Nursing Research

STEP 1: COMPLETE THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM

As primary author, complete the online form with your contact information and co-presenter name(s), if applicable. The online form is to be completed in one sitting. We recommended that you peruse the entire form, gather your information, then cut/paste into the online form.

 
 

  STEP 2: ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

After completing the online submission form, email the following (Word format) files to: NursingResearchSym@gmail.com Subject Line:  Symposium Submission

A. FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP FORM (FRF)                                  

In addition to completing the online form, a financial relationship form (formerly COI form) is required for all primary authors. CLICK HERE to download the FRF.

B. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Along with the FRF, submit your one page abstract (in Word format) with formatting as follows:

 a) One page, 8.5”x11”, Word Format   b) 12 Times Roman font   c) One inch margins all around.

 
 

Title & Authors:

  • A descriptive title that describes the work done. Primary & co-authors. (abstracts will be blinded prior to review)

Purpose & Background:

  • Clear, concise, justified statement of purpose and aims

  • Clear research question(s) and/or hypotheses, consistent with purpose & aim (If qualitative or basic, descriptive study, hypotheses are not expected)

  • Research questions are expected in all research studies, but may be absent in quantitative studies that use hypotheses

  • Rationale given to support that the study addresses an important problem (significance)

 Methods:

  • Quantitative approach: appropriateness of design, sampling, sample size, procedures (incl. measurement & instruments), power analysis, data analysis, limitations, rigor.

  • Qualitative approach: appropriateness of design, sampling, sample size, data collection, analysis procedures, limitations, trustworthiness

 Results:

  • Clearly stated in relationship to stated research question(s), hypothesis(es) purpose(s)

 Discussion/Conclusion:

  • Accurate interpretation of results. Research must be completed at the time of the presentation.

 Nursing Implications:

  • Possible future study

  • Impact