Nursing Conference
Jeannette Styles, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC-CSC, SCRN
Intensive Care Unit, Surgical
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, OR
2026 Oregon Nursing Workforce Conference
Caring for All, Diminishing None
Focus on building incredible work cultures where nurses will stay and thrive. Join nurse leaders from across Oregon for a day of learning, connection and transformation.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Holiday Inn Wilsonville, 25425 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Join nursing leaders, educators, students, frontline clinicians, and healthcare partners from across the state for the Oregon Center for Nursing’s 2026 Conference — a day dedicated to connection, innovation, workforce wellbeing, and the future of nursing.
Hosted at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville, this conference will bring together voices from across the healthcare continuum to explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing nursing today. Through engaging keynote presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical strategies and renewed inspiration to support the nursing workforce and improve patient care across Oregon communities.
Featuring Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP of the Healthy Workforce Institute as our keynote speaker. Renee will open the conference with an energizing session focused on cultivating healthy workplace culture and will return to close the day with an interactive Q&A discussion centered on leadership, resilience, and professional wellbeing.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with healthcare organizations, educational institutions, workforce partners, and industry exhibitors committed to supporting and advancing Oregon’s nursing profession.
Whether you are an experienced nurse leader, a frontline caregiver, an educator, or a student preparing to enter the profession, the OCN 2026 Caring for All, Diminishing None conference is designed to celebrate the impact of nursing while fostering collaboration, learning, and forward-thinking solutions for the future.
Space is limited to 150 attendees. Early registration and group pricing options are available.
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of learning, connection, and celebration of Oregon nurses.