2024 Annual Conference
Abstract Presentation for AONL 2024
This year’s call for abstracts looks at the nurse leader role in addressing national challenges across the care continuum as we strive to meet the AONL mission of transforming health care through expert and influential nursing leadership and align with the AONL strategic plan. We are most interested in topics related to the following:
- Sustaining the Workforce
- Achieving Health Equity
- Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
- Demonstrating Expert and Influential Nursing Leadership
- Advancing value-informed health care
Tips for Writing a Compelling Abstract
The intended outcome of a good abstract is to create a compelling presentation that will inspire and engage through the dissemination of innovative, applicable ideas that meet a real need. Watch our free webinar, How to Write a Compelling Abstract.
Before submitting, please consider the following:
- The final abstract should be clear and easy to read and understand.
- Is your presentation title creative and clear?
- Will the session description hook the audience?
- Does the abstract narrative fit the content themes for which AONL is seeking?
- Has anyone else reviewed the abstract? Co-presenters should review and make edits to the draft. Consider asking a colleague who is a good editor to critique the abstract. Once you finished editing, set it aside and return to it later with fresh eyes before you officially submit.
The abstract portal is now closed.
Conference Themes
The AONL 2024 call for abstracts focuses on addressing leadership challenges in the new normal.
- Sustaining workforce
- Achieving health equity
- Addressing the mental health crisis
- Demonstrating expert and influential nursing leadership
- Advancing value-informed health care
Presentation Formats
The intended outcome of a good abstract is to create a compelling presentation that will inspire and engage through the dissemination of innovative, applicable ideas that meet a real need. AONL 2024 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, character limits within each section and AONL 2024 content priorities.
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.
Outcomes should focus on what the learner will be able to do in their workplace after attending the session as a result of participating in the educational activity. Presenters are asked to describe this in one to two observable and measurable learning outcomes. The following list of verbs is organized according to Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning.
In up to 3,000 characters (with spaces), 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 up to 500 characters (with spaces), 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.
List the leader and/or setting this abstract would benefit the most, for example: academia, advanced practice registered nurse, ambulatory leader, consultant, executive, industry leader, manager, professional development practitioner. (Please list roles or settings, not descriptions.)
Provide a minimum of two pertinent literature references (APA style).
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.
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.Important Dates
Submission Deadline Aug. 31, 2023
Abstract submission portal closes at 5:00 p.m. CT. Incomplete abstracts will not be reviewed.
Notification Sent By Nov. 17, 2023
Notification emails are sent to the primary presenter.
Conference Registration & Housing By Nov. 30, 2023
Registration and housing opens. (Discounts for selected presenters will be available)
Presenter Orientation Jan. 2024
Brief orientations will be held in December to prepare accepted presenters to deliver compelling presentations in their specific formats.
AONL 2024 Conference April 8-11, 2024