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The American Association
of Nurse Attorneys

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Call for Abstracts

Podium Submission Deadline - May 13

Poster Submission Deadline - May 31

About TAANA

The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) provides resources, education and leadership to its members and the healthcare and legal communities. TAANA serves as a resource for the healthcare and legal communities and functions to promote and enhance the Nurse Attorney profession by providing educational opportunities and collaboration among Attorneys, Nurses and other Health Care Professionals including Risk Managers, Legal Nurse Consultants and students preparing to enter these professions.

This is the premiere conference for Nurse Attorneys, bringing together national experts in legal practice, nursing practice, administration, and higher education to share common issues, case analysis, best practices, networking, challenges, and referrals. This conference will provide legal and health professionals an opportunity to share information regarding health law and policy in legal issues as they relate to the health care industry.

How to Submit

Presentation Types & Acceptance Criteria

  • Podium presentations: 60 minutes in length and should comply with the submission themes.
  • Poster presentations: Posters will be displayed at a select time during the annual conference.

A committee will review proposals for podium and poster presentations based on the following criteria:

  • Clarity of description of the content and presentation methods
  • Importance, depth, focus, level of audience interest
  • Feasibility of application to a variety of settings
  • Presenter’s professional background and speaking experience

topics for abstracts may include:

  • Cyber Security and its impact on nursing and attorney practice
  • Interconnection between standards and investigation procedure for civil and administrative litigation
  • Due process in administrative hearings for healthcare professionals
  • Litigation in medical malpractice cases
  • NPDB (and/or State Boards) policies, recommendations or guidelines for determining reportability
  • Impact of criminal liability on healthcare licensing matters

What to Submit

Please read all of the information in this document and follow the requirements carefully. Proposals that do not comply with these instructions may be rejected. All material must be submitted together. Partial submissions will not be accepted.

  • Presentation Title: Limit 25 words.
  • Presentation Type: 60 minute podium presentation or poster presentation.
  • Method of Teaching: Lecture, Panel Discussion, Q & A Session.
  • Level of Intended Audience: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.
  • Presentation Abstract: A summary overview of your submission (300 words max).
  • Presentation/Learner Objectives: What the learner will be able to do at the conclusion of the presentation. An average of 1-3 objectives per hour is realistic.
  • Presenter Information: Please be prepared to submit the following information for each presenter:
    • Name, credentials
    • Preferred mailing address
    • Cell/mobile number
    • Email address
    • Professional Photo
    • Biography (150 words max) as you would like it to appear in the program for each presenter in your submission. 
    • CV/Resume for each presenter (pdf, word)



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