2026 Annual Institute

Beyond the Noise: Elevating Community/PHN Nursing Through Evidence

June 4 - 6, 2026

Intended Audience

Public health and community health nursing educators, public health leaders, public health nurses, and students and partners interested in public health, health equity, population health, social determinants of health, and other public health issues.

Purpose

To provide a scholarly and supportive community for those committed to excellence and innovation in community/public/population health nursing education, research, and practice.

2026 Conference Objectives

1. Explore methods to uphold the principles of transparency, science, and ethics in all Community/Public Health decision-making processes.
2. Identify ways Community/Public Health Nursing is utilizing evidence-based practice and reflecting voices of affected communities.
3. Describe approaches to strengthen advocacy efforts for public health officials and frontline workers.
4. Examine pedagogical approaches that promote interprofessional education, practice, and community engagement.
5. Explore opportunities to advocate for public health funding and services that improve health outcomes for families, neighborhoods, and communities, while advancing environmental health and planetary well-being.
6. Discuss implications and influence of changes in academic curricula to prepare a competent public health workforce with the qualifications, experience, and scientific understanding necessary to guide, protect, and lead.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.