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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
    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.

  • Tentative Schedule of Events
    All Times are CDT

    Friday, 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 Coordinator
    Scott 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 2025-2027
    UNMC 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 Fame
    UNMC 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


  • Student: $30

    Sigma Member: $100

    Non-Sigma Member: $150


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