2nd Annual Nursing Research Evidence-Based Practice Symposium

Promoting Nursing’s Future:

Building Bridges from Classrooms to Clinical Settings

Call for Abstracts

Friday Saturday, November 5 6

Fletcher Allen Davis Auditorium

Burlington, Vermont

Purpose:

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Expanded to two days, the purpose of the 2nd Annual Symposium is to provide a forum for nurses (staff, students, educators, administrators, researchers) regardless of their experience in conducting nursing research to learn more about the evolving realm of nursing knowledge. Historically, secular nursing knowledge began with Florence Nightingale’s collection and analysis of scientific data to identify the best treatment modalities for patients in addition to her emphasis on the unique role of the nurse.

Currently, nursing knowledge can be generated through a variety of scientific methods. Research utilizes quantitative and/or qualitative methods to test hypotheses, describe nursing phenomenon and identify new nursing modalities. Evidence-based practice projects investigate current nursing actions and customs to validate their effectiveness. Quality improvement projects are typically institutional processes that examine the current state of practice (for example, are call lights being answered quickly enough) and identify barriers and facilitators to achieving stated quality goals.

During the Symposium, nurses will have the opportunity to share their research, evidence-based practice and/or quality improvement endeavors with the nursing community. Projects may be completed or in progress. Projects will be described through oral or poster presentations. There will be opportunities for formal and informal dialogue throughout the conference.

The Symposium will, once again, provide participants opportunity to reflect on the contributions of our nurse colleagues who have died. There will be a slide presentation to honor those nurses who are no longer with us. You will be able to submit a picture and a statement about a nurse you would like to honor when you register for the event.

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Supporters:

v  Fletcher Allen Health Care

§  Nursing Education and Research

§  James M. Jeffords Institute for Quality and Operational Effectiveness

v  Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

§  Gamma Delta Chapter

§  Kappa Tau Chapter

v  The University of Vermont

§  Department of Nursing

§  Dana Medical Library

v  Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

v  Vermont State Nurses Foundation

v  Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties

Submit all required information as a WORD document by Friday, August 13 to:

Julie Basol, JNB Marketing LLC | Research Symposium Coordinator

| (802) 425-3936 x 4

Guidelines for Submission:

Create your abstract in a Word document with 1 inch margins all around with Times New Roman, font size 10. Cut and paste according to the categories listed. Complete the information required beginning with Part 1. Hit the ‘Tab’ key to move to the next question. When completed, save the (Word) document, using the primary presenter’s last name, followed by a one word description of your abstract.

Example: Johnson Diabetes

Return your submission electronically to Julie Basol, Research Symposium Coordinator: by

Friday, August 13. Abstracts will be reviewed blindly by the Program Committee.

If your abstract includes co-presenters, they are to complete Part 4. Up to four co-presenters may be included in the initial proposal. If your submission includes additional presenters, please contact Julie Basol at for an extended form.

Poster Guidelines:

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·  Tables will be available for free standing posters. Bulletin boards will be available for pinned up posters. (max, size, 4ft x 7ft.) Further guidelines will be provided to those accepted for the poster session.

·  Poster sessions provide opportunity for interaction between the presenter and the audience. Posters will be on display throughout the Symposium. Actual poster session time will be determined once the program is fully developed (late summer).

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Submission Date:

The Call for Abstracts opens Friday, June 15, 2010 and closes at midnight (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 13, 2010. Abstracts received after the due date and time will not be reviewed. Abstracts submitted without objectives and/or author biographical/conflict of interest forms will not be reviewed. Presenters will be responsible for all registration and travel costs. Notification of acceptance or rejection of abstracts will be emailed on or about September 13, 2010.

Request a Mentor:

The purpose of having a mentoring process available is to support nurses who would like assistance with the call for abstracts writing and submission process PRIOR to abstract submission to assure the abstract meets the rigorous review process.

Requesting a mentor is a voluntary process and is the responsibility of the person submitting the abstract to make the first contact with the potential mentor.

