Submission Instructions

Advancing the Profession of Nursing in Connecticut through Practice, Innovation, Education and Research

August 4, 2025
Center for Healthcare Education at Sacred Heart University

Types of Accepted Scientific Papers & Research Areas

Abstracts may be submitted in the following presentation modalities:

  • Podium Presentation
  • Poster Presentation

The scientific committee reserves the right to modify the method of presentation of the paper.

Research Areas

Both the podium presentation and the posters presented must be original and their subject matter must correspond to the theme of the event, which correspond to:

  1. Expanding Nursing Practice: Overcoming Barriers to Improve Access and Outcomes 
  2. Nurses as Innovators: Transforming Care Delivery Through Leadership and Technology 
  3. Revolutionizing Nursing Education: Preparing Future Nurses for a Changing Health care Landscape 
  4. Advancing Nursing Research: Shaping the Future of Health care Through Evidence-Based Practice 
  5. Translating Research into Practice: Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Implementation 
  6. Strengthening the Nursing Workforce: Retention, Resilience and Career Growth 
  7. The Art of Human-Centered Nursing: Elevating Compassionate Care in a Fast-Paced Health Care System 
  8. Nursing Leadership in Action: Advocating for Patients, Communities and the Profession 
  9. Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education 

Criteria for the Preparation of Abstracts

Abstracts must comply with the scientific and formal criteria established by the scientific committee of the event.

Scientific Criteria

  • The topics should be relevant, innovative and in line with the theme of the event.
  • The studies should preferably be completed.
  • The contents of the papers must be unpublished and the responsibility of the authors and the presenter.

Formal Criteria

  • Each author must indicate the research area in which their submission is intended ; it can only be included in one of the areas of the event. The scientific committee reserves the right to reassign the work presented in another research area if it deems it appropriate.
  • The number of authors of each paper must not exceed six. If your paper exceeds this number, please indicate the reasons for this.
  • An author may not be a presenter in more than two podium presentations.
  • It should be specified which of the authors is the person who will make the presentation, in addition, they should be the one who will carry out the tasks of sending the communication and presentation slides.
  • For the paper to be included in the conference program, it is essential that the person making the presentation is registered for the event and has paid the corresponding fees (if applicable). Accepted papers will be removed from the program if this condition has not been met. All papers whose presenter has not made the registration by July 18, 2025, will be removed from the event program.
  • It will not be possible to change the name of the author(s) or the order of name arrangement once the abstract has been submitted.
  • If a speaker does not make the presentation, all authors will lose the corresponding certificate.

Types of Studies Admitted

  • Original quantitative, qualitative or mixed research
  • Literature reviews
  • Clinical practice guidelines
  • Evidence-based projects
  • Protocols that include the level of evidence
  • Innovation experiences

Structure of Abstracts

  • Name(s) of the author(s), up to a maximum of six, with the first author listed being responsible for the presentation and specifying their email address
  • Title: maximum 15 words
  • Keywords: maximum 5 descriptors, separated by semicolons
  • The abstract should not exceed 500 words, and should adhere to the following structure: Purpose, Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Acknowledgement of Funding entity(ies), if applicable

Abstract Submission

Abstracts will be submitted exclusively through the submission form.

Abstracts that do not follow this submission procedure will not be accepted.

Peer Review & Acceptance of Papers

  • Abstracts will be evaluated by the scientific committee in a blind review. The identity of the reviewers and authors of the papers will be kept confidential during and after the process.
  • Authors should review the evaluation guidelines before submitting their abstracts.
  • Once the review has been completed, the submitting author will be informed of the acceptance or rejection of the paper, as well as of any possible modifications and clarifications that the reviewers consider pertinent.
  • The deadline for sending notification of acceptance or rejection of the work will be July 15, 2025.
  • If you do not receive any information after this date, contact the Secretariat of the Scientific Committee at tolarbaj@sacredheart.edu

Paper Evaluation Guideline & Selection Rubric

Abstracts will be evaluated based on the following criteria, each weighted by a percentage to reflect its importance:

Relevance (20%)

The abstract should address topics pertinent to the field and the specific themes of the conference. It should contribute to current discussions, trends, and challenges within the discipline.

Originality (20%)

The work should present original ideas, research, or findings that add new knowledge or perspectives. It should demonstrate innovation and creativity in approach or methodology.

Clarity & Organization (15%)

The abstract must be clearly written, well-organized, and free of grammatical and typographical errors. It should include a concise introduction, objectives, methods, results and conclusions.

Methodological Rigor (20%)

The research design and methodology should be appropriate, robust, and well-executed. The abstract should include enough detail to allow an understanding of the methods used.

Significance (15%)

The findings or insights should have a meaningful impact on the field.
The abstract should explain the implications of the research and how it advances knowledge or practice.

Ethical Considerations (5%)

The research should adhere to ethical standards, including appropriate handling of human or animal subjects, if applicable. Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed.

Data Presentation (5%)

Results should be clearly presented with appropriate use of tables, graphs, or figures, if applicable. The data should support the conclusions drawn by the authors.

Preparation & Submission of the Presentation for the Exhibition

Podium Presentations

  • The person in charge of presenting the accepted work must submit the presentation prior to July 28, 2025. Failure to submit by this date may result in the necessary audiovisual equipment being unavailable.
  • A maximum of two persons will deliver the podium presentation.
  • The file type must be PowerPoint or PDF, with a maximum file size of 10 MB. It is suggested that the maximum number of slides should not exceed 12.
  • The time allotted for the presentation will be reflected in the event program.

Posters

  • The person in charge of presenting the accepted work must submit a copy of the digital poster prior to July 28, 2025. This will be made available and shared to registered participants of the event.
  • Accepted file types are JPEG or PDF, with a maximum file size of 10 MB. The dimensions of the image shall be 67.81 cm (height) by 38.1 cm (width), in a font and font size that is consistent with the content of the poster.
  • This author(s) will be responsible for the printing of the poster and setting up as display at the allotted space in the venue.
  • The time allotted for the presentation will be reflected in the program of the event.

Presentation of the Work

Speakers must be at the presentation site 10 minutes before the scheduled date and time indicated in the program. Each presentation table will be moderated and advised with a record of the presence of the speakers. The times defined for each presentation will be strictly respected.

Deadline

Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)

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