Subject: Request for Approval to Attend ONE Conference 2026

Dear [Nurse Manager’s Name],

I am writing to request approval to attend the ONE Conference (One Nurse. One Baby. One Brain.), a national neonatal-focused nursing conference taking place May 4–6, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV.

The ONE Conference is a clinically focused, evidence-based conference designed specifically for NICU nurses and neonatal clinicians. Sessions emphasize neuroprotective care, small baby management, quality improvement, and family-centered practice—content that directly aligns with Magnet principles, professional nursing practice, and clinical advancement expectations.

Value to Our Unit and Patients

Attendance at the ONE Conference will allow me to:

- Bring back current evidence and best practices related to neonatal brain care, small baby management, and neuroprotective nursing interventions

- Strengthen my ability to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, bedside education, and unit-based projects

- Support knowledge sharing by disseminating key takeaways to the team through informal education, huddles, or staff development sessions

- Apply practical strategies that can improve consistency of care, staff confidence, and patient outcomes

The conference offers up to 16 nursing contact hours, supporting continuing education requirements while ensuring learning time is focused on neonatal-specific care rather than generalized nursing content.

Return on Investment

By attending, I am committed to:

- Sharing conference highlights, tools, and evidence-based strategies with our team

- Identifying at least one actionable improvement or practice change relevant to our unit

- Supporting professional development and retention by bringing back skills that enhance bedside confidence and engagement

The ONE Conference is for nurses, by nurses, with a strong emphasis on translating education into real-world bedside practice. I believe this opportunity will provide meaningful value not only to my professional growth, but to our unit, our patients, and the families we serve.

Thank you for considering this request. I am happy to provide additional information or discuss how this learning could best support our unit priorities.

Sincerely,
[Your Name], RN
[Your Role/Certifications]
[Unit/Hospital Name]