Poster abstracts should focus on innovation (creativity, improvements, advancement) in one of the following categories:

1. Research studies that demonstrate the use of research methods to improve or examine issues related to nursing competency development. Research projects that are in progress or already completed are acceptable.
2. Evidence-based practices reflect how nurses improve patient care, advance health, and impact the future of healthcare.
3. Quality or process improvement initiatives based on evidence that demonstrate how nursing transformed patient care and work environments.

Sending Abstract for Review

• Must be submitted by Friday, December 13, 2024.

Notification of Abstract Status

• The Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership (TONL) Education Committee will review all submissions and notify you of the status of your submission by Friday, January 10, 2025.
• For poster submissions: In addition to traditional poster displays, three submissions will be selected to present their project during a general session to the TONL attendees.

Information regarding abstracts that are accepted for presentation

• It is expected that the presenter will be present at their poster for half an hour during one of the breaks on Thursday and/or Friday of the conference. Your poster will be on display for the duration of the conference.
• It is expected that poster presenters will register for the conference. (The presenters chosen for a podium presentation during the "TONL Talks" session will receive complimentary conference registration.)
• Presenters will be asked for permission to post their abstracts and an electronic image of the poster on the TONL website.