CEUs By Day, Parties with Nurse Blake and 3K Nurses By Night — My NurseCon Review
I just got back from NurseCon at Sea 2025, and I’m still trying to process everything — from the nurse-founded brands OliveUs scrubs and Uni shoes to the glow sticks and memories. Five full days surrounded by real ones who actually get the life of a nurse. The theme this year? Straight 90’s/Y2K nostalgia mixed with CEUs and clear waters from the Bahamas. The whole experience was fire 🔥
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3,000+ Nurses. One Cruise. One Energy.
Imagine over 3,000 nurses on one ship — ICU bosses, floor grinders, travel fam, students on the come-up. All of us are there for the same reason: connection, knowledge, and a break from the chaos. I’m talkin’ about dancing with folks you just met, then waking up early for a CEU session like you didn’t just hit the dougie four hours ago. That’s real nurse balance. Shoutout to @nurse.blake & @nurseconatsea for creating something this solid. It hits different.
THE PARTIES!
Let’s get into it — 90’s and Y2K took over the ship. I saw rhinestones, butterfly clips, velour tracksuits, even folks in full denim fits. We showed up like we show up on the floor — no shortcuts.
90’s Rewind
Look — I went full PRINCE. Velvet suit. Ruffled shirt. Eyeliner. Swagger that had nurses pulling me left and right for pics. I stepped out the cabin looking like I time traveled off the Purple Rain album cover. And they knew what it was. “TRAVIUS?! Is that YOU?!” Yes. Yes, it is.
90’s Red Carpet
Now this one… man. I hit that red carpet shirtless with a bubblegum pink fur coat that had its own presence. The energy was wild. Nurses were showing love like I had just walked out of an awards show. Let’s just say I brought a little Biggie with a touch of ATL drip to the cruise.
Y2K Throwback Party — aka Tupac of Nurses Mode Activated
By the final night, I was running on fumes — but still showed up with a bandana tight, Pedialyte in hand, vest swinging, but focused. Somebody said I looked like I dropped a hit called “Charting Ain’t Easy.” I ain’t mad at it. I two-stepped, threw up a peace sign, and gave that last bit of energy like I just clocked in for the night shift. That’s how we close out a cruise.
Shoutout to Nurse.org — Y’all Showed Out
Big love to Nurse.org for showing serious support. One of the dopest parts of the cruise was the Best of Nursing Awards. And yeah, I was voted Nurse.org's Best Nurse Content Creator of the Year 2025 by the nursing community. Still sinking in. Being in the same room with other creators and changemakers, you could feel the momentum. It was respect all around. Made me want to go even harder for the culture.
Late-Night Karaoke + Sneak Performance
Now y’all know I had to touch the mic. Nurse.org put together karaoke, and I used that moment to debut my unreleased track “Tryna Be a Hero.” When the crowd started vibing, and the granny squad joined me on stage? Man… that hit me different. That song is for every nurse who’s ever held somebody down on their worst day. It was personal.
The 90’s Nostalgia Booth
Nurse.org also set up a booth that felt like a time capsule. Neon lights, retro candy, stickers, light-up bracelets — real 90’s vibes. Plus giveaways like Starbucks and Clove shoes. You could feel the love in that corner. That’s the kind of stuff that makes a trip unforgettable.
Chill Time in the Bahamas
Look, we work hard. But that beach reset? Even harder. Coconut drink in one hand, sunscreen in the other, building with folks who’ve lived the same grind. That’s real healing. That’s what nurses deserve.
Nursing Education and CNEs Were On Point
We weren’t just turning up — the CEU classes were next level. Panels, workshops, real gems being dropped by people who actually know the field. I left sharper than I came. That’s how it’s supposed to be. I learned a ton of valuable information in the course about Human Trafficking - this is a MUST-TAKE course for all nurses.
Big Respect to Nurse Blake
Major salute to @nurse.blake. He didn’t just plan a cruise — he created a space for nurses to breathe, connect, and be celebrated. That kind of vision takes heart. So thank you, bro. For putting on for the culture and reminding us that we’re more than just a job title.
Camp NurseCon 2025
If cruises aren't your jam (or even if they are), let me put you on to something that’s about to CHANGE your whole summer: Camp NurseCon!
Picture this:
From August 18-21, 2025, we’re taking over a gorgeous 400+ acre luxury grounds in the Northeast — just 2.5 hours from NYC — and turning it into the ultimate nurse getaway.
You’re gonna be:
✅ Stacking CNE credits like a boss during the day — surrounded by trees, lakes, and all that good Mother Nature energy.
✅ Roasting s’mores under the stars at night, vibing around a campfire with your new nurse besties.
✅ Team-building, laughing, adventuring, and straight-up living your best camp life — no charting, no call bells, just pure nurse magic.
This isn't just a nursing conference. It’s an experience. And trust me, you don’t want to hear about it later — you NEED to be there.
Let’s make some memories you’ll be talking about until next year.
>> Register for Camp NurseCon now for only $198 down and flexible payment plans.
NurseCon at Sea 2026: A Private Cruise to Jamaica
Picture this: You’re sailing the crystal-clear waters to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, cocktail in hand, surrounded by hundreds of nurses who just get you. That’s what NurseCon at Sea is all about. From April 27-May 1, 2026, we’re taking over the entire ship again, turning it into a floating paradise filled with education, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
>> This cruise is ALREADY 70% sold out - book now for only $99 down and flexible payment plans!
Til next time — y’all stay hydrated, stay locked in, and keep impacting the world.
🫶 Nurse Travius Keandric @traviuskeandric
“Catch me cruisin’ again next year — y’all better lock in that cabin early.”
