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The Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (CAAPN) is holding their Biennial conference in Halifax this fall (October 2 – 4). Please see the call fro abstracts below. For further information about the conference please visit http://www.caapn.com/Page.asp?IdPage=6182 

 Call for Abstracts 

The Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (CAAPN) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 2013 Biennial Conference…Advanced Practice Nurses: Navigating within Health Care. 

Join us for Canada’s premier advanced practice nursing conference set against the beautiful backdrop of Canada’s East Coast. This year’s conference theme highlights the importance of advanced practice nurses in influencing patient care within today’s dynamic health care environment. We encourage both podium and poster abstracts reflecting innovative approaches/ projects across the continuum of care, including submissions that: 

• Reflect innovation in clinical practice 

• Explore policy issues and solutions of advanced practice nursing

• Demonstrate leadership in advanced practice nursing

• Exhibit innovation in advanced nursing education

• Highlight research in advanced practice nursing

• Illustrate knowledge translation in advanced practice nursing

Only Abstracts that follow required guidelines will be considered

Guidelines for Abstract Submission 

1. Abstract submission must follow the guidelines below: 

a. 300 words maximum (single spaced, 12 point font). 

b. Title in bold upper case (maximum of 100 characters including spaces). 

c. Indicate your preference of oral or poster presentation (the Scientific Review Committee will make the final decision concerning abstract allocation).

• Poster: A visual display, author(s) or delegate must be present.

• Oral:  A 20-minute presentation by author(s) plus 5 minutes for questions/discussions.

d. All names of presenters/authors must be given.

e. Research abstracts must include the following information: Background, Method, Results, and Discussion including implications for advanced practice nursing. Please indicate if the research is in progress. 

f. On acceptance, further information will be required on audiovisual equipment and other requirements.

2. Abstracts are to be submitted to the Scientific Review Committee Chair marked “Attention: CAAPN Conference Abstract” at CAAPN13@gmail.com 

3. All presenters are expected to register for the conference, pay the registration fee, and are responsible for their own travel and related expenses.

4. Notification of abstract acceptance will be in July, 2013.

Abstract submission deadline - May 31, 2013

Primary Care Institute Presents:

Enhance full scope of practice utilization by supporting primary care nurses to regain/develop confidence in their competencies, knowledge and skills, using the Primary Care Nurse Task Force role descriptions/recommendations as a guide

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - Friday, July 12, 2013

Courtyard Marriott Hotel Downtown

475 Yonge Street, Toronto

Click here for link for more inforamtion and registration 

Chinook Village Terrace Room

May 22, 2013

Registration deadline May 8, 2013

Presentation topics include: Sleep Syndromes and Chronic Disease,
Trends in Pain Managment Linked to Depression, Pharmacological Management
of Neuropathic Pain, Osteoporosis and Obesity in Primary Care

Open attachment for registration details and workshop information.

Through storytelling, laughter and sharing, Mrs. Pudding has the ability to reach, teach and heal about diabetes.

Open the attached document for registration details. This is a teleconference presentation for all Health Care Providers across Alberta.

Date:  Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Excellence in Immunization: Empowering, Engaging & Educating

Vancouver Convention Centre, British Columbia

December 3-5, 2012

On-line registration is now open!

Take advantage of reduced fees by registering prior to October 5, 2012!