AONL 2021 Call for Abstracts
Many internal and external factors challenge the sustainability of healthy and empowering environments in which caregivers are able to provide excellent patient care. AONL is interested in abstracts that address issues related to a healthy workforce and environment and how best to lead to a healthy future. The abstract submission portal will open in July.
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Presentation Formats
The intended outcome of a good abstract is to create a compelling presentation that will inspire and engage through dissemination of innovative, applicable ideas that meet a real need. AONL 2021 offers several sessions formats to enhance the learning, sharing and networking experience for conference participants.
Abstract Requirements
Prior to developing an abstract, it is important to review the submission requirements and AONL 2021 content priorities. The intended outcome of a good abstract is to create a compelling presentation that will inspire and engage through dissemination of innovative, applicable ideas that meet a real need.
Tip: Organize, outline and write the abstract in a Word document before entering the content to the online submission. This will save time, ensure the word limits are met, avoid spelling errors and avoid browser time-out issues. After the abstract is written, please copy/paste the information into the submission form.
Podium | 50-min. lecture and Q & A
Poster Presentation | Two 50-min. manned poster sessions
Ignite | 5-min. pitch on an idea or practice
Small Group Discussions | 10-min. intro with 40-min. audience discussion
Enlight10 | 10 min. foundational tips
In Eight words or less, accurately describe the session and draw people in.
Presenter demographic information, disclosures and headshot. In no more than 75 words, share what you want your audience to know about you and your experience/expertise related to the topic.
Outline at least one learning outcome describing the impact on the learner, limited to 20 words.
In 500 words or less, share your story of proven and innovative practices in nursing leadership. The narrative should include: impact, outcomes, implications, application to other settings, lessons learned and practical takeaways. Reviewers will consider the quality of writing in expressing the key ideas.
In 75 words or less, provide a compelling elevator pitch for your session. Summarize the focus of your presentation telling the audience what they will learn by attending your session.
Select up to five keywords from the keyword list that most closely relate to the presentation.
Provide a minimum of two pertinent literature references (APA style).
List the leader and/or setting this abstract would benefit the most, for example: academia, advanced practice registered nurse, ambulatory leader, consultant, executive, industry, manager, professional development. (Please list roles or settings, not descriptions. Limited to ten words.)
If the abstract is accepted, at least one of the presenters must be a full AONL member. Full members are Registered Nurses (RNs) who work in a health care environments. To confirm member status ahead of time, please contact AONL at (312) 422-2800 or aonlannualconference@aha.org.
Review Categories
Reviewers will score abstracts based on the following categories. Please keep these in mind when writing your abstract.
Relevance
The abstract should address important issues facing nursing leadership that are relevant and inspiring with practical takeaways.Impact
The abstract should include a clear description of lessons learned along with clear research and success measures.Evidence
The abstract should include relevant evidence that provides support for an initiative or practice.
Originality
The abstract should offer innovative practices and ideas that are stimulating and challenging, soliciting thoughtful reflection on leadership practice. The abstract should address how the work has led to transformation in nursing practice and leadership.Application
The abstract should provide information to support how the program, initiative or research could be adopted or addressed by others in a variety of settings (rural, community, critical access, etc.). Research studies should include application and relevance for nurse leaders.Cogency
The abstract should be focused, easy to follow and offer clear implications for what a participant will gain by attending the session. Objectives should be meaningful and obtainable with a clear connection that it meets AONL Conference attendees’ expectations for excellence.
