Welcome to Salt Lake City! |
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Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address |
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The Keynote Address, recognition of scholarship winners and sponsors, and presentation of awards including Honorary Membership, make the Opening Ceremony one of the highlights of the convention.
NSNA is excited to welcome Dr. Sally Karioth as this year’s keynote speaker! She is a Certified Traumatologist (CT) and grief counselor, and for more than 40 years, has been in private practice, helping people cope with the death of loved ones. Her particular concern is parents who have lost a child to death. She is also a well-known popular international public speaker, renowned for her ability to mix laughter with heartwarming insights.
Opening Ceremony Sponsor: Nurses Service Organization, Fort Washington, PA
Keynote Speaker Sponsor: HCA Healthcare, Nashville, TN
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8:00am - 12:00pm
NCLEX Mini Review Powered by
Lippincott PassPoint
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Association Activity Seminars
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Focus Sessions
2:45pm - 4:00pm
Parliamentary Briefing &
Opening Meeting of House of Delegates (Mandatory for Delegates)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Focus Sessions
5:45pm - 7:30pm
Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address
8:30pm - 11:00pm
First Night Party
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Additions and Corrections to the Program Book |
The Guidebook app will be updated continuously with any changes in rooms, times, etc.
- Simulation Skills Lab is completely cancelled from the program schedule.
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The NSNA Convention Program has gone mobile!
Download the Guidebook app to access the NSNA Convention Program.
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Just scan the QR code below and enter passphrase: nsna70convention; OR
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Click "Have a passphrase?" button and enter passphrase: nsna70convention.
You will have access to the full Convention program schedule, exhibitors, special events, announcements/updates, transportation, dining and entertainment options, and more … right at the tip of your fingers at the Convention.
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First Night Party: Celebrating the Fabulous Fifties
Refreshments, prizes, contests, networking!
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Wednesday, April 6, following the Opening Ceremony.
Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: (CC) Hall E
Admission is included in your convention registration. Snacks and beverages are served.
A big thank-you to the event sponsors.
Sponsors: Joyce University (formerly Ameritech College), Nightingale College, Nurses Service Organization, Central Methodist University, and HCA Healthcare
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From Dragnet to I love Lucy to the Lone Ranger…
From Marilyn Monroe to Lena Horne to Doris
Day to Nat King Cole to BB King to Elvis Presley and James Dean…
From Sammy Davis Jr. to Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra…
From Porgy and Bess to Dinah Washington and American Bandstand who introduced us to the jitterbug, the twist, and the stroll…the 1950’s was a decade full of great shows, inspiring people, and heralded NSNA's commitment to student nurses across the Nation.
Join us as we kick of NSNA's 70th Anniversary with our opening night party. The evening includes a live DJ, contests, a photo booth, and more. Enter the costume contest as an individual or group with your best 1950’s decade outfits.
And make sure your dancing shoes are ready to jitterbug, twist, and stroll for the 1950’s style dance-off!
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Student Activity Tables
School and state constituents can use the Student Activity Area to sell fundraising items at the NSNA Annual Convention.
Be sure to check out the incredible products that chapters have for sale!
There is a $35.00 charge for the shared space of an eight foot table (4 feet for each Chapter) and 2 chairs at Convention. Please use professional discretion when selecting slogans and themes for T-shirts and other fundraising products. See NSNA’s policies related to fundraising at convention: click on “Publications/Guidelines for Planning: Fundraising.” No food or drink items may be sold or given away in the Student Activity Area.
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Sign up to become a Convention volunteer now!
Getting involved as a convention team volunteer is an exciting way to get to know your peers, to network with students from around the U.S., and to contribute to the success of this important event. Volunteers receive a certificate of recognition that is given at the convention or sent to them after the convention.
Your time commitment may be as little as one hour or as many as 6 hours depending on your availability. There are several different Volunteer Convention Teams that offer you opportunities to learn new skills and be recognized for your involvement.
NSNA will have some incentives this year for those that volunteer. There are several drawings available for those that do at least 3 hours of time including an NSNA registration for 2023.
