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WELCOME! We are delighted that your work has been selected for a poster presentation at NTI 2008 in Chicago, IL. We appreciate your willingness to share in your area of expertise & look forward to meeting you. The following information will provide you with preparation guidelines & NTI information.
Required Documents for Poster & Oral Presentations
AACN has a Speaker Materials Database where you will need to input critical information for your oral or poster presentation. This database allows authors to submit documentation through the AACN web site. Both primary and co-authors of Research Oral and Poster Presentations & Creative Solutions Poster Presentations must enter and submit the required documentation. This database is used for both educational speakers as well as the Research and Creative Solutions Posters.
If you have not yet submitted the required documentation, please do so ASAP. If you have difficulties in submitting the required paperwork, please send an email to posters@aacn.org.
Here is the information needed to access the Speaker Database. This was provided in your poster acceptance email as well.
Primary Authors:
Step 1: Click on the following link: http://web.aacn.org/NTISpeakerHome.htm
Step 2: Log in (Make sure to have your AACN membership number & password available before logging in)
Step 3: Verify your profile information (click the provided button to review/update your personal profile
Step 4: Attach a copy of your CV &/or Resume in Word or PDF format (Before you login to the web site be sure to have this document saved to your computer)
Step 5: Fill out the online disclosure statement. (This is an electronic process and does not require any attachment)
Step 6: You are now complete, Thank You. We wish you the best as you prepare for the NTI.
Co-Author’s:
Step 1: Click on the following link: http://web.aacn.org/NTISpeakerHome.htm
Step 2: Log in (If you are not an AACN member, a customer Id should have been sent to you via email along with the login being your last name. If you did not receive an email or are having problems, please send an email to posters@aacn.org with the specifics of your problem and we will assist you.)
Step 3: Verify your profile information (click the provided button to review/update your personal profile
Step 4: Attach a copy of your CV &/or Resume in Word or PDF format (Before you login to the web site be sure to have this document saved to your computer)
Step 5: Fill out the online disclosure statement. (This is an electronic process and does not require any attachment)
Step 6: You are now complete, Thank You. We wish you the best as you prepare for the NTI.
Oral Presentation Location & Schedule
Oral presentations will be held at the following location:
Chicago's McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
The date & time of your presentation can be found in the Oral Presentation Schedule,which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. The presentations will be done in the order that the authors are listed in this spreadsheet.
Click here to download the Oral Presentation Schedule
You will also need to bring a poster of your work and place it on the poster board number you were assigned.
Each oral session will have three presenters and each presentation is limited to twenty (20) minutes, including Q &A. Please provide a brief overview of your project with the major focus on its clinical implications, as opposed to spending a lot of time on methods and data analysis. You may use a PowerPoint Presentation, if so desired to visually enhance the sharing of data.
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Audiovisual Equipment & Presentation Review for Oral Presentations
AACN provides the following audiovisual equipment for your oral presentation:
1. LCD
2. Laser Pointer
3. Podium with microphone
4. Lavalier microphone
5. Audience microphones (stationary)
Speakers must provide their own laptop computer or arrange with a colleague to use their computer. Ideally, it is best if all presentations for the session be loaded onto one laptop as that expedites the process of changing speakers. However, that is something the three speakers will need to work out once on location or via email prior to NTI.
Please be sure to bring with you an electronic form of you presentation. Internet access will not be available during the presentation.
You may review your presentation prior to your session at the Speaker Headquarters located in McCormick Place West Room W-176ab. The days and times for the Speaker Headquarters are as follows:
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presenter Ribbons for Oral Presentations
AACN provides ribbons for you to place on your name badge which identifies you as an "Oral Poster Presenter." If you choose to obtain a ribbon, you can obtain them on site at the information desk in the NTI Resource Center.
Poster Presentation Location
Poster presentations will be located at Chicago's McCormick Place West at the back of the NTI Resource Center. Please follow signs to the poster location. There will be a list of posters and poster board numbers should you need to verify the location of placement for your poster. This will eliminate the need to check at the information center.
The complete address for the convention center is:
Chicago's McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Poster Presentations
There will be 2 Poster Presentation Session this year; Session A and Session B. All Research Posters will be in Session A, while the chapter and creative solutions posters will be divided between the two days.
Session A poster presentations will be available for viewing on Monday and Tuesday, May 5th and 6th, with set-up on Sunday, May 4th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and removal on Tuesday, May 6th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Poster presenters are asked to be available for a "Meet The Authors" session on Tuesday, May 6th from 10:15 am - 12:00 pm.
Session B poster presentations will be available for viewing on Wednesday and Thursday, May 7th and 8th, with set-up on Tuesday, May 6th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and removal on Thursday, May 8th at 1:00 pm. Poster presenters are asked to be available for a "Meet The Authors" session on Wednesday, May 7th from 10:15 am – 12:00 pm.
Since there are two poster sessions this year, PLEASE pay particular attention to the day and time you are to place and remove your poster. If you will be unavailable to remove your poster at the stated time, please make arrangements with a colleague to remove the poster.
