The ANCC 2013 Continuing Nursing Education Criteria has new additional requirements, please consult the following white paper for an overview: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Accreditation/ResourcesServices/Accreditation-WhitePaper2012.pdf

Disclosures / Presentation of Content

• Present current, clinically relevant, and evidenced-based information to meet your stated educational objectives.
• Provide a balanced view of the topic area; be objective when reporting research; and disclose unlabeled use or potential of unlabeled use of drugs/products where applicable.
  • If you are representing any company/business at any time during your presentation, contact the APNA Nurse Planner at dhobbs@apna.org by July 1, 2013.
• Discuss the safety and adverse effects of any drugs/products presented.
• Inform APNA if you anticipate new applications or changes to the FDA status of a presented product which may impact the planned content.
• Include case studies where applicable.
• Support assertions and clinical studies, theories, models, etc. with references, utilizing the most current evidence-based materials. Presenters are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of references.
• Obtain permission to reproduce any copyrighted materials. This includes any materials outside of the public domain:  graphs, charts, logos (including hospital and university logos), screenshots, cartoons, audio, movie clips, etc.  Provide copies of correspondence granting permission.
• For oral presentations only:  Write the prescribed number (based on the session type list below) of multiple-choice questions with four choices each, based on the course objectives and the content provided. Include correct answers with supporting rationale, and link each question to the applicable learning objective.
  • Pre-conference sessions require 10 post test questions & answers.
  • Concurrent sessions require 4 post test questions & answers.
  • Mini concurrent sessions require 2 post test questions & answers.
  • Interactive panels require 6 post test questions & answers. (For 1 hour of educational content delivered.)

Important Dates and Deadlines for Presenters – from the Call for Abstract Proposals

• March 4, 2013 – Submissions Deadline for Pre-conference Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Mini Concurrent Sessions, Poster Presentations, Invited Interactive Panels, and Symposia
   
• April 15, 2013 – Notification emails sent to all submitters.
   
• April 19, 2013 – Presentation Confirmation Response Deadline for all accepted abstract proposals (Pre-Conference Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Mini Concurrent Sessions, Poster Presentations).
   
• August 12, 2013 - Program Materials Deadline - for presentation slides/handouts, educational design form, and post test questions/answers. This is required in order to present for all pre-conference sessions, concurrent sessions, mini concurrent sessions, and invited interactive panels.
   
• October 12, 2012 – Poster Pdf Upload Deadline - Poster presenters must upload a pdf of their poster to the Online Poster Gallery by this date in order to be included in the poster judging process.
   
• August 26, 2013 – Early Bird Registration Deadline – Presenters Registration Deadline - All presenters for pre-conference sessions, concurrent sessions, mini concurrent sessions, and poster presentations must be registered by this date.

Powerpoint Slides / Handouts

• Powerpoint Guidelines:
  • You must state your disclosures both verbally and on slide 1 or 2 of the powerpoint (If you have none, write “The speaker has no conflicts of interest to disclose” on one of your slides.)
  • You must include a slide stating your learning objectives.
  • You must include references for all images and evidence based content.
  • Slide limits (not including title, disclosure, objectives, and reference slides):
    • 45-minute Concurrent Sessions: 20 slides of content
    • 20-minute Mini Concurrent Sessions: 10 slides of content
    • Pre-Conference Sessions: Approximately 1 slide for every 2 minutes of content
       
• General Tips for Slides & Presenting:
  • Use a reasonable size font (size 18-24) and don’t cram too much information on each slide
  • Avoid Death by Powerpoint – Do not read directly from your slides! The powerpoint should be a bulleted guide, not complete sentences.
  • Follow the 6x6 or 7x7 rule (lines per slide and words per line)
  • If you are using a chart/table/graph in your slides, be sure it is readable for the audience – or, consider putting it on a separate handout for attendees to download & print before the session.
  • Make sure you use citations and have gotten any copyright permissions (see Disclosure / Presentation of Content Guidelines above)
  • Remember to cite all images!
  • Use spell check & grammar check – be professional
  • Be mindful of plagiarism
     
• See these 2 resources for Powerpoint Font, Style, and Presentation Tips:
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General Information for Posters:

• Posters will be on 4 foot x 6 foot horizontal boards.
• Push pins will be provided.
• There will be no tables or chairs.