ASPAN’s 29th National Conference in New Orleans, LA, will feature abstracts/posters displayed in two categories: the Celebrate Successful Practice (CSP) category and the Research and/or Evidence Based Practice category. There are very specific guidelines and requirements for each grouping. It is the members’ responsibility to select the appropriate category and to meet the appropriate calendar deadline for submission.
2010 CSP Abstract Submissions
MUST be postmarked or emailed by October 30, 2009
"Celebrate Successful Practices" is your opportunity to present great ideas that you have found to be successful, and share them with ASPAN colleagues. This program offers a way for members to showcase the wonderful work being done at the grass roots level. Patient education, process improvements, improved patient care, leadership strategies, and staff education are just a few of the topics you may want to consider. These are just some ideas to start you thinking, topics may be derived from any successful practice related to perianesthesia nursing.
Please consider submitting your successful practice to the committee for review. Abstracts will undergo an anonymous peer review process. A team of reviewers will examine your abstract for specific criteria. If your abstract is accepted, you will be assigned to EITHER a poster presentation OR invited to participate in a Celebrate Successful Practice PowerPoint Presentation/Discussion in a specific lecture room. In this latter format, you would join other colleagues in presenting a 10-minute PowerPoint Presentation of your successful practice followed by 5-7 minutes of questions and discussion with the audience.
Important CSP Information and Dates
Please follow the specific guidelines regarding abstract format and content.
- Complete and submit the ASPAN CSP Abstract Submission Form. Click here for a copy of the Submission Form.
- Identified project leaders must be ASPAN members.
- Applications MUST be postmarked or emailed by October 30, 2009. Any applications received after this date will be returned and not reviewed.
- Applicants will be contacted with a notification of acceptance to EITHER poster session OR PowerPoint oral presentation by February, 2010.
Format for Abstract
Only abstracts that include the content outlined in the format requirements below will be reviewed. Please make sure that your abstract includes all requirements. This may be done in paragraph or outline format, but the body of the content should not exceed 200 words.
- Title of program or project
- List of each of the members of the project team
- Background information related to problem identification
- Objectives of project
- Process of implementation
- Statement of the successful practice
- Implications for advancing the practice of perianesthesia nursing
Guidelines for CSP Abstract Submission
- Abstracts should be on 8.5 x 11 white paper, single-spaced, with one inch margins. Only 12-point type should be used.
- The body of the content should not exceed 200 words.
- Submit two copies of the abstract.
- One copy must be anonymous for peer review purposes.
- One copy must have complete identification, indicating the team leader and all team members. Include credentials. Identified project leaders must be ASPAN members. All information will be printed as submitted.
- Copies of the abstract and the Submission Form should be sent unfolded in a large envelope to ASPAN, Celebrate Successful Practices, 90 Frontage Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08034-1424, or all documents can be emailed to Eileen Zeiger (ezeiger@aspan.org). Please use the subject "CSP Abstract Submission" if emailing.
- Application Deadline: Applications MUST be postmarked or emailed by October 30, 2009 to be considered.
- Applications arriving after this deadline will not be reviewed and will be returned.
- Notification of Acceptance: February, 2010.
Additional thoughts!!!!! A successful practice that generates a lot of interest and discussion at National Conference may prompt you to consider writing an article on your chosen topic for the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing.