Professional Education

Annual Psychiatric Nursing Conference

UNITY IN NURSING CONFERENCE

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Unity in Nursing: Mental Health at the Heart of Holistic Care

Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pine Rest Postma Center

300 68th Street SE, Bldg C, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (Map)

Join us for this full day event, for nurses and other healthcare providers from any setting, to learn about and help focus on mental health as a component of holistic, high-quality care, that is patient centered.

You’ll hear from several renowned experts in the field, including our two amazing keynote speakers: Amy Brown, MSN, RN, NE-BC, the first Chief Nursing Officer for the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, and April N. Hackert, MS, Psychiatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Catered lunch and a gourmet coffee bar will be provided. Nursing contact hours will also be available.

Visit our event page to see the complete line-up of speakers, topics, schedule and registration links. 

Interested in becoming a Nursing Conference sponsor?

We have many sponsorship opportunities available for every level!

View the complete sponsorship proposal package for details and how to contact our team.

Photos from the 2024 Unity in Nursing Conference

Thank you to all who attended and/or supported our first Annual Unity in Nursing Conference!

 

Please enjoy photos from the event below.

nursing excellence awarded at Pine Rest

We are so grateful for our nurses who make Pine Rest a great place to work and receive care!