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Poster presentations are a very valuable and popular part of the education program offered at the annual conference..

At the 2021 Annual (Virtual) conference, nurses earned 2.0 contact hours for viewing the posters online. Poster presentations are freely available to view and/or download to anyone with a American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) account - it's free!

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Here are a few comments from attendees of (past conferences) when asked what they particularly benefited from at the conference:

“Loved, loved, loved the poster session. Many of the posters represented work by staff nurses! Great work goin' g on out there!” “Learned so much from the poster sessions both in presentation ideas and content of presenters. “ “The posters were wonderful and the networking they created was wonderful.” “The presentations and posters were very thought provoking, and relevant to the practice of ambulatory care.” “Really enjoyed the poster presentations. There were several that interested me and were directly related to something my practice is involved with or interested in starting.” “Excellent, loved the poster presentations and the networking.” “I particularly enjoyed the poster presentations! They really showcased the great work being done in ambulatory care.” "Enjoyed the poster sessions, wish I had more time for reviewing and discussing with presenters." “The posters were great.”

This very successful event offers a way for nurses and their facilities to share cutting edge advances and best practices in ambulatory care nursing while educating attendees on their achievements. Conference participants can speak with poster presenters to learn more about their topic.

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How to develop and present a conference poster, davina calbraith freelance research nurse, national centre for social research, brentwood, england.

• To understand the requirements of an effective conference poster design

• To obtain practical advice on developing and presenting a conference poster

• To enhance your poster development and presentation skills

Rationale and key points

Conference posters can be used by nurses to disseminate the findings of studies, audits or service improvement projects. Despite the lack of robust evidence on what an optimal poster should include, the literature contains several sources of useful information on the topic. A conference poster requires thorough and systematic preparation; authors will need to determine what message they want to convey, what the aim of their poster is, and how they will ensure precision, clarity, brevity and visual appeal. This article provides a step-by-step guide to assist nurses in developing optimal poster content and design, and in delivering effective poster presentations.

• A conference poster needs to be clear and make sense without additional explanation.

• To develop an engaging and attractive poster, it is important to find a balance between text and image.

• Being prepared to answer challenging questions is essential for optimal poster presentations.

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‘How to’ articles can help to update your practice and ensure it remains evidence based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of:

1. How reading this article will improve your poster development or presentation skills.

2. How you could use this information to educate nursing students or colleagues wanting to develop a conference poster.

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Calbraith D (2020) How to develop and present a conference poster. Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2020.e11468

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Poster presentations, poster presentations are a very valuable and popular part of the education program offered at the annual conference..

This very successful event offers a way for nurses and their facilities to share cutting edge advances and best practices in ambulatory care nursing while educating attendees on their achievements. Conference participants can speak with poster presenters to learn more about their topic.

At the 2021 Annual (Virtual) conference, nurses earned 2.0 contact hours for viewing the posters online. Poster presentations are freely available to view and/or download to anyone with a American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) account - it's free!

View the 2021 Poster Presentations

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Here are a few comments from attendees of (past conferences) when asked what they particularly benefited from at the conference:

“Loved, loved, loved the poster session. Many of the posters represented work by staff nurses! Great work goin' g on out there!” “Learned so much from the poster sessions both in presentation ideas and content of presenters. “ “The posters were wonderful and the networking they created was wonderful.” “The presentations and posters were very thought provoking, and relevant to the practice of ambulatory care.” “Really enjoyed the poster presentations. There were several that interested me and were directly related to something my practice is involved with or interested in starting.” “Excellent, loved the poster presentations and the networking.” “I particularly enjoyed the poster presentations! They really showcased the great work being done in ambulatory care.” "Enjoyed the poster sessions, wish I had more time for reviewing and discussing with presenters." “The posters were great.”

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Powerful posters

Posters are an excellent way to disseminate your work, including research studies and quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects. Presenting a poster at a live or virtual local, regional, or national meeting helps you share information that can be used by your nursing colleagues to enhance their practice. In addition, posters can serve as a starting point for an article.

Like any writing effort, however, it’s important to plan and follow some key tips to ensure your poster stands out in the crowd.

