| If you’re a student nurse in Illinois, there is no better place to be on October 4, 2025 than the 76th Annual Student Nurse Association of Illinois (SNAI) Convention at South Suburban College of Nursing in South Holland. This year’s theme - "Rising to the Call: Empowering the Next Generation of Nurses" is more than just a slogan. It’s a movement to elevate, inspire, and prepare future nurse leaders like you.
At this one-day convention, you’ll gain critical insights from a dynamic keynote speaker, engage in a comprehensive NCLEX review with Kaplan, and explore your future through networking, advocacy, and innovation panels. Hear directly from newly licensed nurses about real-world transitions, ask your toughest questions, and connect with mentors and peers who are just as passionate about shaping the future of nursing.
8:00 AM – Registration Opens – Exhibit Hall 9:00 AM – Welcome/Ice Breaker 9:30 AM – Keynote – Dr. Elizabeth Aquino PhD, RN 10:30 AM – Break/Exhibit Hall 11:00 AM – NCLEX Review –HURST 11:30 AM – A Year in Review – SNAI 11:45 AM – Introduction of 2025 SNAI Election 12:00 PM – Lunch Break / Exhibit Hall 12:45 PM – New Grad Panel with Q&A
- Sienna Berrocal, BSN RN à 1 month Post-Grad; Next-Gen NCLEX
- Jaden Beckwith, BSN RN à 1yr Post-Grad; Level 1 Trauma ER Nurse
1:45 PM – Break/Exhibit Hall 2:00 PM – Finalize Slate / Nominations 2:15 PM – Announce Slate of Candidates / Candidate Speeches 2:45 PM – Election 3:00 PM – Panel: Nurses in the Field of Advocacy, Innovation and Change + Q&A
- GiGi Aguirre MSN, RN, - Advocate Condell Medical Center, College of Lake County
- Ashley O’Connor MSN, RN – Advocate Condell Medical Center
- Karen Battaglia DNP, RN, CEN, TCRN, TNS – Candidate IL State Senate District 32
- Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN – UIC College of Nursing
4:00 PM – Closing Ceremony / Awards / Election Results 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – New/Old Board Meeting
Whether you're seeking to strengthen your leadership skills, get involved in professional nursing organizations, or simply want to feel connected and inspired—this event is designed for you. Your voice matters, and your journey starts here. Join us. Rise to the call. Empower your future.
Registration Fees NSNA/SNAI Members - $40.00 Non-Members - $60.00 Faculty - $75.00 |
