250+ exhibitors will feature breakthrough technologies, clinical tools, and career resources for critical care professionals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 20, 2025 

WHAT
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) hosts its National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) May 19-21 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, with preconferences May 18.

NTI – the world’s largest conference for nurses who care for acutely and critically ill patients – includes the Critical Care Exposition, the largest and most comprehensive trade show specifically for progressive care and critical care nurses. Hundreds of exhibits covering over 200,000 square feet will showcase cutting-edge healthcare equipment, the latest medical devices and supplies, and career opportunities. Participating Louisiana organizations include Ochsner Children’s Hospital, LSU Health, Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing, LCMC Health and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Exhibiting companies range from startups to leading global corporations.

WHO
More than 5,500 nurses from ICU, cardiac care, telemetry, long-term acute care, patient transport, emergency and other progressive care and critical care areas

WHERE
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Halls B-E)

WHEN
10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 20
10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 21

MEDIA CONTACT

WEBSITE &SOCIAL MEDIA

Website: AACN.org/nti
X: @AACNme
IG: @ExceptionalNurses
FB: AACN American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
LinkedIn: @AACN
Hashtag: #NTI2025