ICN NP/APN Network Conference 2026

Celebrate 25 years of the ICN NP/APN Network!

Join us in Nashville, Tennessee, known as “Music City, USA" to experience a vibrant music scene, Southern hospitality, and diverse blend of culture, cuisine, and entertainment.

We will celebrate 25 years of the network with inspiring keynote speakers, global collaborations, and a renewed focus on innovation, access, and impact in advanced practice nursing worldwide.

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is proud to host the 14th NP/APN Network conference, with endorsement from the American Nurses Association (ANA), as it returns to the United States.

Together, we can elevate global NP/APN practice! Check out the Conference Details

Spanish abstracts are now open!

Abstract Submission Categories

Practice: Transforming NP/APN Practice Models: Innovative Approaches to Care Delivery

Education: Strengthening NP/APN Education: Advancing Curriculum and Training Structures

Policy: Advocacy in Action: Amplifying the Voice of NP/APNs for Equitable Healthcare

Regulation: Regulatory Frameworks for NP/APN Practice: Navigating the Evolving Landscape

Research: Evidence-Based Impact: NP/APN Research Shaping Patient Outcomes and Practice

Leadership: NP/APN Leadership in Healthcare: Driving Change and Inspiring the Profession

Student Engagement: Engaging the Next Generation: Fostering Student Involvement in Global NP/APN Practice (NEW! Student Track for Podium and Poster Presentations! Faculty/Student Dyads encouraged to submit!)

Technology: Leveraging Digital Health: Building Literacy and Competency for Practice in the Digital Era