2026 Fall Trauma Nursing Conference

Image of tulips in a field and the words "31st Annual Fall Trauma Nursing Conference Saturday, October 24, 2026

Every Patient Has a Story. Every Decision Matters.

Learn from local, regional, national, and international trauma experts.

Virtual Event

Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Live attendance includes:

  • Access to all presentations
  • Live Q&A with speakers
  • On-demand access to conference recordings

Trauma care is constantly evolving, and so are the challenges facing the patients, families, and healthcare professionals we serve. Join us live on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for the 31st Annual Fall Trauma Nursing Conference and spend the day learning from nationally and internationally recognized experts addressing some of the most important issues in trauma care today.

This year's program features a dynamic mix of clinical, operational, and human-centered topics, including orthopedic trauma, moral injury in healthcare, trauma quality improvement, pediatric injury prevention, discharge planning, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and the care of vulnerable patient populations.

Highlights include internationally recognized pediatric trauma leader Helen Jowett (Melbourne, Australia), who will present on Four Perspectives of Patient Care and When the Story Doesn't Fit: Identifying Non-Accidental Trauma in Pediatrics.

Featured speaker Diana Clapp will present on AI in Simulation and an innovative interactive trauma case-learning experience, Choose Your Own Adventure: Critical Decisions in Trauma Care.

Whether you practice in emergency, critical care, trauma, acute care, pediatrics, perioperative services, rehabilitation, or a rural hospital setting, you will leave with practical strategies, new perspectives, and knowledge you can immediately apply to the care of your patients and families.

Why Attend Live?

  • Participate in live Q&A with expert speakers
  • Learn from local, regional, national, and international trauma leaders
  • Explore adult and pediatric trauma topics relevant to bedside practice
  • Discover practical tools you can immediately apply in your clinical setting
  • Earn continuing education credit
  • Connect with colleagues from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

Featured Topics:

  • Orthopedic Trauma
  • Moral Injury in Healthcare
  • Pediatric Injury Prevention
  • Non-Accidental Trauma
  • Quality Improvement
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Behavioral Health
  • Homelessness & Trauma Care
  • AI in Simulation
  • Trauma Quality Improvement

Join healthcare professionals from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for a full day of practical, evidence-based trauma education

Live Virtual Conference
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: $85.00

Registration Opens Soon!

MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS

7:55 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions

8:00-8:40 a.m.
Difficult Trauma Transport
EMS Captain Justin Colvin

8:40-9:20 a.m.
When Values and Reality Collide: Moral Injury in Healthcare
Adrian Ramos, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C

9:20-9:40 a.m.
Break

9:40-10:20 a.m.
Partners in Discharge: What Case Management Wants Nurses to Know
Niki Kinunen, RN

10:20-11:00 a.m.
AI in Simulation: Enhancing Learning Through Technology
Diana Ball, DNP, AGACNP-BS, AGACCNS-BS

11:00-11:40 a.m.
Four Different Perspectives of Patient Care
Helen Jowett, BSN, RN

11:40-12:45 p.m.
Lunch

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

ADULT TRAUMA MANAGEMENT

12:45-1:15 p.m.
Improving Care for Older Adults with Hip Fractures
Jennifer Brusca, RN & Johnathan Jones, RN, BSN

1:15-1:45 p.m.
Beyond the Break: Key Considerations in Orthopedic Trauma
Kristin Haynes, NP

1:45-2:15 p.m.
Urban, Rural, and Everywhere Between: Trauma Care for Patients Experiencing Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder, and Behavioral Health Challenges
Lacey McCarley, NP

2:15-2:45 p.m.
Vent Vigilance: Recognizing and Preventing Ventilator-Associated Events
Adrian Ramos, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C

PEDIATRIC TRAUMA MANAGEMENT

12:45-1:15 p.m.
When the Story Doesn't Fit: Identifying Non-Accidental Trauma in Pediatrics
Helen Jowett, BSN, RN

1:15-1:45 p.m.
A Window of Prevention: Reducing Pediatric Fall Injuries
Adrienne Gallardo, MA, CPST-I

1:45-2:15 p.m.
Little Airways, Big Challenges: Pediatric Airway Emergencies
Allison Nye

2:15-2:45 p.m.
The Invisible Injury: Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use
Speaker – TBD

AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSIONS

2:45-3:30 p.m.
Break

3:00-3:30 p.m.
The Human Side of Trauma: Emotional First Aid for Patients, Families, and Care Teams
June K. Vining, Executive Director & CEO

3:30-4:00 p.m.
The Clock is Hemorrhaging: When Minutes Matter Most
Emily Boos

4:00-5:00 p.m.
Choose Your Own Adventure: Critical Decisions in Trauma Care 
Diana Ball, DNP, AGACNP-BS, AGACCNS-BS

5:00 p.m. 
Evaluation & Adjourn

Speaker bios coming soon!