57th Southwest Region Annual Meeting & Education Conference

Event Information

The purpose of the Southwest Region Annual Meeting and Education Conference is to present informative workshops, offer professional development activities, and arrange unique networking opportunities for the members of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated and community members. This year’s meeting is a mix of in-person and virtual activities. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors and sponsors, while all attendees will have access to on-demand education modules. The theme of the meeting is, “Celebrate, Elevate, Empower from the Bedside to the Boardroom and Beyond“, we’re certain that you will leave inspired. We’re excited that you will join us for this exciting event.

Location

The Queen Mary

The Queen Mary, 1126, Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States

Getting there

About Organizer

Southwest Region

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is a professional organization for registered professional nurses and student nurses (male and female) representing many cultures and diverse ethnic backgrounds. The Southwest Region is a geographical boundary consisting of chapters of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. More than 8,000 registered nurses and student nurses hold membership in Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated. The organization is an internationally recognized leader in the provision of health education, leadership development, and service to the community. The mission of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated is to provide service for humanity, elevate the plane of nursing, and increase interest in the nursing profession.

This year’s Southwest Region Conference will be hosted by Psi Eta Chapter of Long Beach, California. We look forward to welcoming members, colleagues, and guests to a weekend of education, fellowship, and celebration as we continue to advance excellence in nursing leadership and service for humanity.

Agenda

Session Date

Sessions on Mar 04, 2026

Available On-Demand /Continuous Exhibit

Virtual Poster Hall/On-Demand Education

Code Blue Quilt Exhibit

01:00 PM

Registration

4:00 PM

Mary Stewart Prayer

Men in Nursing Forum

05:00 PM

SWR Bingo Night

06:00 PM

Welcome to Long Beach: Hospitality Night Kickoff

07:00 PM

Pre-Conference Board Meeting

Sessions on Mar 05, 2026

Available On-Demand /Continuous Exhibit

Virtual Poster Hall/On-Demand Education

Code Blue Quilt Exhibit

07:00 AM

Morning Workout

08:00 AM

Registration

08:30 AM

Conference Kick-off

09:00 AM

Vendor Hall

09:00 AM

Presidents' Roundtable

Pre-Conference Leadership Training #1: Fentanyl Use Among Marginalized in the United States

10:00 AM

Vice Presidents' Roundtable

Pre-Conference Training #2: Bridging Boundaries: Celebrating the Vital Intersection of Veterinary and Human Medicine in the One Health Initiative

11:30 AM

Pre-Conference Training #3: From Conflict to Correction: Real-Time Reactions & Reflections

01:00 PM

Southwest Region Community Service Project: The Volunteer Center Southbay, Harbor, Long Beach

06:00 PM

Chapter Photos

07:00 PM

Opening Ceremony

Sessions on Mar 06, 2026

Available On-Demand /Continuous Exhibit

Virtual Poster Hall/On-Demand Education

Code Blue Quilt Exhibit

07:00 AM

Morning Workout

08:00 AM

Registration

09:00 AM

Vendor Hall

09:00 AM

Educational Workshop #1: Pathways to Leadership: Emerging Trends, Resources & Applied Learnings

Educational Workshop #2: Empowered to Serve: Nurses Leading in Faith, Civic, and Cultural Communities

10:00 AM

Educational Workshop #3: From Protest to Policy: Organizing for Structural Change in Healthcare

Educational Workshop #4: Topic: Just Culture: It Just Makes Sense

11:30 AM

Undergraduate Round-Up

Educational Workshop #5: The Minority Nurse Trajectory

12:00 PM

Educational Workshop #6: Retirement Preparedness

Educational Workshop #7: From Bedside to Ballot: Nurses Leading in Public Office

01:30 PM

Educational Workshop #8: Entrepreneurship in Nursing: From Vision to Venture

Educational Workshop #9: Digital Health Transformation: Preparing the Healthcare Workforce for the Future

07:00 PM

Brotherhood/Sisterhood Awards Dinner

Sessions on Mar 07, 2026

Available On-Demand /Continuous Exhibit

Virtual Poster Hall/On-Demand Education

Code Blue Quilt Exhibit

06:30 AM

Morning Workout

07:00 AM

Breakfast & Bonding

08:00 AM

Beta Plenary Sign-in

08:15 AM

Beta Plenary

09:00 AM

Plenary Sign-in I

09:30 AM

Plenary Session I

12:00 PM

In Uniform and In Care: A Tribute to Military Nurses Luncheon

01:30 PM

Plenary Sign-in II

02:00 PM

Plenary Session II

05:00 PM

Post Board Meeting & Board Photo

07:00 PM

Cowboy Chi

Sessions on Mar 08, 2026

Available On-Demand

Virtual Poster Hall/On-Demand Education

07:00 AM

Morning Workout

08:00 AM

Financial Wrap-up

09:30 AM

Memorial Service

10:30 AM

Inspirational Service

12:00 PM

Royal Sunday Brunch at the Queen Mary

Hotel Reservation Link

The Queen Mary – Long Beach

Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

Hotel Block Dates: March 4, 2026 to March 8, 2026

Room Rates: $219.00 Per Night (Standard King)
                        $259.00 Per Night (Double Queen)

Booking Link: https://bit.ly/47BSzXz

Cancellation policy

For registration fees to be refunded less processing fee, cancellation request must be received via email on or before February 3, 2026, to finance@swrchietaphi.org. No registration refunds will be made for requests received after February 3, 2026. The registration processing fee is $50.

Kimberly Balark, MSN, BSN, RN, CCRN

Chapter President

Lambda Chi Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated (Oakland, CA)

JoAnne West-Fair, MSN, BSN

Chapter President

Mu Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated (Los Angeles, CA)

Norlissa Cooper, PhD, MS, RN

Regional Director

Southwest Region, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

Michelle Benson ADN, RN

Member

Lambda Chi Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated (Oakland, CA)

Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

Board of Directors

SWR

Hilda Smith, MSN, MDiv, BSN, RN

SWR Chaplain

Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

Michelle Love

Owner

The God Project LLC

About Michelle Love

Adrienne Rogers, BSN, RN

Regional Awards Committee Co-chair

Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated

Elaine Martin, MSN, BSN, RN, CNL

Regional Awards Committee Co-chair

Southwest Region Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated

Follow Elaine Martin, MSN, BSN, RN, CNL

Andrea Watts

Member

Mu Chi Chapter Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)

Carolyn McNeil

Owner

Elite Collection

Charles R. Drew University Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing