How to Turn a Poster Presentation into a Journal Article

Author(s): Annette Bourgault, Carl Goforth, Debra Siela

Contact Hours 1.25

CERP B 1.25

Expires Oct 15, 2026

Topics: Career Development, Publishing

Role: Staff, Educator

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Attendees learn practical steps to disseminate work from a poster presentation by turning it into a manuscript suitable for publication in a journal, such as Critical Care Nurse. Our panel consists of an experienced journal editor and editorial board members who help to demystify the publication process. We also provide tips for successful writing, focusing on how to turn a poster presentation into a manuscript suitable for journal publication.

Objectives

  • Discuss International Committee of Medical journal Editors author criteria and how to find an experienced coauthor.
  • Describe the process of writing a manuscript for journal publication.
  • Examine tips specific to creating a manuscript from a poster presentation.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.25 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.