Call for Abstracts for the MNA 122nd Annual Convention
Posted 4 days ago in 122 Annual Convention
Maryland Nurses Association 122nd Annual Convention
Empowering Nurses: Elevating Healthcare
Bethesda Marriott, Oct 16 & 17, 2025.
Submissions should provide data promoting forward-thinking nursing and positioning nurses at the forefront of healthcare change to support this year's convention theme.
The learning outcomes are:
- Identify successful strategies to innovate and collaborate that will promote excellence in nursing practice, education, administration, and research.
- Provide Maryland nurses with the tools to succeed as leaders in care excellence.
Abstracts must be submitted by June 28, 2025.
Decisions will be released by July 12, 2025.
Acceptance of the invitation to give a presentation is due within 10 days of the invitation. All required materials must be submitted by August 17, 2025. Failure to adhere to a deadline will result in the withdrawal of the invitation to present at the convention. Note that there will be no refund for convention registration.
Abstract submitters who do not receive an initial invitation to present will be asked if they want to be on standby. The selected standby submitters will be notified no later than August 30, 2025, with all required materials due no later than September 20, 2025.
Abstract Submission Guidelines:
Submissions shall not exceed 500 words.
Submissions should reflect the convention title and/or learning outcomes.
Evaluated on the relevance and alignment to theme and learning outcomes, written well, including the background information/ introduction, purpose and significance.
There are additional criteria for research and EBP/ QI track submissions
Research Projects only: Methods & recommendations made for practice, research, service, or teaching.
EBP/Quality Improvement Projects only: Processes/Procedures & recommendations made for practice, research, service, or teaching.
Priority may be granted to Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) members.
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More than one abstract may be submitted; however, no more than one abstract per presenter will be accepted.
MNA appreciates your interest in submitting an abstract.
Contact MNAInfo@MarylandRN.org or call 443.334.5110 with your questions.