2019 Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

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The American Academy of Nursing's 2019 Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference will focus on Our Social Responsibility to Health: Impact and Influence. The Academy’s more than 2,700 fellows are nursing’s most accomplished leaders in education, management, practice, and research. We invite abstracts that inform the public and the nursing profession on advancements in practice and research, and that have specific policy recommendations as specified by the Academy's 2019-2020 Policy Priorities: Advance Health Equity & Champion Wellness, Promote Innovation & Sustainability, and Reduce Patient, Provider, & System Burden.

SUBMISSION FEE
The cost for submitting abstracts for peer review is $45. If your abstract is accepted for presentation, there will be a second cost of $90 to submit your poster. Additionally, presenters will be expected to pay the conference registration fee before the start of the conference. Conference registration opens on May 1, 2019 at http://www.aannet.org/2019-policy-conference.

SUBMISSION PROCESS
The 2019 Abstract Review Sub-Committee will select abstracts based on scores and recommendations from peer reviewers. Review criteria are specific to each abstract type and reflect an evaluation of how clearly and effectively authors address the abstract components, see Abstract Guidelines for more information. Authors are responsible for including the appropriate abstract components for the specific type of abstract submitted. To begin, create a new account by selecting "Join Now" below. Follow 

REVIEW PROCESS
The 2019 Abstract Review Sub-Committee will select abstracts based on scores and recommendations from peer reviewers. Review criteria are specific to each abstract type and reflect an evaluation of how clearly and effectively authors address the abstract components. Authors are responsible for including the appropriate abstract components for the specific type of abstract submitted.

TIMELINE
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 24, 2019, 11:59 pm EST
Abstract Notification of Acceptance (or not): July 29, 2019

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• You do not have to be a fellow of the Academy to submit an abstract.

• Abstracts should be original work and may not have been presented or submitted to another national or international conference unless specific permission has been granted by the Abstract Review Sub-Committee Chair.

• Follow the abstract submission process provided through the online portal. You will be able to edit your abstract through June 24th. After June 24th, the abstract is considered final and will be reviewed based on the content provided.

• Four types of abstracts (research, historical research, evidence-based, or quality improvement) will be accepted for poster presentation.

• Authors will designate the abstract type during the submission process to facilitate the use of appropriate review criteria by abstract reviewers.

• The title should be brief and reflect abstract content; standard abbreviations may be used.

• Projects should have complete data by the time of presentation.

• Tables, graphs, and charts are not permitted in the abstract.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have specific questions not addressed in these instructions, please email Elena Dixon, Events Manager, at edixon@AANnet.org.