Dissemination and Scholarship, Resources | Center for Nursing Science | UC Davis Health

Developing a strong abstract is often the first step in sharing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and innovation projects with a broader audience. These resources provide practical guidance, templates, examples, and educational materials to help nurses and clinicians craft clear, concise, and impactful conference submissions. Additional support services and conference-specific resources are available to assist throughout the abstract development and submission process.

Abstract Resources and Examples (Employee Access Only)

Effectively communicating your work is essential for sharing knowledge, influencing practice, and advancing nursing science. These resources provide practical guidance, examples, tools, and expert support to help nurses create engaging posters and presentations for local, regional, and national audiences. Whether presenting research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or innovation projects, these materials are designed to support successful dissemination.

• Poster and Presentation Resources (Employee Access Only)
• UC Davis Health Brand Guidelines (Employee Access Only)  
• Blaisdell Library: Guide to Better Scientific Posters and Design

Poster printing is available to UC Davis Health nurses through PosterPresentations.com. This service provides printing only and does not include editing or review of content, formatting, or accuracy. 

• Authors are responsible for proofreading their posters before submission.
• Choose your preferred poster size and material (e.g., fabric or photo paper) when placing your order.
• Note: Manager approval is required prior to submission, and all print requests must be approved before processing. 

UC Davis Health Nurses Poster Printing

Individuals outside of nursing can arrange poster printing per their department/division guidance and may include 

• PosterPresentations.com
• UC Davis Repro Graphics via AggiePrint (Employee Access Only).

Submit a request for travel funding through Patient Care Services. Requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event. 

Contacts:

• For travel funding questions: Kathrene Dinong at PCSBusOpsAdmin@health.ucdavis.edu
• Smartsheet technical support: Cathy Montes at cmmontes@health.ucdavis.edu

Make a travel request

The Center for Nursing Science supports nurses in disseminating research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and innovation projects through scholarly publication. Resources, mentorship, and educational opportunities are available to help authors develop high-quality manuscripts and successfully navigate the publication process.

We also offer a Manuscript Writing and Publishing Workshop Series designed for nurse-led or nurse-involved projects that have reached the outcomes phase and have been presented or accepted for presentation at an external conference. Through quarterly workshops, individualized consultation, and peer support over the course of a year, participants receive the guidance and structure needed to develop and submit a manuscript for publication. Contact the Center for Nursing Science to learn more or explore additional manuscript writing and publishing resources.

Manuscripts and Publishing Resources (Employee Access Only)

ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals

• Authorship Roles and Contributors
• Overlapping Publications
• Foster et al. (2019), Good Practice for Conference Abstracts and Presentations.

Professional organizations and associated conferences where you might consider submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation are listed below.

AANN | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Conference: Annual Conference
When: March
Abstract submission: Late-breaking through October prior
Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

AANA | American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Conference: Annual Congress / Midyear Assembly
When: September
Abstract submission: November–January prior
Publication: AANA Journal

AANP | American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Conference: Annual Conference
When: June
Abstract submission: September prior
Publication: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

ABA | American Burn Association
Conference: Annual Conference
When: April
Abstract submission: May–June prior
Publication: Not specified

ACNL | Association of California Nurse Leaders
Conference: Annual Conference
When: February
Abstract submission: August–September prior
Publication: ACNL in Action
Publication: Newsletters

ANA | American Nurses Association – Quality & Innovation Conference
Conference: Quality & Innovation Conference
When: March
Abstract submission: April–May prior
Publication: American Nurse Today; Online Journal of Issues in Nursing

ANCC Magnet | American Nurses Credentialing Center – Magnet
Conference: Magnet Conference
When: October
Abstract submission: December prior
Publication: Not specified

ANNA | American Nephrology Nurses Association
Conference: Annual Conference
When: April
Abstract submission: March–June / October prior
Publication: Nephrology Nursing Journal

APIC | Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Conference: Annual Conference
When: June
Abstract submission: Through November prior
Publication: American Journal of Infection Control

ASPAN | American Society for PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Conference: Annual Conference
When: May
Abstract submission: May prior
Publication: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (JOPAN)

CANA | California Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Conference: Annual Conference
When: March
Abstract submission: Not specified
Publication: Not specified

CANP | California Association for Nurse Practitioners
Conference: Annual Conference
When: March
Abstract submission: July–August prior
Publication: Not specified

CHA | California Hospital Association
Conference: Multiple events throughout the year
When: Various
Abstract submission: Not specified
Publication: Not specified

ENA | Emergency Nurses Association
Conference: Annual Conference
When: September
Abstract submission: Through January prior
Publication: Journal of Emergency Nursing

IHI | Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Conference: Annual Forum
When: December
Abstract submission: Speakers: April prior
Abstract submission: Storyboard/poster: September prior
Publication: Not specified

NANN | National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Conference: AAOS/NAON Allied Health Courses
When: March
Abstract submission: February–March prior
Publication: Orthopaedic Nursing

Conference: Annual Conference
When: September
Abstract submission: June prior
Publication: Neonatal Network: The Journal of Neonatal Nursing

NAON | National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
Conference: Annual Conference
When: May
Abstract submission: April–May prior
Publication: Orthopaedic Nursing

ONS | Oncology Nursing Society
Conference: Annual Congress
When: May
Abstract submission: August prior
Publication: Oncology Nursing Forum; Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

Abstract submission: Late breaking: December–January prior
Publication: Oncology Nursing Forum; Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

PANAC | PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association of California
Conference: Annual Conference
When: Winter
Abstract submission: Not specified
Publication: Not specified

SGNA | Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
Conference: Annual Conference
When: May
Abstract submission: Not specified
Publication: Gastroenterology Nursing

SPN | Society of Pediatric Nurses
Conference: Annual Conference
When: April
Abstract submission: April–June prior
Publication: Journal of Pediatric Nursing

STN | Society of Trauma Nurses
Conference: Annual Conference
When: March
Abstract submission: October prior
Publication: Journal of Trauma Nursing

Vizient
Conference: Annual Meeting
When: April
Abstract submission: October prior
Publication: Not specified

Conference: Annual Meeting
When: October
Abstract submission: March–April prior
Publication: Not specified