UNPD Events Are Here — Learn, Connect, and Grow with Us!

Hello UNPD community,
The Board of Directors for the Utah Association for Nursing Professional Development is excited to share a dynamic season of events crafted for Nursing Professional Development Practitioners, Nursing Educators, and Postgraduate Nursing Students. After years of growth and outstanding participation, we’re bringing more local access, practical content, and meaningful networking opportunities across the state. Help us keep the momentum going by joining, participating, and spreading the word.

Event details
•     February 7, 2026 — Member Breakfast Networking Event - NORTHERN UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT — Start your day with coffee, conversation, and connections with fellow NPD professionals and educators at the Little America Coffee Shop.
•     February 13, 2026 — Member Breakfast Networking Event - SOUTHERN UTAH
St. George, UT — A special Southern Utah gathering at Wood Ash Rye inside The Advenire Hotel (25 W St George Blvd). Come for the food, stay for the ideas.
•     April 17, 2026 — Annual Spring Conference
Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT — Full-day programming with evidence-based sessions, practical workshops, and opportunities to earn contact hours.
•     November 6, 2026 — Annual Fall Conference
Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, UT — A day of advanced content, peer collaboration, and strategies to bring back to your teams.

Why attend
•     Practical content tailored to everyday practice and professional growth.
•     Networking with peers from health systems and academia.
•     Influence programming by sharing what topics matter most to you.
•     Support students and emerging leaders by inviting them to join and learn.

How you can help
•     Register for events and join UNPD at https://inpd.nursingnetwork.com.
•     Share this announcement with colleagues in hospitals, clinics, and local universities.
•     Invite students, new educators, and NPD practitioners who would benefit from mentorship and professional development.

We’re energized to bring these opportunities to you across Utah. Thank you for being part of UNPD. We look forward to learning, planning, and growing together.
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Trevor Hightower
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Utah Association for Nursing Professional Development