2010 Abstract Submission Form    _{PAGE 1/2}

_{Please note : You can either enter in your Abstract  or Upload your abstract file - Only RTF, DOC or PDF files are accepted.}

Possible Conflict of Interest: In accordance with the essentials and standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, as well as guidelines by the Food and Drug Administration and endorsed by the American Medical Association, note must be made of abstracts whose authors may have a conflict of interest. This includes, but is not limited to, any significant financial interest in a company, product or procedure that is mentioned in an abstract or presentation to be given at the meeting. If the author(s) or presenter feels that such conflict or interest exists, possible or actual, the box provided on the abstract form should be checked. A positive notation in the box will not determine whether or not an abstract is accepted for presentation at the meeting.

Please note: The abstract must be error free since JACN has instituted camera ready publication of abstracts. Please follow specific guidelines for submitting abstracts or your abstract will not be accepted.

DEADLINE FOR ARRIVAL DATE AT ACN OFFICE IS: May 26, 2010, for open poster sessions.

There is a $35.00 submission fee. Check, institutional purchase order, or credit card payment are acceptable.  You will be directed to our online payment option after submission. 

Abstract Preparation Instructions

1. Capitalize entire title. Underline or bold name of author making presentation. Single-space all typing (no space between title and body or between paragraphs). Indent paragraphs three spaces. Do not indent title. Any special symbols that are not on your typewriter or word processor must be drawn by hand in BLACK INK and submitted as an uploaded file. listed. Do not include street address, zip code, or grant support.
2. Names of institutional affiliations, city and state should be
3. If no author is an ACN member, type “Introduced by(sponsoring member).” Abstract page should include sponsor’s name/signature. use subtitles, e.g., Methods, Results, etc
4. Organize the body of the abstract as follows:
   • A statement of the objectives of the study (preferably one sentence).
   • A statement of the methods used.
   • A summary of the results in sufficient detail to support the conclusions.
   • Conclusions.
   • Do not  use subtitles, e.g. Methods, Results etc.
5. PRACTICE typing the abstract in a 4.15 x 5.8 inch rectangle before using this form. To keep your abstract legible, do not use type that is too small (12 point Times Roman is recommended) or type that simulates script.
6. Standard abbreviations are acceptable and may be used without definition. Non-standard abbreviations must be defined in parentheses after the full word the first time they appear in the body of the abstract. 
   Excessive use of non-standard abbreviationsmay jeopardize evaluation of abstracts for scientific merit. Use numerals to indicate numbers except when beginning sentences.
7. Nonproprietary (generic) names, written in small letters, are required the first time a drug is mentioned. Proprietary names are always capitalized, e.g. acetazolamide (Diamox)

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