The 2026 MN NACNS Fall Conference will be held on October 2, 2026, in Rochester, MN. The conference call for abstracts opens today, February 13, 2026, and closes on May 1, 2026

Podium presenters and poster presenters will be notified by electronic communication of their acceptance for each abstract submitted by mid-June.

You are invited to submit an abstract(s) for oral (podium) or poster presentation by the deadline, May 1, 2026. Abstract submission is open to all submitters with nursing-related projects enhancing patient outcomes, nursing practice, or the nursing work environment. 

Who may submit?:

• Nurses who can share details about initiatives that led to enhanced patient and/or nurse outcomes, changes in nursing practice, or positive practice environment.
• We are looking for topics across the diverse patient population.

Judging Criteria:

Abstracts will be considered based on how well they align with the conference's learning outcomes. The committee and volunteers will conduct a review to evaluate and score each abstract for quality of writing, logical flow, and clear expression of key ideas based on a standardized rubric. Notification of acceptance or regret will be emailed to the primary presenter by mid-June.

Next Steps:

• Not sure where to begin when writing an abstract? The NACNS Research/EBP Committee has a brief recorded presentation on Abstract Writing to support those preparing submissions. We encourage you to take a few minutes to view the recording or download the presentation for best practices and helpful tips to help you succeed.

Ready to Submit?:

• To view what is needed to prepare for your submission view Preparing for Your Abstract Submission.
• Abstract submission form: MN NACNS Fall Conference Posters and Presenters Abstract – Fill out form