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AHRA 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando: The Complete Attendee Guide

AHRA's 54th Annual Meeting runs July 12 to 15, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, co-hosted for the first time with the Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing. This is the year's flagship gathering for radiology administrators, modality managers, PACS administrators, and imaging service line leaders, drawing 1,500 to 1,800 attendees from hospitals, health systems, and freestanding imaging centers. This complete attendee guide covers exact dates and venue, registration, CRA continuing education credit, the new ARIN partnership, the exhibit hall, session structure, host city logistics, weather, and first-timer tips for getting the most out of the trip.

6/2/2026 · By Carla Olson

AMSN 2026 Annual Convention in Palm Springs: The Complete Attendee Guide

The 2026 AMSN Annual Convention runs September 24 to 26 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California. AMSN is the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, the largest specialty nursing organization in the United States with more than 13,000 members. The convention draws roughly 1,000 med-surg nurses each year, including bedside RNs, charge nurses, unit educators, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse managers. This complete attendee guide covers exact dates and venue, registration, CMSRN exam preparation, ANCC contact hours, the exhibit hall, session structure, Palm Springs travel logistics, weather, and first-timer tips for new attendees planning their first AMSN trip.

6/2/2026 · By Carla Olson

ENA Emergency Nursing 2026 in Phoenix: The Complete Attendee Guide

ENA Emergency Nursing 2026 runs September 28 to October 1 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Emergency Nurses Association is the professional society for US emergency nurses with more than 50,000 members, and Emergency Nursing is the largest annual gathering of emergency nurses in the country, drawing 5,000 to 8,000 attendees. This complete attendee guide covers exact dates and venue, registration, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, and CFRN exam preparation, the General Assembly, the Experience Hall, session structure, Phoenix travel logistics, weather, and first-timer tips for new attendees planning their first Emergency Nursing trip.

6/2/2026 · By Carla Olson

ANCC Magnet and Pathway Conference 2026: complete guide for nurse leaders, recruiters, and vendors

The ANCC National Magnet Conference returns to McCormick Place in Chicago October 29 to 31, 2026, co-hosted with the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference. More than 9,000 nurse executives, Magnet Program Directors, and nursing leaders from 20+ countries are expected to attend, the largest annual gathering of nursing leadership in the world. This guide covers dates, venue, tracks, 2026 themes, hotels, registration, networking, FAQs, and playbooks for CNOs, recruiters, and vendors.

5/18/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire registered nurses in 2026: complete employer guide

Hiring registered nurses in 2026 is harder than at any point in the last twenty years, with BLS projecting roughly 189,100 RN openings every year through 2034. Hospitals now compete with surgery centers, home health, hospice, telehealth, and travel agencies for the same shrinking pool. This employer guide covers the 2026 workforce backdrop, where RNs want to work, what to pay them, where to find them, how to evaluate clinical and cultural fit, how to credential and onboard them at speed, and how to keep them. Closes with a long FAQ for TA leaders, CNOs, and nurse managers.

5/18/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire ICU and critical care nurses in 2026: complete employer guide

Critical care nursing is the tightest specialty market in healthcare in 2026 and likely to stay that way through the decade. ICU demand keeps climbing while supply has not recovered from the pandemic. This employer guide covers the 2026 ICU labor market, the differences between med-ICU, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma ICUs, what to pay, where to find candidates, how to evaluate and onboard them, virtual ICU advice, the CRNA pipeline problem, a 12 month hiring plan, and FAQs for recruiters, nurse managers, and CNOs.

5/18/2026 · By Carla Olson

HR Technology Conference 2026: Dates, Agenda, and What to Expect

HR Technology Conference 2026 returns to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, October 20 to 22, with three packed days of sessions, demos, and networking for HR leaders, HR tech buyers, vendors, analysts, and consultants. Learn who attends, what is new this year, the key conference tracks, the Top HR Tech Products awards, the Pitchfest startup competition, the Women in HR Tech Summit, logistics for the show floor, and practical tips for getting real value from the largest HR tech event in the world.

5/13/2026

AANP National Conference 2026, Las Vegas in June

AANP National 2026 brings ~10,000 nurse practitioners and APRNs to The Venetian in Las Vegas June 23 to 27. It is the largest NP gathering in the country and the highest-leverage in-person sourcing event of the year for NP recruiters, with attendees from primary care, acute care, and specialty practice across all 50 states. Healthcare TA teams use AANP to fill primary care and family practice openings, source bilingual NPs, and connect with new grads launching their job search. Full guide to attendees, themes, sessions, exhibit hall, hotel picks, travel tips, and FAQs.

