Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference 2026 | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

The 8th annual Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference will be held during Nurses Week. This event showcases the evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and innovation accomplished by nurses and interdisciplinary teams at UC Davis Health. Our schedule features a variety of presentations and activities, including, a Keynote Address, Podium Presentations, Ignite! Sessions, Poster Presentations and Workshops.

Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Nursing contact hours will be awarded to UC Davis Health nurses by completing conference and presentation evaluations on the day of the event. During past conferences, approximately 4 hours are available for oral presentations during the live event and up to 5 hours for poster presentations, depending on the number of posters viewed and evaluated). Continuing education hours are delivered by the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing the month following the conference.

Coordinator

Sandy Phan, D.N.P., R.N., N.P.D.A.-B.C., E.B.P.-C.
Professional Development Specialist

Parking

Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.

All Are Welcome

UC Davis adheres to California's Proposition 209 which prohibits discrimination against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education, or public contracting on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.