Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (June 8-12, 2019)

Late Breaking Poster Presentation Submission Now Open!

If you did not submit your abstract because you were still collecting or analyzing data it’s not too late!

DO NOT LOG IN WITH AN ID# AND PASSWORD FROM THE GENERAL CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS. TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BEGIN A NEW SUBMISSION.

Deadline: February 19

The 2019 AWHONN Program Committee seeks volunteer presenters for the Annual Convention to be held June 8-12, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Presenting at the AWHONN Convention ensures that your poster presentation will be heard or viewed by a highly skilled and influential body of nurses.

The goal of the 2019 Convention is to celebrate commitment to innovation and excellence.

At conclusion of the convention, learners will be able to:

  1. Nurture an environment that supports the contributions of nurses
  2. Explore strategies to drive change
  3. Foster connections to improve outcomes

Presentation Options

To START a presentation and learn more about the submission requirements, click on the title of the appropriate presentation category.

  • Case Study – An in-depth study and analysis of a complicated or rare patient case. Case studies pertain to a single patient care situation.
  • Evidence Based Practice Project - Original and completed evidence-based projects where data are collected. This category includes projects based on best available evidence that are designed to improve patient care, nursing care, or nursing education structures, processes, or outcomes.
  • Innovative Program - Newly created and implemented programs that address challenges in women’s health, obstetric and neonatal nursing practice, education or administration.
  • Quality Improvement Project - Original and completed quality improvement (QI) projects where data are collected. This category includes projects based on best available evidence that are designed to improve patient care, nursing care, or nursing education structures, processes, or outcomes. Quality Improvement Projects are based on SQUIRE 2.0 Guidelines.
  • Research - Original research related to women’s health, obstetric and/or neonatal practice, education or administration. All researchers must have completed the data analysis stage before submission of the abstract, with research outcomes clearly described.

FAQs

  1. How do I know in which category I should submit? Read the criteria for the categories and pick the one that fits your submission.
  2. Can I submit the same abstract in more than one category? No, you cannot submit the same abstract in more than one category. Select the category that fits your submission.
  3. How many abstracts can I submit? There is no limit.
  4. Can I re-submit an abstract that I submitted previously? Only if the abstract was not presented previously.
  5. How are the abstracts selected for presentation? Innovative Programs and Case Studies are reviewed by members of the Convention Program Committee. Research, Quality Improvement Project and Evidence Based Practice Project abstracts are reviewed by members of the Research Advisory Panel. All abstracts are scored using standardized criteria outlined in the detailed descriptions of each category.
  6. How can I optimize chances of having my abstract accepted? Follow directions. Pay close attention to the criteria; fill out the on-line forms carefully, correctly and completely. When completing the bibliography, use references that are up to date (within the last 5 years) from peer reviewed journals and when possible from nursing literature.
  7. When will I hear whether my abstract was accepted? You will hear no later than March 8. Your abstract must be completed by February 19, 2019.

Technical Assistance:

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