4/25/2026

NAHCR26: Complete Guide for Healthcare Recruiters and Vendors

NAHCR26 brings around 700 healthcare recruiters and vendors to the Hilton Milwaukee City Center July 12 to 16, 2026. It is the largest annual gathering of in-house healthcare recruiters in the country and a key in-person sourcing event for vendors who sell to talent acquisition teams. Recruiting leaders use NAHCR to network with peers, learn from CHCR-certified pros, sit in on sessions about AI sourcing, and find new tools and partners on the exhibit floor. Full guide to dates, venue, who attends, themes, CHCR prep, travel and hotel picks, sponsor info, evening events, and FAQs for recruiters heading to Milwaukee.

5/3/2026

SHRM Annual Conference 2026, Orlando in June

SHRM Annual 2026 brings 25,000+ HR pros, TA leaders, and CHROs to Orlando June 16 to 19. Healthcare HR is one of the largest verticals on site, with dedicated tracks on workforce shortages, retention, and AI in talent acquisition. Healthcare recruiting teams use SHRM to meet hospital and health system HR partners, benchmark compensation packages, and pressure-test new sourcing tools before fall hiring ramps up. This guide covers the agenda, top sessions for healthcare TA leaders, hotel picks near the Orange County Convention Center, travel logistics, exhibit hall highlights, and FAQs for the world's largest HR conference.

4/25/2026 · By Carla Olson

AACN NTI 2026 — San Diego in May

AACN NTI 2026 brings 8,000–10,000 critical care nurses, ICU clinicians, nurse managers, and clinical educators to San Diego May 17–20, making it the single largest concentration of critical care nursing talent anywhere in the world for those four days. For healthcare recruiters, NTI is not a peripheral event; it is the most important critical care nursing conference on the annual calendar. This guide covers what AACN NTI is, who attends, what the conference floor looks like for employers and staffing teams, how to prepare as a recruiter, where to stay in San Diego, and what to expect at the 2026 edition. It also explains how Expa helps healthcare employers identify and engage critical care nurses in the markets they are hiring.

4/16/2026 · By Carla Olson

ASHHRA 2026: The Healthcare HR Vendor Guide

ASHHRA 2026, the flagship conference for healthcare HR leaders, brings 1,500–2,000 senior HR and talent acquisition decision makers to Savannah, GA from May 17–19, 2026. It's the densest single gathering of hospital and health system CHROs, VPs of talent acquisition, and HR directors on the calendar, which makes it the year's most important room for anyone selling into or recruiting against healthcare HR. This guide explains who attends, what themes and AI conversations to expect, how vendors should staff the exposition floor and measure ROI, how first-time attendees should pick sessions, and how to plan travel and hotels in Savannah before the best options sell out.

4/23/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire primary care physicians in 2026: complete employer guide

The primary care physician shortage is accelerating as patient demand grows, the existing workforce ages toward retirement, and fewer medical graduates choose primary care over higher-paying specialties. With average time-to-fill stretching beyond 90 days and intense competition from concierge medicine, direct primary care, and private equity-backed platforms, hiring primary care physicians demands a sharper, more strategic approach than ever. This guide covers how to source primary care physicians, evaluate clinical breadth and value-based care readiness, understand 2026 compensation benchmarks, and build a retention strategy that keeps physicians from leaving.

3/14/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire CRNAs in 2026: complete employer guide

Hospitals, anesthesia groups, and ambulatory surgery centers continue to compete for experienced CRNAs as staffing shortages and rising case volumes put pressure on anesthesia coverage. This guide explains how to source CRNAs, evaluate clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, understand 2026 compensation benchmarks, and navigate credentialing and hiring workflows. It also covers state scope-of-practice considerations, sign-on bonus trends, and how Expa helps employers identify and engage in-market CRNA candidates more efficiently.

3/12/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire dermatologists in 2026: complete employer guide

Dermatology practices, health systems, multi-specialty groups, and cosmetic clinics face intense competition when recruiting board-certified dermatologists as patient demand for both medical and aesthetic services continues to outpace residency supply. This guide explains how to source dermatologists, evaluate sub-specialty training and procedural capabilities, understand compensation expectations across practice models, and streamline your hiring workflow. It also covers workforce distribution patterns and details how Expa helps employers connect with in-market dermatology candidates more efficiently.

