2026 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference Abstract Submission

2026 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference Abstract Submission

Submit by June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Download the official PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference

Call for Annual Conference Abstracts Guidelines

For additional information or assistance, please contact the PONL Office.

Completed submission must be received by

June 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM

All submissions must be 300 words or less. This count excludes the Abstract Title, presenter information, and references.

Snapshot Session presentations: A peer review panel will select abstract submissions that demonstrate excellence in nursing leadership and meet the guidelines. Selected applicants will deliver a 10-minute presentation on their project to attendees in a small group setting, with an additional 5 minutes allocated for Q&A (15 minutes in total). Attendees will rotate among the Snapshot Sessions, which will be repeated for multiple rotations. Primary presenters may have one additional colleague to present with them.

Virtual Poster Presentations: A peer review panel will select abstract submissions that demonstrate excellence in nursing leadership and meet the guidelines. Selected applicants will submit virtual posters for conference attendees to be hosted on the PONL website. Presenters will be available for Q&A for the first 30 minutes of the Networking Session. Individual tables will be set up for each poster, allowing attendees to stop by and ask questions. Primary presenters may have one additional colleague to present with them.
Which of these describes your submission preference:
Primary Presenter Information

NOTE: The primary presenter is responsible for gathering all of the required materials from any co-presenter. All documents are submitted together as a single abstract application. If a presenter is submitting more than one application or if they are a co-presenter on another application, separate applications must be submitted.
Primary Presenter Name

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Primary Presenter Phone Number
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Primary Presenter Preferred Address

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Primary Presenter Institution
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For the PONL 2026 Abstract Submission, all applications should include the submission of the following Financial Disclosure Form

If there is more than one presenter, EACH presenter must complete a financial disclosure form. Forms must be completed to be considered for selection.
Co-Presenter Information

If you do not have a co-presenter, please answer "no" and proceed to the Abstract Submission Section.
Is there a co-presenter for this Abstract Submission application?
Co-Presenter Name

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Co-Presenter Credentials
Co-Presenter Email
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Co-Presenter Phone Number
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Co-Presenter Preferred Address

Street Address

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Co-Presenter Institution
Co-Presenter Role/Title
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Co-Presenter Institution Address (if different)

Street Address

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Co-Presenter Headshot/Bio Upload

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Application Submission
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Identification of the PROBLEM, ISSUE, or PROJECT.
- A description of the METHODS(s) used for addressing the problem, issue, or project.
- A description of the FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS/SOLUTIONS. Any special project or research study that is in progress should highlight the progress to date and the next steps.
- An EVALUATION of the study's relevance, innovations, or strategies that positively influence nursing leadership.
- ADAPTABILITY of the project and its findings for other healthcare settings.
- REFERENCES that support your work.
Please input the information outlined above in the appropriate boxes below. Please check your spelling and grammar before submitting.

All submissions must be limited to 300 words total. This count excludes the Abstract Title, description, presenter information, learner outcome, and references.
Presentation Title
Please submit with each word capitalized appropriately (Ex. Innovation in the 21st Century Leadership Strategies)
Provide a brief description of the topic you will be presenting. Please consider the following in your description: What is the problem or opportunity that needs to be addressed by this activity?
This can be a one-sentence response that includes what the specific problem or opportunity is. It should include nursing in the target audience.
Please list the desired learning outcome(s): A measurable outcome statement, states what the learner will know, do, or apply to practice at the end of the activity.
Please include at least one and no more than three learner outcomes.
Identification of the PROBLEM/ISSUE/PROJECT
Description of the METHOD(s) used for addressing the problem, issue, or project
Description of the FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS/SOLUTIONS. For in-progress projects or research studies, please share the progress to date and next steps.
EVALUATION of the relevance of the study, innovations or strategies that positively influence nursing leadership
ADAPTABILITY of the project and its findings to other healthcare settings
REFERENCES that support your work (must be no more than 5 years old). Please supply in APA format and include any available links.
Please indicate if your abstract addresses any of the following areas:

Other
Note: No more than two presenters are permitted for each Snapshot (10-minute presentation) session.
Abstract Submission Guidelines and Responsibilities

All submissions must be limited to 300 words total. This count excludes the Abstract Title, presenter information, and references.
1. The abstract application must include all components electronically in a single submission, and all fields must be completed. The primary presenter is also responsible for including the PONL-Approved Provider Planning Form.

2. I agree to register for and attend the entire conference.

3. I will present my poster or Snapshot Session presentation according to the defined exhibit dates and times. (tentatively Thursday, October 1, 2026)

4. I understand I am responsible for any registration fees and all other expenses incurred as a result of attending the PONL Nursing Leadership Conference.
I (and my co-presenter, if applicable) have read PONL's Abstract Submission Guidelines and Responsibilities and agree to all terms.
Completed Application must be received by

June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than July 3, 2026.
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2026 PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference Abstract Submission

Primary Presenter Information

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Abstract Submission Guidelines and Responsibilities