The deadline to submit a poster abstract is October 1, 2021. Poster authors agree when submitting an abstract that they retain copyright ownership of the abstract and poster. They warrant that the poster is factually accurate, and that nothing in the poster violates any proprietary or personal rights of others.

Any and all expenses associated with the poster display (including conference registration and travel) are the responsibility of the poster author(s). AORN does not reimburse any expenses or financially support poster authors. However, you may be eligible for a Foundation grant.

Notification emails regarding acceptance will be sent early in 2022. If you already have a complete poster that you’ve displayed elsewhere, you must still submit an abstract to be reviewed for acceptance. Late-breaking submissions will not be accepted.

The types of poster abstracts AORN looks for are diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practice innovation, clinical improvement/innovation, research, design/concept, and evidence-based practice. The following are the criteria to address in your abstract based on the poster type:

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