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Call for Abstracts

32nd Institute and Conference
"Research Based Evidence for Successful Aging"
August 4 - 8, 2004 · Hyatt Regency San Francisco - Embarcadero Center · San Francisco, California

** Deadline: Abstracts must be received on or before November 15, 2003 **

Presentation Topics:
Abstracts must describe an original program, project or document created, developed or implemented with at least one of the objectives from the top areas listed below.

  • Preventive Health Services
  • Women, Infant, Child or Adolescent Health
  • Cancer
  • Heart Disease and Stroke
  • Men's Health
  • Self-Care for Nurses
  • Trauma/Disaster Nursing
  • Genetics
  • Diabetes
  • Complimentary Health
  • AIDS and other Infectious Diseases
  • Professional Education
  • Biotechnology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Injury Prevention/Occupational Health
  • Financing and Organization of Healthcare
  • Mental Health
  • Health Care for the Aging
  • Environmental Health
  • Degenerative Diseases

Conference Objectives:
The Conference is designed to: Identify technology and research based health outcomes to improve health outcome; address clinical nurse best practices resulting in decreased mortality and morbidity; report strategies and processes that bolster the value of health screening and detection; and share community improvement initiatives from the field.

Who may submit:
Abstract authors should represent on of the following types of organizations: Academia (schools and universities), Advocacy/Public Interest, Business/Commercial, Corporate Wellness, Faith-Based Organization, Federal Government, Government Health Agency (Local/State), Health Care Organization, Hospital/Clinic, Managed Care Organization, Non-Profit Group.

Instructions for Submission
The 2004 NBNA Conference Committee invites you to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at the 32nd Annual Institute and Conference. All submissions undergo peer-review. Please review carefully the following instructions as incomplete submissions will not be reviewed for consideration.

  • Abstracts must be printed on an Abstract Submission Form, available from the NBNA Office or website (www.nbna.org).
  • Text must be typed or computer printed, and must fit in the abstract box provided. (Character size: Times Roman 10-12 point font).
  • Use ALL CAPITAL letters for the abstract title ONLY. Do not bold or italicize any of the text in the abstract.
  • Include the last name, followed by the first and middle initials for each author.
  • Provide the organization's name with which the primary author is affiliated, followed by the location (city and state).
  • The body of the abstract must include a statement of objectives, a brief description of the project, program or document in the form of a method or design section, and findings with implications.
  • Source(s) of funding or support for the project, program or document detailed in the abstract must be disclosed. All authors listed on an abstract must disclose information that may indicate potential conflict of interest (i.e. financial agreements, organizational affiliations) with the topic of the abstract.
  • Individuals are allowed to submit only one abstract as primary author.
  • Each Submission that is MAILED, must be accompanied by:
    = An Abstract (200 word limitation) - 4 copies
    = A minimum of two educational objectives
    = Curriculum Vitae or Resume - 4 copies
    = One-page biographical sketch
  • Review and complete the audiovisual section on the submission form (excluding poster presentation). Additional equipment (other than listed) can be rented at the presenter's cost. A/V equipment cannot be ordered on site.
  • Complete and submit a signed audiotape permission form (Speaker Consent Form) by EACH presenter (excluding poster submissions).
  • Complete and submit a signed Disclosure Statement by EACH participant. Return these forms with your submission.
  • MAIL the Abstract Submission Form and four copies to:
    National Black Nurses Association, Abstract Submission,
    8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
    or fax to 301.589.3223, e-mail to NBNA@erols.com.
   
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