2015 Call for Abstracts
NAHN 40th Annual Conference · July 7 - 10, 2015 · Anaheim, CA
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, November 14.
The 40 National Association of Hispanic Nurses ® (NAHN) is pleased to announce the 2015 conference
theme and call for presentation abstracts. This year’s theme, People, Purpose and Passion: The Pathway
to Success, offers a fresh outlook and timely insights into what’s happening today.
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Who should submit presentation and poster ideas?
Nurses, physicians, nurse educators, researchers, clinicians, case managers, healthcare innovators and
students. NAHN welcomes your innovation, knowledge, expertise, research, challenges and successes.
This year, we boldly address timely issues surrounding equity and quality for Hispanic health. The 2015
NAHN Annual Conference in Miami is shaping up to be the best conference yet with exciting activities
and rich content. Join us. Be immersed in our diverse culture and experience all there is to offer at NAHN
2015.
Conference Tracks
The conference is planned around four tracks:
• Track 1:
• Track 2:
• Track 3:
• Track 4:
My Nursing Career & Leadership
Advanced Practice & Best Practices
Clinical Practice
Student
Conference Learning Objectives:
You will need to list three (3) Session Behavioral Objectives in your proposal. NAHN's 2015 Conference
Objectives are listed below, and the information submitted in your proposal should address at least one
of the objectives to help set the stage for NAHN's Annual Conference.
1. Describe healthcare issues facing the Hispanic population, their
implications for nursing in the current healthcare system and the role
of new technology in improving care for these patients.
2. Identify ways in which nursing can improve care by using outcomes based research and current best practices and learn how care
improvements can be implemented in the clinical setting.
3. Recognize the value of advanced and continuing education for nurses
and quality education for patients in improving care, optimizing
outcomes, and increasing satisfaction.
4. Develop a professional leadership development plan that incorporates
career goals and important milestones and applies networking and
mentorship principles to enhance growth.
Presentation Types
NOTE: All poster/podium presenters once confirmed must register and pay for the conference. Register
for the conference at http://www.nahnnet.org starting in February 2015. Poster presentations require that
one of the authors listed in the abstract be available by the poster to present during the designated
poster session. If you are a presenter, you are asked to arrive the day prior to your presentation.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses · 6301 Ranch Drive · Little Rock, AR 72223 · T 501-367-8616 · F 501-227-5444 · E [email protected]
2015 Call for Abstracts
NAHN 40th Annual Conference · July 7 - 10, 2015 · Anaheim, CA
Topic Recommendations:
Concurrent
Tracks
My Nursing Career &
Leadership
Bullying/Lateral
Violence/Harassment
Capstone Projects
Topical
Recommendations
based on
conference
evaluations
DNP vs. PhD
Emerging “New” Roles
for Nurses, Particularly
Any Arising Out of
Healthcare Reform
Funding Graduate
Education
Funding Nursing
Education
Getting Published
Mentoring
Clinical Practice
Student
Advanced Practice &
Best Practices
AIDS and the
Hispanic
Community
Alzheimer's
Funding Resources
Academic-Clinical
Partnerships (CBPR)
How to succeed as
an underrepresented nurse
Care Coordination
Autism in children
and undiagnosed
adults
Cardiac Issues &
Heart Diseases
NCLEX Review
Session
Community Health
Workers
(promotoras)
Emergency
Preparedness
New Fields of
Nursing
Communicable
Diseases
Ethics
Diabetes
Health Literacy
Diet Management
Importance of
mentoring
Legal Issues
Elderly Care,
Dementia,
Alzheimer & Social
Determents
Mental Health
New Tenured Track
Professors
Obesity
Panel Discussion
Representing the
Various Career Paths
in Nursing
Nurse Recruitment
and Retention
Pediatrics/
Obstetrics
Medical Interpreters
(funding, training,
use of)
Nursing licensee
reciprocity from USA,
PR and other US
Territories
Providing Cultural
Competent Care
Public
Policy/Regulatory
Spiritual
Healing/Alternative
Medicine
Transitions of care
Deadline For Submission:
5:00 p.m. CST, Friday November 14, 2014
National Association of Hispanic Nurses · 6301 Ranch Drive · Little Rock, AR 72223 · T 501-367-8616 · F 501-227-5444 · E [email protected]
2015 Call for Abstracts
NAHN 40th Annual Conference · July 7 - 10, 2015 · Anaheim, CA
Guidelines for Submission
IMPORTANT: In order for your abstract to be reviewed, we require that presenters follow the guidelines
listed below. Upon acceptance of your abstract, presenters will receive detailed information further
information regarding the conference.
Podium and poster presentations are allowed a maximum of three authors/presenters
For the first/presenting author on the abstract, a maximum of three abstracts submissions will be
permitted.
We ask that you please ensure your presentation is unique to NAHN's conference; and that your
presentation is not given to another organization or event at least 2 months out from NAHN's Annual
Conference Dates.
Please follow this link to submit your abstract online:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NAHN -CFA2015
Please note that submissions received via e-mail, mail or fax will not be considered.
All information received should be proofed for spelling and grammatical errors. Your submission will be
reviewed by NAHN's Board of Directors and Review Committee UNALTERED nor corrected for
typographical errors.
