Schedule

2021 MIDYEAR CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
All times are EST. This preliminary schedule is subject to change.
​The final schedule will appear in the virtual program book schedule.

MidYear Preview (Virtual)
November 8-10, 2021

Monday, November 8, 2021 (Virtual)
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm                  View exhibits, posters, and sample sessions
 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (Virtual)
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm                  View exhibits and posters; view sample sessions
 
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 (Virtual)
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm                  View exhibits, posters, sample sessions; associations and hospitals exhibitor showcases available

In-person conference in Louisville*
November 11-14, 2021
*All sessions take place in the Kentucky International Convention Center. 

Thursday, November 11, 2021 (In-person)
8:00 am – 4:45 pm                      NCLEX Mini Review
8:00 am – 3:00 pm                     Pre-Conference Faculty Workshop
11:30 pm – 4:45 pm                    Council of State Presidents
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm                       American Red Cross Disaster Workshop
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm                      Concurrent Sessions (4 sessions) 
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm                       Faculty Workshop
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm                      Opening Session and Keynote Address

Friday, November 12, 2021 (In-person)
7:00 am – 8:00 am                      Yoga (Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation)
8:00 am – 10:45 am                      Council of State Presidents
8:30 am – 9:30 am                      Concurrent Sessions (4 sessions) 
8:30 am – 10:30 am                    Faculty Workshop
9:45 am – 10:45 am                    Concurrent Sessions (4 sessions) 
11:00 am – 2:00 pm                    Exhibit Hall/Career Development Center (Poster Sessions 11:00- 1:30 pm)
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm                       Concurrent Sessions (5 sessions) 
2:15 pm – 3:45 pm                       Faculty Workshop
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm                      Exhibit Hall/Career Development Center (Poster Sessions 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm                      Concurrent Sessions (5 sessions) 
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm                      Faculty Workshop
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Saturday, November 13, 2021 (In-person)
7:30 am – 8:30 am                      Yoga (Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation)
9:00 am – 10:30 am                    Ethics and Governance: Code of Ethics Roundtables
10:45 am – 12:45 pm                   Exhibits/Career Development Center (Poster Sessions 10:45- 12:15 pm)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm                      Nursing Specialty Showcase: Emerging Leaders                                                   
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm                      Faculty Workshop                        
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm                       Faculty Roundtables
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm                       Nursing Specialty Showcase        
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm                      Leadership University Honor Society: Professional Identity
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm                      NSNA Association Leadership Roundtables
 
Sunday, November 14, 2021 — Free day to explore Louisville; depart anytime

NSNA Virtual MidYear Conference*
November 16-18, 2021
*For all in-person attendees and those who pay separately for virtual conference      

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 (Virtual)            
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm                    Virtual Exhibit Hall 
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm                      Mix of live Zoom and recorded content        
                                                       
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 (Virtual)                  
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm                    Virtual Exhibit Hall 
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm                      Mix of live Zoom and recorded content                
                                                                       
Thursday, November 18, 2021 (Virtual)                      
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm                    Virtual Exhibit Hall 
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm                      Mix of live Zoom and recorded content                
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm                      Closing Keynote