Âé¶¹APP

PhD Pre-Conference

January 11, 2027

This 1-day pre-event is designed for deans and associate deans from schools offering research-focused doctoral nursing programs or those planning a new program. Issues germane to PhD education and the challenges commonly encountered are represented by leaders in doctoral education.


Conference Venue


1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118

See Hotel & Travel page for details.

Who Should Attend

Deans/directors/chairs and/or associate deans who offer research-focused doctoral nursing programs or for those planning a new program.

Agenda

More details coming soon.

Speakers

More details coming soon.

Registration Fees

PhD Pre-Conference Early
Ends Dec. 12
Standard
Starts Dec. 13
AACN Member $399 $499
AACN Non-Member $499 $599

Pre-Conferences

  • You may substitute your registration to another individual within your organization. This must be done by contacting the AACN Conference Department via email at conferences@aacnnursing.org.
  • If a substitution is not possible, your cancellation request must be received in writing and confirmed by AACN; otherwise, it cannot be honored. The following refund arrangements will then apply:
    • Cancellation requests received by December 31, 2026, will be refunded minus a non-refundable administrative fee of $90.
    • No refunds will be given after December 31, 2026, nor will refunds be given for no-shows.
    • No-show registrations with an open balance will be charged the non-refundable administrative fee as outlined above after the event.
  • Your cancellation request must be submitted in writing to conferences@aacnnursing.org and confirmed by AACN.

Please note: AACN will issue refunds within a 2-week time period of receipt of written cancellation notice.

Event Cancellation by AACN

AACN reserves the right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel this conference and any related group activity for any circumstance beyond Âé¶¹APP control, including but not limited to emergency, acts of God, government regulations, disaster, strike, and non-fulfilment of minimum group requirements. If AACN cancels an event, every attempt will be made to reschedule or provide a modified virtual offering, and registration fees will be applied to the rescheduled/virtual event. If a cancelled event cannot be rescheduled, AACN will issue a full refund of the registration fee(s). Any travel, lodging, or incidental expenses incurred related to a cancelled/postponed event cannot be refunded under any circumstances as AACN resumes no responsibility for such expenses.

Pre-Conference Experience

PhD Pre-Conference

Created for faculty leaders in nursing to connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of education.

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Looking for Answers?

Contact Âé¶¹APP Nursing Education Coordinator Bridget Bingle at bbingle@aacnnursing.org