06/10/2026
‼️IMPORTANT CONFERENCE INFO BELOW‼️
We're getting ready for the conference next week and are so excited about all we have to offer this year! Read below for information and RSVP forms for all that'll be going on around Strength in Unity, Excellence in Action!
Trivia Night
Join us for Trivia Night on Wednesday evening at 7pm at Wine Fusion, directly following the welcome reception at! Gather your team, test your knowledge, and enjoy a fun night of friendly competition. There will be prizes for the winners, so come ready to play! Space is limited, so please be sure to fill out the RSVP form before it fills up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfImVLcYc9uTpFAnMRtjbdnh_C-7iyXYUNbnlcn2uhXDc03rQ/viewform?usp=dialog
WMS Walk/Run
Join us on Friday morning for a nature walk with the Wilderness Medical Society! Volunteers with WMS will lead us through the trails around the Ga***rd property. We will have two walking groups. Running more your style? We’ll also have a running group led by TNF President-Elect Kit Bredimus! This is a great way to get your Friday morning started with some outdoor movement! Meet at Mission Fountain at 6:15am, walk begins at 6:30am.
Morning Stretch
Start your Thursday morning with a poolside stretch from 6:30–7:00 AM! Join us for a relaxing and energizing session before the day’s conference activities begin. Come unwind, stretch, and enjoy a peaceful start to your morning by the pool. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqMBrHC_mGriuHVuwk9n8X2v4eaattaHeY4ytA84LuKhwwfA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Career Coaching
Examine your personal and professional development goals while learning more about the experience of working with a coach in a complimentary coaching session with a professional coach from the International Coaching Federation-North Texas Chapter.
On Thursday, June 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the ICF-North Texas coaches will offer 30-minute one-on-one micro-coaching sessions. You can schedule a session by signing up after checking in near registration.
‘Where’s Tina?’ Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for a fun conference-wide scavenger hunt featuring TNA’s mascot, Tina, hidden throughout the event! Tina will be hiding in many different places around the conference, and your mission is to find as many as you can — but be careful not to lose count! At the end of the conference, participants will submit their guess for the total number of hidden Tinas. The person who guesses the closest number without going over will win a FREE registration to Nurse Day at the Capitol 2027! Winner will be announced on Friday at the end of the conference; you must be present to win. Please note if there is a tie, we will draw for a winner.
Submit your guess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE1605Bv8i-j3gI-XeytO17IhaRskkMvsmRDIaFSkSkd842g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117557350984743131737
March of Dimes
This year, TNA will be partnering with March of Dimes at the Annual Conference! As part of our community partnership, we invite you to help support families with babies in the NICU by donating items for comfort and care toiletry kits. Our goal is to assemble 50 toiletry bags during the conference.
Requested donations include:
• Toothbrush and toothpaste (either full size or travel size)
• Brush or comb
• Dry shampoo
• Lip balm
• Gum or mints
• Travel size deodorant
• Unscented lotion
• Face wipes
• Small packet of tissues
• Small journal
• Pen or pencil
• Cozy socks
• Gift cards for gas, Starbucks, Walmart or Target, common fast food restaurants, etc.
• Tea bags (calming teas)
• Reusable water bottle
• Pumping supplies – storage bags, nursing pads, ni**le cream, etc.
• Swaddle blankets
• Unrefrigerated snacks – Crackers, granola bars, etc., etc. that can be eaten on the run and stored in bags
• Children’s novels to read to their children
• Resource books for parents such as Preemies – Second Edition: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies
• External Phone power packs
*TNA will be providing toiletry bags, so please focus efforts on bringing items to go inside the bags*
We also encourage you to stop by the booth to write letters of encouragement and appreciation for NICU staff, whose dedication and compassion make a lasting difference for families every day. Your generosity and support will help provide comfort, encouragement, and practical assistance to NICU families and caregivers when they need it most.
Safe Space Sessions (SSS)
Feel like you’re in a career rut? Need help connecting with your students? Looking for ideas on how to unwind after your shift? Safe Space Sessions (SSS) are designed to connect you with other nurses going through similar experiences. Choose between three topic rooms: The Charging Station (Wellness-Focused), Career Crossroads (Professional Development & Growth), or NCLEX and Chill (Students & Faculty). Each room will have a few prompts to get the conversation going. Join us in Forth Worth rooms 5, 6, and 7 during the Friday lunch break.