3/12/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire ENT doctors in 2026: complete employer guide

Health systems, multi-specialty groups, academic medical centers, and ambulatory surgery centers face growing competition when recruiting otolaryngologists as surgical subspecialty demand outpaces fellowship supply. This guide explains how to source ENT physicians, evaluate subspecialty training and surgical capabilities, understand compensation expectations across practice models, and streamline your hiring workflow. It also covers workforce distribution patterns and details how Expa helps employers connect with in-market ENT candidates more efficiently.

3/12/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire physician assistants in 2026: complete employer guide

The PA shortage shows no signs of slowing in 2026, with over 15,000 unfilled positions nationwide and BLS projecting 28% job growth through 2032. Compensation for physician assistants ranges from $115K-$135K in primary care to $130K-$160K in emergency medicine, plus sign-on bonuses of $10K-$30K. Strategic sourcing through AAPA, PracticeLink, and PA program partnerships combined with streamlined credentialing processes—typically 45-90 days—are essential. Success requires understanding state supervisory requirements, specialty flexibility advantages, and retention strategies that go beyond salary.

3/17/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire nurse practitioners in 2026: complete employer guide

The nurse practitioner shortage continues to intensify in 2026, with over 30,000 unfilled positions across the U.S. healthcare system. This recruiter's guide covers competitive compensation ranging from $115K-$170K+ depending on specialty, effective sourcing strategies through specialized networks, and the complex credentialing processes that vary by state. Learn proven retention tactics and strategic approaches to fill NP roles faster while building a sustainable pipeline for future hiring needs.

3/17/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire psychiatrists in 2026: complete employer guide

The psychiatrist shortage continues to intensify as behavioral health demand grows, the existing workforce ages toward retirement, and patient volumes climb across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. With average time-to-fill exceeding 120 days and rising competition from telepsychiatry platforms and private equity-backed groups, hiring a psychiatrist requires a sharper strategy than ever. This guide covers how to source psychiatrists, evaluate clinical experience across subspecialties, structure competitive compensation packages, and navigate the unique challenges of psychiatric recruitment.

3/14/2026 · By Carla Olson

How to hire podiatrists in 2026: complete employer guide

Health systems, wound-care centers, podiatry groups, and ambulatory surgery centers continue to compete for residency-trained podiatrists as demand for surgical and diabetic foot-care services increases. This guide explains how to source podiatrists, evaluate surgical backgrounds, understand compensation expectations, and streamline hiring workflows. It also outlines workforce patterns across different practice settings and details how Expa helps employers connect with in-market candidates more efficiently.

11/24/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire audiologists in 2026: complete employer guide

Hearing health organizations, ENT practices, and pediatric clinics continue to face strong competition for licensed audiologists as demand for diagnostic and device-management services increases. This guide explains how to source audiologists, verify credentials, evaluate diagnostic experience, understand salary expectations, and streamline hiring workflows. It also outlines current workforce trends and details how Expa helps employers connect with in-market candidates more efficiently.

11/24/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire speech-language pathology assistants in 2026: complete employer guide

As more schools and healthcare providers expand communication and early intervention services, the need for qualified SLPAs continues to grow. This guide walks employers through how to identify trained assistants, verify state requirements, evaluate readiness for supervised practice, and streamline the hiring process. It also highlights current workforce trends and how Expa helps organizations connect with in market SLPAs more efficiently.

11/20/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire speech-language pathologists in 2026: complete employer guide

Schools, clinics, and healthcare organizations continue to face long hiring timelines as demand for speech-language pathologists rises. This guide outlines how to source licensed SLPs, evaluate clinical skills, verify credentials, and create roles that align with what today’s clinicians value. It also explains the market factors shaping SLP employment and how Expa helps employers connect with in-market SLPs more efficiently.

11/20/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire occupational therapy assistants in 2026: complete employer guide

Organizations across outpatient clinics, SNFs, inpatient rehab, and home health continue to face strong competition for qualified occupational therapy assistants. This guide explains how to source licensed OTAs, assess experience across care settings, understand current compensation benchmarks, and improve hiring workflows. It also outlines market trends shaping OTA availability and details how Expa helps employers connect with in-market clinicians more efficiently.

