Required Abstract Submission Content

Title: Title needs to clearly reflect the content.

Brief Description: Please provide a 2-3 sentence description of your presentation that will be posted for participants to view.

Learning Outcomes/Objectives: A learning objective is a learner-focused statement that states what the learner can expect to achieve by the end of the educational activity. The learning outcomes/objectives should offer clear support of the presentation title and should be measurable. NOTE: No more than 1 learning outcome/objectives.

Abstract Text: Submit a narrative summary of your presentation. The abstract is used by reviewers to evaluate your approach to the topic, your understanding of the current state of practice and science, and the level of refinement of the presentation. To be considered for a session at NICU Leadership Forum your abstract must be 300 words or less and include the following elements:

• Background and Purpose or Proposed Change: problem statement or hypothesis as appropriate, importance to NICU leaders
• Program Implementation: Materials or methodology, barriers to implementation, overcoming obstacles
• Impact or Results: Major accomplishment of program, i.e. qualitative or quantitative data; evidence-based results; impact on staff and/or families; implications for nursing leadership

The abstract should provide an accurate, succinct, and informative representation of the content you plan to present and be relevant to the Synova audience and conference theme. It is recommended that all submissions be completed projects, with reported results and conclusions.

Presenters/Authors Information: Provide contact information, credentials and affiliations for all presenters and authors. In addition, you must include a short biographical sketch.  If there are two presenters listed, please include a brief bio for each presenter. Upon acceptance, co-presenters must complete a COI disclosure form.

CV/Resume: The primary presenter is required to upload a current CV or resume. 

COI Disclosure: The primary presenter is required to complete a COI disclosure form.