AACN invites deans, directors, chairs, faculty and academic administrators to submit an abstract for an upcoming conference. AACN requests submissions showcasing programs, courses, initiatives and/or evaluation strategies that characterize the conference theme and address the many changes and challenges faced in undergraduate and graduate nursing education. Call for Abstracts are issued for the following conferences:

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Completed work or projects may be submitted for a poster or a podium presentation. Projects in progress may be submitted as poster presentations only.
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Abstracts may highlight original research, quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice, or programmatic innovations.
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Abstracts may have been presented elsewhere or published within the past 12 months but shall be updated to relate specifically to this conference.
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Presenters are asked to identify any potential conflict of interest related to the content to be offered (e.g., commercial interest, affiliation with a vendor, and/or receipt of royalties) and affirm that their abstract presentations will not be used to sell a particular product or service. AACN exerts the right to rescind the acceptance of an abstract due to any conflict of interest discovered after the fact.
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Sub-committee members are not eligible to submit to their respective conference.
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The primary author will be the point of contact for all communication with AACN.
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Primary authors on all accepted abstracts must register for the conference and present the abstract. Co-authors cannot present in place of the primary author. Any co-authors wishing to present with their primary author are required to register for the conference as well.
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Presenters are responsible for their own expenses, including the conference registration fee, travel, accommodations, and other expenses.

Doctoral Education Conference
January 18-20, 2024 | Naples, FL
Closing Deadline: September 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM (ET)
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Diversity Symposium
February 5-7, 2024 | New Orleans, LA
Closing Deadline: September 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM (ET)
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Faculty Practice Pre-Conference (PLN)
January 17, 2024 | Naples, FL
Closing Deadline: September 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM (ET)
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Research Leadership Network (RLN) Program
January 18, 2024 | Naples, FL
Closing Deadline: September 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM (ET)
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All abstracts must be submitted electronically through AACN’s submission website by creating an account to upload an abstract.
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Only a complete submission is eligible for review; ensure that a completed abstract is evident in your submission.
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A confirmation email will automatically be sent to the email provided for the primary author once the abstract has been fully submitted.
Single Author Submission Instructions:
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List single author as primary author.
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The primary author is allowed a maximum of two (2) abstract submissions per conference. If more than two abstracts are submitted per author, only the first two submissions will be reviewed and eligible for acceptance.
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The primary author must submit the abstract.
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The primary author is the corresponding author and is the point of contact for all communication with AACN.
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The primary author must indicate their preferred type of presentation format (Podium Presentation or Poster Presentation).
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Abstract submissions that are incomplete after the submission deadline will not be eligible for presentation nor will they be considered for review.
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Submissions shall not exceed 300 words overall and must include Background/Introduction, Purpose, Methods, Results, Limitations, Conclusions/Implications for Practice.
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Submissions should reflect conference title or abstract themes. Include summary recommendations for others who may be considering a similar approach.
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Abstracts may highlight original research, quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice, or programmatic innovations. Formatting of the abstract should be consistent with the type of project being presented.
Team of Authors Submission Instructions:
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List the primary author first.
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The primary author is allowed a maximum of two (2) abstract submissions per conference. If more than two abstracts are submitted per author, only the first two submissions will be reviewed and eligible for acceptance.
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The primary author must submit the abstract.
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The primary author is the corresponding author and is the point of contact for all communication with AACN.
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The primary author must indicate the teams preferred type of presentation format (Podium Presentation or Poster Presentation).
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Abstract submissions that are incomplete after the submission deadline will not be eligible for presentation nor will they be considered for review.
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Submissions shall not exceed 300 words overall and must include Background/Introduction, Purpose, Methods, Results, Limitations, Conclusions/Implications for Practice.
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Submissions should reflect conference title or abstract themes. Include summary recommendations for others who may be considering a similar approach.
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Abstracts may highlight original research, quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice, or programmatic innovations. Formatting of the abstract should be consistent with the type of project being presented.
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Podium and Poster Presentations will be offered in-person at the conference venue.
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Podium Presentation
Podium presentations will be in the form of 15-minute presentation with a scheduled time for live questions and answers. Presentations will be audio-recorded on-site and made available for on-demand after the event. Presenters are provided with a laptop computer and LCD projector.
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Poster Presentation
Poster presentations are presented on double-sided poster boards holding one (1) poster per board. All posters should be oriented in landscape format and must not exceed 48" W x 36" H. In addition, posters will be featured in the Virtual Poster Showcase on the virtual conference platform with the option to provide a pre- recorded 2-minute video presentation.
For instructions on how to submit an abstract review the submissions guidelines by clicking on the button below..
Submission Guidelines
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Each abstract is peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers.
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Reviews are blind; hence, reviewers do not see names of submitters or school affiliations.
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To increase the probability of an abstract being selected, please read the scoring rubric the reviewers follow.
Abstract Rubric
Acceptance Notification
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Email notification of abstract acceptance will be sent to the primary presenting author only. Only the primary presenting author is required to either accept (or deny) the presentation invitation form.
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The author’s failure to return the “intent to present” information will disqualify the abstract from presentation.
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Once the primary author has accepted, AACN will collect additional materials (e.g., brief biography, headshot, etc.), which will be distributed to all conference participants. (Detailed instructions will be provided).