Teaching Today’s Student, Preparing Tomorrow’s Nurse

Tuesday, August 4 - Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

Nursing education continues to evolve as educators work to prepare students for increasingly complex clinical environments while adapting to emerging technologies and changing learner needs. This conference brings together nurse educators, academic leaders, and clinical faculty to explore practical approaches that strengthen teaching, learning, and leadership in nursing education.

Designed for both new and experienced educators, the conference focuses on strategies that support effective teaching across classroom, lab, clinical, and academic leadership settings. Sessions will highlight clinically based teaching approaches, learning assessment strategies, and methods for strengthening communication, mentorship, and professional identity development among nursing students and faculty.

Participants will also explore emerging issues influencing nursing education, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, ethical considerations related to patient safety and decision-making, and practical insights that help academic leaders support faculty through mentorship and team building, and guide programs through ongoing change.

Through keynote presentations, breakout discussions, and optional pre-conference workshops, participants will gain practical strategies and adaptable teaching tools they can implement immediately to strengthen student learning, advance faculty practice, and enhance educational outcomes across nursing programs.

Learning Objectives:

After participating in this conference, learners will be able to:

  • Discuss emerging trends influencing nursing education, including the evolving role of artificial intelligence and technology in teaching and learning.
  • Identify clinically based teaching strategies that strengthen student learning, communication skills, and clinical decision-making.
  • Examine approaches to learning assessment and feedback that support student engagement and evaluation of learning outcomes.
  • Explore leadership, mentorship, and team-building strategies that promote faculty development and effective collaboration within academic and clinical teaching environments.
  • Analyze ethical considerations in nursing education, including patient safety, professional identity formation, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
  • Apply practical teaching tools and strategies to enhance educational effectiveness in classroom, lab, clinical, and faculty development settings.

Agenda at a glance

Wednesday, August 5
  • Check-In for Pre-conference Attendees
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Pre-conference Workshops
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Pre-Conference Workshops are an additional cost and not included in Main Conference registration.
  • Check-In for Main Conference Attendees
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come check-in and get your name badge!

Check out our Featured Pre-Conference Workshops!
Pre-Conference Workshops are an additional cost and not included in the main conference event.

Thursday, August 6
  • Breakfast/Networking/Exhibitors
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Welcome & Opening Keynote
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Break
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Concurrent Sessions
    10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Lunch/Networking/Poster Presentations/Exhibitors
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Concurrent Sessions
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Break
    2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • General Session & Closing Remarks
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Friday, August 7
  • Breakfast/Networking/Poster Presentations/Exhibitors
    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Concurrent Sessions
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Break
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Closing Keynote & Reflection
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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NurseTim is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Contact hours for conference sessions will be awarded upon completion of the following criteria: payment of the registration fee, attendance at the entire session, and submission of an evaluation.

NCLEX® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). 

CNE® is a registered trademark of the National League for Nursing (NLN).

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Dates

Tuesday, August 4 - 
Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Location

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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