The Call for Abstracts will open October 2, 2017 and will close Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:59 PM.

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1 When can I submit my abstract for the 2018 NICHE Conference? The Call for Abstracts will open October 2, 2017 and will close Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:59 PM. When is the 2018 NICHE Conference? April 10-13, Where is the 2018 NICHE Conference? Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE Atlanta, GA What is the submission fee? There is no fee for submitting an abstract. However, if your abstract is accepted, you are required to register for the conference by no later than January 19, I am not a NICHE Member, can I still submit an abstract? Yes. Why doesn t my password work? All abstract submitters must create an account in order to submit an abstract. If you have an account and have forgotten your password, click the Forgot your Password link below the Address / Password boxes on the login screen. What is the difference between the primary presenting author and the secondary presenting author? The primary presenting author is the author who will organize the session and present at the conference. If there will be two authors presenting, the primary presenting author acts as the point of contact and is responsible for ensuring that both presenters register for the conference. If an abstract is accepted and the primary presenting author is not able to attend and/or present, the secondary presenting author (or co-author) will assume responsibility for organizing the session and registering for the conference.

2 Please contact immediately about any changes to presenters or presenter roles for your session. Please note: Per the change date, changes may not be reflected in the printed program. What are the registration requirements for presenting authors for the 2018 NICHE conference? Presenting authors must register and pay registration fees by January 19, 2018 in order to confirm their session(s) NICHE Conference Fees Early Bird Advance Late Member Rates 11/13-1/26 1/27-3/16 3/17 4/12 (11:59 PM) (11:59 PM) (11:59 PM) 4 Days $725 $800 $900 1 Day $275 $325 $375 Early Bird Advance Late Non-Member Rates 11/13-1/26 1/27-3/16 3/17 4/12 (11:59 PM) (11:59 PM) (11:59 PM) 4 Days $850 $1000 $ Day $300 $400 $450 What kind of presentation formats do you offer during the abstract process? Podium: Podium presentations feature completed research or quality improvement projects, such as program evaluations, descriptions of clinical practice innovations, or other geriatric nursing initiatives. Each podium session is comprised of two presentations. During each 60-minute session, each presentation will be allotted 22- minutes. There may be up to two presenting authors per presentation. The session will close with a 15-minute question and answer session. o AV included: laptop, projector, screen, microphones o Number of presenting authors: Max. of (2) per presentation o Continuing Education contact hours offered: 1 Poster: Poster presentations highlight completed research or quality improvement projects, such as clinical-practice partnerships, education initiatives, or improving nursing unit efficiency. Posters will be on display for the duration of the conference and featured during a two-hour evening presentation and reception. The maximum size for printed posters is 42x56 inches. Foam core is not accepted. Presenters are responsible for printing, transporting, and displaying posters. o o AV included: None Number of presenting authors: Max. of (2) per poster

3 o Continuing Education contact hours offered: 2 (a total of 6-posters must be reviewed for full credit) What topic areas do I select from when submitting my abstract? You will be asked to select a specific topic category for your abstract. While your topic may cross categories, please choose the category that is the best match. Category Includes such topics as Health, Wellness, and Transition Aging in the community Nursing management of chronic syndromes and diseases (readmission, palliative care) Polypharmacy and medications Care at home after hospitalization Social determents of health Emergency preparations Mental Health Delirium Dementia Depression (older adult onset) Caring for client with chronic behavioral and mental health issues (young adult onset) Loneliness and isolation Substance abuse PTSD in older adults Diversity and Culture Literacy Multicultural aging Health disparities LGBTQ older adults Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Policy and advocacy Quality Improvement, Technology, and Clinical performance improvement Accessibility Assistive devices (for the patient or nurse safety) Telehealth innovation (inpatient and outpatient) Innovative care delivery models (technology as the core)

4 Can I request a presentation date/time? No. Due to the very large number of sessions and other variables, it is not possible to accommodate specific requests for session time slots (e.g. to work around a travel schedule). Am I automatically registered for the 2018 NICHE Conference by submitting an abstract? No. You must register for the conference separately, and your session is confirmed only after the required number of presenting authors are registered. What will I be asked during the abstract process? Primary presenting author must submit the abstract. The following elements are needed to complete your abstract: Select a category Select a presentation type (podium or poster) Enter the abstract title (25-word limit) Problem or major focus: Provide a well-defined description that accurately describes your project. (75-word limit) Introduction: What was the problem that prompted this project? Include baseline data where available. (100-word limit) Methods: What assessment, changes in care, and changes in staffing were used to improve the problem? (100-word limit) Results: Did this work? If so, what worked? Why did it worked? (100-word limit) Discussion: What does this do for your unit/institution? How can others use this in their institutions? (100-word limit) Learning objectives: List 2-3 skills or knowledge the attendees will gain because of your session. Other: Describe funding sources or other outside support and collaboration. Name, affiliation, job title, and contact details of primary presenting author Name, affiliation, job title, and contact details of secondary presenting co-author (a selected abstract is allowed to have a maximum of two presenting authors) Indicate the professional status for all authors (e.g. highest degree, RN, credentials/certifications/honors) Indicate if there are any conflicts of Interest Confirm content release Podium presenters ONLY: List educational planning table information How can I get a copy of the abstract that I submitted? You can save a copy of your abstract directly from your browser when viewing the abstract. Simply click on the browser s File menu and select the Print option. Choose to print the abstract as an Adobe PDF, and click Ok. You can then choose to name and save your PDF. Once the abstract is established as a PDF document you can then choose to print, , or keep as a soft copy.

5 Can I edit my proposal after it has been submitted? No. Abstracts can only be edited if you have saved your material as a draft. To edit your saved draft, log into the abstract submission portal and click on the Edit button. On the next screen, you can make the necessary edits. Please note: you MUST Save As Draft for changes to be saved, and you MUST Submit the final version of your abstract in order for your abstract to be considered during the review process. I am the secondary presenting author (a.k.a co-author) on a session, what do I need to do? Register for the Conference by January 19, The primary presenting author is responsible for ensuring that the secondary presenting co-author (if applicable) registers for the conference on time at the posted presenter rates. Can I withdraw my abstract after the submission deadline? Yes. To withdraw an abstract submission, please contact NICHE at conference@nicheprogram.org. If I am the primary presenting author on an abstract and am unable to attend the conference, what should I do? Substitutions for primary presenting authors may be made until February 14, 2018, by contacting conference@nicheprogram.org. The substitute must be an original author, must not be giving more than two presentations. He/she will be listed as the presenting author in the conference program. If there is no replacement, the primary presenting author must withdraw the abstract in writing by ing conference@nicheprogram.org. I am the secondary presenting author and I cannot attend. What should I do? Please notify NICHE at conference@nicheprogram.org of your withdrawal and copy your primary presenting author in your correspondence. When will I be notified about my submission? You will receive an regarding your abstract s acceptance status by January 8, If you have not received an notifying you on the status of your submission by January 8, please notify conference@nicheprogram.org. To ensure you receive all NICHE Conference correspondence, add conference@nicheprogram.org to your s "safe senders" list.

6 Important Dates for Abstract Submissions October 2, 2017 Online Call for Abstracts opens November 3, 2017 Deadline to submit a proposal to present November 13, 2017 opens January 8, 2018 Notifications sent to accepted presenters January 19, 2018 Presenter(s) confirmation deadline April 10-13, NICHE Conference Questions? NICHE at conference@nicheprogram.org.