Upcoming Events

    • April 13, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • April 15, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • April 17, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Delaware State University (1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901)
    • April 18, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Legislative Mall, Downtown Dover, DE
    Register

    Walk with the Delaware Nurses Association in the Unity Parade, part of Celebrate Delaware Together Day! Join us for a beautiful day of nursing excellence, community, unity, and inclusive excellence. We will be walking in the parade to show nursing's support for inclusive excellence. Don't delay, sign up today to walk in the parade with the Delaware Nurses Association! 


    • April 21, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • April 25, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Harry's Savoy Grill (2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington, DE 19810)
    • April 27, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • April 28, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    Meetings of the Delaware Nurses Association Board of Directors are open to attendance from nurses with active membership in the association. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend meetings. Please register for the meeting and you will be provided information to join the virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams.

    • April 30, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Delaware Agricultural Museum (866 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901)
    • 50
    Register

    Delaware Nurse Leaders - This Event if for YOU!

    Join the premier, annual networking and leadership development event of the year!


    Event Sponsors




    • May 05, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • La Hacienda (1171 S Bay Road, Dover, DE)
    Register


    Sponsored By


    • May 06, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901)
    • 40
    Register


    Learning Objectives

    1. Develop a deeper understanding of the role state policy making has on nursing practice and the importance of nurses getting involved in state policy.
    2. Build communication knowledge and skills for effectively communicating with state legislators.
    3. Build relationships with legislators by attending committee meetings and/or 1:1 constituent meetings.
    4. Observe the legislative process (Senate and/or House Chambers) to develop a better understanding of how state policy is discussed, developed and approved.

    Dress/Attire

    • Wear either business casual OR, with your school's permission, your school scrubs. Wear comfortable shoes as some walking will be required.

    Food & Beverage

    • Coffee, water, and soda will be provided at various points throughout the day. Lunch will be provided as well.
    • May 07, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • The Capital (Washington, D.C.)
    • May 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Dover, DE (TBD)

    Modeled after Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation from the American Nurses Association, Healthy Nurse Healthy Delaware is being launched as a FREE resource to all nurses and nursing students in Delaware. This digital and mobile application will be a central resource hub for nurses to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Stay tuned for more details on this special launch event.

    • May 07, 2026
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Our Gift to Delaware Nurses! Happy Nurse's Week 2026!

    1.0 NCPD Contact Hour for FREE


    • May 11, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • May 11, 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901)
    Register

    Our Gift to Delaware Nurses! Happy Nurse's Week 2026!

    Legislative Hall will be lit up red to celebrate The Power of Nurses!


    • May 12, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Dewey Beer Co (21241 Iron Throne Drive, Harbeson, DE 19968)
    Register


    Sponsored By


    • May 13, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901)
    • 48
    Register


    Agenda (Subject to Change)

    • 9:00AM - Registration, Welcome, Opening Remarks, & Logistics
    • 9:20AM - Communicating with Legislators 101
    • 10:00AM - Policy Briefing on Key Legislation
    • 11:00AM - Guest Speaker
    • 11:30AM - Transition
    • 12:00-2:00PM - Lunch & Constituent Meetings
    • 2:00PM - Start of Legislative Session
    • 3:00PM - Wrap-up & End of Day

    Food & Beverage

    • Coffee, water, and soda will be provided at various points throughout the day. Lunch will be provided as well.

    Dress/Attire

    • Please wear either plain scrubs (no organizational logos) or business attire. Wear comfortable shoes as some walking is required. 

    Questions

    • Questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.
    • May 14, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Twisted Irons Craft Brewing Co. (303 Ruthar Drive, Suite E&F, Newark, DE 19711)
    Register


    Sponsored By


    • May 19, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • May 20, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • May 26, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • June 08, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • June 16, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • June 17, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • June 22, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • June 25, 2026
    • 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Washington, D.C.

    Please "Save-the-Date" for our annual roundtrip shuttle to Washington D.C. for ANA's Hill Day. Annually, the American Nurses Association plans a "Hill Day" that brings together over 500 nurses from across the nation to advocate for nursing policy and solutions with federal legislators. 

    For the 3rd year, the Delaware Nurses Association will organize a roundtrip shuttle to take dozens of Delaware Nurses down to D.C. to participate in this great event! We will meet with our federal delegation, have lunch, and more! 

    • July 15, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • TBD (Dover, DE)
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • July 21, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • July 27, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • TBD (Dover, DE)
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • August 18, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    Meetings of the Delaware Nurses Association Board of Directors are open to attendance from nurses with active membership in the association. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend meetings. Please register for the meeting and you will be provided information to join the virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams.

    • August 18, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • August 19, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • September 15, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • September 16, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • September 28, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • October 20, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • October 21, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • October 26, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • October 27, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    Meetings of the Delaware Nurses Association Board of Directors are open to attendance from nurses with active membership in the association. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend meetings. Please register for the meeting and you will be provided information to join the virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams.

    • November 06, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Virtual - Microsoft Teams Webinar
    • November 17, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • November 18, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    The DNA Professional Development Committee is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering accredited continuing education programs for Delaware's nurses, including live and on demand. DNA members are encouraged to participate in committee meetings and contribute to conversations. Additionally, pre-licensure nursing students are encouraged to attend for learning and development. Any questions may be directed to contactdna@denurses.org.

    • November 19, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Dover, DE
    • November 23, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

    • December 03, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Bally's Dover Casino Resort
    • December 15, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
    Register

    Monthly meeting of Delaware-based APRNs that own/operate their own healthcare, private, medical, and/or business practices. This is a networking, learning, and advocacy group of dedicated APRNs that are blazing trails in healthcare and transforming the landscape of access to care in Delaware.

    The group is Chaired by Lyron Deputy (lyron@delsleep.com). Lyron is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers.


    • December 28, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    Register

    DNA's Advocacy Committee is responsible for writing and ushering nursing and health policy in Delaware and nationally, as well as reviewing pending legislation/policy/regulations and determining DNA's stance. All DNA members and nursing students are encouraged to participate in this important work. Please register for the meeting and you will be emailed an invitation to join the meeting. Any questions can be directed towards contactdna@denurses.org. 

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DNA is a constituent member of  
4765 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite L10 | Newark, DE 19713
Email: contactdna@denurses.org

Phone: (302) 733-5880 Organizational Affiliates



   Delaware Emergency Nurses Association

   - Delaware State Affiliate - American College of Nurse-Midwives

   - Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

   - Delaware Association of Nurse Anesthetists

   - Black Nurses Rock Delaware Chapter, Inc.

   - Delaware School Nurses Association


 

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