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PCNA Excellence in Nursing Leadership Series
Writing Strong Abstracts for Professional Conferences

CONTINUING EDUCATION
RN, NP: 1 CE Credit

Release Date: December 2009
PRESENTER:
Debra K. Moser, DNSc, RN, FAAN, FAHA
University of Kentucky, College of Nursing
Lexington, KY
Biography

COURSE OVERVIEW:
Writing an abstract in consideration of presenting at a national conference can be a daunting task. During this presentation, information on the steps to take in preparing to write an abstract for submission will be covered. Each component of an abstract will be discussed and writing tips will be provided for each of these sections so that they are graded highly by reviewers. Multiple examples of successful abstracts will be presented to illustrate the points emphasized.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe the steps in writing an abstract for presentation at a scientific conference.
  2. Identify at least 3 tips for writing a successful abstract.
  3. Describe 5 criteria reviewers use in evaluating an abstract.
CE Course Outline

Step 1: View slides/handouts (pdf)
Step 2: View Presentation (flash video)
Step 3: Quick Evaluation
Step 4: Print CE Certificate


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PRESENTER DISCLOSURE:
The presenter has no commercial relationships to disclose.

AUDIENCE:
Nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals interested in preparing an abstract for presentation at a professional conference.

COST:
This online educational activity is offered free of charge.

PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
View the program materials, complete the online evaluation at the end of the activity, and print your CE certificate.

SPONSOR/ACCREDITOR:
This activity is sponsored by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) and the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. PCNA is accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education, provider number 030602. This program is accredited for 1 contact hour of continuing education. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards.

GRANTOR:
This activity has been funded by PCNA and the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.