There will also be mentorship available for poster and oral presentations for those who would like assistance with this preparation process.

Participants in the mentor program can expect to:

·  Discuss the critical elements and format of their abstract with the mentor.

·  Review feedback and suggestions on their abstract before submission.

Please note, the mentoring process may take time. In order to meet the submission deadline date, please arrange for a mentor well in advance of the August 13 deadline. Mentors include:

Name, Position Title / Organization / Email / Phone
Bev Partington
Nurse Educator / Fletcher Allen / / 802 847-5757
Sue Goetschius
Director, Nursing Education
and Research / Fletcher Allen / / 802 847-1101
Nicole DuBois
Staff Nurse II
and Clinical Associate / Fletcher Allen / / 802 338-6693
David Curry
Assoc. Professor of Nursing / SUNY Plattsburgh / / 518 564-4245
Annie Parker
Nurse Educator / Fletcher Allen / / 802 847-2363
Jean Cody
Director, Magnet Program / Southwestern Vermont Medical Ctr / / 802 447-5068
Barbara Richardson
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiology / Southwestern Vermont Medical Ctr / / 802 447-5153


Part 1: Abstract

Abstract Title:
Authors:
(list primary first)
Type of Research:
(click appropriate box) / Research Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement
Purpose of Study:
Background:
Methods:
Findings:
Conclusions,
Recommendations:


Vermont State Nurses’ Association, Inc.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY FORM (EAF)

Part 2: EAF

ABSTRACT TITLE:
Presenter(s):

OBJECTIVES

/ CONTENT (Topics) / TIME FRAME /

PRESENTER

/ Teaching
Method
List two measureable learner’s objectives in behavioral terms. For example: at the completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to: / Provide an outline of the content for each objective.
It must be more than a restatement of the objective. / State time frame for each objective / List the Faculty for each objective / Lecture,
Didactic,
Etc.
Objective #1
Content, Obj. #1
Time Frame, Obj. #1
Presenter, Obj. #1
Teaching Method, Obj #1
Objective #2
Content, Obj. #2
Time Frame, Obj. #2
Presenter, Obj. #2
Teaching Method, Obj #2

Vermont State Nurses Association, Inc is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the

American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

Part 3: Bio Data Form, Disclosure Statement – two pages

Primary Presenter Biographical Data Form

Oral Presentation:
(20 minutes in length) / Poster Presentation: / Either:
Name & Credentials
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Email
Current Position
Employer
Educational Degree / Institution / Major / Year Awarded
Describe your familiarity with the target audience:
I have content expertise in this topic by: (Describe):

Disclosure Statement

Having an interest in an organization does not prevent a speaker from making a presentation, but the audience must be informed of this relationship prior to the start of the activity and any potential conflict must be resolved. In order to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor at all programs, all planners and faculty must make full disclosure indicating whether the planner, faculty or content specialist and/or his/her spouse family has any relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers and/or corporations whose products or services are related to pertinent therapeutic areas.

Educational Activity: 2nd Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Symposium

Promoting Nursing’s Future: Building Bridges from Classrooms to Clinical Settings

Date of Activity: November 5-6, 2010

Speaker:

Title of Presentation:

I have no real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation.

I have the following real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation:

(Company/relationship)

Will you be discussing the unlabeled use of a commercial product in your presentation?

No Yes

If yes, please state uses(s):

Signature: Date:

By checking this box, I am providing my electronic signature approving all the information entered above and confirming that all of this information is accurate. I have identified all potential conflicts of interests and for those conflicts of interest that could bias my presentation I agree to abide by the resolution of conflict that I have indicated above.

Please enter name and date on signature and date line above

The information you have provided will be shared with the audience, either as verbal statement during the presentation, or in the program handouts, advertising and/or audiovisual presentation.


