The 2025 Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference
Susie Noel, Christine Williams, Kayci Costa, Liana Radu, Lori Kennedy, Jamie Yang, Alyssa Kurth and Alyssa MacMurphy participating in the 2024 Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference.
Conference Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Mixed in-person & virtual format | CE units offered
Hosted by: Center for Nursing Science and the EBP & Research Council
Keynote speaker Rebecca Graystone presenting at the 2024 NSPG conference.
The 7th annual Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference will be held on May 7, 2025 during Nurses Week. This year's conference will feature a variety of presentations and activities, including a Keynote Panel, Podium Presentations, Lightning Sessions, and Poster Presentations, highlighting evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and innovation. Our featured Keynote Panel, moderated by Christine Williams, will bring together UC Davis Health experts for an engaging discussion on Transforming Care: Embracing Technology, Governance, and Innovation in Nursing and Healthcare.
Find details on the new Conference App, which is available to all who register for the event. This year, posters can be viewed in the App on your computer or your mobile device.
Members of the 2023-2024 Evidence-based Practice and Research Council.
- Promote the advancement of nursing science and practice.
- Share results of research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement projects at UC Davis Health.
- Increase your knowledge of clinical research, EBP methodologies and resources.
- Provide a professional forum to discuss the ARCC Model, UC Davis Health’s evidence-based practice model to guide evidence implementation.
- Foster partnership and collaborations among clinicians, researchers, educators, and leadership.
- Stimulate inquiry to identify new nursing research and evidence implementation questions to advance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Hosted by: UC Davis Health Center for Nursing Science and the EBP & Research Council.
See the Call for Abstracts section for more details on who should submit an abstract. For more information and questions, contact hs-ebpresearch@ucdavis.edu.
DEADLINE: Abstracts must be submitted by January 31st, 2025.
Submit Your Abstract via Redcap
Use our Template Word Document to Help Draft Your Abstract
Abstract Submission Information
Who should submit an abstract?
- UC Davis Health nurses and clinicians conducting research, evidence-based practice initiatives, quality improvement projects or innovation projects are encouraged to submit an abstract.
- The following groups are required to submit a conference abstract:
- All UC Davis Health Practice Councils, 2024 EBP Fellows.
Christine Williams, Kayci Costa, Liana Radu and Lori Kennedy. - We also encourage and accept other forms of scholarly work such as
- Educational-based projects, career ladder projects, committee projects, research studies, EBP initiatives, graduate school-based work, QI, operational projects or technology evaluation.
- Scholarly work from students and faculty from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
- Work presented at external conferences during the year are encouraged to also submit a NSPG conference abstract to promote internal dissemination. Please note in your submission the format of your external presentation.
- Contact the Center for Nursing Science if you have questions about submitting an abstract.
Abstract Types
UC Davis Health clinicians and nurses may submit an abstract via RedCap in one or more of the following categories: Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement or Innovation.
Research
- Contributes to new research and scientific knowledge. Uses research study designs. Must have an IRB number or official IRB determination.
- Structured Abstract Headings: Background, Study Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions and Future Research.
Evidence-Based Practice
- Translates research into clinical practice. Uses EBP methods such as ARCC model and EBP process.
- Background, PICO or CoCoPop Question, Critical Appraisal of the Evidence and Recommendation, Implementation Plan, Outcomes/Results, Conclusions and Future Work.
Quality Improvement
- Process improvement to sustain best practices and improve efficiency. Uses QI methodology such as Model for Improvement, PDSA, A3, etc.
- Structured Abstract Headings: Background and Current State, Gap Analysis, Project Plan, Results, Conclusions and Future Work.
Innovation
- Application of creativity, technology or problem-solving that results in an adopted strategy, product, or service that meets a need in a new and different way.
- Structured Abstract Headings: Background, Purpose, Design and Implementation, Results, Conclusions and Next Steps.
We seek topics related to all clinician roles and patient populations, clinical systems and professional practice. While nursing inquiry is highlighted in the NSPG Conference, multidisciplinary work is welcome.
Abstracts on Work in Progress
- Project work must be current and ideally, completed prior to the conference.
- In the results/outcomes section, report the status of the work to date, any preliminary results available, outcomes you are/will be evaluating
- In the conclusion section, report next steps.
- Go to the NSPG Abstract Examples folder, to review abstract examples of work in progress (staff only link)
Susie Noel presenting her Evidence-based Practice Fellowship project.
Presentation Formats
- Please note if you are submitting a project for which you have already created a poster presentation.
- Podium presentations must consist of original work and cannot be duplicate of work presented at a prior UC Davis Health conference.
Authorship
- Authors may submit more than one abstract, however, depending on number of submissions received only one presentation may be awarded per lead author.
- Please specify in the application the following authors:
- Submitting author (person submitting the abstract and main person of correspondence)
- Presenting author (person anticipated to present at the conference; usually limited to 1-2 presenters)
- Contributing authors (individuals who participated in the work, e.g., UBPC members)
- All authors listed on the submitted abstract and subsequent presentation are required to complete and submit a biographical and conflict of interest statement.
Submission Instructions
Abstract Submission Includes:
- Abstract Title
- Abstract Text – see template with structured headings based on abstract type
- Research: Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions and Future Research
- Evidence-Based Practice: Background, PICO or CoCoPop Question, Critical Appraisal of the Evidence and Recommendation, Implementation Plan, Outcomes, Conclusions and Future Work
- Quality Improvement: Background and Current State, Opportunity, Action Plan, Analyses, Conclusions and Future Work
- Innovation: Background, Purpose, Design and Implementation, Results, Conclusions and Next Steps
- Authors (submitting, presenting, contributing)
- Abstracts should not exceed 500 words
- While your background section should be based on literature, please do not include references in your abstract
- Biographical Information & Conflict of Interest Statement for each listed author
Resources:
- A number of resources are provided to assist with abstract writing and presentation development.
