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NURSE EDUCATORS CONFERENCE IN THE ROCKIES 2027
JUNE 21 - JUNE 25
Beyond the Horizon:
Educating Nurses with Purpose and Vision
We cannot wait to see you all in 2027
Registration will open November 1st
Beyond the Horizon: Educating Nurses with Purpose and Vision
Join nurse educators from across the country for the Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies 2027, where we look beyond today to shape the future of nursing education.
Beyond the Horizon: Educating Nurses with Purpose and Vision invites educators to look past today's challenges and toward tomorrow's possibilities — explore innovative strategies, emerging technologies, evidence-based practices, and forward-thinking approaches in nursing education that prepare the next generation of nurses to lead with confidence and compassion.
Set against the inspiring backdrop of the Rockies, this conference is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and envision what lies ahead—and to equip ourselves with the knowledge, creativity, and vision to meet the needs of future students and patients.
This is your opportunity to be inspired, to connect with a vibrant community of educators, and to return to your institutions with renewed purpose and a clear vision for advancing nursing practice and patient care through education. Don't miss this transformative event!
Why Join NEC?
MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS: Meet over 300 fellow nurse educators from
across the country and engage in networking & shared learning!
TIMELY TOPICS: Deep dive into the most important and pressing issues facing
nursing education with 50+ diverse presentations to choose from!
UNMATCHED BEAUTY & HISTORY: Soak in the spectacular beauty of the
Colorado Rockies in the summer and see why people have chosen the NEC for
over 30 years!
Attendees Say...
"NEC is one of the best nurse educator conferences I have
attended. The selection of sessions was excellent and it was
hard to choose only one for each time slot. I appreciate having access to the notes from the other sessions. The conference was well organized and the staff was so helpful. Good selection of vendors and the cost is affordable compared to other conferences. I will be back!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed every session that I attended. I will change my teaching practices based on this conference, and I will highly recommend it to my colleagues back at my college. This conference was invigorating and inspiring."
"I had an amazing time meeting the other educators.
This conference will no doubt change the trajectory of my career."
If you enjoyed your time at NEC and would like to help other nurse educators attend the conference please consider donating to the
Lola Fehr NEC Scholarship.
Meet Chelsee the inaugural Scholarship Recipient at the 2026 Conference