Advancing Rural Nursing: Innovations and
Strategies for a Healthier Tomorrow
The 2025 semi-annual RNO Conference is hosted by The University of Texas at Arlington’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing. This exciting event convenes rural healthcare nurses and other health professionals, researchers, educators, and leaders to discuss various topics of importance to rural health, including historical contributions. The theme for this year’s conference is Advancing Rural Nursing: Innovations and Strategies for a Healthier Tomorrow.
Conference Details
LOCATION
Tuesday, May 27th – Friday, May 30th, 2025
Rural Health Conference | Bluebonnet Ballroom
The University of Texas at Arlington | University Center
300 W. First Street, Arlington, TX 76019
The conference seeks to explore past, current, and future challenges and strategies to strengthen the delivery of health services and improve health in rural areas; examine creative approaches to meeting the transition to quality health care in rural settings; develop leadership skills necessary to advance rural health care access, cost, and quality; and create an environment of global learning, collaboration, and partnership with a focus on improving the quality of health care in rural populations.
PRICING
Early Bird Member Registration – $300
Early Bird Non-Member Registration – $400
Student Member Registration – $250
Student Non-Member Registration – $300
Member Registration – $400
Non-Member Registration – $500
1-day Registration – $150
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Conference Affiliated Hotel/Lodging
We have partnered with the local hotel, Live by Loews for our conference this year! The hotel is right next to the new Rangers stadium in a prime location here in Arlington, TX. The room rate is $259 per night and is available from May 27-31st.
https://www.loewshotels.com/arlington-hotel/group-2025-rno-conference-courtesy-block
Parking
Parking will be available in lot F11, 38, & 39.
Follow the link to purchase your parking permit for this event: LINK COMING SOON
Select “Department-Hosted Event”
Select “2025 RNO Conference”
Enter voucher code: RNO2025
Select permit type “(EVT-COMP) Fac/Staff Surface Lots”
Select the active date
Add vehicle info and confirm
Contact Hours
Contact hours are still being determined at this time. The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Commission on Accreditation.
Attire
Business casual dress.
Rural Health & Nursing Focused
Our conference has a focus on rural health and nursing around the world. Our goal is to work to combat these issues during our conference time and create unique ideas to bring equitable healthcare to our rural communities.
Unique Agenda
Our agenda includes speakers from around the globe working in different areas of rural health care. As this year’s theme is focused on innovative strategies for a healthier tomorrow, our speakers will be from a variety of areas focused on innovative and strategic health care solutions.
Networking & Relationship Building
Our conference allows you to meet others working in rural health. Not only will you gain valuable information in our sessions, but also those attending the conference along side yourself!
Previous Speakers & Agenda
Previous speakers have included a variety of researchers, RNs, APRNs, faculty and staff members from various educational institutions worldwide, hospital leaders, and others.
Christine Mullins, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CNE,
Associate Professor, East Tennessee State University, College of Nursing Graduate Program
Helen Vandenberg, PhD, MSN, RN
Associate Professor, University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing
Rebecca Fletcher, PhD
Advisor in the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, East Tennessee State University
Lisa Hopp, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean Emerita of Nursing, Purdue University Northwest College of Nursing
Register Now!
Registration closes on May 30th. Reserve your spot today!