NJENA 47th Annual Emergency Care Conference
March 18-20, 2026
HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ
Conference Theme: Are Y’all Ready for This? Emergency Nursing Country Style
Registration is now open:
NJENA is happy to announce that registration for the 2026 New Jersey Emergency Care Conference is now open!
The conference will be held March 18-20, 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Exciting New Changes for This Year’s Conference
We’re thrilled to welcome you to this year’s conference and to introduce several exciting updates designed to enhance your experience. We are excited to return to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. This year’s schedule has been thoughtfully refreshed to offer more focused content in 45-minute sessions with greater flexibility while still providing 12+ continuing education hours for participants.
What’s New This Year
Expanded Wednesday afternoon programming featuring:
Dedicated manager-focused education
Five sessions dedicated to management and transport of critical care patients
Earlier closing on Friday so you can get on with your weekend
A new pediatric-focused track on Thursday
Expanded emergency management and disaster preparedness content on Thursday
An expanded poster session, highlighting scholarship, research, and innovation in emergency nursing
Returning Favorites By popular demand, we’re excited to bring back:
Solheim CEN® Review (additional registration required)
Hands-on Ultrasound-Guided IV Workshop (additional registration required)
Wednesday evening Happy Hour with exhibitors
Friday Educational Hot Breakfast - Sponsored by Stryker (Limited to 200 registrants with a $10 donation to the ENA Foundation)
Start your Friday with a healthy breakfast, along with an educational session, sponsored by our longtime ECC supporter Stryker. This event requires pre-registration and there is a $10 fee to attend, donated to the ENA Foundation. (Stryker is not requesting or receiving any portion of the donation and all funds will go directly to the ENA Foundation). Start your day with a hot breakfast, networking with your peers, and a presentation specific for emergency nurses. (CNE’s will not be offered.)
“Y’all Ready for This? Emergency Nursing, Country Style” Get ready for a boot-stompin’, beat-droppin’ good time! Join us Thursday night for a lively evening filled with music, dancing, and light bites. We’re putting a country twist on the night—blending country favorites with pop hits and crowd-pleasers so there’s something for everyone. Break out your boots, hats, flannel, or fringe and come dressed in your best country style. Whether you’re two-steppin’ or just vibin’ to the playlist, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
ROOMS
The Hard Rock Hotel is offering a special rate of $89 per night for Tuesday 3/17 through Thursday 3/19, and $179 for Friday night 3/20. (These rates do not include the resort fee or state and local taxes.) See below for phone and online booking. The cutoff for this rate is 2/24/2026.
Room Reservations:
The Group Reservations Office is available Monday through Friday from 8am until 6pm.
The office can be reached at 609-449-6862
The discount code for room reservations is GENA26Z: Main Block - IPO
Link to reserve online: https://book.passkey.com/e/50807484