Poster Board Assignments
Each poster has been assigned a poster board number which was provided to you in the congratulatory email that you received. The number will be posted on the actual board on which you are to place your poster. The number will be preceded by the following designations: RES for Research and CS for Creative Solutions. Research Poster Abstracts are all part of Session A. Creative Solutions Poster Abstracts from CS101-CS196 are in Session A, while Creative Solutions Poster Abstracts from CS301-CS460 are in Session B. Click on the links below to view/print a copy of the posters for each session.
Click here to download the Poster Presentation List For Research
Click here to download the Poster Presentation List for Session A
Click here to download the Poster Presentation List for Session B
Equipment and/or Additional Materials for Poster Presentations
Poster presentations are graphically illustrated, self-explanatory presentations of the findings from the research study or creative solution intervention. Authors illustrate their findings by displaying graphs, photographs, diagrams, & text on a 4 feet tall x 8 feet wide poster board with a 2 inch border. The bulletin board is covered with a light gray cloth that can accommodate Velcro attachments. Push pins may also be used. Mounting materials are not provided by AACN, you are responsible for bringing all materials necessary to mount your poster.
Projection equipment is not allowed in the poster session area, and electrical outlets are not provided. There will be skirted tables under the poster boards with approximately 12 inches of space where you can place copies of your abstract/poster or literature related to your study. Please be courteous to other presenters and do not bring laptops to run presentations on your poster table.
No product promotion or materials may be at the poster. If your project has resulted in a marketable product or used a marketed product, please be aware that it cannot be marketed during your presentation. Presentations may not have product information or promotion.
Abstract Publication for Poster and Oral Presentations
All Research & Creative Solutions poster presentation titles with primary authors will be listed in the 2008 NTI Program and Proceedings book. Research & Creative Solutions abstracts will be published as follows:
Research Abstracts will be published in the May 07 issue of the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC)
Creative Solutions Abstracts will be published as an electronic (on-line) supplement in conjunction with the April 08 issue of Critical Care Nurse (CCN). The abstracts WILL NOT be published in the journal.
Copies of the abstracts will be available for attendees at NTI.
NTI Registration for Poster & Oral Presentations
As a NTI 08 Research &/or Creative Solutions Poster Presenter, you will receive a $75.00 reduction in your NTI registration fee.
Reduced registration is meant to be used by the primary author of the abstract. However, if the primary author is unable to attend or has a discount as a result of another poster or concurrent presentation, the discount can be transferred to a co-author. This reduced registration fee applies to only one presenter per abstract. This discount cannot be combined with chapter discounts.
Presenters who have multiple abstracts accepted will be eligible for only one (1) reduction in NTI registration.
Do Not register online as you will not be able to receive your discount.
You can register by doing one of the following:
1. Call our customer service department at 1-800-899-2226 & register over the phone.
2. Down-load the electronic NTI Brochure, fill out the registration form & mail.
Click here to download the Registration Form
NTI Expenses
Expenses associated with the preparation, submission, and presentation of an abstract are the responsibility of the author/presenter. The author/presenter is required to pay all fees associated with the meeting including, but not limited to, travel, housing accommodations, meeting registration, etc.
AACN Contact
Send general questions to posters@aacn.org
Amanda Martinez
Sr. Administrative Assistant
amanda.martinez@aacn.org
Joyce C. Hall, RN, MSN
Clinical Practice Specialist
Toll Free: 800-809-2273 Ext 551 and 376, respectively
Local: 949-362-2050 Ex 551 and 376, respectively
joyce.hall@aacn.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Is is acceptable to have an interactive DVD available for a fee so that interested persons can later purchase?
No product information or marketing materials may be at the poster presentation.
Do I need to arrange for someone to introduce my oral presentation?
AACN will be providing persons to introduce the oral presenters.
Can I ship my poster to the convention center ahead of time?
There are no staff available to accept personal shipments at the convention center. We suggest that you have it shipped to your hotel and then carry it to the convention center. Hotels are usually good with holding pre-shipped (FedEx or UPS) items as long as you note your name, arrival date and assigned room number on the package. We recommend using FedEx or UPS so that it can be traced - referencing on your package your arrival date, hotel room & complete name.
Will there be a table or surface to place handout materials at the poster board presentations?
Yes, each board will have available a 6' skirted table that will fit under the board. Each poster will have approximately 12 inches on which to place copies of the abstract/poster or literature related to the research/project.
How many copies of the poster handout should I bring for attendees at the Poster Sessions?
We recommend a couple of hundred. About 7,000 attendees visit the convention. AACN provides copies of the submitted poster abstract and these will be available to attendees.
I am presenting both a Poster and an Oral presentation at the NTI, am I eligible for $150 registration discount?
No, Presenters who have multiple abstracts accepted will be eligible for only one (1) reduction in NTI registration.
If a colleague is also presenting an abstract, can we request that they be presented together?
The size of the meeting and the number of presentations do not allow submitters to make special requests for abstract presentation.
| Why is my email address listed at the bottom of the abstract?
Your e-mail address is provided so that interested colleagues may contact you after the conference with any questions regarding your abstract. |
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