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Call for Abstracts

The Brigham Young University College of Nursing invites abstract submissions to be considered for podium, poster or lightning round presentations at the College of Nursing Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium to be held on Monday, November 4, 2024. Abstracts will be considered on the following topics: nursing practice and professionalism issues, nursing research, educational strategies, clinical practice innovations, ethical issues, or practical nursing issues.

Theme: Healing in the Savior’s Way
Professionalism Topics: Interview Techniques, Career Strategies, Shift Transitioning, NCLEX Prep, Crucial Conversations
Submission Deadline: Abstracts must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 27th, 2024.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium Council will review and select abstracts for podium, lightning, and poster presentations. If your abstract is accepted for presentation, you will be notified via email by October 11, 2024. Guidelines for presentations will be provided with the acceptance email. If the abstract has more than one author, the contact person should share the information with the other author(s). The time allotted for presentations depends on the number of abstracts accepted. Details about the presentation format will be communicated in the acceptance email. All applicants should be flexible with their requests given time and space are limited.

Abstract Submission
Scholarship / Research Abstracts
Clinical Practice, Education, or Professionalism Abstracts
Project Abstracts

Abstracts should be structured with headings, single-spaced with 1” margins, and limited to 400 words. Where applicable, address how the abstract reflects the symposium theme, "Healing in the Savior's Way." Students should also send a copy to their professor

Title: (1 line)
Author(s): List the authors' names.
Background: Briefly introduce the context or existing knowledge related to your research topic.
Purpose Statement: Clearly state the purpose of your study.
Hypotheses: Specify the questions the study seeks to answer.
Methods:

  • Setting: Describe where the study took place. 
  • Sample: Detail the characteristics and size of the study population. 
  • Design: Specify the research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods). 
  • Instruments: Identify the tools and instruments used (e.g., survey instruments). 
  • Procedures: Explain the steps taken to conduct the study. 
  • Statistical Methods of Data Analysis: List the statistical tests used to analyze the data. 

Results: Present the data (numbers, concepts, themes) without interpretation. The explanation of the data belongs in the conclusion.
Implications for Nursing: Describe how the findings may influence nursing practice, education, or policy.
Conclusion: Summarize the key findings and their significance.
Next Steps: Suggest future research directions or actions based on the study's outcomes.

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
Chair, Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium Council
Brigham Young University College of Nursing
jeanette.drake@byu.edu

Submit Abstract

Abstracts should be structured with headings, single-spaced with 1” margins, and limited to 400 words. Where applicable, address how the abstract reflects the symposium theme, "Healing in the Savior's Way." Students should also send a copy to their professor.

Title: Provide a concise and descriptive title (1 line).
Author(s): List the names of all authors.
Background/Purpose: Describe the significance of the problem and conclude with a clear purpose statement or specific aims of the presentation.
Evidence: Present evidence supporting the need for this information in nursing practice, education, or professionalism.
Practice Recommendations for Nursing: Explain how the findings or recommendations from this presentation may impact nurses or the nursing field.
Conclusion: Summarize the main takeaways from the presentation and outline the next steps.

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
Chair, Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium Council
Brigham Young University College of Nursing
jeanette.drake@byu.edu

Submit Abstract

Abstracts should be structured with headings, single-spaced with 1” margins, and limited to 400 words. Where applicable, address how the abstract reflects the symposium theme, "Healing in the Savior's Way." Students should also send a copy to their professor

Title: Provide a concise and descriptive title for the project.
Author(s): List the names of all authors.
Background: Describe the significance of the problem this project aims to solve, ending with a clear purpose statement or specific aims of the project.
Methods:

  • Outline the procedures or steps taken to accomplish the project. 
  • Specify the location and participants involved, including the number of people. 
  • Explain how the project's effectiveness was evaluated and how success was measured. 
  • Mention if any data was analyzed to measure success. 

Results: Present the outcomes of the project, including real data (numbers, concepts, themes). Provide just the facts, as the explanation belongs in the conclusions.
Implications for Nursing: Describe the potential impact on nurses or the nursing field.
Conclusion: Summarize the lessons learned from the project and outline the next steps.

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
Chair, Scholarship and Professionalism Symposium Council
Brigham Young University College of Nursing
jeanette.drake@byu.edu

Submit Abstract
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Podium Presentation

Deliver a talk to an audience using slides. Presentations are typically structured with an introduction, methods, results, and conclusion. Practice your delivery and ensure your key points are clear and easy to understand.
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Poster Session

Showcase your research findings through a visually engaging poster. This format allows for one-on-one interaction and in-depth discussions with attendees as you stand beside your poster during the session.
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Lightning Round

Go head-to-head with other presenters in a fast-paced oral presentation based on the PechaKucha format, with presentations under 6 minutes.
Learn more about PechaKuchas here.
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Research Resources

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