The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc.

04/15/2026

🩺 💻 2026 Course Start Dates

• Part-Time Clinical Faculty Prep Course: https://buff.ly/kN2nIQr | May 10th | August 10th | October 5th

• Full-Time Nurse Faculty Prep Course: https://buff.ly/GayKb3M | July 13-August 23 (6-Week Format) | August 10-November 1 (12-Week Format)

• RN Refresher Course: https://buff.ly/lmfWDvR | May 4th | August 31st | October 19th

➡️ Contact Peggy Mallick 203-915-6952 | peggy@ctcenterfornursingworkforce.com

04/14/2026

🩺 📚️ 2024 Nursing Education Data in CT

This report, created by CCNW in collaboration with CTData, provides information on the students and faculty at Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pre-licensure education programs in CT.

This report uses data from a statewide survey of RN (Registered Nurse) and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) pre-licensure nursing education programs completed by program deans and directors.

📊 See the report: https://buff.ly/BEhe6yf

04/14/2026

👏 🥼 STUDENT SUPPORT -- A Digital Thank You for Their Dedication

Encourage your nursing student during Nurses Month in May. Join a community of
families cheering them on! A portion of the proceeds will benefit and awards.

➡️ Purchase a spot: https://buff.ly/2EH6KHI

04/13/2026

Pre-Licensure Student Success Series - Tuesday, April 21 | 8-9PM | Zoom - Free to Attend | Register here: https://buff.ly/ZZqZsb6

By Students, For Students. Real talk about surviving and thriving in nursing school.

Let’s be honest. Nursing school is no joke. Classes, clinicals, work, family, life. It can feel like a full contact sport.

So instead of another lecture about students, we’re flipping the script.

This session is led by students who are in it right now, figuring it out in real time, and sharing what actually works. Not theory. Not fluff. Real strategies. Real stories. Real talk.

Think of it like sitting down with peers who are just one step ahead and saying, “Okay. How did you actually make this work?”

What you’ll get
• Honest, practical tips
• Study and time management strategies
• Space to ask questions
• Community, because nobody should do nursing school alone

If you’re a nursing student, this is your crew.
If you mentor students, send this their way.

Because sometimes the best advice doesn’t come from the podium. It comes from the person sitting right next to you.💙

04/13/2026

🎙️ MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Kenrick D Cato, PhD, RN, CPHIMS, FAAN, FACMI | Bio: https://buff.ly/NclXysW

Annual Statewide Nursing Summit | April 29th | 8AM-2PM | Aqua Turf Club-Plantsville | 💫 Sponsorship & Details: https://buff.ly/ljWtHPL

The AI-Driven Nursing Workforce: Nurse-Led AI in Education, Practice, and Policy | RSVP: https://buff.ly/q9b7Ugg

Kenrick D. Cato, PhD, RN, is a Professor of Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania and a Nurse Scientist for Pediatric Data & Analytics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Cato’s research integrates machine learning, clinical decision support, and human-systems design to improve patient outcomes and clinician experience.

04/13/2026

💪 🤕 (April 12-18) | Theme: Powered by Purpose and Fueled by Compassion

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, you are the elite drivers who navigate the most complex curves with precision and heart. Their unwavering commitment and clinical excellence don’t just treat patients—they steer them toward the finish line of recovery. https://buff.ly/prxx9BB

💻 Free webinar April 15: https://wocn.digitellinc.com/live/440/page/2628

WOC Nurse Week 2026 is April 12-18. This year WOCN is honored to recognize each and every one of you for the positive light you bring into the lives of your patients every day.

04/12/2026

Radiologic and Imaging Nurses Day honors the specialized nurses who provide essential care, safety, and support to patients undergoing diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology procedures. It is a time to recognize their role in improving patient outcomes. https://buff.ly/KlAfvQT

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04/12/2026

Subscribe to our CCNW bi-weekly newsletter! Another exciting step in the journey to empower, uplift, and transform the nursing profession in CT.

➡️ Stay connected: https://buff.ly/UCZjKgO

04/11/2026

🙌 Occupational Health Nurses Week ( ), April 5-11, celebrates those nursing professionals who create a culture of health and safety in the workplace day in and day out. Thank your team of OHNs today! https://buff.ly/PDforp9

OHN (Occupational Health Nurses) Week is a national observance each April that celebrates and recognizes members of the occupational and environmental health nursing profession. While some people understand the functions of a nurse in clinical settings, this week serves as a way to bring attention a...

04/11/2026

⏳ FINAL DAYS -- CT's nurses are the backbone of our healthcare community—and now is your chance to stand behind them. 🩺✨

We are down to the final days to secure your sponsorship for the 2026 Annual Statewide Nursing Summit. By joining us, you aren’t just getting your brand in front of healthcare leaders; 🚀 you’re fueling the development, leadership, and sustainability of our local nursing workforce.

💰️ Ad space starts at just $200.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the future of nursing in CT!

⏳ Deadline: April 14th
🔗 https://buff.ly/RapJObc

04/10/2026

🙏 🩺 GRATEFUL PATIENTS -- Thank a Special Nurse

Not all heroes wear capes, they wear scrubs. A lasting tribute – say thank you to the nurse who made a difference and dedicate a memorial spot in their honor.

➡️ Purchase today: https://buff.ly/2EH6KHI

04/09/2026

🚀 Fueling the Future: Meet Our Event Partners 🚀

💼 EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
💜 EXXAT
💜 ati
💜 ECHN WaterburyHealth

☕️ BREAKFAST SPONSOR
💜 Fairfield Egan - School of Nursing & Health Studies

Annual Statewide Nursing Summit | April 29th | 8AM-2PM | Aqua Turf Club-Plantsville | 💫 Details & Sponsorship: https://buff.ly/ljWtHPL | The AI-Driven Nursing Workforce: Nurse-Led AI in Education, Practice, and Policy | RSVP: https://buff.ly/q9b7Ugg

CT's flagship convening of nursing education, practice, workforce, policy, and innovation leaders. Breakfast and lunch provided. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available.

AI is reshaping healthcare, workforce design, and economic growth. Nurses sit at the center of this transformation, not as end users, but as leaders shaping how AI is designed, governed, taught, and deployed.