Abstract Submission Guidelines

NEW Abstract Submission Deadline – September 14, 2009 at midnight EST
(For BS, MS and Early Doctoral Posters, submission deadline is November 16, 2009)
 

Conference Objectives

1. Appreciate the diversity in theoretical, substantive and methodological approaches to enhancing health through nursing science.
2. Evaluate the implications of nursing research relative to enhancing health in diverse populations and settings.
3. Promote dissemination and translation of nursing research at professional, community, clinical and societal levels.
4. Utilize scientific evidence to support nursing practice.

General Information

Abstract Submission Fee: A $10 US abstract submission fee is due for all peer reviewed abstract submissions, which will be charged to your credit card before you begin the submission process. The ENRS Board of Directors has implemented an abstract submission fee to help defray the costs associated with the conference. The abstract fee is non-refundable regardless of acceptance.

1. Research Status: Each abstract submission will be classified as either "completed research" or "ongoing research".
      a. Abstracts representing completed research will be reviewed for paper, panel or
          poster presentation.
      b. Abstracts representing ongoing research will be reviewed for poster presentation
          only.
2. Symposia: Each Symposium will consist of an Integrative Summary abstract and three to five additional abstracts related to a common theme. The Integrative Summary abstract should address integration of presentations within the symposium in relation to the selected theme. (See Symposium Layout and word “Length” limit below.)
3. All submissions will be blind reviewed and considered for their potential contribution to the field. Since results may be incomplete for ongoing research in poster presentation form, authors are encouraged to describe the specific elements to be examined and their importance to nursing science.
4. All abstracts must be sent electronically no later than Monday, September 14, 2009 at midnight EST. (For BS, MS and Early Doctoral Posters, submission deadline is November 16, 2009)
5. An acceptance letter will be sent by email to the lead author/presenter. Presenters will be notified of the decision of the Review Committee by November 16, 2009 and must confirm their participation by December 1, 2009.
6. ENRS Membership The lead authors of all paper and poster presentations must be members of ENRS.  Co-authors/presenters are encouraged, but not required to be ENRS members. Online and downloadable ENRS membership applications are available at www.enrs-go.org and must be submitted and accepted prior to the abstract submission deadline.
7. All presenters are required to be paid registrants for the conference day on which they present. We do, however, encourage presenters to register for the full ENRS conference.
    

Abstract Layout

Presentation Type:
Presentations can be either ‘Paper’, ‘Panel’ or ‘Poster’. Paper presentations may also be presented as part of a Symposium.

Research Format:
The content of each abstract must be organized under separate headings, according to one of the research formats listed below. However, the Integrative Summary abstract accompanying a Symposium can be organized in simple paragraph format.

The Traditional format should be used if you are unsure of the format.

Symposium Overview (Integrative Summary) The Integrative Summary Abstract should be formatted in one or two paragraphs that provide the following information. See Symposia information, above

• Symposium Purpose
• Organizing Framework for presentations
• Describe how each presentation relates to symposium theme
• Summarize conclusions and implications for advancing nursing science and improving quality of care
   

Traditional research format should include:

• Purpose
• Theoretical Framework
• Methods (Design, Sample, Setting, Measures. Analysis)
• Results
• Conclusions & Implications
   

Qualitative research format should include:

• Purpose
• Background
• Methods (Design, Participants, Setting, Data Collection, Analytic Approach)
• Results
• Conclusions & Implications
   

Historical research format should include:

• Purpose
• Background
• Methods (Sources, Analytic Approach)
• Results
• Conclusions & Implications
   

Philosophy & Theory research format should include:

• Purpose
• Background
• Approach
• Major Points & Rationale
• Conclusions
   

Abstract Length:
Abstracts must not exceed 2,500 characters including spaces (approximately 300 words). If you are designating a Symposium paper presentation as the Integrative Summary, please limit your abstract to 1,600 characters, including spaces (approximately 200 words).

Keywords:
Keywords will be used to further define the intended audience. Choose all that apply:

Acceptance and Notification

An acceptance letter will be sent by email to the lead presenter on or about November 16, 2009 with an enclosed speaker packet. This packet will include instructions and deadlines for completing necessary biographical and continuing education forms.

Reminder: All presenters are required to be paid registrants for the conference day on which they present. We do, however, encourage presenters to register for the full ENRS conference.

A Note about Curriculum Vitae:  Curriculum Vitae must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format only. You will be required to upload it during the submission process. Please have all lead authors' CVs available in either Microsoft Word (.DOC/.DOCX) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
 

NEW DEADLINE - Submissions after September 14, 2009 at midnight EST
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW.
(For BS, MS and Early Doctoral Posters, submission deadline is November 16, 2009)

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the ENRS Main Office at 215-599-6700 or e-mail at abstracts@enrs-go.org

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