20127th
Annual NANN Research Summit
March 27-29, 2012  Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2011 – 6 pm ET
EEastern
For office use only
Abstract Criteria
1. Material must not have been previously published or presented nationally.
2. Projects do not need to be completed by the time of submission but must be completed for presentation.
3. Abstract must be typed in 12 size font, single spaced and fit in the box provided on pages 5 or 6 of this form.
Submit only Word documents – no PDFs.
4. Abstract submitter must be a NANN member in good standing.
Abstract submission information and deadline
Abstract submissions must be made via e-mail and sent to Kristi Conley, kconley@nann.org at the NANN
Office. Submissions must be received by Monday, October 3, 2011 at 6 pm Eastern Time. Late submissions
will not be considered.
All submissions will undergo a blind review process (i.e., the reviewers are unaware of the applicant’s identity)
for quality, relevance and merit by the NANN Research Committee Advisory Panel.
All submitters will be notified by mid November, 2011 regarding the status of their submission. A maximum of
20 people will be selected to participate in this program. Documentation of IRB approval or exemption MUST
be included with the submission. Accepted projects not completed at time of initial abstract require a oneparagraph summary of results by February 1, 2012. Failure to provide a summary of results (if applicable) will
rescind the invitation to attend the Research Summit. Individuals who have not presented at the past two
Research Summits will be given priority. Selected participants will receive support for their summit attendance
as follows:
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Round-trip non-refundable coach airfare to Phoenix from any United States airport/point of origin.
2 nights hotel accommodations at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Please
note that each participant will share a hotel room with another participant.
Complimentary meals during the Summit.
Each participant will be allowed 30 minutes for a presentation (15 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes
for questions and discussion). Additional information regarding the program will be sent in conjunction with
acceptance letters.
This program is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.
Submitter’s Background Information:
NANN Membership ID #
Name
Credentials
Home
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone (work)
(home)
E-mail (work)
(home)
Employer
City/State/Zip
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20127th
Annual NANN Research Summit
March 27-29, 2012  Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2011 – 6 pm ET
Submitter’s Background Information continued EEastern
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Education: list most recent first
Degree
Year
Institution
Major
Degree
Year
Institution
Major
Degree
Year
Institution
Major
Current Work Position (Title)
Recent Research Experience: please check appropriate box
Novice
Moderate Research Experience
Very Experienced Researcher
Previous research experience from 2005-2010: list most recent first
Title of study
Dates
Role (i.e. principal investigator, co-investigator, data collector)
Funded
Yes
No
Title of study
Dates
Role (i.e. principal investigator, co-investigator, data collector)
Funded
Yes
No
Previous research experience from 2005-2010 continued
Title of study
Dates
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20127th
Annual NANN Research Summit
March 27-29, 2012  Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2011 – 6 pm ET
EEastern
For office use only
Role (i.e. principal investigator, co-investigator, data collector)
Funded
Yes
No
Title of study
Dates
Role (i.e. principal investigator, co-investigator, data collector)
Funded
Yes
No
Submitter’s Current Research Initiative:
*Type of project: (please select one)
Quantitative research
Mixed method research
Qualitative research
Evidence-based practice project
*What is the difference between Research Studies and Evidence-Based Practice Projects?
Research Studies are conducted with the intent of generating new evidence or strengthening existing
evidence related to a clinically relevant nursing problem. Research projects are guided by a conceptual
framework that allow research questions to be answered and/or hypotheses to be tested. Existing research
studies are critically reviewed to justify the need for new or strengthened evidence (i.e., significance of the
study). The description of a research project would include background and significance, methodology (design,
sample, setting, valid and reliable data gathering strategies, data analysis), interpretation of results and
implications for nursing practice and future research. IRB review is mandatory.
Evidence-Based Practice Projects are conducted with the intent of either generating a clinical practice
guideline or implementing a practice recommendation in a particular setting based on existing evidence.
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines/practice changes must incorporate patient preferences as well as
expert clinical judgment. Existing research studies are critically reviewed to determine the quality of available
evidence that would justify implementation of the specific practice change. The description of an EBP project
would include the background and significance of the problem, how research evidence was obtained and
evaluated, steps taken to implement the practice change, barriers to implementation, analysis of nursing and
patient outcomes, and recommendations for next steps related to practice, education, or future research.
Outcomes of an EBP project applied to a clinical setting should be compared to what research has previously
found in a more controlled environment. IRB review may be needed for an EBP project if outcome data are
collected from human subjects.
Yes
*No
IRB Approval/Exemption Received
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20127th
Annual NANN Research Summit
March 27-29, 2012  Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2011 – 6 pm ET
EEastern
For office use only
*If No, explain below:
Project Completed?
Yes
Will be prior to 2/1/12
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
● Documentation of IRB Approval or Exemption MUST be included along with your submission.
● One paragraph summary of results due 2/1/12 for accepted projects not completed at time of
abstract submission.
TO BEGIN RESEARCH STUDY ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCEED TO PAGE 5.
TO BEGIN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE PROJECT SUBMISSION PROCEED TO PAGE 6.
SUBMIT COMPLETED FORMS IN WORD FORMAT ONLY TO KRISTI CONLEY, KCONLEY@NANN.ORG
BY OCTOBER 3, 2011 AT 6 PM EASTERN TIME.
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20127th
Annual NANN Research Summit
March 27-29, 2012  Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2011 – 6 pm ET
EEastern
For office use only
Abstract Title
Structured Research Abstract
Provide an accurate, succinct, and informative representation of the content of your study. Please use the
following underlined headings: Background & Significance, Purpose, Research Questions (if applicable),
Methods (Design, Sample, Setting, Instruments), Analysis/Results, Implications for Practice & Research.
“Pending” should be used for Results and Implications headings if study is not complete at time of submission.
The abstract must fit in the box below using 12 size font and single spacing.
[Type abstract here.]
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20127th
Annual NANN Research Summit
March 27-29, 2012  Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2011 – 6 pm ET
EEastern
For office use only
Abstract Title
Structured EBP Project Abstract
Provide an accurate, succinct, and informative representation of the content of your project. Please use the
following underlined headings: Background of Problem, Purpose of Change, Supporting Research
Evidence, Practice Change Methods, Results, Comparison to Research, Recommendations. The abstract
must fit in the box below using 12 size font and single spacing.
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20127th
Annual NANN Research Summit
March 27-29, 2012  Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Deadline: October 3, 2011 – 6 pm ET
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