| Year | Dates | Theme (prior to 2011) | Location |
| 2014 | April 13-16 | Hilton Anaheim Hotel & Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA | |
| 2013 | April 21-24 | > Abstracts Accepted for Presentation | Rio All-Site Hotel, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2012 | April 29-May 2 | > Abstracts Accepted for Presentation > Selected Poster Presentations |
Walt Disney World Dolphin, Orlando, FL |
| 2011 | March 27-30 | > Abstracts Accepted for Presentation | Hynes Convention Center & Sheraton Boston, Boston, MA |
| 2010 | May 2-5 | Integrating a Culture of Caring into a Technological World | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center & Grand Hyatt San Antonio, San Antonio, TX |
| 2009 | April 26-29 | Mentoring Generations Today for Tomorrow's Leaders | San Diego Convention Center, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, & Omni San Diego, San Diego, CA |
| 2008 | April 27-30 | Evidence and Nursing Informatics to Improve Safety and Outcomes | Pennsylvania Convention Center & Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2007 | April 22-25 | Advocacy Through Leadership | Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, TX |
| 2006 | April 2-5 | Nephrology Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice: In Harmony to Improve Patient Outcomes | Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN |
| 2005 | April 18-21 | Partnering with Patients in Self-Management: A Winning Combinations | MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2004 | April 15-18 | Politics, Passion, and Patient Care | Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC |
| 2003 | April 25-28 | Focus on the Future: Realities, Challenges, Solutions | Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL |
| 2002 | May 23-26 | Sharing Vision and Values | Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin, Orlando, FL |
| 2001 | April 23-26 | Practice Challenges for the 21st Century | MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV |
| 2000 | April 9-12 | Partnerships, Processes, and Patient Outcomes | Opryland Hotel & Convention Center, Nashville, TN |
| 1999 | April 11-14 | Achieving Integrated Practice Through Innovative Solutions | Hyatt Regency Baltimore & Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD |
| 1998 | May 31-June 3 | Maximizing Marketable Skills in the Changing Nephrology Environment | Marriott Rivercenter & San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, TX |
| 1997 | April 27-30 | Transferring Knowledge and Competencies to Achieve Collaborative Practice | Minneapolis Hilton & Towers & Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| 1996 | May 4-7 | Integrating Research and Practice for Optimal Clinical Outcomes | Anaheim Hilton & Towers & Convention Center, Anaheim, CA |
| 1995 | June 9-12 | Creating an Environment for Positive Patient Outcomes | Philadelphia Marriott & Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1994 | June 12-15 | Celebrating Our Advances and Reaffirming Our Commitment to Excellence | Loews Anatole, Dallas, TX |
| 1993 | June 5-8 | Visionary Leadership: A Key to Meeting the Challenges of the Future | Walt Disney Dolphin, Orlando, FL |
| 1992 | April 30-May 3 | Expanding Our Horizons and Empowering Our Practice | Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL |
| 1991 | April 20-23 | The Quest for Quality Care: Bridging the Gap Between Competence and Excellence | San Francisco Hilton, San Francisco, CA |
| 1990 | April 21-24 | Entering a New Era of Quality Care | Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, DC |
| 1989 | May 19-22 | 20 Years: Protecting the Future of Quality Care | Loews Anatole, Dallas, TX |
| 1988 | April 30 - May 3 | Reaching Beyond the Expected | Bally Grand Hotel, Reno, NV |
| 1987 | May 15-18 | Changing Horizons: Continuing Excellence in Nursing Practice | Marriott Marquis, New York, NY |
| 1986 | April 9-12 | Challenges of Tomorrow | Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA |
| 1985 | May 19-22 | The Scope and Complexity of Nephrology Nursing Practice | Sheraton Harbor Island, San Diego, CA |
| 1984 | May 16-19 | Fifteen Years of Progress | Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood, FL |
| 1983 | June 1-3 | Franklin Plaza, Philadelphia, PA | |
| 1982 | April 14 | Nephrology and the Future: Directions and Aspirations | Marriott, Chicago, IL |
| 1981 | May 5-7 | Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA | |
| 1980 | April 15-17 | New Orleans, LA | |
| 1979 | April 18-19 | A Decade of Progress: Care Modalities / Professional Growth / Patient Rehabilitation | Sheraton Centre, Ew York, NY |
| 1978 | April 26-27 | A Nephrology Forum - Phases of Development | Pick Congress Hotel, Chicago, IL |
| 1977 | April 20-21 | Sheraton Mt. Royal Hotel, Montreal, Quebec | |
| 1976 | March 31-April 1 | Sir Francis Drake & Hyatt Hotels, San Francisco, CA | |
| 1975 | April 20 | Washington Hilton, Washington, DC | |
| 1974 | April 16 | The Palmer House, Chicago, IL | |
| 1973 | April 7 | Howard Johnson's Hotel, Boston, MA | |
| 1972 | April 16 | Oympic Hotel, Seattle, WA | |
| 1971 | April 18 | The Palmer House, Chicago, IL | |
| 1970 | April 18 | Washington, DC |