Review guidelines

After your poster abstract is accepted, carefully review the conference’s guidelines, which will include size and how the poster will be displayed (for example, on a table, posted on a corkboard, and/or online). Size truly does matter. You’ll want to consider how text and visuals will fit in the allowed size so that the information can be easily absorbed.

Your organization may have internal resources for creating your poster, but if it doesn’t, don’t worry. Many online resources can help, and some are free to try. You also can turn to resources that outline how to create a poster in PowerPoint or InDesign from schools and hospitals, such as the University of Missouri ( libraryguides.missouri.edu/powerpoint_posters ) and UVA Health System ( guides.hsl.virginia.edu/faq-poster-powerpoint ). In addition, you can use Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint software. Excel is particularly useful for creating data charts.

Find out if your organization has any requirements for poster presentations. For example, the organization may have a logo or template slide for employees to use; the template slide may have colors that match the organization’s logo. More commonly, however, the conference’s organizing body has a template you can use.

Build your poster

Posters should be simple, easy to read, and contain graphics (for example, photos, graphs) to draw participants in. In a study of nurses (Siedlecki, 2015), esthetics—such as colors, font size, and layout symmetry—had the most influence on whether a conference participant would view a poster.

Sherman suggests that when creating a poster, it’s best to first make a rough layout on graph paper or with a computer software program to get an idea where to place the title, text, and any graphics, such as tables or illustrations. Create sections (usually columns) and decide on the headings for each.

Berg and Hicks suggest basing these headings based on the type of content. For example:

• Research: background and problem, purpose, sample, methods, results, conclusions, and implications
• Clinical: background/problem, purpose, summary of what is known, steps in developing the solution or strategy, outcomes, and implications
• Projects: background/problem, purpose, sample and setting, strategies, results, and implications.

However, you don’t need to cover each item as a separate heading because it might get too wordy. Instead, focus on the key points of what you did and your results. Give particular attention to the title, since that’s what participants will scan to decide if they want to read further. Succinctly state what the poster is about and use upper and lower case, rather than all capital letters, which is harder to read.

Edit your text to ensure it’s as concise and clear as possible. Most posters have too much text.

Follow the tips

Here are some other ways to make your poster stand out:

• Use bullet points instead of a lot of solid text.
• Keep a consistent font type throughout. Redulla notes that popular fonts include Times New Roman, Rockwell, Georgia, and Baskerville.
• Consider size. Recommendations vary, but Berg and Hicks suggest that the title be readable 15 to 20 feet away, with most of the text readable from 5 to 6 feet.
• Use cool colors (blue, green) rather than than warm (red, orange, yellow) ones. Remember that some attendees who are colorblind can’t distinguish between red and green so use caution when creating items such as pie charts with colors for each section of data.
• Consider adding a few images or icons to gain viewers’ attention and highlight key points. Check out online sources such as the Noun Project (thenounproject.com) and Vector Stock (vectorstock.com), but be sure to obtain permission if images have a copyright.
• Don’t over-pack your poster. Long and Beck recommend breaking the poster into 40% graphics, 30% text, and 30% white space, and Rossi and colleagues recommend that you keep the word count to about 150 to 250 words, with no more than two to three graphs. These are simply guidelines, the bottom line is that you don’t want to completely fill the poster with text and images, which will drive readers away, not toward, your poster.
• Include your contact information for those who would like more information. You also may want to create a QR code (qrcode-monkey.com) to make it easy for attendees to obtain a copy of your poster.

Test your poster out with colleagues so you can get feedback about clarity and readability. Redulla created a checklist that you also might find helpful.

Pack and present

When traveling with your poster, avoid checking it with your luggage. It’s better to hand carry on the plane. Allow plenty of time to set up your poster at the conference venue. Take extra pushpins and some tape in case provided supplies aren’t adequate. For eposters, follow submission guidelines.

For onsite conferences, you’ll likely be asked to stand at your poster at certain times to answer questions. Dress professionally and position yourself to the side so you don’t block your poster. Provide a few highlights of your work to those who stop to talk, but don’t immediately inundate them with excessive information. Instead, use open-ended questions to determine the level of detail they’re seeking. Remember to thank them for their interest.

For eposters and virtual conferences, you also may be asked to be available at a set time to answer questions. The same basic rules apply—dress professionally, tailor information to the individual, and end with a thank you. In some cases, you may be asked to provide a short audio clip that describes your poster.