Before beginning your online submission, please ensure you have the following information ready:
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Title of Presentation (limited to 50 characters)
Program Track Selection:
o Track 1- My Nursing Career & Leadership
o Track 2- Advanced Practice & Best Practices
o Track 3- Clinical Practice
o Track 4- Student
Are you submitting this proposal for:
o Podium
o Poster
o Both (by choosing both, you are willing to present either a poster or podium
presentation)
Three Behavioral Objectives
Abstract (limited to 2,000 characters)
For each presenter/co-author, please provide:
 Name, Credentials, Position/Title, Mailing Address,
Business Phone, Cell Phone, and Email Address
 Short Bio (used for introductions and conference
materials, limited to 1,000 characters)
National Association of Hispanic Nurses · 6301 Ranch Drive · Little Rock, AR 72223 · T 501-367-8616 · F 501-227-5444 · E [email protected]
2015 Call for Abstracts
NAHN 40th Annual Conference · July 7 - 10, 2015 · Anaheim, CA
If you have any questions about how to make a submission, please contact Linda Knapp by email,
[email protected], or phone, (727) 255-4011.
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
Each Speaker further agrees that:
- All presentations must adhere to the ACCME Standards for Commercial SupportSM. Presentations
cannot promote products or services. The presentation must promote improvements in health care.
Presentations that constitute promotion and advertising (including the use of logos) will not be
considered. If the cost of any presentation has been underwritten to any extent, a clear acknowledgment
stating the support, identifying the source, and describing the methods for keeping the content unbiased
should be included. Presentations that in any way promotes the commercial interest of a particular
company, enterprise, or the author(s)’ presentation may not be distributed or displayed. Statements made
in the presentation are the sole responsibility of the author; and are not viewed as, or considered
representative of, any formal position taken on any product, subject, or issue by NAHN.
- Only standalone presentation files such as Microsoft PowerPoint® will be used. No “.pdf” of
presentation slides can be accepted; only the original PowerPoint® file.
- Audio Visual equipment includes: 1 wired mic, single front-projection screen, and LCD projector. No
other audio visual (AV) equipment will be provided unless otherwise agreed upon in advance. Additional
fees will be billed to the presenter for any deviations from AV as defined.
- Speakers are required to bring and use their own laptop computers. NAHN DOES NOT FURNISH
COMPUTERS. NAHN strongly recommends all presenters carry a backup copy of the PPT should te chnical
issues arise.
- Session PowerPoint® or supplemental materials may be posted to NAHN's Conference Website as
handouts for pre-show download and review. Files will be converted to the Adobe Acrobat PDF file
format to allow registered attendees the opportunity to print handout copies for sessions attended.
- Speaker(s) agree to arrive at conference site for rehearsals and/or meeting rooms early enough to
ensure their final presentation is uploaded to their computer and displays properly with the AV
equipment for on-time presentation.
- Proposals constituting marketing pitches for products or services will be eliminated from the show.
Improperly or inadequately prepared submissions will be eliminated from review
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National Association of Hispanic Nurses · 6301 Ranch Drive · Little Rock, AR 72223 · T 501-367-8616 · F 501-227-5444 · E [email protected]
2015 Call for Abstracts
NAHN 40th Annual Conference · July 7 - 10, 2015 · Anaheim, CA
REVIEW PROCESS
Subject matter experts and NAHN will make program selections based on Speaker and/or Poster
Selection criteria as described herein, using scoring criteria and qualified needs assessment based on the
following:
- Originality of material
- Overall quality of content including innovative programs
- Relevance / timeliness to current issues
- Well-defined focus and objectives
- Practical applications of material
- Level of speaking experience and expertise
- Basic, Intermediate, Advanced level knowledge
- Hands-on learning for immediate application
- Free from commercial bias ( no marketing is allowed in sessions)
- All components presented are neat and in the correct format
- Final selections are based on the best fit within the designed program curriculum. Abstracts that do not
fulfill all requirements stated in this packet will not be reviewed.
Proposals that meet the guidelines will be reviewed and confirmation of acceptance into the NAHN 2015
Program will be made by December 19, 2014.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXPENSES
- Presenters are responsible for ALL travel-related expenses (including hotel, travel, transportation, and
meals).
- No honorariums are paid to submitted presenters.
- No complimentary or discounted registrations will be provided to speakers.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses · 6301 Ranch Drive · Little Rock, AR 72223 · T 501-367-8616 · F 501-227-5444 · E [email protected]
2015 Call for Abstracts
NAHN 40th Annual Conference · July 7 - 10, 2015 · Anaheim, CA
Preliminary Schedule of Events
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Check-in and Pre-conference Workshop
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Exhibits and Educational Sessions
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Exhibits and Educational Sessions
Friday, July 18, 2014
Educational Sessions and Gala Dinner Dance
Volunteer Community Service Activity
About the Host Hotel
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA, USA, 92840
Local: (714) 750-1234
The Hyatt Regency hotel near Anaheim, California is conveniently located and is ideal
for families, business travelers, and vacationers alike. Kick back and relax in upgraded
suites and rooms featuring flat screen TVs. Savor Italian cuisine at TusCA restaurant, or
enjoy a local microbrew at OC Brewhouse. Then, work off any excess consumption in the
24 hour StayFIT™ Fitness center, offering state-of-the-art fitness equipment with
integrated LCD TVs for each machine. Visitors will enjoy perks like an available
Disneyland® Resort shuttle, and easy access to the Anaheim Convention Center, Honda
Center, and Angel Stadium. Just a short drive away, Orange Country beaches, shopping
outlets and attractions offer hours of leisure fun. For work or for fun, there is no better
choice than Hyatt Regency Orange County.
Room
Rate
Standard Room $149
14.5% occupancy tax, 2.5% tourism improvement fee and $0.11 CAL Tourism Assesment fee will be
applied to the guest room rate
Quoted rates will be offered, based on availability, three (3) days before and three (3) days after the
meeting dates.
To complete your reservation, please visit:
https://aws.passkey.com/g/22257252
National Association of Hispanic Nurses · 6301 Ranch Drive · Little Rock, AR 72223 · T 501-367-8616 · F 501-227-5444 · E [email protected]