Oshkosh Convention Center, Oshkosh, WI

  • Member v. Non-member rates are associated with email addresses linked to membership accounts. If you believe you are a member and do not see a member rate, please contact [email protected] to add your email address prior to registration.

This premier event is designed for healthcare leaders across the post-acute and long-term care continuum, including Directors of Nursing, VPs of Clinical Operations, administrators, nurse managers, and other clinical professionals dedicated to enhancing resident care and staff development. *

Why Attend:

  • Elevate Your Leadership Skills: Gain cutting-edge insights through expert-led sessions tailored to the challenges of nursing leadership.
  • Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Learn the latest on regulations, clinical best practices, and emerging trends shaping the continuum of care.
  • Build Your Network: Connect with peers, thought leaders and business partners to exchange ideas and create valuable professional relationships.
  • Access Innovative Solutions: Engage with exhibitors showcasing tools and resources that can drive operational excellence and improve resident outcomes.
  • Celebrate Nursing Leadership: Recharge your passion for care with inspiring keynote speakers and a supportive community of like-minded professionals.

Hotel Information

We’re excited to welcome you to the 2025 WDONC Symposium!

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Hotel: Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center

Rate: $119.99 USD per night, plus applicable taxes. The Hotel Room Rate After the deadline is not guaranteed.

Hotel Block Dates: Sunday, March 2 – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
You can change the start and end date of your hotel stay to meet the room nights you need.

Booking Deadline: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay at the heart of the Symposium.

Conference Fee

$349 – Member Full Conference Fee

$379 – Non-Member Full Conference Fee

Refund Policy
* All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected].
* If a facility is under State or Federal Survey at the time of the conference, a pro-rated refund may be issued based on the length of attendance. Verification may be required.
* Individual registration fees, minus a $25 processing fee, will be refunded for cancellations received before February 12, 2025.
* No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date or for no-show registrants.
* Refunds will be processed within one week following the approval of the refund to the original payment method.

Education Credits

Contact Hours for Nurses & Participant Hours for Nursing Home Administrators Continuing Education Contact Hours

It is required that the Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council – Education Forum, Inc. keep the name, certificate issued, and license number of RNs and NHAs taking each course for a period of four years.

Nursing Contact Hours

The Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council – Education Forum, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP17120, for 14 Contact Hours. A Certificate of Completion is signed after each session for the attendees who have completed each session of the course. The licensee must retain the certificate for four years after the course ends.

Nursing Home Administrator Participant Hours

The Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council – Educational Forum, Inc. is a Certified Sponsor of continuing education with the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 13.75 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS – Approval#20260302-17.75-A110284-IN.

Wound Care Nurses

Our wound care sessions qualified for most wound recertification credits because we are an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Contact your credentialing board for more information.

Conference App & Handouts

We use Whova as our conference website and app. You will receive instructions and access to download our conference app and website as we get close to the conference. All agenda, handouts, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, and activity updates will be on our conference app and website.

Cancellation Policy

Event Cancellation or Postponement

WDONC reserves the exclusive right to modify, postpone/reschedule, or cancel programs for any reason, including but not limited to emergency, inclement weather, or other ‘acts of God’. If there is an event cancellation, every attempt will be made to reschedule, and registration fees will be applied to the rescheduled event date. Any travel, lodging, or incidental expenses incurred related to a canceled event cannot be refunded under any circumstances. If a canceled event cannot be rescheduled, WDONC will determine an equitable basis for the refund of a portion or all of the registration fees after due consideration of circumstances and expenditures.

Disclaimer

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, WDONC meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in recordings (both live and on-demand), photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by WDONC and other third parties, including but not limited to the vendors, the host city, and the host CVB.