Opportunities…

Posters provide an excellent way not only to build your professional network, but also to begin writing for publication. After you write your poster, you’ll be ready to write a manuscript based on the poster.

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For additional guidance on creating a poster in PowerPoint, consult the resources and information below. 

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• Download the UToledo College of Nursing Research Poster Template (see above)

Design Principles

• A typical conference poster has a horizontal layout and is often 48 x 36 inches but may vary depending on the conference requirements. To edit the dimensions of your poster in PowerPoint, click on the Design tab. 
• It is recommended to keep your poster to 3 or 4 columns of content
• Columns do not need to be the exact same size, yet they should look consistent and evenly spaced.   For example, you might have a larger width column in the middle of your poster, and the two side columns will be smaller but the same size. 
• Well-designed posters are typically 20-25% text , 40-45% graphics (tables, figures, or images), and 30-40% white space .
• Think of your poster as a visual abstract that illustrates the essential components of your EBP Project.
• Do not underestimate the importance of graphics and white space. Too much text in a small font size can be very difficult for viewers when reading your poster. Brevity and synthesis are key when it comes to effective poster design.  
• Title: 80 pt
• Author(s): 60 pt
• Headings: 44 pt
• Main Text: 32 pt
• Captions: 28 pt
• You do not need to be a professional artist to create a stunning poster! 
• Keep it simple, remember that brevity is key, and do not be overly wordy
• Remember that your poster is a visual representation and a synthesis of the "greatest hits" of your EBP Project
• Use high-resolution images and attribute them correctly (see the UToledo Images LibGuide ) 
• Choose a consistent and complementary color palette (see the UToledo Brand Guide information on Palettes )
• Type your text in MS Word first, then copy and paste into the PowerPoint template
• Use a non-serif font (i.e. Arial, Helvetica) for title and headings
• Use a serif font (i.e. Times New Roman, Palatino) for body text
• Use high-resolution images
• Consider copyright when using images
• Cite and reference your sources in APA 7th Edition Style (if you cannot fit your reference list on your poster, you may include a supplementary handout or provide a QR Code  on your poster linking viewers to your references)
• Share your poster with trusted peers or classmates for review and constructive criticism prior to having it printed

• Use dark backgrounds
• Switch from PC to Mac and Mac to PC when designing in PowerPoint
• Be too wordy (limit word count to 800-1000)
• Use colors that make your poster unintelligible or difficult to read
• Use “cute” clip art

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The Implementation of an Evidence-based Practice Committee in the Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit Authors: Christine Tomes, RN; Dawn Woten, RN; Randy Joheson, RN; Pam Phillips, BSN, RN Presented at 2013 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses conference Chicago, IL April 14-18, 2013

Identification of the Mental Health Patient as a Culturally Unique Population in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Authors: Christine Tomes, RN; Victoria Montei, BSN, RN, CNOR; Dawn Woten, RN Presented at 2013 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses conferences Chicago, IL April 14-18, 2013

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Utilizing Perioperative Services to Creatively Solve Hospital Capacity Constraints Authors: Betty Sue Minton, MSN, RN and Diane Johnson, MSN, RN Presented at 2013 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses conference Chicago, IL April 14-18, 2013

Building EBP Skills in Staff Nurses Authors: Nancy Wells, DNSc, FAAN and Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC Presented at 2011 Improvement Science Summitt & Summer Institute on Evidence-based Practice San Antonio, TX June 28- July 2, 2011

Multidisciplinary Review of the Medication Use System Results in Successful Reduction of Buretrol Use in Pediatric Patients Authors: Amy Potts, PharmD, BCPS; Autumne Mayfield, RN; Julie Sinclair-Pingel, PharmD; Vickie Thompson, RN Presented at the 20th Annual Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group Meeting Memphis, TN March 16 - 20, 2011

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 March 11, 2024 - The Georgia Nurses Association invites all members and non-members to submit proposals of poster presentations for display at our upcoming professional development conference on August 23 - 25, 2024, at The DeSoto in Savannah, GA . Presenters of the selected posters will have a designated time to discuss their posters with conference attendees.  

Proposals must include area of interest, such as clinical or educational interventions, innovative models of care, emerging health conditions, clinical projects, expanding upon elements of nursing practice, evolving nursing leadership and workforce issues, and/or original research findings and resourceful outcome measures.

