Nurse's Summit 2026

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Welcome to Nurse's Summit 2026

Join us for the Nurse's Summit 2026, a dedicated event for nursing professionals to connect, learn, and grow. This summit is your opportunity to engage with industry peers, discover the latest in nursing trends, and enhance your professional development in a supportive environment.

Event Highlights

Inspiring presentations and discussions tailored for nurses
Opportunities for networking and collaboration
Access to resources and information about the Doss Heritage and Culture Center

Whether you're an experienced nurse or new to the field, this summit is designed to empower and inspire. Don't miss your chance to be part of a vibrant community committed to excellence in healthcare.

Keynote Speaker

Nancy Norton Nancy Norton, RN, CHP, is an award-winning comedian and keynote speaker blending humor, healing, and education. A Seattle Competition champion and Boston Comedy Festival winner, she’s a nurse-turned headliner featured on Netflix, PBS and USO tours.

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Schedule

Event Schedule

8:00 - 8:30

Breakfast provided by PCHD

8:30 - 8:45

Welcome - Blake Rexroat and PCHD CEO Randy Bacus, FACHE

*8:45 - 9:45

Legal Issues in Nursing - Attorney Brian Jackson (1.0 hours Jurisprudence/Ethics)

*9:45 - 10:15

Moving from Good to Great - Cathy Collier
(1.0 hours)

10:45 - 11:00

Break

*11:00 - 12:00

Breast Cancer Updates - Robyn R. Young, MD
(1.0 hours)

12:00 - 1:00

Lunch provided by PCHD, Vendors, and Museum Tour Opportunity

*1:00 - 2:00

The Power of Humor for Wellness - Keynote Speaker: Nancy Norton, RN, CHP
(1.0 hours)

*2:00 - 3:00

Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause: Evidence-Based Management and Hormone Replacement Therapy - Krista Lemley, DO, FACOOG
(1.0 hours)

*3:00 - 3:30

Truth or Consequence: Combating False Information
Lauren Elizabeth Dunn Rexroat, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
(.50 hours)

*3:30 - 3:45

Course and Summit Evaluation
(.25 hours)

(*) Denotes sessions awarding contact hours.

Disclosure:

Learner knowledge gain will be assessed through post-session evaluations or reflective responses. To receive credit for the summit, participants must attend the entire activity, complete and submit an evaluation, and identify at least one specific practice change they intend to implement based on the topics presented. This process is used to measure knowledge acquisition and the planned application of learning to professional practice. Successful completion will result in the awarding of 5.75 contact hours.

Contact Hours Certificates will be sent via e-mail by August 24, 2026. Please be certain the email address you provide during registration is correct.

Financial Disclosures:

No individual with the ability to control the content of this activity has any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Contact Hours Information:

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Summit Location: Doss Heritage and Culture Center

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Doss Heritage and Culture Center Information

Donors

Special Thanks to Our Donors!

We’re grateful for the support of Donors like HTeaO, Holland Lake Rehab & Wellness Center, and Bloom Beauty Academy of Aesthetics who help make this summit possible.

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