The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is pleased to announce a call for abstracts for the 2025 HPNA Conference, which will be held October 27-28, 2025, at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista, FL, a Disney Resort Property.
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is proud to host a transformative educational conference designed specifically for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in the hospice and palliative care field. This conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to deepen their clinical knowledge, enhance their caregiving skills, and connect with a network of like-minded individuals who share a passion for compassionate, patient-centered care. The content will address both clinical challenges and the emotional aspects of providing care at the end of life, ensuring that nurses feel equipped with the tools they need to deliver the highest standard of care.
Only the first 100 submissions will be reviewed.
NCPDs & Category 1 Pharm Credits will be provided for qualifying content.
Abstract submissions for oral presentations and posters will be accepted until Monday, February 17, 2025. Accepted Presenters will be notified by Friday, March 7, 2025. This is an in-person event. All posters and podium presentations will be live. The recordings will be made available soon after for virtual access, and presentations may be pre-recorded.
- Accepted oral presentations will receive 50% off conference registration.
- Accepted poster presentations will receive 25% off conference registration.
- 100% of travel and hotel costs are at the expense of the presenter.
Registration:
Early Bird | Regular | |
HPNA Member | $199 | $259 |
Non-Member* | $499* | $599* |
The non-member rate includes a one-year HPNA membership.
Review the below checklist before you submit your abstract to improve the likelihood of its acceptance.
- Carefully review and choose the top two topic areas for submission
- Include clear wording that your research is completed if you are submitting an abstract for an oral concurrent session.
- Ensure that the topic is applicable to hospice and palliative nursing and identify who the target audience is for your session.
- Provide sufficient background information to support the importance of the problem addressed.
- Identify the learning level for the abstract (e.g., Novice, Competent, Expert, etc.)
- Submit three learning outcomes that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-sensitive.
- Abstracts submission will include a brief (100 words) summary, and a more detailed abstract (300 words).
- Implications and conclusions must be supported by the results.
- References from three scholarly sources from within the last five years.
- Define acronyms and obscure or new concepts/terminology.
- Most recent copy of CV or resume for all presenters.
- Professional headshot for use with marketing sessions and the conference for all presenters.
Abstract reviews will focus on the following areas:
- Adds to existing knowledge and presents an innovative/cutting-edge topic.
- Scientific/clinical content is valid and supports the conclusions.
For questions please contact info@hpna.org.
Call for Abstracts for the 2025 HPNA Conference
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is pleased to announce a call for abstracts for the 2025 HPNA Conference, which will be held October 27-28, 2025, at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista, FL, a Disney Resort Property.
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) is proud to host a transformative educational conference designed specifically for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in the hospice and palliative care field. This conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to deepen their clinical knowledge, enhance their caregiving skills, and connect with a network of like-minded individuals who share a passion for compassionate, patient-centered care. The content will address both clinical challenges and the emotional aspects of providing care at the end of life, ensuring that nurses feel equipped with the tools they need to deliver the highest standard of care.
Only the first 100 submissions will be reviewed.
NCPDs & Category 1 Pharm Credits will be provided for qualifying content.
Abstract submissions for oral presentations and posters will be accepted until Monday, February 17, 2025. Accepted Presenters will be notified by Friday, March 7, 2025. This is an in-person event. All posters and podium presentations will be live. The recordings will be made available soon after for virtual access, and presentations may be pre-recorded.
- Accepted oral presentations will receive 50% off conference registration.
- Accepted poster presentations will receive 25% off conference registration.
- 100% of travel and hotel costs are at the expense of the presenter.
Registration:
Early Bird | Regular | |
HPNA Member | $199 | $259 |
Non-Member* | $499* | $599* |
The non-member rate includes a one-year HPNA membership.
Review the below checklist before you submit your abstract to improve the likelihood of its acceptance.
- Carefully review and choose the top two topic areas for submission
- Include clear wording that your research is completed if you are submitting an abstract for an oral concurrent session.
- Ensure that the topic is applicable to hospice and palliative nursing and identify who the target audience is for your session.
- Provide sufficient background information to support the importance of the problem addressed.
- Identify the learning level for the abstract (e.g., Novice, Competent, Expert, etc.)
- Submit three learning outcomes that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-sensitive.
- Abstracts submission will include a brief (100 words) summary, and a more detailed abstract (300 words).
- Implications and conclusions must be supported by the results.
- References from three scholarly sources from within the last five years.
- Define acronyms and obscure or new concepts/terminology.
- Most recent copy of CV or resume for all presenters.
- Professional headshot for use with marketing sessions and the conference for all presenters.
Abstract reviews will focus on the following areas:
- Adds to existing knowledge and presents an innovative/cutting-edge topic.
- Scientific/clinical content is valid and supports the conclusions.
For questions please contact info@hpna.org.