Directions to include:
We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
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WiFi/Internet Access
SP Guest Wi-Fi is available in all Salt Palace Convention Center meeting rooms and lobby areas only. It is NOT available in the exhibit halls.
Need faster Wi-Fi? Connect to SP Premium Wi-Fi. $15 per day per device.
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Attention Delegates
If you have limited access to data or Wi-Fi, make sure to download your delegate resources, such as the 2022 Business Book and 2022 Proposed Code of Ethics Amendments, from the NSNA Convention website or the Guidebook app ahead of time. There may be limited access to internet inside the Exhibit Halls.
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Capture the Convention Memories
and Share it on Social Media
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Follow @NSNAinc on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Catch some Convention highlights on Instagram Stories. Make sure to tag NSNA on your photos and use hashtags #NSNA, #NSNAConvention and #NSNA70 |
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Professional photographers and videographers will take pictures and record video throughout the convention. Only official NSNA videographers may record the events and activities taking place at this convention. The photos and videos are used to publicize the convention. Individuals photographed or taped receive no compensation for the use of photos or videos bearing their image taken or produced by the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to NSNA's use of your likeness in all media including, but not limited to, NSNA's website, newsletter, conference brochures, social media outlets and future NSNA promotional material. Participants opposed to being photographed or videotaped must immediately notify the photographer and/or videographer, and convention staff in writing (full name, school, email address, phone), if they are photographed or videotaped. |
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FNSNA's Great Salt Lake Silent Auction |
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This year’s Auction is going to be on fire with
- NCLEX Review books
- Nursing memorabilia
- iPad
- Online access to nursing review tools
- Vintage images from NSNA's past
- One-of-a-kind items
· And much more!
Use the link below to access the Auction and register to bid.
View auction items/photos in Convention Registration in Hall C:
Thursday 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm last bid!
Winning bids will be notified by email at 5:05pm MDT on Friday, April 8th.
Cash, check, and credit card payments accepted.
(For cash and check payments. If you need further information or would like suggestions on what you/your school can donate to the auction, please contact Lauren Sperle, FNSNA Staff Specialist at Lauren@nsna.org today!
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NSNA Store Hours--Get your Graduation Cords Here! |
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Visit the NSNA Convention Store to purchase items such as graduation cords, stoles, pins, patches, pop sockets, etc. |
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Member, Leadership and Faculty Cords |
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Transportation Around
Salt Lake City
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Transportation Around Salt Lake City Salt Lake City offers transportation with the Downtown Light-rail TRAX. Light-rail lines, called TRAX, provide access to Downtown from across the valley on three color-coded lines. Downtown Salt Lake provides a great transfer point as all the lines run through downtown. The Green line begins at the Salt Lake International Airport, runs through downtown Salt Lake and the out to West Valley City. At the airport riders can board at the station and Welcome Center just outside terminal one. Fare is $2.50 and trains run every 15 minutes. Weekday service runs from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm, with a more limited schedule on weekends. |
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Caucus Room Reservations
Caucus rooms are available for state and school meetings. Rooms can be reserved for two hours at a time.
Caucus Room Information
State associations and school chapters wishing to have a business meeting can use any of the seven (4) caucus rooms available during the convention. All caucus rooms are located at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Please Note:
Caucus Room #1 (Room 257) can accommodate 60 people theater style.
Caucus Room #2 (Room 258) can accommodate 62 people theater style.
Caucus Room #3 (Room 259) can accommodate 60 people theater style.
Caucus Room #4 (Room 260) can accommodate 75 people theater style.
Caucus Room Schedule
Wednesday, April 6, 2022: 8 am to 10 pm
Thursday, April 7, 2022: 8 am to 10 pm
Friday, April 8, 2022: 8 am to 10 pm
Saturday, April 9, 2022: 8 am to 10 am only
If you have any questions or need to change a reservation, please see convention staff in the registration area. If you want to reserve a caucus room for different days and times, you must complete a new form.
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Registration count as of press time on Tuesday, April 5: 1,202
Delegates: 151
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