Nurses Expo is one of Illinois’ longest-running nursing educational and networking events with over 40 years of community history!  This year, Nurses Expo will be held at Riverview Inn and Suites, at 700 W Riverside Blvd, Rockford, Illinois (formerly Cliffbreakers). Details on speakers, agenda, and registration will be coming in early 2025.
Stateline Nurses Network and the Nurses Expo Committee invite you to submit an abstract and present a poster at our annual Nurses Expo. The purpose of the poster session is to recognize nursing Innovations, Evidence-Based Practice projects (EBP), Research that reflects the diversity of nursing in clinical practice, administration, and education, and, NEW THIS YEAR—Practice Improvement Projects, including simulation projects, projects completed or completing at work to improve patient care, lessons learned, successful changes to processes in the nursing field. This opportunity is open to all nurses and nursing students.
All presenters must register and attend Nurses Expo so they may answer any questions from Nurses Expo attendees.
We are WAIVING THE FEE FOR THE MAIN PRESENTER TO ATTEND NURSES EXPO. Anyone else on the team who wishes to attend will still need to pay the registration fee.
Other Student Discounts:
 ALL other undergraduate students who are accepted to present a poster may download the Undergraduate Student Poster Presenter Grant and attend for free (see below link). Other students who are on the team who wish to attend Nurses Expo are eligible for a discount – contact Patty Hall, our administrative assistant, at statelinenurses2013@gmail.com for details.
Click the buttons below to download the Call for Poster Abstracts and Poster Presenter Undergraduate Student Grant applications, complete the forms within the fillable PDF and follow the included instructions to make your submission.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, March 14, 2025
We have a great opportunity for nurses and nursing students to get involved with AND attend Nurses Expo free of charge!
Up to 5 Volunteer Grants will be offered to worthy recipients. In exchange for FREE attendance, we ask for help for a few hours the day before and all day during Expo. All volunteers will be guided by experienced Committee members, and will be able to experience the Expo, listen to speakers, and receive CEUs (Volunteers who are not yet licensed will not need or receive CEUs). Please complete the form and return it to us to be considered.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, March 28, 2025
In accordance with SNN’s mission to advance the profession of nursing, SNN seeks nominations for awards and scholarships. These are presented at Nurses Expo. Personal letters of congratulations will be mailed to all winners.
An award or awards will be given this year in the following categories:
Distinguished Advocate for Nursing Award
Excellence in Nursing Award
Find more information below and apply through our website!
Additionally, you can view previous winners with the button below.
The Distinguished Advocate for Nursing Award is for an individual (nurse or non-nurse), group, agency, or institution that has/have promoted and or supported nurses, the nursing profession, or the specific missions of nursing.
It is important that you use your best evidence to discuss why you believe your nominee should receive this honor. The committee use only the information written by you regarding the nominee.
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The Excellence in Nursing Award is for an outstanding nurse who has demonstrated excellence in practice. Previous winner are eligible for re-nomination provided they are being nominated for accomplishments made after their past award. The Candidate must:
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In order to encourage life-long learning in the nursing profession, Stateline Nurses Network awards a $1000 scholarship to local nursing students in each of these categories each year:
 Deadline to Submit: Friday, March 28, 2025
The Nurses Expo 2025 Planning Committee is pleased to invite you and your organization to join us by participating in the Stateline Nurses Network Expo 2025 and reach hundreds of talented nurses and nursing executives from across Illinois and Wisconsin. We are excited to have an in-person conference on Friday, April 25, 2025 at:
Riverview Inn & Suites (the newly renovated Cliffbreakers!)
700 W Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61103
Attendees of our Nurses Expo include nursing students, LPN’s RN’s as well as nursing educators and administrators.
The mission of the Stateline Nurses Network and the goals of the Nurses Expo are aligned to create an event that allows nursing professionals to expand their network, gain knowledge and grow professionally. We are proud to say that we are the longest running Nursing Symposium in the state of Illinois. Each year we seek out outstanding local, regional and national speakers so that we can present thought provoking topics, and issues relevant and timely to the current healthcare delivery model. In addition, Stateline Nurses Network offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to nursing students in these disciplines.
We are seeking sponsorship from organizations, such as yours, to help us maintain the quality and affordability of our Expo. And you, in turn, will receive recognition as a sponsor, one on one interaction with Expo attendees that can generate innumerable leads, as well as exposure through advertising; all of which is detailed on our sponsorship registration page.
We have some exciting opportunities to be a part of our Expo including Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsorships; Keynote and Speaker Sponsorships; Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Table Sponsorships; Branded Swag Bag Sponsorship; Corporate Table Sponsorships; Photobooth Sponsorship, Lanyard Sponsorship; and more. NEW THIS YEAR – T-Shirt Logo Sponsorships (for non-Gold and non-Silver Sponsors) and an Exhibitor Passport (included in Gold and Silver Sponsorships).
This year’s Nurses Expo promises to be an event where your organization can support the future of nursing and provide your products and solutions that will impact the nursing industry in their facilities and beyond. We look forward to having you join us at Stateline Nurses Expo 2025!