2026 Virtual NCLEX Conference
Foundations for the Future: Entry-Level Nursing Assessment and Clinical Judgment

Date: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

Overview
The 2026 NCLEX Conference is a virtual gathering of educators, assessment specialists and nursing leaders dedicated to shaping the next generation of practice-ready nurses. This event highlights innovative strategies in evidence-driven assessment and topics of interest to prelicensure nurse educators to ensure graduates are prepared for safe, effective patient care.

Abstracts must be 400 words or less, include background, methods, findings or key insights and submitted as a PDF. Presentation topics should fall under one of the following areas:

• Assessment and credentialing
• Clinical judgment
• Entry-level nursing in the initial practice period
• Prelicensure education and the NCLEX
• Strategies for aligning academic preparation with clinical practice

If selected as a presenter, you will be required to provide a short bio and a resume/CV.

Abstracts must be submitted by Feb. 13, 2026.