Scholarship Applicant Requirements

• Hold a current Texas RN license
• Be a resident of Texas
• Applicant must have completed at least 25% of an accredited Masters Nurse Practitioner Program or Post Masters Certificate Nurse Practitioner Program or a Nurse Practitioner who has completed at least 25% of an accredited Doctoral Nursing Program. A letter of verification of current enrollment status must be included from the Program Director, stating whether enrolled part-time or full time in the program.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and
• Be a regular or student member of Texas Nurse Practitioners
• Each scholarship shall be a one-time monetary award given directly to the individuals selected 
• Submit the application prior to the deadline with all required information. 

The Texas Nurse Practitioner (TNP) Education Committee invites you to submit an abstract for consideration of presentation to TNP members via online webinar or in person event


IMPORTANT REMINDERS
 

• All presentations must be bias-free (i.e. no industry/pharmaceutical slides) and, for this reason, presentation slides may need to be reviewed in advance. 
• TNP is the premier provider of Texas CEs. Please consider including content that will fulfill the Texas Specific CE Requirements: https://www.texasnp.org/page/TX_CE_Requirements

 ABSTRACT SELECTION PROCESS
The TNP Education Committee will review all speaker abstracts submitted. The Education Committee will make selections based on abstract content, speaker qualifications, content related to the interest of nurse practitioners, and conformity within the conference curriculum.
Presenters will be notified within 3 weeks of submission if the abstract is accepted. Please be prepared to submit an abbreviated resume/CV if you are selected.

ABSTRACT REVIEW CRITERIA  
 Topic is relevant to TNP’s mission, vision and values (for more information go to www.texasnp.org and click on mission).
 Content supports TNP’s major agenda topics including advanced practice project, leadership, research, etc.
 Content is precise, comprehensive, current and applicable.
 Content is appropriate for advanced practice registered nurses.

TOPICS OF INTEREST
Acute Care

Texas Specific CE

DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

Family/Adult

Pediatrics

Geriatrics

Women’s Health

Psychiatric/Mental Health

Practice Related/Professional

Business/Clinic Owners

SPEAKER HONORARIUM
Speakers receive $300 per 60 minute session. Speakers will be provided an opportunity to donate their speaker fee back to TNP.

 

Call for Abstracts: Presentations

Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) 2026 Annual Conference
Thursday, September 24 – Saturday, September 26, 2026

The Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) Education Committee invites submissions for abstracts to present at the TNP 2026 Annual Conference. You may submit for one or more of the following formats:

1. 3-Hour Workshop (Thursday, September 24)
2. One-Hour Presentation Session (Friday, September 25 or Saturday, September 26)
3. Pecha Kucha (20 minutes, 20 slides; Friday or Saturday)

This is an opportunity to share your expertise with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and contribute to the advancement of nurse practitioner practice.

Important Reminders

• All presentations must be free of bias (e.g., no industry or pharmaceutical slides). Slides may require advance review by the TNP Education Committee.
• Specify the number of minutes addressing Texas Board of Nursing requirements for each objective, including:
   
  • O = Opioids
  • J = Jurisprudence
  • E = Ethics
  • PMP = Prescription Monitoring Program
  • G = Geriatrics
  • RX = Pharmacology
     

   

Qualifications for these hours can be found on the Texas Board of Nursing website.

• High-quality abstracts may be invited to convert to a poster presentation or to present at the TNP Pharmacology Conference.

Abstract Selection Process

The TNP Education Committee will review all abstracts submitted for workshops, sessions, Pecha Kucha, and poster presentations. Selections will be based on:

• Relevance of content to the interests of nurse practitioners.
• Alignment with TNP’s mission, vision, and values (visit www.texasnp.org for details).
• Speaker qualifications.
• Integration within the conference curriculum.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance by early May 2026. Accepted presenters must submit an abbreviated resume or CV.

Abstract Review Criteria

Abstracts will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance: Topic aligns with TNP’s mission, vision, and values.
• Focus: Content supports TNP’s priorities, including evidence-based practice, leadership, research, advocacy, and related areas.
• Quality: Content is precise, comprehensive, current, and applicable to APRN practice.
• Audience Suitability: Content is appropriate for advanced practice registered nurses.

Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions in the following areas:

• Acute Care
• Advocacy/Legislative Issues
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Family/Adult Health
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Women’s Health
• Psychiatric/Mental Health
• Professional Development
• Business/Clinic Ownership

Speaker Honorarium

• Workshop Speakers: $500 per workshop.
• Session Speakers: $300 per session (divided three ways for Pecha Kucha presenters).
• Speakers may choose to donate their honorarium back to TNP.
• Speakers wishing to attend the TNP Conference must register separately, as no discounts are provided.

Submission Information

To submit an abstract or for additional details, please visit www.texasnp.org.

We look forward to your contributions to the TNP 2026 Annual Conference!

 

Call for Abstracts: Poster Presentation

Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) 2026 Annual Conference
Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26, 2026

The Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) Education Committee invites you to submit an abstract for a poster presentation at the TNP 2026 Annual Conference. This is an opportunity to showcase your work to a diverse audience of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and contribute to the advancement of nurse practitioner practice.

Abstract Selection Process

The TNP Education Committee will review all submitted poster abstracts. Selections will be based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of abstract content to the interests of nurse practitioners.
• Alignment with TNP’s mission, vision, and values (visit www.texasnp.org for details).
• Speaker qualifications.
• Integration within the conference curriculum.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance by mid-May 2026.

Abstract Review Criteria

Abstracts will be evaluated based on the following:

• Relevance: Topic aligns with TNP’s mission, vision, and values.
• Focus: Content supports TNP’s key priorities, including advanced practice projects, leadership, research, and other relevant areas.
• Quality: Content is precise, comprehensive, current, and applicable to APRN practice.
• Audience Suitability: Content is appropriate for advanced practice registered nurses.

Topics of Interest

We welcome abstracts in the following areas:

• Acute Care
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Family/Adult Health
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Women’s Health
• Psychiatric/Mental Health
• Practice-Related/Professional Issues
• Business/Clinic Ownership

Poster Presenter Requirements

Presenters are required to:

• Register for the conference for at least the day of their presentation.
• Consult their school of nursing for poster standards, if applicable.
• Submit a photo of the poster to bella@texasnp.org for Education Committee review prior to the conference.
• Review the grading rubric provided upon abstract approval.
• Set up the poster on the morning of the presentation and remove it at the end of the day.
• For students: Be scheduled to graduate prior to the conference (not the application deadline) and have a sponsoring faculty member.

Optional Opportunity: Best Poster Award Consideration

Please note that you are not required to complete the following process to present your poster at the conference. However, if you wish to be considered for the Best Poster Award, you must commit to and submit the following materials on or before August 1, 2026:

1.  A PDF of your final poster.

2.  A voice-over PowerPoint presentation of your research, project, or case, with a maximum recording time of 5 minutes.

3.  Attendance at the fall conference.

Late submissions will not be accepted, and presentations exceeding the 5-minute maximum time limit will be disqualified from award consideration. These requirements ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process for all applicants.

We look forward to your contributions to the TNP 2026 Annual Conference!

Conducting Research

TNP supports research initiatives by providing opportunities for current members to conduct research online and at TNP Conferences.  

Submission Process

The researcher must submit the form below at least 30 days before their proposed research project starts. Required information includes how the research will be utilized and how the data will be protected. TNP’s Research Committee will review the research request and determine if it is accepted.

Submission Requirements

• The research must be designed to treat all individuals fairly, and the procedure must be based on fair procedures that will not overburden TNP participants.
• The researcher must ensure that all participants clearly understand the commitments in the agreement to participate in the study.
• The researcher must receive formal confirmation from TNP to collect the data.
• The researcher must provide proof of IRB approval before conducting the research.
• The research proposal must contain appropriate tools for the research setting.
• The research reflects quality that is consistent with TNP standards.
• The research aims to further individual research/project needs, not institutional, organizational, or company initiatives.

Fee

Administrative fees of $100.00 for current TNP members, whether done through an online survey or at a TNP meeting. The researcher will be responsible for any additional costs associated with conducting the research. TNP will provide an approval letter to conduct the study for the researcher and invoicing as appropriate.

Permissions

Permission to conduct the research is at the discretion of the TNP Research Taskforce. Coordinating and scheduling research requests and sending out the online link to survey participants are at the discretion of the TNP CEO, so there is no interruption in TNP business activities. A maximum of two emails will be sent to TNP members on behalf of the researcher. Upon approval, TNP will work with the researcher to create a schedule for the research project.