2025 CACNS Annual Conference

Register now for the 2025 CACNS Annual Conference! The theme this year is Synergy in Collaboration: Bridging Ideas and Impact. Join us in person on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8:30am to 3:30pm at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, for a dynamic day of learning and networking. The conference will highlight the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change and innovation in Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practice. Seize this opportunity to engage with peers, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your impact as a CNS.

We are honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Elizabeth Bridges, PhD, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FAAN, who will explore the evolving role of the CNS as visionaries and transformative leaders in healthcare. Additional presentations will feature CNS-led initiatives in workforce development, surgical safety, and cardiac arrhythmia management. The conference concludes with our endnote speaker, NACNS President Rick Bassett, MSN, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, FCNS, showcasing how innovation and collaboration can amplify the CNS role in transforming patient outcomes and advancing systems of care. Engage, learn, and be inspired by our poster presentations and exhibitor displays throughout the day. Explore the full conference agenda for more details!

Conference Objectives
Discuss the role of the CNS in translating clinical and operational ideas into sustainable practice improvements.
Identify nurse leadership strategies for expanding the CNS workforce in evolving healthcare environments.
Describe methods for evaluating safety and quality outcomes associated with CNS-led technology-driven solutions.
Explain how CNSs integrate advanced pharmacologic knowledge and innovative interventions in managing cardiac arrhythmias.
Define the role of CNS as agents of change, advocates for safety, and leaders in clinical and systems-level transformation.

Parking
Free parking is available on any level at the Arizona Structure, 1311 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Entrance gate opens at 7:00am and closes at 8:15am. Attendees may exit at any time, but no re-entry after leaving. Do not park in marked stalls with signs for specific permits or departments. Do not block other cars, as violators may be cited or towed. See campus map for more information.

Post-Conference Social
Looking to connect with fellow CNSs and relax after a full day of learning? Join us for light refreshments at El Cholo, 1025 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Special thanks to NxStage for their generous sponsorship of this social event.

Hotel Bookings
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica - 0.3 miles - $201/night
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica - 0.9 miles - $268/night
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles - 0.9 miles - $186/night
Cal Mar Hotel Suites – 0.9 miles - $245/night
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Monica - 1.1 miles - $198/night
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites - 1.1 miles - $290/night
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica - 1.1 - $248/night
Santa Monica Hotel - 1.2 - $240/night
Sea Blue Hotel - 1.2 - $233/night
Ocean Park Inn - 1.4 miles - $193/night
FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica - 1.4 miles - $153/night

Not a CACNS member? You can still register by creating a free Nursing Network account. We encourage you to join CACNS to enjoy full member benefits. For questions or registration assistance, please reach out through our Contact Us page.

We are excited to see you in the beautiful beachfront city of Santa Monica!

CACNS Conference Planning Committee