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NSNA 43rd MidYear Conference
With over 370 attendees, including nursing students, faculty, and nursing leaders nationwide, National Student Nurses’ Association had a successful 43rd MidYear Conference, November 6-8, 2025, in Columbus, OH. Keynote speaker Andrea Dalzell, MSN-ED, RN, kicked off the opening session and inspired all with her presentation that emphasized on the
theme,“ Hit your Note! Find your Rhythm, Fuel your Passion.” The conference included focus sessions, two specialty panels, exhibit hall, faculty workshops, and NCLEX Mini Review by UWorld. See you all at the NSNA 74th Annual Convention, April 8-11, 2026, in Houston, TX.
Kellie Bryant and Jeff Doucette Announced as Keynote and Endnote Speakers for NSNA 74th Annual Convention
The National Student Nurses’ Association( NSNA) is excited to announce Dr. Kellie Bryant as the keynote speaker and Dr. Jeff Doucette as the endnote speaker for the NSNA 74th Annual Convention, April 8-11, 2026, in Houston, TX.
Keynote speaker Dr. Kellie Bryant, DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FADLN, FAAN, is the Director of the Center for Innovation in Education Excellence at the National League for Nursing. With over 20 years of teaching experience, including 17 years specializing in simulation, she leads the development of innovative products and services to advance nursing education in her current role. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker on simulation and the integration of AI in nursing education.
“ I am excited and deeply honored to be the keynote speaker for the 2026 NSNA Annual Convention," Dr. Bryant expressed. " The theme‘ Grounded in Purpose, Destined for the Stars’ captures the spirit of nursing: when your purpose is clear, your impact has no limit. I look forward to inspiring you to embrace your calling and lead with intention, courage, and excellence as you step into the profession of nursing.”
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