Selections will be based on quality and clarity of the submitted abstract and relevance to the state of nursing throughout Georgia and the nation.

• Presenters must register for the conference and be available to present and discuss their posters during the designated time frame.

Deadline for Abstract Submission: May 17, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.

Acceptance notification: By July 1, 2024

Guidelines for abstracts (please follow the structured format):

• 350 words or less.
• Single-spaced using 12 pt. Times New Roman Font.
• 6th APA format, with the following poster header sections:
• Purpose OR Aim, Research Questions AND/OR Hypotheses.
• Significance OR Background (conceptual framework if applicable).
• Methods OR Methodology (e.g., design, sampling, procedures, instruments, limitations).
• Findings OR Results (presentations of work in progress may use N/A for Findings).
• Discussion OR Practice Implications (conclusions and implications for practice, research, and/or education).
• References (for abstract submission and posters) should not be older than 5 years and in APA format.
• Name of author (s), title (s), cell-phone number (s), e-mail address (es).
• State whether you would like to be considered to make a podium presentation in front of conference attendees also * .
• State whether you would like to present at your poster location only (not be considered for a podium presentation).

*Up to 3 posters will be selected based on the criteria set by the Abstract Committee (i.e., Relevance to the conference theme Nurses Make a Difference, implications to Nursing practice in Georgia, complete abstract submitted by the deadline).

Guidelines for accepted posters :

• Presenters must provide their own poster.
• Contain the same headings as the submitted abstract.
• Standard size: 36 inches x 48 inches.
• Poster boards will be provided. If you need an easel instead, please state whether you will bring your own or one needs to be provided.
• All posters must be set up on Friday, August 23rd, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
• Presenters are responsible for removing the poster by Sunday, August 25th, at 10:30 AM.

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Attendees were also treated to a virtual poster session , where each presenter utilized their laptop in lieu of the traditional paper poster format. A QR code was printed on a plaque to allow for attendees to view the posters on their own devices.

Remi Ham, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Horticultural Science, received the judges’ Outstanding Poster Award for her poster, Student Engagement and Learning: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Digital Discussion Tools . Two posters earned an honorable mention. They were: Emily Cartwright and Melissa Srougi’s poster Effects of Transcriptomic Tools Practice on Student Perceptions of Bioinformatics ; and Caitlin Reynolds, Dana Kotter-Grühn, Cate Humphreys, Lauren Sneed, Kathryn Swaim and Daniel Grühn’s poster Exploring Teaching Approaches to Combat Ageism .

“As faculty, we understand peer-to-peer engagement is an impactful way to enrich student learning and the teaching experience. But how do we do this successfully in an online asynchronous course?” said Ham. “While varied online discussion platforms are more readily available to help increase participation and student learning, more information is still needed to evaluate whether these platforms enhance engaged learning”. 

Ham’s study compared two online discussion platforms, Packback and Yellowdig, used in sequential years for the asynchronous course Home Food Production – quantifying students’ recorded level of participation, engagement with their classmates, and effort put into discussion posts.  Data showed that Yellowdig, a digital tool that helps to create vibrant, connected learning communities, significantly enhanced student engagement and peer-to-peer learning in this course, more so than Packback. It gives students the agency to discuss course topics that are important to them and is also an excellent way for students to interact with their instructor and with each other. The interface design is very similar to popular social platforms, and this familiarity with the design helps students engage more intuitively. 

Additionally, the seamless integration into Moodle makes it highly accessible for student use. In Yellowdig, students select their topics of interest, share pictures and videos, take polls, or share exciting links. These organic exchanges, rather than teacher-led discussion prompts, proved to build a more robust online community while supporting diverse student expression. Students performed above average in the number of student connections, number of discussion posts, peer-to-peer responses, and multimedia shared. Many even exceeded the minimum participation requirement, suggesting that students found this form of communication meaningful enough to participate in or highly enjoyable. 

Looking Ahead

In order to prepare for next year’s Conference on Faculty Excellence, organizers sent an evaluation form to participants to gather feedback and help in ongoing planning efforts. With the momentum gained from this year’s success, the future of faculty excellence at NC State looks strong and promising.

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