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One way to build knowledge in nursing is to share research findings or clinical program outcomes. The dissemination of these findings is often a difficult final step in a project that has taken months or years to complete. One method of sharing findings in a relaxed and in formal setting is a poster presentation. This method is an effective form for presenting findings using an interactive approach. The milieu of a poster presentation enables the presenters to interact and dialogue with colleagues. Guidelines for size and format require that the poster is clear and in formative. Application of design helps to create visually appealing posters. This article summarizes elements of designing and conducting a poster presentation.
Have you ever considered presenting at a NAON Congress but are hesitant about formally speaking in front of large groups? Then consider doing a poster presentation, a less threatening, but fun format for presenting. A poster is an effective way of presenting data from a research study or highlighting an interesting clinical program or innovation. The milieu of a poster presentation facilitates spontaneous interaction between the poster presenter and colleagues in a relaxed setting. This relaxed setting promotes dialogue about nursing research findings or project outcomes and implications for nursing practice.
NAON Congress offers poster sessions as part of the educational activities. The two general categories for posters are research and clinical presentations. A research poster should summarize the study that was conducted in enough detail to interest participants without overwhelming them. A clinical poster should summarize the key points of a program or service so that participants can apply the findings to their particular settings.
The first step to developing a poster is responding to a call for abstracts (see Call for Presentations and Posters at the end of this article). Once your abstract has been accepted, you will receive a letter outlining specific information about the poster session. These instructions will include information about where and when to set up your poster the type of display area provided; and other specific criteria regarding the contents of the display.
For NAON Congress, all poster proposals received by the deadline (September 1) are published in the conference brochure. Some poster proposals are accepted after the announced deadline. If...