The American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) is pleased to announce a Call for Abstracts for our upcoming virtual conference:
Emerging Voices and New Directions in Nursing History
Featuring Recent and In-Progress Work
Friday, October 30, 2026
This conference is designed to showcase recent, emerging, and works-in-progress in nursing history, providing a timely opportunity to share new research and innovative teaching approaches with the AAHN community.
We invite submissions to the following tracks:
Nursing History Scholarship Track
Presentations may include new or ongoing research, emerging findings, global or interdisciplinary perspectives, and critical approaches to the history of nursing and care.
Nursing History Education Track
Presentations may highlight innovative teaching strategies, curriculum development, use of archives or digital tools, and approaches to engaging students and broader audiences in nursing history.
Abstract Guidelines:
250–300 words maximumIndicate track (Scholarship or Education)
Include author(s), affiliation(s), and contact information
Note whether the work is completed or in progress
Click here for specific criteria
Submission Deadline: August 16, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: Early-September 2026
This virtual conference highlights timely, innovative, and diverse contributions to nursing history scholarship and education.
Submit Abstracts Here
For questions, please contact: Donna Miles Curry
We look forward to your submissions and to an engaging and dynamic virtual gathering.