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Discounted registration rates for the annual national SPN convention

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Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)

2014 Annual Convention Call for Abstracts for Podium & Poster Presentations

Blazing Trails to Improve Child Health

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Full Call for Abstracts

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Submit an Abstract

The SPN Program Committee invites you to submit an abstract for a podium or poster presentation at the 2014 SPN Convention. The convention will be held April 10 – 13, 2014, at the Double Tree Resort Paradise Valley – Scottsdale, Arizona.

Topics should be related to integrating care across the continuum and should focus on technology, safety and quality, transition, and the changing healthcare environment.

We welcome abstracts from pediatric nurses in clinical, academic and administrative areas that will contribute to one of the following categories: Clinical, Research, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) or Education

Selection Criteria:

The committees will review abstracts for podium and poster presentations based on the following criteria:

Applicable to the theme of the convention
Originality of topic/presentation
Presenter’s professional background
Application to practice

Abstracts submissions:

Abstracts must be in narrative form and not exceed 300 words.
There should be NO identifying information in the body of the abstract.
Clinical and Education podium presentations are 60 minutes in length.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice podium presentations are 20 minutes in length.

Submit the following:

Consent to serve form

Nominations by a current SPN member or self-nominations are accepted

Curriculum vitae or resume
Letter of support from employer
Photo (passport style)
Candidate statement using 200 words or less, describe:

Prior leadership experience (either within SPN, other organizations, or institutional).
How you as a Board member would fulfill/advance the SPN mission.

Nominees will be notified whether they have been slated for the ballot by mid October, 2012.
Term of office begins at the close of the Annual Conference following their election
DOWNLOAD the Consent to Serve / Self-Nomination Form

For more information, call 414-908-4950 x135

Nominations are Being Sought for the Following Positions:

Position	Description	Duties
President-elect (1 year)	Shall assume the office of the President at the end of the President’s term of office. The term of office for the President is two years. Serves as a member of the Board of Directors.	Assist the President in the performance of the President’s duties as requested. Learn the duties of the President Substitute for the President or the Vice-President when requested Accepts responsibilities and assignments as delegated by the President Serves as a liaison between assigned committee(s) and the Board Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan Contributes articles to the newsletter as required Completes other duties as assigned Serves as a member of the Executive Finance Committee
Treasurer (2 year term)	Shall monitor the financial status and reports on the budget to the President and the Board of Directors. Serves as a member of the Board of Directors. Chairs the Executive Finance Committee.	Actively participates at all meetings regarding the Society’s financial business. Develops and presents an annual budget to the Board of Directors. Considers the financial requirements of basic policies and programs in planning the annual budget. Reports to the membership on the financial status of SPN. Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan. Serves as a liaison between assigned committee(s) and the Board. Contributes articles to newsletter as required Completes other duties as assigned.
Member-at-Large (2 year term) Two openings	Shall represent the general membership on issues of interest or concern	Listens to membership and communicates issues, needs and interests to the Board. Identify potential problems and opportunities. Conducts projects to further the goals of the organization or to develop the services for the membership. Serves as a liaison between assigned committee and the Board.
Nominating Committee (2 year term) Two openings	Shall prepare a slate of candidates as provided in the bylaws	Identifies the skills and representation necessary within the board membership to achieve the goals and fulfill the mission of SPN Review candidate nominations based on the identified skill and representation required for the Board to achieve the goals of SPN and to fulfill the mission Recommend a slate of candidates for the election Review the election results and communicate to the Board

NOTE: It is anticipated that new board members can expect an average of 6 hours per month
for board or committee activities.