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NP Transition to Practice Conference - NP Roundup: Breaking Trail-Your Guide to Riding into Practice

Lost Spur Event Center
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway
Eagan, MN 55121

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00am CT - 4:00pm CT

2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55121

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Topic

• Real-world transition strategies from NPs who've successfully navigated the student-to-practitioner journey • Practical tools to bridge the confidence gap between graduation and your first patient encounter • Insights into common role transition challenges—and proven solutions to overcome them • Panel of Recent Graduates—Get your questions answered from NPs who have just gone through their transition •Networking opportunities

Credits Offered

This event offers 8.5 contact hours to attendees.
Accreditation Info: Board of Nursing.

Additional Information

Our Keynote speaker will be Kathy Baldridge, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, Lead Nurse Practitioner Education Specialist for APEA!

Join us for an essential day of professional development that will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate your advanced practice journey.

Key Topics Include:
• Keynote - Certification Success: Building a Study Plan with Kathy Baldridge
• Wrangling Opportunities: The Job Search: Tips, CVs and Interview Prep
• Experiences on the Range - NP Panel of Recent Grads
• Roping in Productivity, Billing and Coding
• The Rodeo: Understanding the legislative process and current NP Legislation


REGISTER NOW: 2-20-2026 - EAGAN, MINNESOTA.
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Breakfast and Lunch catered by Lost Spur!

Why NP Students Must Attend: Your Bridge from Student to Confident Practitioner

The leap from NP student to practicing clinician is one of the most challenging transitions in healthcare—but you don't have to make it alone. For over five decades, Nurse Practitioners have been transforming patient care and driving healthcare innovation, yet the journey from classroom to clinical practice remains a critical juncture that can define your entire career.

This conference is specifically designed for NP students and recent graduates navigating the complex path to professional practice. Whether you're feeling unprepared, overwhelmed by scope of practice decisions, or uncertain about your first steps into autonomous care, you'll find the guidance and support you need here.

What You'll Gain:

  • Real-world transition strategies from NPs who've successfully navigated the student-to-practitioner journey
  • Practical tools to bridge the confidence gap between graduation and your first patient encounter
  • Insights into common role transition challenges—and proven solutions to overcome them
  • Panel of Recent Graduates—Get your questions answered from NPs who have just gone through their transition
  • Networking opportunities with experienced NPs, recruiters, career advice

Your education has prepared you clinically, but the professional identity shift from student to autonomous provider requires its own roadmap. Join us to ensure your transition sets the foundation for a thriving, sustainable NP career that delivers the exceptional patient outcomes our profession is known for.

Your future practice starts here.

Event Agenda

NP Transition to Practice Conference - NP Roundup: Breaking Trail-Your Guide to Riding into Practice

Event Agenda

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00am CT - 4:00pm CT

All times listed in Central Time (US & Canada).
Download event agenda (PDF)

Friday, February 20, 2026

  • 7:30am - 8:15am

    Registration, breakfast, networking, visit our exhibitors/recruiters

  • 8:15am - 8:25am

    Welcome and Introductory Remarks

    Kim Heckmann, APRN, FNP-C, SCRN, PHN Education Liaison, Minnesota Nurse Practitioners

  • 8:25am - 9:20am

    Certification Success: Building a Study Plan

    Kathy Baldridge, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Lead Nurse Practitioner Education Specialist for APEA

  • 9:20am - 9:30am

    Break

  • 9:30am - 11:00am

    Wrangling Opportunities: The Job Search: Tips, CVs and Interview Prep

    Andrew Trecker Physician and Advanced Practice Provider Recruiter

  • 11:00am - 11:15am

    Break/Posters/Visit Exhibitors & Recruiters

  • 11:15am - 12:15pm

    The Rodeo: Understanding the Legislative Process and Current NP Legislation

    Kerry Johnson DNP Program Director, Metro State University MN APRN Coalition President

  • 12:15pm - 1:00pm

    Lunch/Networking/Vendors

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    Experiences on the Range: NP Panel

    A panel of recent NPs graduates to answer your questions about transition.

  • 2:00pm - 3:30pm

    Roping in Productivity: Billing and Coding

    Zane Dye, APRN, DNP, FNP-C

  • 3:30pm - 3:45pm

    Raffle & Closing Remarks

    Kim Heckmann, APRN, FNP-C, SCRN, PHN Education Liaison, Minnesota Nurse Practitioners

  • 3:45pm - 4:00pm

    Evaluations

    Fill out our evaluation for your credits.

Exhibit

Attachments
LOI (870 KB)
MNNP 2025 W9 (220 KB)

Premium Partner

- Premium Booth Location
- Prime Logo Placement on Website, Branded Swag item
- Full Attendee Contact List

$1,000.00

Partner

- Prominent Booth Location
- Program/Website Logo Listing
- 2 Staff Badges

$875.00

Non-Profit

-Logo Inclusion
-Shared Signage
-Digital Listing
-Program Mention

$350.00

Register For This Event

Student
$125.00