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FHCA Nurse Leadership Program

May 27-29, 2026

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point | Bonita Springs, FL

Florida Health Care Association’s Nurse Leadership Program is Florida’s leading clinical conference for long term care professionals. Attendees can expect forward-thinking and innovative sessions that address current and anticipated challenges, leadership development and strategies and solutions for delivering high-quality care. Attendees will also experience valuable networking opportunities with peers and business partners, along with an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the best and the brightest in long term care nursing.

Nurse Leadership Program Highlights

Nurse Leadership Program attendee registration includes:

  • In-person Continuing Education Credits
  • 2-day Tabletop Expo, with Wednesday Cocktail Reception and Thursday Brunch Reception
  • Presentation of FHCA's annual Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Awards
  • Continental breakfast and refreshment breaks

Host Hotel

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL

Hotel room block information will be available once registration opens in Spring 2026.

Event Agenda

Download the Brochure

Download the 2025 Nurse Leadership Program Brochure for sample programming.

Wednesday, May 27

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Attendee Registration

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Refreshment Break

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

General Session

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Welcome Lunch

1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

2:30 to 2:45 p.m.

Refreshment Break

2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

4:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Tabletop Exposition & Cocktail Reception

Attendees will enjoy food, beverages, and excellent prize giveaways during this fun evening of networking with peers and exhibitors.

Thursday, May 28

7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Attendee Registration

7:30 to 8:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break

8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Tabletop Exposition & Brunch Reception

Attendees will enjoy a light-bite breakfast and more prize giveaways during day two of the Tabletop Exposition.

10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Refreshment Break

10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Grab and Go Lunch

1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Refreshment Break

3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Friday, May 29

7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Attendee Registration

7:30 to 8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Awards and General Session

10:00 to 10:15 a.m.

Refreshment Break

10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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