Agenda

Agenda is subject to change and all times are shown in local time.

Wednesday, April 15

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Overview

Location TBD

Wednesday, April 15

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Overview

Location TBD

NEW in 2026! We’re excited to have you take part in a special EHE Conference service project in which we have partnered with Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences (our local academic-practice partner) to support the VA Boston Healthcare System. This is a simple, powerful way to come together and be intentional about remembering our why, give back with the purpose of helping/improving the well-being of others, and make a real impact during our time at EHE.

More information coming soon.

Wednesday, April 15

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Overview

  • To receive CEs for today, please scan the QR code that will be provided and complete/submit the evaluation.

Wednesday, April 15

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Overview

Room TBD

Welcome to EHE 2026 in Boston! Meet and mingle while joining us for a relaxed evening of light hors-d’oeuvres and lively conversations with fellow conference attendees (cash bar available).

  • Early badge pick up will be available. Plan to pick up for a fast & easy registration experience.
  • All attendees who pick up badges will automatically be entered into a drawing for a Visa Gift Card! (not able to pick up badge for someone else)

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to kick off the conference and meet new colleagues!

Thursday, April 16

7:30 am – 8:00 am

Overview

Location TBD

Thursday, April 16

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Overview

Location TBD

Thursday, April 16

8:30 am – 9:30 am

Presenter

Dr. Beverely Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President & CEO, NLN

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

9:30 am – 10:00 am

Overview

Location TBD

Thursday, April 16

10:00 am – 10:45 am

Presenter

Hollie Caldwell, PhD, Rn, Nursing Dean, Concordia University, St. Paul, Wendy Merchant-Schulte, MSN-Ed, CNS, RN, VP of Nursing Services, Orbis Education, and Samantha Smeltzer, DNP, RN, CHSE, VP of Simulation, Orbis Education

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

10:50 am – 11:35 am

Presenter

Ashley Graham-Perel, EdD, RN, NPD-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CNE, FADLN, FAAN, Director, Office of Engagement and Community Affairs, Columbia University School of Nursing

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

11:40 am – 12:00 pm

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Overview

Location TBD

Thursday, April 16

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Presenter

Ashley Graham-Perel, EdD, RN, NPD-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CNE, FADLN, FAAN, Director, Office of Engagement and Community Affairs, Columbia University School of Nursing

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

2:05 pm – 2:25 pm

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Presenter

Dr. Brigit Carter, PhD, RN, CCRN, FADLN, FAAN, Chief Access and Engagement Officer, AACN

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday, April 16

4:00 pm – 4:10 pm

Overview

More information coming soon.

Thursday, April 16

4:10 pm – 4:30 pm

Overview

  • To receive CEs for today’s sessions, please scan the QR code that will be provided and complete/submit the evaluation.

Friday, April 17

7:30 am – 8:00 am

Overview

Location TBD

Friday, April 17

8:00 am – 8:10 am

Overview

Location TBD

Friday, April 17

8:10 am – 9:10 am

Presenter

Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN, The Inspiration Nurse | Humorist

Overview

More information coming soon.

Friday, April 17

9:10 am – 9:40 am

Overview

More information coming soon.

Friday, April 17

9:40 am – 10:25 am

Presenter

Allen Barnes, Accushield, Dee Bryant, MSN, RN, VP of Nursing Services, Orbis Education, Veronica Ziegler, Director of Nursing Services, Averett University

Overview

More information coming soon.

Friday, April 17

10:30 am – 11:20 am

Presenter

Samantha Smeltzer, DNP, RN, CHSE, VP of Simulation, Orbis Education

Overview

More information coming soon.

Friday, April 17

11:20 am – 12:00 pm

Overview

  • To receive CEs for today’s sessions, please scan the QR code that will be provided and complete/submit the evaluation.