Abstract Submissions
Call for Abstracts
The Brigham Young University College of Nursing invites abstract submissions to be considered for podium or poster presentations at the Annual Research and Professionalism Symposium on Monday, October 27th, 2025.
Symposium Theme:
Bearers of Light: Called to Heal “Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world.” — 3 Nephi 18:24
Abstracts will be considered on the following topics:
- Nursing Clinical Practice / Professionalism / Educational Strategies
- Nursing Research
Submission Deadline:
All abstracts must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Abstract Submission Instructions:
The Faculty Scholarship Council (FSC) invites abstracts in the following formats:
- Podium Presentation
- Poster Presentation
Abstract Selection and Notification:
The FS Council will review and select abstracts for podium and poster presentations. The contact author will be notified of the council’s decision via email by October 4th, 2025.
Guidelines:
Guidelines for podium presentations will be provided with the acceptance email.
- All BYU students should also send a copy to their professor
- Time allotted for podium presentations will depend on the number of abstracts accepted
- Details about the presentation format will be communicated in the acceptance email
Authors and co-authors of accepted abstracts are expected to actively present at the Symposium.
Abstracts should be structured (with headings), single-spaced with one-inch margins, and limited to < 400 words. Where applicable, please address how the abstract reflects the conference theme.
Title: (No longer than 2 lines)
Author(s): Include the email of the contact author.
Background / Purpose: Describe the significance of the problem and end with a purpose statement or specific aims of the study.
Purpose Statement: Clearly state the purpose of your study.
Research question(s) / Hypotheses: Specific questions addressed by this research study.
Methods: Setting, sample, design (quantitative, qualitative, mixed method, etc.), instruments (survey instrument, etc.), procedures, statistical methods of data analysis (specific tests used to measure).
Results: Include real data (numbers, concepts, themes), just the facts. The explanation of the facts is part of the conclusion section.
Implications for Nursing: Describe how this may impact nurses (including nursing students) or the nursing profession
Conclusion: What was learned from the study? What are the next steps?
Experiential Learning: How does this study incorporate experiential learning concepts / opportunities?
Fill Out the Form: Complete the provided online form, including all required fields.
Attach the Abstract: Attach the abstract to the form where indicated.
QUESTIONS
Dr. Jeanette Drake PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
Chair, Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium Council
Brigham Young University College of Nursing
jeanette.drake@byu.edu
Abstracts should be structured (with headings), single-spaced with one-inch margins, and limited to < 400 words. Where applicable, please address how the abstract reflects the conference theme.
Title: No longer than 2 lines.
Author(s): · Include email of the contact author.
Background/Purpose:Describe the significance of the problem and end with a purpose statement or specific aims of the project / presentation.
Evidence: Evidence to support the need of this information for nursing practice / professionalism / education.
Methods: What procedures or steps were taken to accomplish this opportunity? Where and with whom was the opportunity completed? How many people etc. were involved? How was the project evaluated for effectiveness (e.g., how were success / learning opportunities measured)? Was any data analyzed to measure success?
Results: What happened as a result of this project? Include real data (numbers, concepts, themes), just the facts. The explanation of the facts is part of the conclusion section.
Implications / Practice Recommendations for Nursing: Describe how this may impact nurses (including nursing students) and / or the nursing profession.
Conclusion: What are the main takeaways / what was learned from the presentation? What are the next steps?
Experiential Learning: How does this study incorporate experiential learning concepts / opportunities?
Fill Out the Form: Complete the provided online form, including all required fields.
Attach the Abstract: Attach the abstract to the form where indicated.
QUESTIONS
Dr. Jeanette Drake PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
Chair, Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium Council
Brigham Young University College of Nursing
jeanette.drake@byu.edu
Podium Presentation
