Purpose

The Fall Summit brings together the executive directors, senior-level staff, presidents, incumbent volunteer leaders, and other key staff or volunteers of the Nursing Organizations Alliance (NOA) member organizations to inspire and develop leaders in the community of nursing organizations.

Fall Summit attendees are provided the opportunity to network and build important relationships while participating in sessions that help to advance the nursing profession and their organizations as a whole.

Speakers & Session Topics

• Opening Keynote Presenter - Carolyn Jones, Author and Filmmaker, The American Nurse & In Case of Emergency
• Affective Forecasting: Understanding Behavioral Changes for the Meetings & Event Industry - Michael Dominguez, President & CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International
• Too Important to Fail - Toni Pergolin, President / CEO, Bancroft
• Recognize, Reflect, Act: Developing DEI Initiatives for Nursing Organizations - LaDonia D. Patterson, MSN, RN, CNE, Lecturer, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing and Garrett K. Chan, PhD, APRN, CNS, CEN, FAAN, FAEN, Chairperson, Academy of Emergency Nursing

• The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity - Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Adviser for Nursing, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

• Structured networking & more! 
  

2021 Schedule-At-A-Glance

Thursday, November 18, 2021:
5:00pm-5:30pm ET 1st Time Attendee Meeting;
5:30pm - 7:00pm ET - Opening Reception

Friday, November 19, 2021:
9:00am-5:00pm ET - Education & Networking Sessions
6:30pm-9:00pm ET - Offsite Dinner & Entertainment

Saturday, November 20, 2021:
9:00am-12:00pm ET - Education & Networking Sessions

More Information

For more information please contact NOA Headquarters at 859-514-5802 or [email protected].

Registration Fee Information

By October 7, 2021 - MEMBERS: $399.00

After October 7, 2021 - MEMBERS: $449.00

Nursing Contact Hours

This continuing nursing education activity will be submitted to the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, to award contact hours.

CAE Credits

As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, we will seek approval for CAE credit for the Fall Summit.

Note: This program is not endorsed, accredited, or affiliated with ASAE or the CAE Program.  Applicants may use any program that meets eligibility requirements in the specific timeframe towards the exam application or renewal.  There are no specific individual courses required as part of the applications – selection of eligible education is up to the applicant based on his/her needs.

Conference Cancellation Policy

Any cancellations must be made in writing directly to the Nursing Organizations Alliance. If received by November 5, 2021, The Nursing Organizations Alliance will apply a $50 administrative fee and refund the remainder of the registration fee. After November 5, 2021, no refund will be given. Replacements are always welcome and can be arranged through NOA Headquarters.

On-site COVID Safety Protocols

The safety of the members and attendees is of utmost importance to NOA. NOA is working with the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront to ensure that all safety protocols on the federal, state and local levels are being met and that our attendees feel safe.

 Additional Precautions

• The Marriott will have hand sanitizer stations located throughout our meeting space. We ask that everyone be extra vigilant in proper hand hygiene.
• Hand-shaking and hugging should be minimized or avoided.
• While masks are not currently required for vaccinated persons in Virginia, NOA is strongly encouraging and recommending the use of masks during the Fall Summit regardless of vaccination status. Marriott staff will be masked regardless of vaccination status.
• Participants will utilize name badge stickers to indicate comfort level with distancing and masking.
• We will have reduced numbers seated at each table, allowing for social distancing between participants while seated.
• Attendees are asked to self-monitor for symptoms. Anyone with symptoms should seek testing and follow-up according to the results.
• In addition to the waiver completed by all attendees during the online registration process, all attendees will be asked to complete an attestation form in the days leading up to the conference to enhance awareness of potential COVID-19 symptoms. Click here to view a sample of the attestation form.

NOA is closely monitoring any developments pertaining to COVID-19 and the Delta variant. NOA staff and leadership will make informed decisions about the Fall Summit based on sound information and guidance provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We will also coordinate with our host venue, the state of Virginia, and the city of Virginia Beach. We will make every possible effort to ensure the Fall Summit conference is preserved and advise you as soon as possible regarding any modifications to the existing plan.

NOA's Commitment to a Respectful and Courteous Conference Experience

The Nursing Organizations Alliance (NOA) has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. NOA conferences are intended for networking and collaboration in the nursing community. We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout the conference and at all conference events, whether officially sponsored by NOA or not.

NOA is dedicated to providing a harassment- and discrimination-free conference experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, race, age, or religion. NOA does not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference (without a refund) at the discretion of the conference organizers. Click here to view our full virtual conference anti-harassment policy. If you need to report an incident, please use our harassment/discrimination reporting form. Our anti-harassment and discrimination policy can be found by clicking here.