18th National DNP Conference: 2025, Key West, FL Opal Key Resort

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18th National Doctors of
Nursing Practice Conference
and
Academy of Doctoral Prepared Nurses Summit, 2025
Key West, FL Opal Key Resort
July 8-10, 2025

Advocacy & Equity:
Collaborative Approaches
to Improve Population Health

Purpose:

This year’s conference and summit welcome change agent participants to share and explore this topic as we explore mechanisms to build collaborative synergy.

Topics include population health services to vulnerable populations, including (but not limited to):

  • Patients with psychiatric/mental health challenges
  • Elderly population with altered cognitive abilities
  • Women’s health concerns

245 Front Street Key West, Florida United States 33040

Reservations: 877-504-1110 NOW OPEN
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If you are joining the conference virtually, CLICK HERE

This event is offered in both
in-person and virtual options for attendees only.
All presenters must present in-person live at the event.
July 8-10, 2025

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

We are excited to introduce our 2025 Keynote & Plenary Speakers

Dr. Carla Fry, PhD, MSN, RN
Administrator and Health Officer Monroe County
2025 Keynote Speaker
CLICK HERE to learn more about Dr. Fry

Dr. Jeff Doucette, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN
Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Press Ganey
2025 Plenary Speaker
CLICK HERE to learn more about Dr. Doucette

2025 Conference Objectives
By the end of this conference participants will be able to:

  • Identify large-scale collaborative possibilities to address access and equity in health care delivery,
  • Articulate skills needed to apply evidence to practice to inspire change and generate sustainable health care outcomes,
  • Demonstrate benefits of incorporating strategies in developing interventions to incorporate equity, and,
  • Share examples of how technologies enhance advocacy and services.

 

Continuing Education
Contact Hours 12

To receive contact hours for this activity the participant must:

1. Attend selected breakout and plenary sessions in their entirety,
2. View and engage with the poster presenters,
3. Complete evaluation forms reflecting participation, insights and feedback.

This continuing nursing education activity is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing for 12 hours for both the Virtual and In-Person event.

Provider and Activity number: 50-18959

2025 Conference Registration Deadlines & Fees

Virtual Registration ends
July 7, 2025 $329

Presenter Registration ends
June 15, 2025 $529

Student Presenter Registration Rate ends
June 15, 2025 $299

Student Registration Rate ends
June 15, 2025 $329

Military Registration Rate ends
June 15, 2025 $539

One Day Registration Rate ends
June 15, 2025 $299 (Not available for presenters)

Regular Conference Registration Rate ends
June 15, 2025 $599

Late & on-site Conference Registration Rate is available
June 15, 2025 through July7, 2025 $699

Hotel Rates

King Standard View $334
King Pool View $364
King Marina View $424
King Ocean Front $464
Two Queens Std View $334
Two Queens Pool View $364
Two Queens View $424
Two Queens Ocean Front $464

Conference rates are available two (2) days before and after the event subject to availability.  Resort fees are waived for conference attendees.

Reservations can be booked until Monday, June 9th 2025. Guests for the 18th National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference: Key West can book rooms at the Opal Key Resort arriving on July 8th 2025 (07/08/2025) and departing July 11th 2025 (07/11/2025) at group rates starting at $334 USD per night plus 12.5% tax.
Please make sure you put in the dates you are requesting.  The link will automatically default to the full length of stay of 07/08/2025 and 07/11/2025.
A credit card is required to guarantee each reservation. Guests will have until seven (7) days prior to arrival to cancel their reservations without a penalty.

SUBMIT YOUR IN-PERSON CE EVALUATION
SUBMIT YOUR VIRTUAL CE EVALUATION
SCHEDULE
CONF. PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
PLENARY
BREAKOUT
MINI PODIUM
DIGITAL POSTER
STUDENT POSTER

Abstract Submissions Close May 31, 2025

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Terms/Conditions Speakers/Authors Form

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2025 Abstract Submission Instructions

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2025 Exhibitors and Sponsors Opportunities

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
2025 PROSPECTUS
EXHIBITOR INFO
EXHIBITOR & SPONSORS
DNP INC. W9 FORM

2025 Call for Student Volunteers

 

With great pleasure, we invite current DNP students to participate as volunteers in the 18th National DNP Conference/ADPN Summit taking place July 8-10, 2025, in Key West, FL. Conference success is dependent on the services and support of volunteers.

As a volunteer, you must be available all three days of the conference. You will have full access to all elements of the conference. Your registration has been provided for your services. Your responsibilities will be identified and articulated by Dr. Sandra Copeland ahead of time. You will be representing the DNP Inc. and ADPN organizations at all times. We are proud to include you as a part of the team.

All transportation, rooms, and food are your responsibility. Student volunteers are not eligible to present.

CLICK HERE to complete the Volunteer Application form

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