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Abstract Poster Presentations

Poster Presentations:

CNSA Chapters and individual members are invited to share school and state projects. Joint faculty and student submissions are welcome. The topic of the poster should be of interest to faculty and students in attendance and should be adaptable for display on a pin-up board. The poster showcase's purpose is to foster information sharing and education. 

Develop a poster (with QR Code of contact information) that is no larger than 36 inches by 36 inches in size. CNSA will provide the space to display your posters during Exhibit Hall hours. Please bring tacks for displaying your posters on pin-up boards. Also, note that we are not able to support laptop presentation in the poster area.

Click Here to submit your Abstract.

Abstract Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025

Approvals will be sent by: October 31, 2025

Please note that all Abstract Poster Presenters are required to be registered to attend the CNSA 2025 Convention.

Poster Presentation Criteria – Nursing Student Convention

1. Content (40 points)

  • Relevance (10 pts): Topic is significant to nursing practice, education, leadership, or research.
  • Clarity of Purpose (10 pts): Objectives, research question, or project goals are clearly stated.
  • Evidence-Based (10 pts): Content is supported by recent, credible, scholarly sources (within the last 5 years).
  • Application to Nursing (10 pts): Shows clear implications for nursing practice, patient outcomes, or student learning.

2. Organization & Visual Design (25 points)

  • Structure (10 pts): Logical flow (Introduction → Methods/Process → Results/Outcomes → Conclusion).
  • Readability (5 pts): Fonts, colors, and graphics enhance understanding and are easy to read from a distance.
  • Creativity/Visual Appeal (10 pts): Effective use of visuals, charts, and figures to support key points.

3. Presentation Skills (20 points) (only if we have a presentation period)

  • Oral Explanation (10 pts): Presenter communicates clearly, avoids jargon, and engages the audience.
  • Knowledge of Topic (5 pts): Confidently answers questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject.
  • Time Management (5 pts): Stays within allotted presentation time.

4. Professionalism (15 points)

  • APA/Scholarly Standards (5 pts): Citations and references follow APA 7th edition.
  • Professional Conduct (5 pts): Presenter demonstrates courtesy, respect, and professional demeanor.
  • Practical Implications (5 pts): Poster highlights real-world relevance or offers solutions for nursing practice.

Scoring Breakdown

  • Excellent (90–100): Exceeds expectations; polished, engaging, evidence-based.
  • Proficient (75–89): Meets expectations with minor areas for improvement.
  • Developing (60–74): Needs more depth, clarity, or organization.
  • Beginning (<60): Lacks key elements; minimal connection to nursing practice.