This research project is looking for 10 registered nurses who have recently given birth and returned back to work in a healthcare setting to participate in a research study examining occupational chemical exposures. They are interested to see if certain chemicals are more present in the nurse population due to their job tasks including cleaning and disinfecting; and if these chemicals can be found in breast milk.

Nurses asked to participate will need to:• Provide two breast milk samples of 60ml (~2oz) each• Complete a 45-to-60-minute electronic survey, available online via a secure network• Complete a short paper survey of how the breast milk was collected

Nurses asked to participate will need to provide two breast milk samples, complete a 45-60 minute electronic survey and a complete a short paper survey. Participants will receive a $40 e-gift card as a token of appreciation.

If you are interested, follow this link to learn more: https://redcap.link/h2sxc3ww 

The next International Council of Nurses NP/APN Network Conference will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, September 14–17, 2026, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Network.

We invite you to submit abstracts in the areas of:

• Practice
• Research
• Education
• Technology
• Advocacy/Policy
• Regulation
• Leadership
• New this year: Student Track

The target audience is advanced practice nurses — nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and APNs as titled in their country.

Abstract submission deadline: October 1, 2025

All details, including submission guidelines, can be found here: https://icn-npapn-2026.com/