Call for Education Session Proposals

AORN's Center for Perioperative Education (CPE) is committed to providing educational activities that meet the continuing education needs of perioperative nurses. AORN provides educational activities based on current health care and nursing issues and trends related to perioperative nursing practice, education, patient care management, leadership, management of the perioperative arena, and research.

AORN invites you to submit a proposal for AORN's various education opportunities that address perioperative nursing issues. See the bottom of this page for specific proposal guidelines.

Education Session Information

Session presentations vary in length by event.
Two-part presentations may be considered when noted as such.
Proposals submitted for presentation may also be submitted as poster/abstract sessions.
Audiences can range from less than 100 to more than 5,000 participants and vary by event.
Select audio/visual equipment will be supplied for each presentation. Additional AV requests cannot be granted.
Many Congress presentations are professionally audio and/or video taped and will be available for purchase.

The following educational opportunities exist:

Event	Proposal Review Process	Deadline
2009 Congress - Deadline has passed for submissions Congress is the annual meeting of AORN. Its purpose is to provide a common time and place for perioperative nurses to earn contact hours, share best practices, and celebrate their profession. This world-class conference features more than 70 education sessions that address the latest clinical, leadership, management, educator, informatics, risk management, research/evidence-based practice, and integrated health issues and the latest trends and developments for perioperative nurses. Education sessions are designed to meet the needs of all practitioners, from novice to expert. The theme for the 2009 Annual Congress is Embrace the Future. Congress sessions are usually 90 minutes in length. It is possible to submit a Part I and Part II session or an all day session. Please make note of this intent in your overview with your submission. Sample of Potential Topic Areas for 2009 Implementation of the PNDS Management Issues Research/Evidence-Based practice panel 30 minute presentations with 3 presenters per session Creative methods to ensure accurate implementation of Recommended Practices Informatics Maintaining Magnet Status Performance Improvement Accreditation Update Improving Patient Safety Workplace Safety Coaching, Motivation Workforce initiatives Career path development Generations working together New procedures Safe use of Technology Workplace safety 2009 Pre-Congress Education Sessions the day prior to Congress are a minimum of three hours in length. The purpose of the sessions are to provide in-depth information about an important perioperative topic, including tools the attendees can modify and implement for their practice setting. The content of interest for 2009 is: Leadership Patient Safety Initiative Performance Improvement Management Issues Supply Management Hands-on clinical Informatics Simulation Teaching Tools Audiences can range from 100 to 500 participants.	Blind-reviewed by Congress Education Program Planning Committee members. Speaker invitations are issued through the AORN Center for Perioperative Education (CPE). A Speaker stipend may be available and the amount is determined annually. If a stipend is paid, it will be for a maximum of two speakers per session. In 2009, AORN Members who are invited to speak will receive comped Congress Registration for the week of Congress (this does not include seperately priced special events).	Deadline has passed. Please submit for other 2009 Educational Conferences.
2009 Educational Conferences AORN offers several single- and multi-day conferences (approximately 200-350 attendees) throughout the year which are typically held on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday in various cities nationwide. General themes include ambulatory surgery; trauma; emergency management; clinical trends; and business, education, leadership, informatics and entrepreneurial concepts.	CPE staff members work with Specialty Assembly leaders and planning committees to identify topics and review session proposals. Funding for speakers is provided annually. Any funding provided by AORN will be for a maximum of two speakers.	Oct 20, 2008

Proposal Submission Guidelines - 2009 Congress and Educational Conferences

Submissions that do not meet the criteria outlined in the Call for Education Session Proposals may not be reviewed. Each proposal is reviewed in relationship to participant input, trends in health care, and needed professional development. Please be sure to spell check your proposal prior to submission.
Acceptability of each proposal will be evaluated and rated on the organization and clarity of the proposal content and the relationship of the behavioral learning objectives relating to the proposal's content.
All submissions are retained by AORN.
Invitations for AORN education activities are made by CPE staff members only. Other invitations are not valid.
The contact person identified for each presentation will be informed of proposal status after the review process is complete. Telephone calls requesting a status update on proposals are discouraged.

Guideline for Proposal Submission Form
Presentation Title: 35 characters or less (including spaces and punctuation).

Narrative Overview: A narrative description written in 100 words or less should describe the presentation. This description should be text only and not include graphs, tables, photographs, etc.

Objectives: Objectives are derived from the overall purpose/goal(s) of the presentation. Objectives must be submitted to describe the learner-oriented outcomes which may be expected as a result of participation in the educational activity. These statements describe knowledge, skills, and attitude changes that should occur upon successful completion of the activity. Learner-oriented outcomes must be expressed in measurable terms (using measurable, behavioral verbs), identify observable actions, and specify one action or outcome per objective. Examples of commonly used measurable, behavioral verbs: classify, compare, demonstrate, describe, develop, differentiate, discuss, explain, identify, list, name, and state. The number of objectives should be sufficient to accomplish the intended purpose/goal(s) of the activity. Please note that it is not necessary, nor is it recommended, to begin an objective by saying "The participant will be able to." Determination of objectives is a collaborative activity between presenters.

NOTE: When more than one proposal covers the same topic, the committee may request the proposals be merged together.

Submit a proposal now.