

EVENTS
Many of our events and e-learning modules provide CNE credit!
Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation


Gain valuable networking time and unique experiences with our in person events!

Wether it's Continuing Education credits or home health information you're after, our e-learning platform has something for you!
Ongoing Ways to Connect and Stay Informed

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15 minute time slots available each Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM
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Priority given to members and Stakeholders

Inside Scoop: Live Conversations with Association Leadership
4th Tuesday of the month
6:00 PM -7:00 PM
Free to Register
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Join a monthly open conversation with different leaders from Connecticut Nurses Association and Foundation!
Tuesdays 6:00 PM -7:00 PM
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Discussion driven by your questions and topics
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Ask your questions
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Share your ideas and concerns

We are in Hartford advocating throughout the legislative session.
WEDNESDAYS
2/11/2025 THRU 5/6/2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Register and confirm membership
For Members Only
Please join us to mingle, listen in on hearings, meetings, chat with legislators! These informal meets ups will provide you an opportunity to see what advocacy is all about and support the Association's ongoing presence.​
Caregiving: Impact on Families and Support Strategies for Nurses Serving as Information Agents in the Community
FREE Virtual On-Demand offered by AARP
This online course helps nurses understand the challenges of caregiving and offers strategies for support and effective communication to better serve patients and their families.

Nurse Voices in Policy: A Legislative Boot Camp
Virtual 6 pm - 8 pm
Day 1 – Understanding the Legislative Process (6-8p, Thu, January 15, 2026)
Day 2 – Building Your Advocacy Skills (6-8p, Thu, January 22, 2026)
Day 3 – Putting Advocacy into Action (6-8p, Thu, January 29, 2026)
This three-part training series is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to effectively advocate for the profession and the patients they serve. Across three interactive two-hour sessions, participants will explore the legislative process, develop practical advocacy skills, and learn how to influence health policy at the state and federal levels. Day 1 – Understanding the Legislative Process Gain a clear overview of how a bill becomes a law, where nurses can influence policy, and the key players who shape healthcare legislation. Day 2 – Building Your Advocacy Skills Learn effective strategies for communicating with legislators, crafting impactful testimony, and mobilizing colleagues and communities around nursing issues. Day 3 – Putting Advocacy into Action Apply your knowledge through case studies and role-playing, and leave with a personal advocacy action plan tailored to your practice and priorities.

Risk Management:
Enhance Your Liability IQ: Top Reasons Nurses Get Sued for Malpractice
February 19, 2026 5:30pm
Virtual
NSO & CNA released our fifth published analysis of nursing claims from the most recent 5 years. Professional liability data provides insight into the underlying causes in liability cases as it can reveal missteps, clinical errors, patterns of communication, and judgment failures that contributed to adverse events. Using case studies and claim data, nurses can examine top areas of liability through the experiences of their peers. Most importantly, this session provides you with practice recommendations that you can use to help prevent or defend against malpractice allegations, while also enhancing patient safety.

March 6 2026, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Courtyard Marriott Cromwell
School nursing is a unique specialty that elevates independent nurse skills and expertise in the context of an educational environment. Join us to understand your role as a school nurse, important special education/504 information, and expand your resources to support you in your new role. You will receive 6 contact hours for the live event. You will also have time limited access to four online modules (hearing screening, vision screening, role of the school nurse...) you can do at your own pace within the time frame allotted. Total nursing continuing professional development 23 hours. Light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Fraud: Impact on Patients and Strategies for Nurses Serving as Information Agents in the Community
FREE Virtual On-Demand CE Program offered by AARP
In this course, you’ll discover key insights on identifying fraud, who’s most at risk, communication strategies, and tools to keep patients safe.

Navigating the New 2025 ANCC Criteria
March 12, 2026 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Virtual
Join us for an essential training session focused on the new criteria and requirements for ANCC certification in 2025. This event will cover updated templates, guidelines, and best practices to ensure you're fully prepared for the upcoming changes. It’s also a great opportunity to network with fellow professionals, share insights, and collaborate on strategies for success. Don’t miss out on staying ahead of the curve!

March 25, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual
This virtual professional development event gives student and nurses a clear, practical look at how policy really works and how your voice shapes it. You’ll build confidence, learn the process, and walk away ready to influence the decisions that affect your practice and your patients.

Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy
March 28, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Virtual
Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy is a fast-paced, student-friendly virtual learning event designed to take the stress out of studying meds. In this session, we’ll break down the most important drug categories, side effects, and nursing tips in a way that’s fun, visual, and actually easy to remember. And the best part? Every participant gets a hard copy of the book Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy—so you can keep learning long after the event ends. Perfect for nursing students, NCLEX prep, or anyone who wants pharmacology to finally make sense.

Legislative Breakfast and/or Nurses Day at the Capitol
April 29, 2026
Legislative Breakfast 8:00-10 am
Nurses Day at the Capitol 10:30 - 2 pm
Capitol Building, Hartford, CT
Discuss issues important to YOU directly with legislators and house reps. Network with other nurses! See the different specialty nurses organizations in our state.

CT Nurses Association Retired Nurses Group Meeting
May 19, 2026 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Virtual
Join us for an afternoon of laughter, memories, and camaraderie as we celebrate our retired nurses. Let’s reconnect, share stories, and stay up to date on what's happening in the nursing profession while inspiring each other and honoring the care we’ve given and continue to receive!
