Audiotaping
All presentations will be professionally audiotaped and available for purchase on-site.

Directions for Submission of Papers/Posters
I. Presenter Information/Form
1. Provide required information for each presenter.

II. Abstract
1. Abstract Title: Title should be brief and limited to 10 words.
2. Presenters/Authors: Names and credentials should be on the form and should be typed as you wish them to appear in the program. 
3. Select only one presentation format.
4. Select only one level for the intended learner, using the following criteria:

  • Basic—Less than 2 years of clinical experience in SCI nursing

  • Intermediate—2 to 4 years of SCI clinical experience and additional educational experience in SCI nursing or related fields

  • Advanced—More than 4 years of clinical experience in SCI nursing, including continuing education courses, or having graduated from an advanced nursing program with 2 years of SCI nursing

5. Select only one level of the C.A.R.E. track classification using the following criteria:

  • C = Clinical

  • A = Administrative

  • R = Research

  • E = Education

6. Select required audiovisual equipment.
7. Objectives 

  • List 1–3 behavioral objectives that relate to the overall purpose of your presentation; use verbs that describe what the learner will be able to do or say at the completion of your session (i.e., describe, recite, list, identify, define).

8. Content Outline 

  • Briefly outline the specific ideas and concepts to be presented, consistent with the stated objectives.

9. Abstract Text

 

  

  • Text must be typed using a font no smaller than 10, and single spaced within the box.

  • Text must be in narrative form, not exceed 200 words, and not include tables, charts, or graphs.

  • Text should be a brief summary of the overall goals, concepts, and relevance of the presentation.

  • A research abstract should include a statement of the problem, and a brief description of the methodology, major findings, and implications for SCI nursing practice.

  • Do not include endorsements of products, equipment, or facilities in the abstract.

III. Computer Disk 
1. Submit a disk containing a word file (Microsoft Word or WordPerfect) that includes the title of the presentation, the author’s name, the abstract, the objectives, and the content outline. 
2. Affix a label to the disk to indicate:

  • Type of word processor program

  • Author(s) name(s)

  • Title of presentation


Checklist

  • Presenter Information Form for each presenter

  • Abstract Form

  • A disk with proper label

Mail required material by January 11, 2002, to:

Denise M. Lemke, MSN, CS-RN, ANP, CNRN
Program Committee Chair
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses
75-20 Astoria Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177

For further information, contact:

Sara Lerman, MPH
Program Manager
(718) 803-3782 ext. 324

Forms may be accessed and downloaded at www.aascin.org.

Materials submitted by fax or e-mail will not be accepted!

Please note that Rosh Hashanna begins the evening of  September 6, 2002.
 
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