Sigma Theta Tau International's 22nd International Nursing Research Congress

World Academy of Nursing Science Sessions

Abstracts of translational research that demonstrate a direct link to the Congress theme Leading the Global Practice-Research Interface in the New Millennium are invited.

The 2nd International Nursing Research Conference for the World Academy of Nursing Science (WANS) will be held in conjunction with the 22nd International Nursing Research Congress in Cancun, Mexico.

Suggested Topics for Submission

  • Community Health Nursing
  • Competencies for Nursing Practice
  • Family Nursing
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Nursing Knowledge Development

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be rated on the following:
  • Overall Quality
  • Contribution to Scholarship
    • Scope and significance of project are clearly expressed
    • Objectives of the project are clearly expressed
    • Literature search demonstrates rigor including search terms, available resources and databases
    • Evidence evaluation and/or synthesis is linked to the practice change/innovation
    • Project evaluation process reflects valid and reliable methods and outcome measures are clearly expressed
    • Findings have clear implications for nursing science, patient outcomes, nursing practice, education, administration, leadership, and/or policy making
    • Project demonstrates a high level of scholarship
  • Impact of the Abstract
    • Relevance to STTI’s mission, vision, and values
    • Content supports convention themes and objectives
    • Content is innovative and original

Abstract Requirements

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Oral/Poster Presentation

  • Abstract (300 words in length).

    Symposium (75 minutes)

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    For symposia submissions, please adhere to word limitations identified in symposium instructions.
    Individual abstracts must contain no more than 300 words.


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