Advanced Practice Nurses – Join us in Nashville for the NP/APN 2026!
The 14th ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network Conference is coming to Nashville, Tennessee – “Music City, USA.” Experience its vibrant music scene, Southern hospitality, and a unique mix of culture, cuisine and entertainment.
This year we celebrate 25 years of the NP/APN Network with:
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Inspiring keynote speakers
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Global collaborations
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Renewed focus on innovation, access, and impact in advanced practice nursing worldwide
Hosted by the International Council of Nurses and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and endorsed by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the conference marks the return of NP/APN to the United States.
Together, we will elevate global NP/APN practice!
Submitting is quick and easy, just 300 words and a few clicks.
Don’t miss this chance to share your expertise and join global NP/APN leaders, educators and researchers!
✅ Submissions are accepted in English and Spanish.
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We want YOUR voice on the global stage!
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network (NP/APNN) was established to provide an international resource for nurses practicing in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) roles as well as interested others such as policymakers, educators, regulators and/or health planners. These roles (NP/APN) apply to individual nurses who have been prepared beyond the basic education of a generalist nurse and who have the relevant experience and additional education and/or training that allows them to practice in an advanced role. The titles and credentials for these individuals vary around the globe but additional advanced education and/or training remains consistent. |   |
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member benefitsThe network provides an evolving forum for discussion, follows trends in the field, and disseminates relevant and timely information. The Core Steering Group and Subgroups provide the leadership and infrastructure necessary to facilitate the aims and objectives of the network. Members of these groups are nurses or interested others committed to providing support for the presence, initiation and maintenance of NP/APN roles globally. | our ProgramsThe network uses an informal model of organization and functions in collaboration with, and under the umbrella of, the International Council of Nurses (ICN). This provides a strong global dimension as well as international co-ordination and support for the work of the network. ICN’s policies and official positions on nursing and health related issues are accepted as the framework within which the Network functions. Representation from ICN is through a designated staff member liaison to the Core Steering and Subgroups. | ICN NP/APN Network SubgroupsThere are 6 Network Subgroups:
& members in 121 countries |
Acting as an international resource for nurses practising in Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nursing Roles roles and interested policymakers, educators, regulators and health planners by overseeing and supporting the development of research, projects and initiatives that assist the Network in strengthening the APN role. |
| Pushing boundaries, challenging inequalities, and taking a strategic advisory roles in regional, national and international health policy, and practice developments. |
