Albuquerque Chapter of AACN

41ST ANNUAL CRITICAL CARE NURSING SYMPOSIUM

Presbyterian Rev. Hugh Cooper Administrative Center
9521 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87113

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30am MT - 5:00pm MT
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9521 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Info

Topic

CRITICAL AND PROGRESSIVE CARE NURSING

Additional Information

The 41st Annual Critical Care Nursing Symposium, presented by the Albuquerque Chapter of AACN, will be held on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, from 7:30 am to 5 pm MST. 

We have an action-packed event featuring well-known and respected local nurse and physician speakers.

While our agenda is not finalized, we are excited to share that the following speakers have been confirmed for our symposium:

Local Speakers:
Elizabeth Garchar, MD FACOG: OB Emergencies
Wes Warner, Sr. Clinical Director at NMDS: Organ Donation
Jacob J. Mayfield, MD, FACC: Cardiology and Cardiogenetics 
Andrea Demeter, MD, CPPS: Infectious Disease 
Julia Azua, RN, VP Clinical Services at CSI Aviation: Caring for the Caregiver 
Erik Kraai, MD at UNMH: ECMO
Guest Speaker: 

Leisl Gilchrist, MSN, RN, NPD-BC. Nursing Professional Development Specialist from AACN Region 15: Nursing Ethics 

Approximately 6 to 7 CE Hours will be offered for this course. We will provide additional information on CE credits once our agenda is finalized. 

This course will be held at Presbyterian- Rev. Hugh Cooper Center, 9521 San Mateo Blvd. NE. ABQ, NM 87113.

Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity.

Early Registration (ENDS FEB 23rd):

  • Local AACN Chapter Member: $75 
  • Non-Chapter Member: $100 

Late Registration-(after February 23rd ) 

  • Local AACN Chapter Member: $90 
  • Non-Chapter Member: $115 

Exhibit & Sponsor

Please consider this exciting opportunity for your organization to participate in this memorable event. The AACN ABQ Chapter's annual symposium is regarded as the premier event for critical and progressive care nursing in the New Mexico community. We offer various sponsorship options, including booth space and premium sponsorship slots that include special recognition for your company in our brochure and live event. 

Please download, sign, and return the Exhibitor Agreement Form to AACN.ABQ@gmail.com after registration. Our CEs are dependent on our collecting this signed agreement. An electronic signature is okay.

Thank you for your commitment and support of the AACN ABQ Chapter; it is because of your contributions that we can deliver insightful education to nurses in our diverse field.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at aacn.abq@gmail.com. We look forward to a fun-packed day with lots of networking and learning! 

Kindly,

AACN ABQ Chapter Board

Attachments

One Table

Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form. 

$700.00

Two Tables

Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form. 

$1,100.00

Sponsorship - Breakfast

Sponsors will receive special recognition in our event listings and brochure, as well as a table in a premier location to exhibit.  

Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form. 

$1,500.00

Sponsorship - Break Snacks

Sponsors will receive special recognition in our event listings and brochure, as well as a table in a premier location to exhibit.  

Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form. 

$850.00

Sponsorship - Lunch

Sponsors will receive special recognition in our event listings and brochure, as well as a table in a premier location to exhibit.   

Please download and sign the exhibitor agreement form and return it to aacn.abq@gmail.com. Exhibit details and special requests will be disclosed on this form. 

$3,500.00

Register For This Event

Chapter Members
Early Bird Discount Until 2/23/2026

Tickets for chapter members only. To become a member, please visit this link. https://albuquerqueaacn.nursingnetwork.com/page/31191-join-our-chapter

$90.00   $75.00

Non-Chapter Member
Early Bird Discount Until 2/23/2026

Tickets for non-chapter members. To become a member, please visit this link. https://albuquerqueaacn.nursingnetwork.com/page/31191-join-our-chapter

$115.00   $90.00