2026 OADN Convention: Call for Faculty & Student Poster Abstracts
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) proudly invites nursing faculty, educators, academic leaders, healthcare partners, and nursing students to submit poster abstracts for the 2026 OADN Convention, taking place November 12–14, 2026, at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas.
This premier national conference brings together a diverse community of nursing educators, administrators, industry professionals, healthcare partners, and nursing students from across the country to explore emerging ideas, exchange practical strategies, showcase innovation, and help shape the future of Associate Degree Nursing education.
The 2026 Convention theme, Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength & Sustainability, reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of nursing education and the critical role of collaboration, resilience, innovation, and educator support in advancing student and faculty success.
Poster presentations offer an opportunity to highlight evidence-based practices, innovative projects, data-driven outcomes, leadership initiatives, research, and promising strategies that strengthen Associate Degree Nursing education and support those preparing and educating the next generation of nurses.
Faculty Poster Abstracts
Faculty posters highlight innovative teaching strategies, research initiatives, evidence-based practices, leadership development, workforce solutions, and academic-practice partnerships that strengthen Associate Degree Nursing education.
Faculty Poster Submission Deadline: July 12, 2026
Topics of Interest
- Curriculum development and competency-based education
- Clinical judgment, assessment, and evaluation strategies
- Student engagement, success, and transition-to-practice initiatives
- Academic-practice partnerships and innovative clinical experiences
- Faculty engagement, wellness, leadership, and succession planning
- Simulation, technology-enhanced learning, and AI in nursing education
- Accreditation preparation and program improvement strategies
- Advocacy for the ADN pathway and strengthening the nursing education community
- Solutions addressing workforce shortages and educational challenges
- Practical, evidence-based teaching and learning strategies
Eligibility
- Nurse educators
- Administrators
- Simulationists
- Researchers
- Healthcare and academic partners
Submission Information
- Maximum of four presenters
- Evidence-based or data-supported projects encouraged
- Poster images are not submitted for review
- Presenters agree to participate in PechaKucha-style poster presentation opportunities, if selected.
Key Dates
- Deadline: July 12, 2026
- Acceptance Notifications: July 31, 2026
- Confirmation to Attend Convention Due: September 1, 2026
- Presenter Registration Deadline: September 14, 2026
Student Poster Abstracts
Student posters provide opportunities for pre-licensure nursing students to present research, leadership activities, and innovative educational or clinical experiences.
Student Poster Submission Deadline: September 14, 2026
Suggested Student Poster Topics
- Leadership and service initiatives
- Evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects
- Simulation and clinical learning experiences
- Student success and transition-to-practice strategies
- Community health and interprofessional collaboration
- Research and scholarly activities
- Wellness and resilience initiatives
Eligibility
- Pre-licensure registered nursing students
- Graduate and RN-BSN students are not eligible
- OADN membership is not required
- Alpha Delta Nu induction is not required
Submission Information
- Poster images are not submitted for review
- Projects may include research, leadership, or evidence-based practice initiatives
Key Dates
- Deadline: September 14, 2026
- Accepted Poster Notifications: September 21, 2026
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should clearly connect to the 2026 Convention theme, Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength & Sustainability, and demonstrate relevance to the future of Associate Degree Nursing education.
A poster abstract requires the following elements:
- Title
- Brief Description (Summarize your abstract. Please keep your response under 100 words. See example.)
- Abstract Background/Introduction (Please keep your response under 150 words.)
- Abstract: Intervention Description and/or Research Methods (Please keep your response under 200 words.)
- Abstract: Findings/Results (Please keep your response under 200 words.)
- Abstract: Conclusions (Please keep your response under 200 words.)
- Learning Objectives (A minimum of three objectives is required. Please keep these brief and succinct.)
Abstracts that feature evidence-based practices, innovative projects, practical applications, or data-driven outcomes are highly encouraged.
A maximum of four presenters may be listed per abstract. The primary presenter will serve as the main contact and will be responsible for coordinating with co-presenters and OADN staff.
All presenters must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and affirm that the presentation content will not promote specific commercial products or services.
All accepted presenters must register and pay as Convention attendees. Registration fees, travel, lodging, and all related expenses are the responsibility of the presenter.
Accepted posters will be displayed onsite during the 2026 OADN Convention.
Presentation schedules and available slots will be determined based on the number of posters accepted for presentation.
Individuals may submit more than one poster abstract.
Presenters agree to participate in PechaKucha-style poster presentation opportunities, if selected.
A Note About Using AI
Poster abstracts submitted to OADN must represent the original work, analysis, and professional judgment of the listed author(s). The use of artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI platforms, to write, substantially develop, analyze, fabricate, or otherwise create abstract content is prohibited.
Authors may not submit AI-generated abstracts, AI-generated findings, or content produced through AI tools in place of their own scholarly work. All submissions must reflect authentic work conducted by the author(s), and all data, outcomes, conclusions, and educational implications must be accurate, verifiable, and appropriately attributed.
By submitting an abstract, authors affirm that the work is their own and that artificial intelligence was not used to generate, evaluate, or misrepresent the scholarly content of the submission.
OADN reserves the right to disqualify any submission that does not comply with this policy.
Review Process
All poster abstracts will be scored through a blind review process to assess content relevance, quality, and alignment with the 2026 Convention theme.
Reviewers will evaluate submissions based on criteria including:
- Clarity and organization
- Learning objectives
- Relevance to advancing ADN education and leadership
- Practical application
- Connection to the Convention theme
- Innovation and fresh thinking
Faculty poster acceptance notifications will be sent by July 31 and student poster acceptance notifications will be sent by September 21.
The top eight scoring accepted posters will be considered for onsite judging in San Antonio. During Convention, members of the Abstract Review Committee will re-score these posters using additional criteria related to poster composition and the PechaKucha-style presentation.
Poster Engagement at Convention
Accepted posters will be displayed during the 2026 OADN Convention and included in OADN’s interactive Pursuit of Knowledge poster engagement activity.
This activity encourages attendees to visit posters, engage with presenter content, and reflect on key insights from the poster gallery. The format is designed to increase visibility for poster presenters while creating a more interactive and meaningful learning experience for Convention attendees.
Sponsored Cash Prizes
Poster awards will be presented for both faculty and student poster presentations, with prizes awarded to the top three posters in each category.
These awards are generously sponsored by Trajecsys, a Portico brand, and Post University American Sentinel College of Health Sciences in support of scholarly and leadership development in nursing education.
| Award Level | Faculty Posters | Student Posters |
|---|---|---|
| First Place | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Second Place | $600 | $600 |
| Third Place | $400 | $400 |
| Total by Category | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Prize Pool: $4,000 | ||
Before You Submit
Applicants are strongly encouraged to gather all required materials before beginning the online abstract submission form. Having all components proofread, finalized, and ready for upload will help ensure a smooth and successful submission.
Please review all submission guidelines carefully before completing the form.
Submit Your 2026 Poster Abstract
Submit your poster abstract by the applicable deadline.
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Questions may be directed to oadn@oadn.org.