The North Carolina Affiliate of NACNS looks forward to hosting our annual education conference in Greenville, NC on November 6 & 7, 2025. The theme for this year's event is "Clinical Nurse Specialists: Pioneers of Change and Excellence."

Presenters will share their innovations in healthcare and related fields:

• Topics relevant to CNS practice include pharmacology, diagnostic and treatment strategies, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, original research, translational science, and population health
• Presenters of all professions are invited, including clinical nurse specialists, students (MSN and DNP/PhD), APPs and physicians, pharmacists, health care administrators, advocates, and entrepreneurs
• Both poster and podium formats are supported

Call for Abstracts

Interested in sharing your work at this year's conference? Submit an abstract for your poster or podium by July 1:  2025 Call for Abstracts. Thank you for contributing to the growth and development of CNS practice in our state!

Registration: Attendees & Vendors

Attendee registration will open in late August, along with publication of the finalized agenda. Links to registration will be available on this website and through Eastern AHEC.

Interested in joining as an industry or academic sponsor? Vendor registration is open now! Use the "Vendors" tab on this page for further info.

Accommodations & Dining

Traveling from out of town? Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville and Residence Inn Greenville are offering discounted rates for conference attendee bookings November 5-7. Use these links to explore booking rates and amenities offered by each hotel.

Food and refreshments will be offered at the conference. On Thursday, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. On Friday, breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.