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Call for Abstracts

International Clinical Nurse Leader Association

Abstracts being accepted for Podium and Poster presentations.

DEADLINE for submission: November 16, 2026

The 2027 CNL National Conference marks a historic milestone as we celebrate two decades of CNL certification. This conference recognizes the remarkable evolution of the CNL role, highlighting the adaptive resilience that has defined our journey from a pioneering concept to an essential force in clinical excellence. Join us as we celebrate our collective achievements while articulating a bold future vision for CNL practice, ensuring our leadership continues to transform healthcare outcomes for the next twenty years and beyond.

The planning committee invites you to submit an abstract for the CNL Conference April 5-6, 2027, in Charlottesville, VA. The conference provides an opportunity to share process improvement projects, evidence-based practice initiatives, research, and innovative academic and clinical partnerships that highlight the impact of CNLs in a variety of settings and roles.

Guidelines for Submission:

Submission Requirements

·       Individuals are allowed a maximum of three (3) abstract submissions.

·       All information using the abstract form link must be completed, including a current email address that is actively used to ensure deadlines are met and communication updates received.

·       Presenters are asked to identify any potential conflict of interest related to the content to be offered (e.g., commercial interest, affiliation with a vendor, and/or receipt of royalties) and affirm that their abstract presentations will not be used to sell a particular product or service. ICNLA has the right to rescind the acceptance of an abstract due to any conflict of interest discovered after the fact. Following acceptance, a request for a brief bio for each of the presenters(s) will be required.

·       Commitment to completing requirements by specified due dates is essential since this information is needed to secure contact hours.

·       Posters will be presented live in-person and available during the conference (times to be determined); a dedicated time will be assigned for the primary presenter to be available at the poster to share with attendees.

·       Podium presentations will be held on April 5-6 during dedicated times. All podium presentations will be done live, in-person. Podium OPTION ONE- presentations are allotted to a 15-minute time slot. Three presentations focused on related topics will be presented back-to-back followed by a 15-minute question and answer time for all three presentations. OPTION TWO- 50-minute presentation with 10 minutes for questions (Plenary is an option).

·       Presenters will submit their PowerPoint presentations by March 1, 2027

Preparing Your Abstract for Submission

  • The abstract should include background information, description of methods, programs, practices, and outcome data as applicable. It should also include summary recommendations for others who may be considering a similar approach.
  • Abstracts should describe original work and can include work in progress; however, those that include specific outcomes/results will be given priority. If data collection not complete, please indicate date of completion.
  • Student projects accepted.
  • Abstracts may have been presented elsewhere or published within the past two years; however, submitters are asked to identify where and when and update the presentations within the results/outcomes section of the form.
  • Presenters will be asked to classify their submissions as most applicable to one of the following categories: Education, CNL Practice, Administration/Management, or both Education/Clinical Practice.

Each abstract must be submitted electronically at 2027 ICNLA Call for Abstracts,  on or before 11:59 p.m. EST on November 16, 2026.

Acceptance Notification

·       Authors will be notified about the status of their submission(s) via email no later than December 18, 2026. This will be sufficient time to meet the conference registration deadlines.

·       If you are accepted as an abstract (podium or plenary) presenter, you will need to submit your PowerPoint presentation and any related materials no later than Monday, March 1, 2027.

·        If accepted, additional instructions on how to submit presentations will be provided.

 NOTE: All accepted podium, plenary, and poster presenters are required to register for the conference in order present their work. Presenters are responsible for their own expenses, including the conference registration fee. 

For questions please contact: Tina Ralyea tralyea@mailbox.sc.edu or treasurer@cnlassociation.org

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