellow nurse educators from
across the country and engage in networking & shared learning!
TIMELY TOPICS: Deep dive into the most important and pressing issues facing
nursing education with 50+ diverse presentations to choose from!
UNMATCHED BEAUTY & HISTORY: Soak in the spectacular beauty of the
Colorado Rockies in the summer and see why people have chosen the NEC for
over 30 years!
Attendees Say...
"NEC is one of the best nurse educator conferences I have
attended. The selection of sessions was excellent and it was
hard to choose only one for each time slot. I appreciate having access to the notes from the other sessions. The conference was well organized and the staff was so helpful. Good selection of vendors and the cost is affordable compared to other conferences. I will be back!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed every session that I attended. I will change my teaching practices based on this conference, and I will highly recommend it to my colleagues back at my college. This conference was invigorating and inspiring."
"I had an amazing time meeting the other educators.
This conference will no doubt change the trajectory of my career."
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