Abstracts FAQ 

1. Do I have to be a member to submit an abstract?

A person who is not a member of an ICN member organization may only submit an abstract as a joint author/presenter with a person who is a member of an ICN member organization. Please check the ICN member list here: https://www.icn.ch/membership/our-members

2. Can I submit an already published research?

It is acceptable to present published work in the Congress, but we highly recommend the abstract should include certain new material and updates on the research project.

3. What is the word count of the submission?

The abstract text must not exceed 2500 characters including spaces. The count does not include the title and authors' information.

4. Are references counted as part of the word count?

Yes, references are part of the character count.

5. Can I submit more than one abstract?

Yes, you can. We welcome authors to submit more than one abstract.

6. Where can I find more information about the subthemes and their key areas of interest?

Please find more information in the call for abstract (https://aio-files.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ICN-CallForAbstract-2025-EN-3.pdf)

7. If study results are not available before the abstract submission deadline, can I still submit and present the results at the congress?

Yes, you can. You are recommended to present a preliminary analysis of your research and to inform the audience about your study.

8. Would a recent graduate nurse qualify to submit an abstract as an undergraduate?

There is a newly created abstract category for undergraduate submission this year. Undergraduate student nurses are welcome to submit an abstract for the ICN 2025 Congress and indicate their student status on the submission platform. Unfortunately, this does not include recent graduate nurses.

9. What if I am a student when I submit but by the congress I will have graduated?

We recommend authors to submit their abstracts under the undergraduate category if they are undergraduate student nurses at the time of submission.

10. Are masters and PhD students considered undergraduate nursing students?

No, master and PhD student submissions are not under the undergraduate category.

11. Can undergraduate student nurses be the main authors of an abstract?

Yes, undergraduate student nurses can be main authors of an abstract.

12. As an undergraduate student nurse, do I need to be affiliated with an NNA to submit an abstract?

No, it is not necessary for undergraduate student nurses to be NNA members to submit an abstract.

13. Can I present my abstract in a language that is not English?

Yes, abstracts can be presented in the three ICN working languages (English, French, and Spanish).

14. Do accepted presenters receive a discount on registration?

Unfortunately not, but you will have a discount being a member of an ICN member.

15. Do abstract submissions have to be related to formal research studies?

Authors are also welcome to submit abstracts about case studies, descriptions of a nurse-led project, and clinical best practices, etc.

16. What is the deadline for abstract submission?

30-sept-24

17. Will my abstract be considered for oral presentation or eposter?

You can state your presentation preference on the submission platform. The ICN 2025 Scientific Committee reserves the right to reclassify submitted abstracts into the most appropriate presentation type.

18. When will I know if my abstract is being accepted or not?

Authors will be notified of acceptance by November.

19. How is an abstract scored?

There is a robust scoring system for abstract review. The key evaluation criteria include the impact of the research on knowledge and practice, clarity of the abstract, innovation of the topic, and the significance of the recommendations and conclusion. We also ensure each abstract will be reviewed by at least three nursing experts in the area to which you submit the abstract.

20. What if I cannot be physically present at the 2025 Congress, can I present online?

Authors are expected to present physically. Those whose abstracts are accepted must register for the Congress by midnight CET 15 February 2025. Accepted abstracts will be eliminated from the programme after this date if registration and fee payment have not been received.

21. Do abstracts require references?

It is recommended to include references in abstracts.