The MNRS 50th Annual Research Conference will take place March 30th through April 2nd, 2026 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel by Hilton in St. Louis Missouri. This year's theme explores the theme: 50 Years of Nursing Science: Innovating and Inspiring the Future.
The MNRS Program Planning Committee diligently crafted a dynamic and impactful conference program to ensure a both robust and highly relevant experience.
MEETING OBJECTIVES:
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Discuss the impact of 50 years of MNRS scholarship on nursing science and practice.
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Identify factors that promote and retain a healthy nursing workforce.
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Assess culturally responsive approaches to addressing health challenges.
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Discuss future innovations to advance the profession of nursing in the digital era.
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Evaluate frameworks that foster empowerment and leadership development within nursing.
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Submissions Are Open
Current Open Submissions Include:
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- Special Sessions (Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern)
- Pre-Conference Workshops (Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern)
- RIIG Symposia (Guaranteed & Competitive) (Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern)
- Competitive Abstracts (Quality Improvement/Evidence Based, Research & Literature Review) (Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern)
Thank You to Our 2026 Hosts!
PAST CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Each year, MNRS hosts a state-of-the-art conference that draws attendees from all over the United States. This annual event is where members and non-members can come and showcase their work and network with leaders in the field, colleagues, and friends. From current students to seasoned veterans, MNRS can be home to anyone with a passion for nursing research!
Hotel Information
MNRS has reserved a discounted group rate of $175 (plus applicable taxes and fees) per night at the St. Louis Union Station. Please note that the hotel room reservation link will be available in your paid registration confirmation email! You must be registered and paid for the conference to make a room reservation. The deadline to reserve a room at the MNRS rate (pending availability) is February 27, 2026.
Hotel Location:
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
1820 Market St.
St Louis, Missouri 63103
Thank you to our
2026 PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jennifer Heck, CNE, PhD, RNC-NIC
Chair
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Clarissa Shaw, PhD, RN
Chair-Elect
University of Iowa
Mopelola Adeola, PhD,OCN, RN
Past-Chair
Purdue University
Nadeen Alshakhshir, PhD, RN
University of Minnesota
Debra Schutte, PhD, RN, FAAN
Wayne State University
Wilma J. Calvert, PhD, MPE, MS, BSN
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Horng-Shiuann Wu, PhD
Michigan State University
Kara De La Fosse, EdD, MSN, BSN, PHN, RN
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jackeline Iseler, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE, FCNS
Michigan State University College of Nursing
Mariya Kovaleva, APRN-NP, PhD, RN
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing
Helen Lach, CNL, FAAN, FGSA, PhD, RN
Saint Louis University
Jiying Ling, PhD, MS, BSN
Michigan State University
Rhoda Owens, PhD, RN
University of North Dakota
Barbara Polivka, BSN, FAAN, MSN, PhD
University of Kansas School of Nursing
Brandi Pravecek, CNP, FAAN, MSN, PhD
South Dakota University
Lovey Reynolds, PhD, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE
Malcom X College
Sheria Robinson-Lane, MHA, MSN, PhD, RN
University of Michigan
Linda Scott, NEA-BC
University of Wisconsin
AkkeNeel Talsma, PhD, RN, FAAN
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee