Guidelines & Submission Information
Abstract Deadline
The deadline for abstract submissions is Monday, January 28, 2008
Completion of Forms
Please complete two abstract submission forms:
- One will need to be submitted in it’s entirety with full author and contact information.
- A second form will be submitted simultaneously containing only title and the abstract for blind review.
Abstract text must be typed and should not exceed 250 words. We will accept electronic submissions only using the form provided. Incomplete or faxed submissions will not be considered for review.
Criteria for Selection
- Significance of initiative/clinical question
- Demonstration of synthesis of evidence supporting initiative or change
- Implementation strategies used to result in a change in practice
- Impact/results of practice change including measurement of outcomes
- Influence on the future direction of nursing practice
Dean Janet Allan Distinguished Award
One abstract will be deemed of exceptionally high scholarly merit by a committee of reviewers and will be awarded the Dean Janet Allan Distinguished Poster Award given by this committee.
Benefits of this award:
- As the winner of the Dean’s Award, we are pleased to award the first author an honorarium of $250 and a full scholarship to attend the conference.
The honorarium check will be mailed to you following your presentation. - You will be recognized onstage during the Dean’s Welcome on
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Review Process, Notification, and Acceptance
A blind review process will be conducted based on (1) significance and innovation, and (2) overall quality and program balance. Only the lead author will receive notification of abstract status. You will receive an accepted or rejected notification via email by February 11, 2008. Your acceptance to participate and registration must be received by February 20, 2008. Failure to do so will constitute a decline to present.
Registration
Presenters are expected to register to attend the conference on the day of their presentation. First authors for all accepted posters will receive a discount on their registration. They are responsible for any additional expenses associated with the conference.
Once You Are Accepted:
Guidelines for Your Poster Presentations
The size of the posters should be no larger than 4’ high by 6’ wide and made to be hung using pushpins, which can be provided. Posters visually identify programs or research projects by depicting concepts and context at a glance. Authors will have the opportunity to discuss materials and provide related handouts.
The poster session will take place during a catered lunch from 12 noon – 1:30 pm on Friday, April 4, 2008, in the School of Nursing lobby. Posters should be hung by the author on the prepared stands at the break, 9:30 – 10:30 am that day and removed by the close of the conference. Posters not removed will be thrown away.
