Back to News Advance Palliative Care Education – Join Our Exclusive Faculty Workshop! Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Faculty & Professional Development ELNEC is thrilled to invite nursing faculty to a dynamic 2-day workshop designed to elevate undergraduate and graduate palliative care education. This is your opportunity to become a leader in integrating palliative care into nursing curricula at your institution. Meet the Interviewee What’s Included? Thanks to the generous support of the Cunniff Dixon Foundation, ELNEC, and the University of Portland School of Nursing and Health Innovations, selected participants will receive: Meals, housing (on-campus dorms), registration, and materials – all covered! What to Expect: Immerse yourself in an active learning environment focused on: Palliative care educational resources Evaluation strategies and tools Innovative teaching approaches Optional: Showcase your work! Submit an abstract for a poster presentation highlighting current or planned palliative or end-of-life initiatives at your school. Testimonial: "The workshop was excellent!! I brought some of the information into my courses, as well as have incorporated the ELNEC CARES competencies into the program as additional professional organization competencies to align with the Essentials. Additionally, I was able to make new friends and we still keep up on Facebook after a year." Commitment: Participants agree to complete follow-up surveys at 6 and 12 months to track impact. Apply Today! Visit the ELNEC Faculty Corner to learn more. Applications must include a letter of support from school leadership demonstrating commitment to advancing palliative care education. View Application Spots are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis – don’t wait! Special Issue on Palliative Care Nursing Education We are pleased to share an exciting resource for all faculty in Schools of Nursing! The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is publishing a special issue of the Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing dedicated to the AACN Essentials sphere of hospice/palliative/supportive care. The December 2025 issue includes 10 articles written by nursing faculty sharing their efforts to implement this Essentials sphere into their curriculum, in undergraduate and graduate programs. Many resources are provided to support faculty. HPNA is providing FREE ACCESS to this issue from November 10, 2025 to February 5, 2026 for all nursing school faculty so that they can benefit from the experience of their colleagues and advance this aspect of the Essentials. The December 2025 issue can be accessed at www.jhpn.com. We are grateful to the issue authors and to HPNA for sharing this important issue of the journal. Upcoming Webinars Leading Change in Palliative Care Education: 2026 ELNEC Faculty Workshop Info Session Join us to learn more about the grant-funded, two-day ELNEC Faculty Workshop designed to advance palliative care education for nurse educators. This webinar will feature outcome data from previous workshops, inspiring clips from last year’s documentary, and all the details you need to apply for the upcoming opportunity. Date: Wednesday, January 28 Time: 9am PST/ 10am MST/ 11am CST/ 12pm EST Speakers: Drs. Andra Davis and Megan Lippe Register Here: https://cityofhope.zoom.us/meeting/register/LCIzejY1R6aOrO8JSIcsRg Empowering Integration: Strategies for Palliative Care Curriculum Challenges Join us as we explore the most common barriers to integrating palliative care content into nursing curricula. Drawing on insights from nursing faculty nationwide, we’ll share real-world approaches and practical solutions to help you overcome these challenges and advance palliative care education. Date: Monday, February 23 Time: 1pm PST/ 2pm MST/ 3pm CST/ 4pm EST Speakers: Drs. Andra Davis and Megan Lippe Register Here: https://cityofhope.zoom.us/meeting/register/kmYC4-aMStWEkD12MRIReA