Possible Part 4a: Bio Data Form, Disclosure Statement, co-pres 1- two pages

Co-Presenter Biographical Data Form

Name & Credentials
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Email
Current Position
Employer
Educational Degree / Institution / Major / Year Awarded
Describe your familiarity with the target audience:
I have content expertise in this topic by: (Describe):

Disclosure Statement

Having an interest in an organization does not prevent a speaker from making a presentation, but the audience must be informed of this relationship prior to the start of the activity and any potential conflict must be resolved. In order to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor at all programs, all planners and faculty must make full disclosure indicating whether the planner, faculty or content specialist and/or his/her spouse family has any relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers and/or corporations whose products or services are related to pertinent therapeutic areas.

Educational Activity: 2nd Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Symposium

Promoting Nursing’s Future: Building Bridges from Classrooms to Clinical Settings

Date of Activity: November 5-6, 2010

Speaker:

Title of Presentation:

I have no real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation.

I have the following real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation:

(Company/relationship)

Will you be discussing the unlabeled use of a commercial product in your presentation?

No Yes

If yes, please state uses(s):

Signature: Date:

By checking this box, I am providing my electronic signature approving all the information entered above and confirming that all of this information is accurate. I have identified all potential conflicts of interests and for those conflicts of interest that could bias my presentation I agree to abide by the resolution of conflict that I have indicated above.

Please enter name and date on signature and date line above

The information you have provided will be shared with the audience, either as verbal statement during the presentation, or in the program handouts, advertising and/or audiovisual presentation.


Possible Part 4b: Bio Data Form, Disclosure Statement, co-pres 2 – two pages

Co-Presenter Biographical Data Form

Name & Credentials
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Email
Current Position
Employer
Educational Degree / Institution / Major / Year Awarded
Describe your familiarity with the target audience:
I have content expertise in this topic by: (Describe):

Disclosure Statement

Having an interest in an organization does not prevent a speaker from making a presentation, but the audience must be informed of this relationship prior to the start of the activity and any potential conflict must be resolved. In order to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor at all programs, all planners and faculty must make full disclosure indicating whether the planner, faculty or content specialist and/or his/her spouse family has any relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers and/or corporations whose products or services are related to pertinent therapeutic areas.

Educational Activity: 2nd Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Symposium

Promoting Nursing’s Future: Building Bridges from Classrooms to Clinical Settings

Date of Activity: November 5-6, 2010

Speaker:

Title of Presentation:

I have no real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation.

I have the following real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation:

(Company/relationship)

Will you be discussing the unlabeled use of a commercial product in your presentation?

No Yes

If yes, please state uses(s):

Signature: Date:

By checking this box, I am providing my electronic signature approving all the information entered above and confirming that all of this information is accurate. I have identified all potential conflicts of interests and for those conflicts of interest that could bias my presentation I agree to abide by the resolution of conflict that I have indicated above.

Please enter name and date on signature and date line above

The information you have provided will be shared with the audience, either as verbal statement during the presentation, or in the program handouts, advertising and/or audiovisual presentation.


Possible Part 4b: Bio Data Form, Disclosure Statement, co-pres 3 – two pages

Co-Presenter Biographical Data Form

Name & Credentials
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Email
Current Position
Employer
Educational Degree / Institution / Major / Year Awarded
Describe your familiarity with the target audience:
I have content expertise in this topic by: (Describe):

Disclosure Statement

Having an interest in an organization does not prevent a speaker from making a presentation, but the audience must be informed of this relationship prior to the start of the activity and any potential conflict must be resolved. In order to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor at all programs, all planners and faculty must make full disclosure indicating whether the planner, faculty or content specialist and/or his/her spouse family has any relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers and/or corporations whose products or services are related to pertinent therapeutic areas.

Educational Activity: 2nd Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Symposium

Promoting Nursing’s Future: Building Bridges from Classrooms to Clinical Settings

Date of Activity: November 5-6, 2010

Speaker:

Title of Presentation:

I have no real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation.