Sigma Theta Tau International Region 3 Symposium: Bridging Evidence and Excellence in Nursing Care
Course ID: 26CE00154
October 16 - 17, 2026
In-Person at Scott Conference Center and UNMC College of Nursing Campus, Omaha, NE
Paid 6.0 ANCC
Registration Starts on August 10, 2026
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Target Audience
This live activity is intended for nurses and nursing students affiliated with Sigma Region 3 who have an interest in promoting excellence in nursing through the dissemination of clinical, leadership, educational, and research-based scholarship.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze current evidence and scholarly work presented at the symposium to determine relevance for improving clinical practice, workforce outcomes, and health policy.
- Apply principles of knowledge translation and implementation science to integrate research findings into clinical, organizational, or population health settings.
- Evaluate the quality, rigor, and practice implications of interprofessional research and quality improvement initiatives presented during the conference.
- Demonstrate effective interprofessional communication and collaboration strategies when disseminating scholarly work and engaging in team-based discussions.
- Develop an actionable plan to translate learned evidence into practice change, quality improvement initiatives, or policy advancement within participants’ local or regional settings.
Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Pi-at-Large Chapter. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 6.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
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Tentative Schedule of Events
All Times are CDTFriday, October 16th
When What Who Where 6:00PM – 8:00PM Welcome & Networking Everyone! Scott Conference Center 6:30PM – 7:30PM Opening Session Krystal Davis, EdD, RN
Sigma Region 03 Chapter CoordinatorScott Conference Center Saturday, October 17th
When Where 7:00AM – 8:00AM Check-In / Light Breakfast UNMC Campus – Truhlsen Event Center 8:00AM – 8:50AM Welcome & Opening Speaker
Dr. Karen Gorton, PhD, RN, MS
Sigma president-elect 2025-2027UNMC Campus – Truhlsen Event Center 9:00AM – 9:50AM Breakout Sessions UNMC College of Nursing 10:00AM – 10:15AM Break & Transition 10:15AM – 11:05AM Breakout Sessions UNMC College of Nursing 11:05AM – 11:55AM Poster Presentations & Exhibitors UNMC Campus – Truhlsen Event Center 12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch & Exhibitors UNMC Campus – Truhlsen Event Center 1:00PM – 2:20PM Workshops 2:30PM – 3:20PM Closing Speaker
Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN
Sigma Hall of FameUNMC Campus – Truhlsen Event Center 3:20PM – 3:30PM Wrap-Up UNMC Campus – Truhlsen Event Center -
Local Airport: OMA - Omaha Eppley Airfield | Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest & United
Also available: LNK - Lincoln Airport (roughly 60-minute drive)
Hotel Blocks
Hotel Address Reservation Link Check-in Check-out Deadline to Reserve Price Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village 1625 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106 Reservation Link October 16, 2026 October 17, 2026 September 18, 2026 $119.00 USD per night Hampton Inn Omaha Midtown-Aksarben Area 1401 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68124 Reservation Link October 16, 2026 October 17, 2026 September 18, 2026 $149.00 USD per night Home2 Suites by Hilton Omaha UN Medical Ctr Area 4440 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68131 Reservation Link October 16, 2026 October 17, 2026 September 25, 2026 $149.00 USD per night Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District 222 N 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102 Reservation Link October 16, 2026 October 17, 2026 September 18, 2026 $179.00 USD per night Other Hotel Options