| Join FSARN as we celebrate 50 years of excellence, collaboration, and innovation in rehabilitation nursing. Whether your work has served as an anchor of clinical excellence, helped navigate complex challenges, or charted a new course for the future, we invite you to share your expertise as we continue Sailing Toward the Future. A limited number of submissions will be selected for 60-minute podium presentations at the 2027 Florida State Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Annual Educational Conference. No compensation will be provided to the speakers for presenting. Submission must be received prior to the deadline to be considered. A sample list of presentation are listed below:
Navigating Clinical Excellence Topics of Interests Condition-Specific Care
- Stroke rehabilitation, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Spinal cord injury (SCI), Orthopedic, Cancer, Chronic neurological diseases
Body System Management
- Skin integrity and wound prevention, Neurogenic bowel and bladder management, Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, Nutritional health and recovery optimization
Specialized Populations
- Pediatric rehabilitation, Geriatric and aging populations, Veterans and military populations, Trauma-informed care and diverse patient populations
Steering Professional Growth Evidence-Based Practice
- Translating research into bedside care, Quality improvement initiatives, Clinical innovation and outcome measurement, Evidence-based rehabilitation nursing interventions
Leadership & Advocacy
- Nursing leadership and unit management, Interprofessional team care planning, Healthcare policy and regulatory topics, Patient advocacy and health equity
Nurse Well-Being
- Building resilience and preventing burnout, Self-care strategies for sustained professional fulfillment, Mentorship and peer support, Workforce engagement and retention
Charting New Horizons As we sail into the next 50 years of rehabilitation nursing, we especially encourage presentations focused on:
- Healthcare technology and digital transformation, artificial intelligence in rehabilitation care, future nursing workforce development, innovative care delivery models, advancing rehabilitation outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging trends shaping the future of rehabilitation nursing
Proposals will be reviewed by the Conference Planning Committee and evaluated to ensure the following: • Proposals include accurate and complete information. • Content is current, evidence-based and suitable for a 60-minute presentation. • The presenter’s experience indicates expertise in the subject area. • The backgrounds of the conference presenters (as a group) are diverse. Abstract submissions must include the following for consideration: • Title of the presentation • Name and credentials of the Presenter • A concise summary of the presentation limited to 300 words. • References • CV/Biography of Presenter |
