DDNA 26th Annual Education Conference

Orlando, Florida

March 22 – 25, 2018

Orlando

OFFICIAL CALL FOR PAPERS

The Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association is the professional nursing association for nurses who provide health support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

DDNA’s Conference Education Committee is soliciting proposals for presentations at its 26 th annual educational conference, which will be held March 22 – March 25, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. We hope that you will be interested in presenting at this upcoming conference.

The conference committee is working to develop the program, to assure that the 2018 conference will offer exceptional education – with a little fun thrown in!

As the premiere resource for practicing I/DD nurses, DDNA is committed to providing quality educational programs that include cutting edge content with practical applications – and your presence and expertise are vital to providing that education.

The Conference Education Committee welcomes proposals from all individuals who exemplify best practice in I/DD nursing and who are committed to excellence in health support for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities. Proposals on topics in clinical care, education, administration, research, patient education, consultation and legal support in all practice areas of I/DD nursing are welcome.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us March 22 – March 25, 2018 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando Florida – where you can renew old friendships or make new ones, dine at some of the finest restaurants in the country, or simply relax by the fabulous pool!

Please complete the attached program proposal and submit it, along with your current resume’ or CV, to DDNA by July 31, 2017.

NOTE: This is standard a Word document, so simply place the cursor in the appropriate place/space, click the mouse, then type the information and save the document. The spaces may appear limited; however, the spaces will automatically adjust to accommodate all of your content. Once saved, attach the document to an email and return it to DDNA at: speaker@ddna.org . Please sign page 3 – Electronic signatures are permitted – or you may print and sign, then scan and return with the rest of the document.

We do ask that you forward the information by email if possible, to assure correct transfer of the information into conference program materials; however, if you prefer, you may forward the document by fax or standard mail:

Email: speaker@ddna.org

Fax – Toll Free: 844-336-2329 (844-DDNA-FAX)Phone: 800-888-6733

Mailing address:DDNA

1501 South Loop 288Suite 104-381

Denton, TX 76205

CALL FOR PAPERS– Please Type –

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROCESS:Attention presenters: DDNA will submit all program/presentation applications for Continuing Education (CE) approval from a CE accrediting agency. To facilitate the CE process, please return this application and the following, no later than July 31, 2017:

Presenter Information – including credentials and brief Bio or summary of the presenter’s expertise. See below. Resume’ or CV for speaker/presenter – include a copy of the resume or CV for each presenter/speaker. Program Information – including program title and description (abstract). See below. Program Goals (limit to 3) – See Program Goals form on following page. Please note that the credentialing agency

has requested the program goals address “how” the content/program will impact or improve the nurse’s practice. An example is included for your reference.

Additionally, all presentations must be provided to the audience in a PowerPoint format. The PowerPoint presentation must be submitted to DDNA in digital form, no later than January 1 , 2018, to allow for content inclusion in the conference handout materials. (PowerPoint not required/applicable for Poster Presentations.)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Please type or print

Program Title: NOTE: Once submitted, presentation titles cannot be changed.

Presenter(s)Name(s):

Credentials:

Length of Program: 1 hour 1.5 hours 2.0 hoursOther:______________

_ Circle length of program please specify length

PRESENTER’s Bio or EXPERTISE: Provide a brief Bio or summary of the presenter’s expertise – Limit to 150 words or less. This information will be used in the faculty section of the conference brochure and program.Please provide a brief Bio or summary for the conference brochure and program. Do not insert the Curriculum Vitae.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Please provide an abstract of the CE program – Limit to 150 words or less.This information will be used to develop the course description for the conference brochure and program.

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PROGRAM GOALS

PRESENTER(s):

PRESENTATIONTITLE:

Signature of CE Presenter/Faculty Date of Signature – Electronic signature permitted –

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# GOAL CONTENT TEACHINGSTRATEGIES

Describe how the content of this program will impact the nurse’s practice. Limit to 3 goals in behavioral terms.

Briefly list corresponding topics (content) for each objective – include at least 2 topics for each objective.

List the teaching strategies to be used by the presenter for each objective.

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EXAMPLE Goal:# GOAL CONTENT TEACHING

STRATEGIES1 By understanding the Standards of

DD Nursing Practice, the IDD nurse will be able to identify and fulfill his/her role in nursing support: As the Healthcare and Mental Health Support Coordinator, as a member of the IDT, as an Educator, and as an Advocate for the individual’s health needs.

Standards of DD Nursing Practice The Nursing Process: Assessment –

Diagnosis – Objective – Planning – Implementation – Evaluation

Special Considerations for the nurse when providing health support to persons with I/DD

Lecture, Review & Discussion