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2026 Oregon Nursing Workforce Conference
Oregon’s nursing workforce continues to face challenges related to recruitment, retention, well-being, and workplace culture. The 2026 Oregon Nursing Workforce Conference will bring together nurses, educators, students, healthcare leaders, and workforce partners from across the state to explore practical solutions and learn from one another.
This full-day conference will feature keynote presentations, facilitated discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration, share practical solutions, and support the future of the profession.
Featured Keynote Speaker
We are thrilled to welcome 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 well-being.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Whether you’re an experienced nurse leader, a frontline caregiver, an educator, or a student, you will benefit from the opportunity to join colleagues from across Oregon for a full day of learning, discussion, and collaboration focused on the future of nursing.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17790 for 6.8 contact hours.
What You'll Gain
ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES
Explore approaches to strengthening nurse well-being, retention, and workplace culture.
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Build relationships with nurses, educators, healthcare leaders, and workforce partners from across the state.
IDEAS YOU CAN APPLY
Leave with insights and tools you can bring back to your organization, team, or practice.
The Day at a Glance
8:00 am
Arrival & Check In
8:30 am
Opening Remarks
8:45 am
Keynote: Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP, Healthy Workforce Institute
10:30 am
Breakout Session #1 – Dr. Troy Larkin, RN, OR Dr. Ellen Singer, FAAP, FACP
11:25 am
Breakout Session #2 – Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN OR Dr. Rick Allgeyer
12:15 pm
Lunch and Exhibitor Networking
1:15 pm
Breakout Session #3 – Rep. Travis Nelson OR Dr. Sarah Wickenhagen, FNP-C, APRN, LTC(Ret.), U.S. Army Reserve
2:20 pm
RENEW Initiative Panel Discussion
3:10 pm
Closing Q&A with Renee Thompson
4:15 pm
Conference Concludes
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17790, for 6.8 contact hours.
To receive CE credit, participants must meet the conference attendance requirements and complete all required documentation.
FEATURED
Interested in Sponsoring?
Support a statewide conversation about nurse well-being, workforce sustainability, and the future of nursing in Oregon.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Reach out to Hanna Stanley (hanna.stanley@oregoncenterfornursing.org) with questions.
