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2026 OADN Convention: POSTER Abstract Submission Form

2026 OADN Convention - Empowering the ADN Educator

The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) proudly invites you to submit an abstract for the 2026 OADN Convention, taking place November 12 - 14, 2026, at the Marriott River Center in San Antonio, TX This premier national conference brings together nursing educators, administrators, and industry professionals to explore groundbreaking ideas and shape the future of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) education. This year’s theme, "Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength & Sustainability," reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of nursing education and the critical role of collaboration, resilience, and innovation in ensuring student and faculty success.
Key Dates
  • Poster Submissions Due: July 12 @ 11:59 PM PDT
  • Accepted Poster Notifications: Early August
  • Confirmation to Attend Convention: September 1
  • Presenters Registration By: September 14
Submission Guidelines

A poster abstract requires the following elements:
  • Session Title
  • Brief Description (Summarize your abstract. Please keep your response under 100 words See example.)
  • Abstract Background/Introduction (Please keep your response under 150 words.)
  • Abstract: Intervention Description and/or Research Methods (Please keep your response under 200 words.)
  • Abstract: Findings/Results (Please keep your response under 200 words.)
  • Abstract: Conclusions (Please keep your response under 200 words.)
  • Learning Objectives (A minimum of three objectives is required. Please keep these brief and succinct.)
Abstracts that feature evidence-based practices, innovative projects, or data-driven outcomes are highly encouraged.
  • A maximum of four (4) presenters may be listed per abstract. The primary presenter will be the main contact and responsible for coordinating with co-presenters and OADN staff.
  • All presenters must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and affirm that the presentation content will not promote specific commercial products or services.
  • All presenters must register and pay as attendees. Registration fees, travel, lodging, and other expenses are the responsibility of presenters.
  • Presenters agree to the Pecha Kucha presentation sessions. Slots may be limited due to availability of time.
  • You may submit more than one poster abstract.
  • This call is for faculty posters. A separate call for pre-licensure RN student abstracts will be announced in the coming weeks.
A Note About Using AI
Poster abstracts submitted to OADN must represent the original work, analysis, and professional judgment of the listed author(s). The use of artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI platforms, to write, substantially develop, analyze, fabricate, or otherwise create abstract content is prohibited.

Authors may not submit AI-generated abstracts, AI-generated findings, or content produced through AI tools in place of their own scholarly work. All submissions must reflect authentic work conducted by the author(s), and all data, outcomes, conclusions, and educational implications must be accurate, verifiable, and appropriately attributed.

By submitting an abstract, authors affirm that the work is their own and that artificial intelligence was not used to generate, evaluate, or misrepresent the scholarly content of the submission.
Review Process

All poster abstracts will be scored through a blind review process to assess content relevance and quality. The reviewers look for clarity and organization, learning objectives, Relevance to advancing ADN education and leadership, practical application, connection to this year's theme, and innovation/fresh thinking. Accepted poster submissions will be notified via email in August.

The top eight scoring accepted posters will be re-scored onsite in San Antonio, where members of the Abstract Review Committee will re-assess these posters using additional criteria related to Pecha Kucha presentation (a brief presentation with Q&A) and poster composition.

Sponsored Cash Prizes by Trajecsys

We are also excited to announce a total of $2,000 for the top 3 poster presentations at the 2026 OADN Convention. Poster presentations and judging will occur during the Convention with winners revealed over the weekend.

The top three posters will receive the following awards:

First Prize: $1,000
Second Prize: $600
Third Prize: $400
NOTE: You are strongly encouraged to gather all required materials, as outlined above, BEFORE completing the online abstract submission form. Having all components proofread, finalized, and ready for file upload will help to ensure a successful submission.