Fall 2026 CACN/COADN Joint Conference
October 10-13, 2026
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Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
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Booking Link: Make or Manage Reservations at https://book.passkey.com/e/51260671
Phone Reservations: Call 1-800-228-9290 and mention "COADN/CACN Fall."
Group Rate: $299.00 per night (Single–Quad occupancy).
Room upgrade options are available, such as guarantying specific bed types and room options
Cut-off Date: September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST
Important Policies
Cancellation: Must be done 72 hours prior to arrival (by 4:00 PM PST).
Payment: A credit card is required to secure the room, but no deposit is needed upfront.
Parking: Onsite valet parking per contract is discounted by 25% bringing the price down from $42.00 daily to $31.50 daily over event dates.
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Topics of discussion
- Leading with Laughter: A New Paradigm in Academic Leadership - Presented by Dr. Shara L Crary, DNP, MSN, RN
- 3Ms to Thrive: Cultivating Resilience in Leadership Through Music, Mindfulness, and Movement - Presented by Dr. Uzoamaka Nwankpa AKA Uzo, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
- Gentle Flow Yoga; Mindful Movement for Nurses - Presented by Rudy Cockerham
- Leading through Complexity: Practical Tools for Nursing Education - Presented by Dr. Karen LaMartina, PhD, MSN, RN, FAADN
- Cultivating Joy and Empowering Hope: Strategies for Academic Nurse Leaders- Presented by Dr. Lynette V. Apen, DNP, RN, CNS, CNE
- Day One- Keynote Speaker - POLICY ADVOCACY: A Cornerstone of Modern Nursing Practice- Presented by Dr. Marketa Houskova, DNP, RN
- Legislative Update-Presented by Presented by Dr. Marketa Houskova, DNP, RN
- BRN Update- Presented by Loretta Melby, RN, MSN Executive Officer
- The Resilient Educator Staying inspired when teaching gets hard- Presented by Dr. Tonya Taylor, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN;
- From AI Awareness to Competency: Preparing the Nursing Workforce - Presented by Sunshine Joyce Batasin, BSN, RN, PCCN, PHN
- Leadership Panel - Presented by Dr. Judith Karshmer, Dr. Karen La Martina, Dr. Marketa Houskova, Edward M. Burns Jr, Dr. Lynette V. Vpen, Dr. Kimberly Long
- Day 2 - Keynote Speaker- Lift-As-We-Climb-Presented by Dr. Carla T. Stanley, DNP, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, NE-BC, CEP, HCM-BC. FACHE, AUTHOR
- AI in Nursing: Navigating the Possibilities- Presented by Dr. Judy Karshmer Ph.D., PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
- Beyond the Manikin-Reimagining Simulation in Nursing Education-Presented by Dr. Marie Gilbert, DNP, RN, CHSE-A, FSSH
- From Prompts to Purpose-Built Tools: Using Generative AI and Open Educational Resources to Create Active Learning in Nursing Education- Presented by Dr. Liz Robison, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, FAADN
- Our Profession, One Learning Curve: AI in Nursing Education and Practice - Presented by Jodi Orm, MSN, RN, CNE
- The Wellspring Circle: A space for nursing deans and directors to rediscover the creativity, courage, and connection they seek to foster in their institutions- Presented by Dr. Paulina Van, PhD, RN, CNE, FADLN, FAAN, Professor Emeritus at Samuel Merritt.
- BRN Update- Presented by Loretta Melby, RN, MSN Executive Officer
- The Resilient Educator Staying inspired when teaching gets hard- Presented by Dr. Tonya Taylor DNP, MSN, MBA, RN;
- Closing Keynote Speaker- Presented by Edward M. Burns Jr, MSN, RN, CNS, NPD-BC, CARITAS COACH, Regina Orozco, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN, RNC-OB, Dr. Ali R. Tayyeb, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, PHN, FADLN, FAAN
- Beyond Knowing: Active and Experiential Learning to Develop Clinical Reasoning and Judgment in Pre-Licensure Nursing Education Western U Panel Presentation- Presented by Dr. Mindy J. Potter PhD, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CNE; Katharine Meares MSN, RN, CEN; Edward M. Burns Jr. MSN, RN, CNS, NPD-BC, CARITAS COACH; Dr. Terri Thompson DNP, RN, C-EFM: Dr. Daniel Lucero DNP, RN, PM HNP-BC;
- Amplifying Academic Voices in Media: Barriers & Opportunities - Presented by Nichole Jones DNP(c), RN, NPD-BC, CAPA, CPAN
- Growing our own: Transforming Expert Clinicians into Exceptional Nurse Educators who teach, lead, and stay; Presenter -Dr. Jami M. Nininger, DNP, RN, CNE
- Practical Framework for building year-round grant readiness - Presented by Dr. Crystal Nasio