On behalf of ISPN and the ISPN Conference Planning Committee, we are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Conference, Advancing Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Innovation, Practice, and Culture, taking place March 19-22, 2025, at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. 

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We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response to our call for abstracts. With a record-breaking 116 submissions, we are excited to host an extraordinary event, featuring a dynamic lineup of presenters who will share cutting-edge insights and innovative practices in psychiatric mental health nursing. 

What to Look Forward To:

• Over 46 education sessions and 30 poster presentations
• Networking with professionals throughout the world!
• Raffles and door giveaways
• Two Pre-Conference Workshops (March 19th):
• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Psychotherapy Focus
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Psychopharmacology Focus
• Opening Night Celebration (6:30 PM):
• Enjoy a local Jazz Band, a Cash Bar, and a 360 Photo Booth, Network with Vendors and Sponsors!
• Keynote Speakers & Special Lectures:
• March 20th: Dr. Katie Boston-Leary (Opening Keynote, 8:30 AM) & Dr. Teresa Brockie (Diversity Award Plenary Lecture, 4:00 PM)
• March 21st: Dr. Phillip Olla (Melva Jo Hendrix Lectureship) & Everybody’s Workshift Film Screening and Panel (7:30 PM - 10:00 PM)
• March 22nd: Susan McCabe Lecture and Endnote by Carlton Spotswood (1:00 PM)

While you're in New Orleans, don’t miss exploring the city’s iconic sights:

• French Quarter: Experience vibrant music, cuisine, and architecture.
• Garden District: Stroll through historic streets lined with stunning mansions.
• Jackson Square: Visit the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and surrounding artists’ markets.
• City Park: Enjoy the tranquil landscapes and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
• Frenchmen Street: Discover live music and local art in this cultural hub.
• Check out all the different activities that New Orleans has to offer here.

We can't wait to share this incredible experience with you! Be sure to mark your calendars, and prepare for an unforgettable conference and exploration of New Orleans. Reserve your hotel room at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. Registration will open in December! In the meantime - please like, comment, and repost our save the date!

Warm regards, 

Dr. Gabrielle P. Abelard
ISPN Conference Chair

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The Call for Abstracts is now closed, the deadline for submissions was August 30, 2024. Authors will receive notification by email as to their status of their abstract by the end of November.  Thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts for the 2025 Annual Conference. We received a record-breaking 116 submissions and look forward to an incredible Conference with a talented pool of presenters! 

Scenes from the 2024 Annual Conference