36th Annual Scientific Conference

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE APSNA - 36th Annual Scientific Conference!

We are excited to announce that planning is underway for the 2027 APSNA Annual Scientific Conference! 

The 2027 conference will be held at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center in Glendale, AZ on April 26-28. The planning team is working hard to design an inspiring experience for all in attendance, filled with learning, networking and collaboration. 

We hope that you will choose to join us in Arizona! 

ABSTRACTS

The American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) Program Committee is now accepting abstract submissions for the APSNA 36th Annual Scientific Conference - Pediatric Surgical Nursing: Advancing Practice, Enhancing Safety, Improving Outcomes to be held April 26-28, 2027 in Glendale, Arizona.

APSNA invites healthcare professionals to submit abstracts highlighting innovative projects, case studies, quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice and original research related to pediatric surgical nursing. Abstracts may be submitted for consideration as a pre-conference session, general session, workshop, or poster presentation All abstracts undergo blind peer-review by members of the Program Committee.

Abstract submissions should focus on the care of the pediatric surgical patient. In keeping with the conference theme, the planning team is seeking submissions that advance clinical expertise, embrace innovation, strengthen the nursing workforce, and translate evidence into safer care and better outcomes for pediatric surgical patients. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to, robotic-assisted surgery; pediatric trauma; ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in pediatric surgical care; pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery; perioperative considerations for patients receiving GLP-1 therapies; complex abdominal conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders and other acute and chronic surgical conditions; quality improvement initiatives; evidence-based practice; and research that advances pediatric surgical care and outcomes.

If you have implemented an innovative practice, completed a quality improvement or research project, developed expertise in an area of pediatric surgical care, or have a compelling case study or experience to share, we encourage you to submit an abstract and share your knowledge with colleagues from across the pediatric surgical nursing community.

For more information on the abstract submission process and to submit an abstract for consideration, please visit Annual Conference Abstracts.