11/21/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire physical therapist assistants in 2026: complete employer guide

Therapy organizations continue to face strong competition for experienced physical therapist assistants as demand for outpatient, inpatient, and home-based rehabilitation rises. This guide explains how to source licensed PTAs, evaluate experience across settings, understand compensation trends, and streamline hiring workflows. It also outlines market changes influencing PTA availability and how Expa helps employers connect with in-market candidates more efficiently.

11/21/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire physical therapists in 2026: complete employer guide

Hiring physical therapists in 2025 remains challenging due to nationwide shortages, rising demand, and competition from large health systems. This guide explains how to source, evaluate, and hire physical therapists in today’s market. It covers salary expectations, credential verification, interview best practices, and employment trends, and shows how Expa helps employers connect with in-market clinicians faster.

11/16/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire optometrists in 2026: complete employer guide

Vision care organizations continue to face strong competition for qualified optometrists as demand for medical eye care rises and clinicians seek predictable schedules and modern tools. This guide explains how to source licensed optometrists, verify credentials, evaluate clinical skills, understand compensation models, and reduce hiring timelines. It also outlines workforce trends and how Expa helps employers connect with in-market candidates more efficiently.

11/21/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire dentists in 2026: complete employer guide

Hiring dentists has become increasingly difficult as practices face rising patient demand, evolving compensation expectations, and a limited supply of experienced clinicians. This guide explains how to source licensed dentists, understand compensation models, verify credentials, and evaluate candidates effectively. It also outlines key employment trends and how Expa helps organizations connect with in-market dentists more efficiently.

11/20/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire dental hygienists in 2026: complete employer guide

Dental practices and DSOs continue to face challenges filling dental hygienist roles due to shifting work preferences and uneven workforce supply. This guide explains how to source licensed hygienists, verify credentials, structure competitive roles, and streamline the hiring process. It also outlines key hiring trends and how Expa helps organizations connect with in-market candidates more efficiently.

11/20/2025 · By Carla Olson

How to hire occupational therapists in 2026: complete employer guide

The demand for occupational therapists continues to grow across hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, and school systems, creating a challenging hiring environment for employers in 2026. This guide explains how to identify and engage licensed OTs, verify credentials efficiently, and create competitive roles that appeal to today’s clinicians, as well as how Expa’s data driven recruiting platform helps teams fill vacancies more quickly.

11/16/2025 · By Carla Olson

ViVe 2026 Digital Health & Healthcare Innovation Event — LA in Feb

ViVe 2026 heads to Los Angeles Feb 22–25, uniting healthcare leaders, startups, and investors to shape the future of digital health, AI, and value-based care. Here's a complete guide on the event:

9/17/2025 · By Carla Olson

APTA CSM 2026 — Anaheim in Feb

Are you thinking about attending the APTA CSM 2026 - the largest U.S. physical therapy conference in Anaheim, CA, in February? Explore agenda highlights, speakers, pricing, hotels, travel tips, FAQs, and sponsorship opportunities in this complete guide.

9/17/2025 · By Carla Olson

JPM Healthcare Conference 2026 — San Francisco in Jan

Find out everything you need to know about the 44th JPMorgan Healthcare Conference 2026 in San Francisco. Dates, venue, attendees, biotech deals, AI in healthcare, hotels, and FAQs.

9/16/2025 · By Carla Olson

SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit 2025 — Las Vegas in Nov

Healthcare Staffing Summit 2025 | Nov 5–7 | Las Vegas: Hosted by SIA, the summit will focus on workforce shortages, policy shifts, M&A, and the rise of AI and digital platforms in healthcare staffing. Here's what you need to know:

9/16/2025 · By Carla Olson

HLTH USA 2025 Innovation Conference — Las Vegas in Oct

HLTH USA 2025 | Oct 19–22 | Las Vegas: Healthcare’s premier innovation event with 12,000+ leaders, startup showcases & curated networking. This complete guide covers all you need to know about the conference.

9/15/2025 · By Carla Olson

HR Healthcare 2025 Conference — Boston in Oct

Discover everything you need to know about the HR Healthcare 2025 Conference in Boston — agenda highlights, costs/discounts, and who should attend. Here's your complete guide:

9/15/2025 · By Carla Olson