TNP Annual Conference Poster Abstract (2026)

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!