Abstract Mentor

Call for Volunteers

PURPOSE

Serve as a mentor advising and guiding WOCN members in writing an abstract for submission to WOCNext or revising an abstract draft for improvement and following instructions. Many of those receiving mentorship have been successful in having their abstract accepted. Mentors typically mentor 1 member and can indicate if they have availability to mentor 2 members. Timing is usually between September and November (period of call for abstracts). Instructions and review criteria for abstracts are available annually on the WOCN website for reference.


TIMEFRAME

Typically September through November.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Experience writing successful abstracts for WOCN or other professional organizations
  • Knowledge of WOC specialty
  • Preferred: Experience as an abstract reviewer or mentor for abstract writing is helpful


ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

  • For Research abstracts: PhD and experience in research and writing research abstracts
  • For Practice Innovation (PI) abstracts: DNP or Master’s degree or experience implementing and reporting QI/QA practice innovation projects
  • For Case Series abstracts: Current certification from the WOCNCB and clinical experience as a WOC nurse


VOLUNTEER PERKS

  • Earn PGP Points
  • Contribute to quality of WOCNext
  • Promote professional development of WOC nurses/healthcare providers
  • Expand your professional service
  • Receive acknowledgment of contributions and service

This information may be used during the vetting process.

This information may be used during the vetting process

Select all that apply

Select all that apply

Select all that apply

Select all that apply

Please limit your CV to relevant job experience from the past 15 years.

Drag and drop files here or

I agree that the above information is correct. I understand that I may not be selected for this role and acknowledge that if I am selected and am unable to fulfill my role and obligations, I may be removed from my position.