Guidelines for Submission

1. Access Proposal Forms - www.proposalspace.com

• Pre-Conference & General Conference Workshops must be submitted by Friday, October 1, 2021 11:59 PM (PDT)
• Poster (Research & Non-Research) and Research Papers must be submitted by Wednesday, December 1, 2021 11:59 PM (PST)

2. Complete Proposals

• Must submit all required information before the deadline (including presenters)
• Must have complete presenter information (including correct names and credentials)

3. Additional information may be requested from review committee prior to selection

4. Limit of 3 proposals per person/group

5. Direct questions to education@ahna.org or 1-800-278-2462 Ext. 117

Review and Selection Process

1. Only Fully Completed proposals will be reviewed

2. All proposals undergo a BLIND peer-review

3. Additional information may be requested

4. All presenters will be notified of acceptance or decline of their proposal by an e-mail sent through Proposal Space. If accepted, contact presenters will receive an e-mailed contract from education@ahna.org, that they will then be responsible for sending to any co-presenters.

• Workshops will be notified on or around December 10, 2021
• Posters and Research Papers will be notified on or around February 1, 2022

(notification dates subject to change)

2022 Conference Workshop Concept Ideas/Examples

Below are some ideas for concepts and values that will reflect the conference's purpose, theme and objectives.

Holistic nursing practice, education, and research present opportunities to transform the current illness models of care and transcend them, shifting attention to health and wellness for our clients. These paradigm shift ideas can be submitted to inspire and educate holistic nurses and other health professionals to be innovative and committed to holistic caring. 

Presentations incorporating self-care and reflection, supporting the rebirthing and transformation of respect for human vulnerability and dignity, being nonjudgmental and accepting, providing an avenue for self-awareness in creating a holistic approach to support interprofessional and inter-racial collaboration and mentorship is also requested. 

Discussions on how Holistic Nurses, experts in using evidence-informed holistic and conventional nursing interventions in the integrated practice arena, utilize the art and science of health, healing, wellness, and the Holistic Nursing core values to transform the caring process are being solicited for the conference.  

Additional workshops being solicited can include diverse evidence-informed models of care, strategic resource management, mindful use of technology, interprofessional collaboration, equity, and inclusion of the consumer’s voice within the healthcare system. Holistic nursing practice, education, and research concepts presentations, which present opportunities to transform the current illness models of care and transcend them, shifting attention to health, wellness, and well-being can be submitted. These paradigm shift presentations will inspire practitioners to envision possibilities that will educate holistic nurses and other health professionals to be innovative and committed to holistic caring and are encouraged to be developed and submitted.

How can we honor and protect cultural wisdom and relationships?

● Threads of wisdom/indigenous cultures/energy/elders

● Creating healing spaces as a response to environmental concerns

● Creative expression - music- art- dance - poetry

● Holistic Nursing’s role in taking a stand for inclusion, equity, and respect

for all people

How can we revitalize our global relationships through our caring?

● Holistic Nursing leadership

● Developing community & connection

● Self-care practices

● Coaching & wellness

How can we enhance our caring relationships through shared knowledge, experience, and research?

● New knowledge & experiences

● Integration of advanced practice certified HN into practice/nursing care

● Holistic Nursing innovations & how to intro into nursing curricula/health care institutions

● Evidence-informed practice 

● Global HN research

Proposal Options

Expand options below for information and links to create proposals.

Proposal Content Requirements & Expectations

1. Title - No more than 10 words

2. Length of Presentation (Pre-Conference & General Conference Workshops Only)

3. Learner Outcomes & how they will be addressed in the presentation

4. Intended Audience (Educator, Practitioner, Staff Nurse, etc.) (Pre-Conference & General Conference Workshops Only)

5. Content Level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

6. Areas of Nursing Addressed (Practice, Education, Research, etc.) (Pre-Conference & General Conference Workshops Only)

7. Description & Purpose (This will be used in the registration brochure & guidebook, so please proof before submitting) (Pre-Conference & General Conference Workshops Only)

8. Abstract Summary (Proof before submitting)

9. Content Outline (Include topics & content - how the program content will unfold and how the learner will be engaged in the content delivery) (Pre-Conference & General Conference Workshops Only)

10. Reference/Resource List (Important Note: Must include updated content from the last 5-7 years!)

Research Papers & Posters only question - does your research have IRB approval?
Papers & Posters - Abstract must be in the correct format & follow the abstract criteria provided

Presenter Information Requirements & Expectations

1. Name - Exactly how you would like it to appear - including credentials)

2. Sole Presenter or Co-Presenter (Co-presenters need one Contact Presenter - this is the only presenter AHNA will communicate with regarding proposals/presentations - they will be responsible for communicating the information with other co-presenter(s))

3. Contact Information (E-mail, Phone, Address)

4. Presenter Expertise (Expertise & Training specific to proposal)

5. Presenter Bio (Please proof)

6. Headshot (High-resolution, 300 ppi, jpeg or png)

7. Conflict of Interest, Potential for Bias, Content Integrity - read thoroughly before answering or initialing - ANCC expressly prohibits solicitations and marketing to nurses during any educational activity and all Conflicts of Interest must be acknowledged and resolved)

 

Review Criteria & Rubric

Note

Proposal Space is the vendor AHNA uses for submission of Conference Proposals in all categories. You must register for a LOG IN on the Proposal Space site in order to submit a proposal (your AHNA website login WILL NOT WORK ON THIS SITE). This allows you to register all your demographic information, establish a password so that as you are submitting proposals, you can save them and go back and edit them before the final submission deadline. If you have previously registered and submitted a proposal in past years, you may use the same log in information.