Future Horizons: Evolving Nursing Roles
February 17, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Discover the future of nursing through thought-provoking sessions on space medicine, global health, integrated mental health care, forensic and trauma-informed nursing, and leadership in evolving healthcare environments. The day will conclude with an inspiring plenary session designed to synthesize insights and chart a bold path forward for nursing practice.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and lead into the next era of nursing!
Registration
Registration costs $25 and includes the live, virtual event as well as access to the event recordings.
Registration Deadline: Friday, 02/13/26
Conference Sponsors
To view conference sponsors for the Symposium or for information on becoming a sponsor see below.
Sponsor Deadline: Saturday 01/31/26
Abstract Submissions
Abstracts are being accepted for a virtual poster session, all topics are welcome!
Abstract Deadline: Monday, January 5
The Mission of our Symposium
The vision of the Mae Orvis Health Care Symposium is to facilitate and encourage the examination of current evidence based practice ideas and concepts relevant to the evolving interdisciplinary healthcare team. We seek to explore objectives to provide best outcomes and best practice modalities to our vast patient populations in the Nevada health care community and beyond.
Founded in 1956, the Orvis School of Nursing (OSN), at the University of Nevada, is the oldest school of nursing in the state and is dedicated to serving people of Nevada through quality teaching, research and service.
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