Call for Magnet & Pathway Conference™ Abstract Reviewers
Magnet Recognition Program®
Who can serve as a nurse reviewer?
Nurses practicing in clinical settings, nursing leaders or managers, and nursing educators may apply. ANCC is seeking reviewers with expertise in nursing practice who are familiar with the Magnet Model. The abstracts will be submitted under these tracks:
• Transformational Leadership
• Structural Empowerment
• Exemplary Professional Practice
• New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements
Applicants for abstract reviewers must be comfortable reviewing research abstracts as they may be included in each of the tracks.
What's Involved?
The reviewer call will open on Monday, August 25, 2025 and closes on Monday, October 13, 2025 at noon Eastern Time. If selected, you will complete your reviews over 2 weeks, independently, in January 2026. Training will be provided. Reviewers are each assigned 30-40 abstracts of 300-350 words each and must complete their review during the pre-scheduled period. Consideration for reviewer opportunities includes prior abstract review completion on time, the number of reviewers per organization, and the expertise of the reviewers. Reviewers may submit abstracts for the conference but will not review their own abstract(s).
Deadline for application submission is Monday, October 13, 2025, at noon Eastern Time.
Applicants will be notified in early December 2025.
How do I apply?
Submit an online application.
Pathway to Excellence® Program
Who can serve as a nurse reviewer?
Nurses practicing in clinical settings, nursing leaders or managers, and nursing educators may apply. ANCC is seeking reviewers with expertise in nursing practice who are familiar with the Pathway to Excellence Framework for Positive Practice Environments. The abstracts will be submitted under these tracks:
• Shared Decision-Making & Leadership
• Safety & Quality
• Well-Being
• Professional Development
What's Involved
The reviewer call will open on Monday, August 25, 2025, and closes on Monday, October 13, 2025 at noon Eastern Time. If selected, you will independently complete your reviews during a 2-week period in January 2026. Training will be provided. Reviewers are each assigned 20-30 abstracts of 300-350 words each and must complete their review during the pre-scheduled period. Consideration for reviewer opportunities include prior abstract review completion on time, the number of reviewers per organization and the expertise of the reviewers. Reviewers may submit abstracts for the conference but will not review their own abstract(s).
Deadline for application submission is Monday, October 13, 2025, at noon Eastern Time.
Applicants will be notified in early December 2025.
How do I apply?
Submit an online application.
Contact Us
For questions about the 2026 Magnet & Pathway Conference™, i.e., eligibility criteria, the review process, or other information, please email conf@ana.org.
Technical Support
For help in applying online, Contact Technical Support at ana@confex.com or call 401-334-0220.