The 2025 Nursing Excellence Awards Gala is set for April 11, 2026, at Sandia Resort & Casino. Nominations are open now through November 21st. Learn more by checking out the nomination category criteria and prepare to nominate your favorite nurse today.

We are proud to announce our first Fall Nurse Educators Webinar, a four-hour live webinar, featuring speakers and topics from the 2025 Nurse Educators Conference. The webinar will be held on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 from 3 pm to 7 pm MST. Learn more at the Fall Nurse Educators Webinar webpage.

The call for proposals for the 2026 Nurse Educators Conference is now open. Based on feedback from past attendees, we've curated a list of suggested topics to inspire your submission and help align your expertise with the interests of the nurse educators. We hope you will join us in creating a rich and engaging program that supports professional growth and sparks meaningful dialogue. The deadline to submit proposals is November 14th, 2025. Keep an eye on our Nurse Educators Conference webpage for upcoming news.

Generously funded by the New Mexico Board of Nursing, the Nightingale Award supports the future of nursing with a $2,500 stipend. These stipends honor nursing students for their dedication to the profession, academic achievement, and commitment to community service. The 2025 application period is now closed. Winners will be announced in the new year.