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Student Nurses Association of Illinois

The Student Nurses Association of Illinois empowers nursing students through education, networking, and leadership opportunities, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals in Illinois to excel in their careers.

Get Ready for the 2026 SNAI Annual Convention! Get ready for a day designed to energize, connect, and prepare the next generation of Illinois nurses.Join student nurses, faculty, nursing leaders, and healthcare partners from across the state for the 77th Annual Student Nurses Association of Illinois Convention. This year&rsquo;s theme, Revive, Renew, and Reignite, celebrates where you are today and helps you prepare for where nursing will take you next. Spend the day building confidence, making connections, and gaining practical insight for your transition from nursing student to registered nurse. Take part in a 90-minute NCLEX review by HURST, hear directly from new graduate nurses about their first steps into practice, meet fellow nursing students from across Illinois, connect with exhibitors and nursing leaders, and have a voice in shaping the future of SNAI through the 2026 elections. Whether graduation is right around the corner or you are early in your nursing education, this is your opportunity to strengthen your network, grow as a future nurse leader, and leave inspired about what comes next. Lunch and a continental breakfast will be provided at the event. Come ready to learn. Come ready to connect. Come ready to Revive, Renew, and Reignite your nursing journey. AGENDA7:00-8 AM I Exhibitor setup<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Exhibitors arrive/prepare tables and displays/tech set-up</li></ul>8:00 AM&nbsp;I Registration Opens<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Exhibit Hall &bull; Coffee &amp; Bagels</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Attendee check-in, networking, and time to visit exhibitors.</li></ul>9:00 AM&nbsp; Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Welcome to the 2026 SNAI Annual Convention</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Introduction to the 2026 SNAI Election Process</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Convention announcements and overview</li></ul>9:30 AM - 10:30 AM &nbsp;I Keynote Address<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Keynote Speaker: Dr. Zeh Wellington, President- ANA-Illinois</li></ul>10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Morning Break 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - NCLEX Review with Valerie from HURST<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">90-Minute NCLEX Review Session</li></ul>12:30 PM-1:30 PM I Lunch &amp; Exhibit Hall<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lunch, networking, and last opportunity to visit exhibitors.</li></ul>1:30 PM&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;2:15 PM I From Student Nurse to RN: New Graduate Panel + Q&amp;A&nbsp;2:30 PM - 3:45 PM I Candidate Slate Announcement/Speeches/Elections<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Candidates for the 2026&mdash;2027 SNAI Board of Directors are introduced and given an opportunity to address convention attendees</li></ul>3:45 PM - 4:00 PM&nbsp;Closing Ceremony/Raffle Winners<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Convention closing remarks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Election recognition</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Acknowledgments and thank-yous</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transition to the incoming SNAI Board</li></ul>4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Incoming &amp; Outgoing Board Meeting<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2026-2027 SNAI Board Transition Meeting,&#39;Photos</li></ul>

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