Working towards optimal health for all older adults

2022 NHCGNE Leadership Conference

Join us for a 3-day Virtual Event

October 18 - 20, 2022
Thriving and Resilience in Gerontological Nursing Leadership
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Education & Poster Abstract Deadline August 14, 2022! Secure Your Spot & Submit Today!

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2022 Conference News & Updates

Join us for the October 18 - 20, 2022 for the NHCGNE Leadership Conference, the premier leadership development conference in gerontological nursing! The conference will feature plenary sessions, leadership workshops, discussant reports and panel discussions that explore the current state of knowledge about national and international aging, dementia and mental health science, curricular innovations, evidence-based clinical practice, and health policies. Check back here for program updates and speaker information.

Mary Starke Harper Excellence in Leadership & Aging

Check back soon for our 2022 Mary Starke Harper Awardee!
Learn More About Mary Starke Harper

2022 Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing

Thank You for Applying!
This award recognizes nurse educators who have skills and expertise in the care of older adults and contribute to the preparation of the future nursing workforce in caring for an aging population. Applications are now closed. Thank you to this year's applicants! Notifications on application status will be sent out by the end of August.

Continuing Education

Application for Continuing Education credits is in process. Credits have not been approved by the Montana Nurses Association as of 8/1/2022. Costs of CE's are included in the conference registration fee.

Conference Objectives

  • Objective 1
    Ageism: 
    Explore ageism as an under recognized diversity issue, its impact and related opportunities for gerontological nursing leadership.
  • Objective 2
    Self-Care: 
    Build a toolbox of wholistic self-care strategies that benefit health care providers, older adults and their families in the pursuance of optimum health and wellness.
  • Objective 3
    Career Development: 
    Promote collaboration and networking between junior and senior scholars to explore opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Objective 4
    Gerontologic Nursing Leadership:
    Communicate and disseminate advances in gerontological nursing leadership with a focus on reshaping perspectives and strategies for the future of aging.
  • Objective 5
    Improve Healthcare for Older Adults:
    Examine innovative approaches of advanced technology and the issues of digital divide for research, practice, and education in aging. 
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Poster Sessions & Educational Presentation Abstracts

  • Details & Submission Information
    We invite you to participate in either or both of the poster sessions and 40 minute educational presentations that will showcase and advance successful models of practice, education, research and dissemination in the field of gerontological nursing. Submit an abstract! All submissions are due by August 14, 2022.
Abstract Information

Sponsorship Opportunities

The National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) is pleased to announce sponsorship opportunities that can demonstrate your commitment to improving the health of and nursing care for older persons, especially those suffering from dementia and other mental illnesses. 
View 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
2022 Sponsorship Order Form

Conference Schedule

Take a look at the conference schedule today! This event has not been approved for contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education. See below for sessions with pending CNEs.
Full Conference Schedule

Registration Pricing

Member Institutions*

  • $225 until 9/18/2022
  • $275 after 9/18/2022

Individual Members

  • $275 until 9/18/2022
  • $325 after 9/18/2022

Non Members

  • $320 unitl 9/18/2022
  • $370 after 9/18/2022
  • 1 year membership for $65.00 more (must not be affiliated with a university)**

Students

  • $100
  • 1 year membership for $65.00 more

**Any add on memberships that do not qualify for membership will be refunded. To learn more about Individual Membership requirement - click here.**

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Thank You To Our 2022 Sponsors!

  • Silver Sponsor

    Emory University