Nurse Honor Guard California Central Coast Monterey Bay

08/14/2026

🤍 Spotlighting a Voice for Clinician Well-Being: Laura Holford, RN, MSN, OCN

As nurses, we carry more than we sometimes realize, loss, grief, moral distress, and the emotional weight of caring for others.

We’re honored to feature Laura Holford RN MSN OCN CNL, as she explores “Building Capacity for Grief” and how we can make space for the grief we carry while continuing to find meaning, connection, and purpose in our work.

This is a conversation every nurse deserves to have. 🤍

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Elk Grove, California
🎓 6 CEUs | Workshops | Panels | Networking & More

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-bird-conference-registration

08/12/2026

🌿 Presenter Spotlight: Regina De La Rosa

Who takes care of the nurse?

As nurses, we spend so much of our time caring for others that we can sometimes forget to care for ourselves.

Today, we’re excited to spotlight Regina De La Rosa, BSN, RN, NC-BC, as she brings us “Evidence-Informed Self-Regulation in Nursing Practice.”

Nursing can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful, emotionally demanding, and exhausting. Regina’s session will explore how stress affects the autonomic nervous system and how evidence-informed self-regulation techniques can help nurses build resilience, support emotional well-being, and strengthen compassionate patient care.

And the best part? These are practical tools nurses can take with them and use every day. 💙

Because caring for ourselves with the same compassion we give to others isn’t selfish, it’s essential.

Join us at the Nurse Honor Guard California Conference as we learn, connect, and continue to care for the caregivers.

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Elk Grove, California
🎓 6 CEUs | Workshops | Panels | Networking & More

Registration is open through August 15, 2026!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-bird-conference-registration

Come discover what’s waiting for you at the conference. 💙

08/11/2026

What does it truly mean to be the “last responder”? 🕊️

As nurses, we’re honored to care for people through some of life’s most meaningful moments—including the final chapter.

We’re excited to feature Melinda Mayorga, MSN, RN, CNS, AGCNS-BC, OCN, as she explores the evolving role of Last Responders and the unique nursing implications of this sacred service.

Her session, “Last Responders: Nursing Implications — The First to be Last,” will invite us to reflect on how we can honor the final act of nursing with dignity, compassion, and purpose.

Because caring for others doesn’t end when life does. ❤️‍🩹

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Elk Grove, California
🎓 6 CEUs | Networking | Workshops | Panels & More

Registration is now open through August 15!

👉 Come discover what’s waiting for you at the Nurse Honor Guard California Conference.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-bird-conference-registration

08/10/2026

Final days to register for the Nurse Honor Guard Conference in California! 🩺 Registration closes on August 15, so don't miss out. We'll see you in Elk Grove on September 19!
Register here:
https://nhgnorcal.org/nhg-conference-2026/

08/10/2026

💃 Meet Tara “The Dancing Nurse” Rynders! 💃

We’re excited to welcome Tara -The Dancing Nurse- Rynders, to our inaugural Nurse Honor Guard California Conference! 💙🩺

As the Founder & CEO of The Art and Heart of Healthcare, Tara brings together nursing, movement, creativity, and compassion to help healthcare professionals reconnect with resilience, purpose, and joy.

Her session, “Reigniting the Heart of Healthcare,” will inspire us to pause, reconnect with ourselves, and rediscover the joy and purpose that first called us to nursing.

We can’t wait to have Tara bring her energy, creativity, and passion to the conference! ✨

📅 September 19, 2026 | Elk Grove, CA

Registration is open through August 15!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-bird-conference-registration

08/09/2026

🌟 Meet One of Our Featured Speakers!

We are honored to welcome Dawn Vonderheide, DNP, RN, AMB-BC, NE-BC as one of our featured speakers at the inaugural Nurse Honor Guard California Conference! 🩺💙

With more than four decades of nursing experience and as the Founder & Executive Director of Nurse Honor Guard Southern California, Dawn brings a deep passion for preserving the traditions and legacy of our profession.

Join us as Dawn takes us through the history and meaning behind the Nurse Honor Guard tradition and the sacred ways we continue to honor those who dedicated their lives to nursing.

We are so excited to have her with us! ✨

📅 September 19, 2026 | Elk Grove, CA

Registration is now open through August 15!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-bird-conference-registration

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

🎤 Meet Our Conference MCs! 🎤

We’re excited to introduce the three wonderful individuals who will be helping us guide the day at our inaugural Nurse Honor Guard Conference for California! 🩺✨

Please join us in welcoming Chardé L Vance, Aron King, PhD, RN, FADLN, and Monica Aguilar as our MCs for the day! We’re grateful to have them help guide us through a meaningful day of connection, education, remembrance, and celebration.

Our theme, “Healing Hands: Sacred Service: Echoes Through Time,” reflects the heart of what this conference represents, and we can’t wait to have them help bring that vision to life throughout the day.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 California Northstate University
🎓 6 CEUs | Networking | Workshops | Panels | Lunch

Register for the conference: extended to 8️⃣/1️⃣5️⃣/2️⃣6️⃣
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-bird-conference-registration

08/07/2026

Check your schedule because we have Great News! 🎉🙌

Due to demand, registration has been extended until August 15 for . ⏰️

Excited to spotlight our guest speakers 🔦
See you September 19! 🗓

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-bird-conference-registration