2025 NYSNA Convention
Transportation | Hotel | Classes | Agenda
STRENGTH IN SOLIDARITY
UNITING FOR OUR PATIENTS, PRACTICE, AND UNION
OCTOBER 28 - 29, 2025 | RESORTS WORLD CATSKILLS & THE KARTRITE RESORT, MONTICELLO, NY
NYSNA members are bound to face many challenges in 2025. We have already begun fighting back against federal cuts to healthcare funding and hospital cuts to staff and services that threaten our patients and practice. We are defending against attacks on unions and workers’ rights and building powerful contract campaigns to protect our strong RN standards. NYSNA members are finding our strength in solidarity. We are uniting for our patients, practice and union, because we remember that when we fight, we win!
Join us for two days of education, solidarity, advocacy, and fun that will set the direction and priorities of our union.
- NEW! 2025 NYSNA Convention Online Registration
- 2025 NYSNA Convention Registration Form
- Complete Course Listing and Continuing Education Information (Coming soon)
- Guidelines for Drafting Resolutions Deadline to submit Aug. 29
- 2025 NYSNA Convention Agenda (Coming soon)
- 2025 NYSNA Convention Workshop Materials (Coming soon)
- NEW! 2025 Convention Delegates Workshop
- 2025 Convention Rules (Coming soon)
- Official Call to Convention including proposed bylaw amendments (Coming soon) Deadline to submit bylaw amendments Aug. 14
- NEW! Delegate and Member Observer Reimbursement Guidelines
- NYSNA Code of Conduct
TRANSPORTATION
NYSNA will provide buses (based on minimum need) on October 27 and 28 from facilities throughout the state to Monticello, as well as return buses at the conclusion of the Convention on October 29 at 5 p.m. Please note that if NYSNA provides transportation in a region where you work and live you are not eligible for reimbursement for travel expenses.
HOTEL INFORMATION
NYSNA has room blocks with negotiated rates at the following properties. Please note that to be eligible for reimbursement you must book within one of these blocks at the negotiated rate. Shuttle service will be provided to and from all properties.
The Resorts World Catskills Hotel Tower is an all-suite hotel within the casino and Epicenter where NYSNA registration, general sessions and continuing education sessions will be held. Negotiated rates for single or double occupancy are $279 per night plus taxes and fees.
The Alder Hotel is on Resorts World Catskills property and offers guests the same access to services and amenities offered at the Resorts World Hotel and is within steps of the Main Tower. The negotiated rate for single or double occupancy at the Alder is $239 per night plus taxes and fees.
To reserve a room at one of these properties, you can call Central Reservations at 845-428-7200, reference booking number #2178under NYS Nurses Association, or online at bit.ly/43ppUTD. Reservations are made on a first come, first-served basis. The NYSNA negotiated rates will be honored through September 26, 2025, provided there is availability rates will be honored through September 26, 2025 provided there is availability.
The Kartrite Resort offers a fantastic new lodge experience set right in the mountains with 324 suites ranging from one bedroom to three bedrooms. It is located 1.7 miles from the Resorts World property. The negotiated rate for all room types is $229. The Convention opening night reception and continuing education workshops will be held at this property. Please note that the indoor water park will not be open during the Convention.
To reserve a room at the Kartrite Resort, call 844-527-8748 and reference NYSNA Convention or book online at: bit.ly/kartrite2025.
CLASSES
Classes and plenaries taught by nursing and labor experts, include:
How To Tell Your Nursing Story
What Nurses Need to Know About Leveraging the NYS Staffing Law and Contract Bargaining to Advocate for the Creation and Enforcement of Exemplary Staffing Plans 2024, 2025
Contract Campaign Planning 101
Safe Nurse Staffing Data: Enforcing Standards Statewide
Five Ways to Prevent Violence in the Healthcare Workplace
Mental Health (In)Justice: The Struggle for an Inclusive and Just Healthcare System for Nurses and Patients
Nurses Rights: Organizing, Member Representation, and Contract Enforcement
Healthcare For All 101
AI 101: What to know about AI in healthcare and its effects on patient advocacy
Protesting Your Assignment
Enhance Your Physical Assessment Skills
Demonstrating Accountability in Your Nursing Practice
How to Organize Novice Nurses
Nurses Building Political Power
AGENDA
DAY 1: Tuesday, October 28
- 8:00am - 10:00am Concurrent sessions I
- 10:20am - 12:20pm Concurrent Sessions II
- 12:30pm - 2:00pm Opening Convention
- Opening Session with lunch
- 2:20pm - 4:20pm Concurrent Sessions III
- 4:40pm - 6:40pm Concurrent Sessions IV
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner and Speaker
- 9:00pm Social Event
Day 2: Wednesday, October 29
- 8:30am - 10:00am Voting Body Session I
- 10:00am - 10:15am Break
- 10:15am - 11:45am Voting Body Session II
- 11:45am - 1:00pm Lunch
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm Voting Body Session III
- 2:30pm - 2:45pm Break
- 2:45pm - 4:15pm Voting Body Session IV
- 4:30pm - 5:00pm Closing remarks and raffle