- Abstract Writing Workshops: Book an Appointment
- Abstract Examples: NSPG Abstract Examples (staff only)
- Abstract Writing Tips: Abstract Writing Presentation Slides (staff only)
- Presentation Preparation Workshop or 1-on-1 Assistance: Book an Appointment
- Presentation Templates: Website
- Book an Appointment for 1-on-1 assistance with writing or presentation development (30-minutes)..
- Visit the Center for Nursing Science to access all resources.
Submission and Review Timeline
- All submissions must be completed by January 31.
- Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the UC Davis Health Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council in February.
- An email to the primary submitting author will be sent in mid-March with information on abstract acceptance decision and presentation type awarded.
- All presenters must review presentation prep materials and meet with a member of the Center for Nursing Science or EBP and Research Council ahead of their presentation.
- All presentations will occur in person on May 7, 2024 (Wednesday during Nurses Week).
Nurses from the Burn Unit, Haley Gascon, Samantha Jang, Emily Jang, Maria Hernandez, Nicole Soto, and Sarah Doyen receiving their poster award with 2023 Council Leadership Alyssa MacMurphey, and Sandy Hale.
Honors and Awards:
- New this year, rather than the 4 Best B’s, abstract submissions will be recognized in the Top Honors session according to the following Nursing Strategic Plan pillars. Outstanding abstracts will be selected to give a podium presentation to share their work:
- Develop a Regional System of Care
- Develop Exceptional Patient and Care Team Experiences
- Advance Health Equity and Address Disparities
- Develop and Grow Integrated Patient-Centric Service Lines
- Advance Clinical / Quality Operational Excellence
- Advance Research, Innovation and Information Technology
- A 'People's Choice' Poster Award will be presented on the day of the conference based on attendee voting.
Conference Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Location: UC Davis Health North Addition Office Building Auditorium and Virtual Option
Registration: Register for the conference HERE via the Socio WebEx Events platform. UC Davis Health staff can attend at no cost. You’ll be asked to specify if you plan to attend in person (all or part of the time) or virtually. Those with no UC Davis Health affiliation are welcome to attend virtually (we cannot accommodate external attendees onsite). If you’re attending in person, be sure to register by April 25 and include your Thank Goodness for Staff (TGFS) meal preference. Lunch will be provided onsite for in-person attendees who register by April 25.
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access to our new conference event app, where you can view the program, join livestreams, submit questions in advance for our Keynote Panel, vote for your favorite poster, and create your personal event schedule.
Conference App (via Socio WebEx Events): You can access the event from any computer. We recommend using Google's Chrome Browser for the best experience. Here's how to join on the web:
- Follow this link: UC Davis Health 2025 NSPG Web app
- Select the Continue with Webex button, enter your UC Davis Health Windows account, tap Sign In, and complete authentication with Duo Push. Return to the webpage.
- Use the Search Events bar to find UC Davis Health 2025 Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference and select the event.
- Optional: Fill in your networking profile and tap Continue.
Optional Mobile App: If you would like to have even more flexible access to the event and the app features, download the Webex Events App, select the correct app download button for your device and download. Continue steps 2-4 noted above to complete the process.
We will continue to add details to the App as the big day approaches. Look out for information about People's Choice poster voting that will open in the app on May 1st.
Accreditation: Nursing contact hours will be awarded to UC Davis Health nurses by completing conference and presentation evaluations on the day of the event.
Conference attendees engaging in a question and answer period.
Costs and Attendance:
UC Davis Health
- There is no charge for UC Davis Health staff to attend the conference.
- Attendees may request professional leave (PL) time to attend the conference.
- Individual Presenters
- Unless pre-arranged with your Manager, costs associated with conference attendance and presentation will be the responsibility of the presenter.
UBPC Presenters
- Conference attendance and final presentation must be approved by your Manager.
Externally-affiliated attendees
- Costs associated with conference attendance will be the responsibility of the presenter.
The 2025 Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference App via Socio Webex Events gives you a preview of the conference proceedings, allows you to review posters, submit questions in advance for our Keynote Panel, and plan your own customized schedule for the day! Access is provided to those who register for the event, so register now! Be sure to use your @ucdavis.edu email so that you can vote for the People’s Choice poster award starting on May 1! Voting can only be accomplished in the event app (web or device).
IN ADVANCE
After you register, access the app from any computer or device via the web. We recommend using Google's Chrome Browser for the best experience. Here's how to join:
- Follow this link: UC Davis Health 2025 NSPG Web app
- Select the Continue with Webex button, enter your UC Davis Health Windows account, tap Sign In,* and complete authentication with Duo Push. Return to the webpage.
- Use the Search Events bar to find UC Davis Health 2025 Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference and select the event.
- Optional: Fill in your networking profile and tap Continue.
If you would like to have even more flexible access to the event and the app features, download the Webex Events App using this link (or QR code), select the correct app download button for your device and download. Continue steps 2-4 in the steps above to complete the process.
DAY OF CONFERENCE
Virtual attendees: Access the Conference App via the web or device app (see above). Select the video stream link for the session you’d like to attend and connect to join the live event (if the session has already taken place, you will not be able to view a recorded session until after the event video has been processed and posted to the event app).
In-person attendees: Enjoy all the live activities! Use the app to organize your day, get updates about what’s happening and any announcements about raffles, lunchtime events, where to pick up your pre-ordered lunch, or other details.
*Once you sign in, your computer/device should recognize the link and you should not have to repeat this process, unless you’re accessing the event app on a different computer/device.