Resources for Presenters

Learn valuable tips for creating effective abstract submissions and presentations

ARN offers useful resources to help you create, submit and present your abstracts. Learn what makes an abstract successful, how to present a poster virtually, and more. Our resources below will help you put together abstract submissions that you will be proud to present!

Creating an Abstract

Creating a Successful Abstract

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Do you want to get published but don’t know where to start? Learn how to create a successful abstract submission from Amy Bok, MSN RN CRRN. This presentation will explore all aspects of abstract submissions, including content, structure, and why you should submit one for publication.

Writing an Abstract for a Research or QI Poster Presentation

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Hear from Theresa Pietsch, PhD RN CRRN CNE, as she describes the purpose of writing and submitting an abstract for a conference poster presentation and discusses the major content headings of a research study or QI project abstract. She will also discuss the importance of knowing the conference abstract guidelines, like word limitations and writing and reference formats.

Constructing Research

Steps to Constructing Research and QI Posters

Get informative tips from Beverly S. Reigle, PhD RN on how to properly construct research and QI posters following a simple six-step process. Dr. Reigle’s presentation will also provide poster templates and available resources that you can and should utilize when creating your own poster.

How to Present

Presenting Your Poster in Person at a Conference

In webinar #3 of the Poster Series, Cidalia J. Vital, PhD, RN, CNL, CRRN addresses pre-conference preparation and tips on how to be a successful poster presenter. The webinar provides tips for traveling with a poster and behaviors that engage and inhibit interaction with the audience.

Presenting Your Poster Virtually at a Conference

Cidalia Vital, PhD, RN, CNL, CRRN and Anne Deutsch, PhD, RN, CRRN, FACRM focus on the factors impacting a virtual poster presentation. The tips address appearance, lighting, background, and ways to engage the audience and decrease distractions. This presentation will provide you with everything you need to know to have a successful virtual poster presentation.

Tips and Tricks for Presenting at Conference (for virtual and in-person)

Patricia A. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN provides some integral Tips and Tricks to making your presentation shine! This presentation will be helpful to you whether you are presenting live in-person, live-virtually, or even a pre-recorded on-demand session! Take advantage of this session to learn the best way to share the valuable information you have with your audience so that is it remembered and utilized across the rehab nursing world!


These presentations are not eligible for CNE credits. If you're in need of CNE credits, please check out our on-demand education, the upcoming conference, or other opportunities for CNE credit through an ARN membership.

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