OFFICIAL CALL FOR PAPERS
The Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association is the professional nursing association for nurses who provide health support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
DDNA’s Conference Education Committee is soliciting proposals for presentations at its 27th annual educational conference, which will be held June 7 – 10, 2019 – location to be announced at DDNA’s upcoming conference. We hope that you will be interested in presenting at this upcoming conference.
The conference committee is working to develop the program, to assure that the 2019 conference will offer exceptional education – with a little fun thrown in!
As the premiere resource for practicing I/DD nurses, DDNA is committed to providing quality educational programs that include cutting edge content with practical applications – and your presence and expertise are vital to providing that education.
The Conference Education Committee welcomes proposals from all individuals who exemplify best practice in I/DD nursing and who are committed to excellence in health support for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities. Proposals on topics in clinical care, education, administration, research, patient education, consultation and legal support in all practice areas of I/DD nursing are welcome.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us June 7 – June 10, 2019 at DDNA’s 27th annual education conference – where you can renew old friendships or make new ones, dine at some of the finest restaurants in the country, or simply enjoy some of the local flare!
Please complete the attached program proposal and submit it, along with your current resume’ or CV and an outline of the program content, to DDNA by August 31, 2018. (Note: You may submit your PowerPoint presentation in lieu of the program outline.)
NOTE: This form is a standard Word document, so simply place the cursor in the appropriate place/space, click the mouse, then type the information and save the document. The spaces may appear limited; however, the spaces will automatically adjust to accommodate all of your content. Once saved, attach the document to an email and return it to DDNA at: . Please sign page 3 – Electronic signatures are permitted – or you may print and sign, then scan and return with the rest of the document.
We do ask that you forward the information by email if possible, to assure correct transfer of the information into conference program materials; however, if you prefer, you may forward the document by fax or standard mail:
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CALL FOR PAPERS
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CONTINUING EDUCATION PROCESS:
Attention presenters: DDNA will submit all program/presentation applications for Continuing Education (CE) approval from a CE accrediting agency. To facilitate the CE process, please return this application and the following, no later than August 31, 2018:
· Presenter Information – including credentials and brief Bio or summary of the presenter’s expertise. See below.
· Resume’ or CV for speaker/presenter – include a copy of the resume or CV for each presenter/speaker.
· Program Information – including program title and description (abstract). See below.
· Program Goals (limit to 3) – See Program Goals form on following page. Please note that the credentialing agency has requested the program goals address “how” the content/program will impact or improve the nurse’s practice. An example is included for your reference.
· An outline of the program’s content – include major points and sub-points of discussion.
Additionally, all presentations must be provided to the audience in a PowerPoint format. The PowerPoint presentation must be submitted to DDNA in digital form, no later than March 1, 2019, to allow for content inclusion in the conference handout materials. (PowerPoint not required/applicable for Poster Presentations.)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Please type or print
Program Title:NOTE: Once submitted, presentation titles cannot be changed.
Presenter(s)
Name(s):
Credentials:
Length of Program: / 1.5 hours / Other:
Please circle or insert length of program. Note: 1.5 hour, 3.0 hour, or full-day sessions are preferred.
PRESENTER’s Bio or EXPERTISE: Provide a brief Bio or summary of the presenter’s expertise – Limit to 150 words or less. This information will be used in the faculty section of the conference brochure and program.
Please provide a brief Bio or summary for the conference brochure and program. Do not insert the Curriculum Vitae.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Please provide an abstract of the CE program – Limit to 150 words or less.
This information will be used to develop the course description for the conference brochure and program.
PROGRAM GOALS
PRESENTER(s):PRESENTATION
TITLE:
GOAL / CONTENT / TEACHING
STRATEGIES
Describe how the content of this program will impact the nurse’s practice. Please write the goal in behavioral terms. / Briefly list corresponding topics (content) for the goal – include at least 3 topics/subjects to be covered. / List the teaching strategies to be used by the presenter.
EXAMPLE Goal:
GOAL / CONTENT / TEACHING STRATEGIES
The nurse will be able to identify the Standards of I/DD Nursing Practice and describe the special considerations required when providing support to the person with IDD. This will enhance the IDD nurse’s ability to fulfill his/her role as the Healthcare Coordinator and Advocate for the individual’s health needs. / · The Role of the Nurse in Health Support: Healthcare Coordinator, Advocate, Educator, IDT Member
· Standards of I/DD Nursing Practice
· The Nursing Process: Assessment – Diagnosis – Objective – Planning – Implementation – Evaluation
· Special Considerations for the nurse when providing health support to persons with I/DD / Lecture, Review & Discussion
Signature of CE Presenter/Faculty Date of Signature
– Electronic signature permitted –
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