An Evidence-Based Practice ToolKit for Bedside Nurses
Kennesaw State University Conference Center
Kennesaw, Georgia
OCTOBER 23, 2015
Evidence-Based Practice/Nursing Research Conference
A conference for all nurses who are interested in conducting nursing research,
promoting quality improvement, and embracing evidence-based practice in
clinical healthcare settings including clinical nurses, administrators, managers,
clinical nurse specialists, educators, researchers, and students.
Jointly sponsored by:
Atlanta VA Medical Center - Emory Healthcare - Georgia Baptist College of Nursing WellStar Health System - WellStar School of Nursing at Kennesaw State University
An Evidence-Based Practice ToolKit for Bedside Nurses
Evidence-Based Practice/Nursing Research Conference
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Introduction
The purpose of this conference is to educate professional nurses in clinical settings about
generating nursing research, quality improvement, and applying evidence to support clinical
nursing practice. The conference provides a venue for professional nurses to network with
other colleagues interested in the advancement of nursing research and evidence-based
practice in clinical healthcare settings.
Conference Objectives
Identify methods for generating and conducting nursing research in clinical practice
Differentiate between quality improvement and nursing research
Identify use of evidence-based practice in clinical settings
Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote: Pat Quigley, PhD, MPH, ARNP, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP
ACNSR/Associate Director VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, James A. Haley
VAMC (151R); HSR&D/RR&D Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research VISN 8 (CIDRR8); Tampa, FL
Evidence-Based Practice Outcomes: Applied to Fall and Injury Prevention
Afternoon Keynote: Susan A. Bethel, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Manager of Nursing Scholarship & Research; Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC
Are We There Yet? Stepping Stones Along the Path to a Successful Clinical Research Program
Closing Keynote: Barbara McLean, MN, RN, CCNS-BC, NP-BC, CCRN, FCCM
Critical Care Clinical Specialist; Critical Care Division, Grady Health Systems, Atlanta,
GA
Putting Our Efforts into Creating Change: Evidence, Initiative, & Improvement
Broad Selection of Research, EBP, and Quality Topics
Participants can select from research, EBP, and quality improvement concurrent sessions
that meet individual interest.
Continuing Education Credit
A Continuing Education (CE) application has been submitted to the Alabama State
Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Time
Agenda Item
8:00 - 8:15 am Opening Remarks
8:15 - 9:15 am Room 400—Opening Keynote Address: Evidence-Based Practice Outcomes: Applied to Fall and Injury Prevention
Pat Quigley, PhD, MPH, ARNP, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP
9:15 - 9:25 am Break & Transition Time
Morning Concurrent Sessions: Invited Speakers
Room 400 Room 300 Room 460
9:25 – 10:10 am
Research Questions and the Statistics to Answer Them:
Finding the Right Fit
Laura P. Kimble, PhD, RN, FNP-C, FAHA, FAAN
From Project to Practice Changes
Danielle Fraser, MS, RN, GCNS-BC Janice Ivery, DNPc, MSN, RN-BC Jacqueline Samms-McPherson, MSN, MHA,
RN
Nuts and Bolts of Disseminating Findings
Nancy Ballard, PhD, RN , NEA-BC
10:00 - 10:45 am Posters & Transition Time
10:45 - 11:30am
The Magnificent Seven: Graphical Analysis for Quality Improvement
Lewis VanBrackle, PhD
QI/EBP/Research
Corrine Abraham, DNP, RN Ursula Kelly, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC,
PMHNP-BC
Heather Miller, MHA, MSN, RN
Beginning with the End in Mind: Process vs. Desired Outcome
Marianne Baird, MN, RN, ACNS-BC
11:30 - 12:00 pm Lunch (please select lunch & find seating)
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Room 400—Lunch Keynote Address: Are We There Yet? Stepping Stones Along the Path to a Successful Clinical Research
Program
Susan A. Bethel, MSN, RN, NE-BC
1:00 - 1:10 pm Transition Time
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions: Accepted Abstract Submission Speakers
1:10 - 1:40 pm
Meaningful Recognition in a Healthy Work Environment
for Nurse Engagement in a Critical Care Setting
Ann S. Willingham, MSN, RN, CCRN Patricia L. Hart, PhD, RN
Nancy Ballard, PhD, RN
CODE FAST: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce
Door to Needle Times
Leslie N. Busby, RN, SCRN
Resident Nurse Experiences with EBP Projects: Finding Time to
Make a Difference Darlene M. Rogers, MSN, BS, RN-BC Kelly Shelby, MSN, RN 1:40 - 1:50 pm Transition Time 1:50 - 2:20 pm Medication Administration Improvement in an Acute Psychiatric Unit
Barbara Luttrell, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS -BC
Sheila Donnan, MN, RN, PMHCNS-BC,
Missed Nursing Care and Documentation: A Concordance
Study
Praphasiri Luangruangrong, BSN, RN, CRNI Candace White, BS, RN-BC Lisonyi John Diaz, BSN, RN, PCCN
Question Safari: Seeking Clinical Questions in Their Natural Habitat!
Emily S. Lawson, MSLIS, AHIP Natasha Laibhen-Parkes, PhD, RN, CPN
2:20 - 2:30 pm Break & Transition Time
2:30 - 3:30 pm Room 400—Closing Keynote Address: Putting Our Efforts into Creating Change: Evidence, Initiative & Improvement
Barbara McLean, MN, RN, CCNS-BC, NP-BC, CCRN, FCCM
3:30 - 3:45 pm Closing Remarks & Poster Awards
An Evidence-Based Practice ToolKit for Bedside Nurses
Evidence-Based Practice/Nursing Research Conference
Conference Venue
Kennesaw State University (KSU) Conference Center
(note: this is not the KSU
campus, see directions below).
3333 Busbee Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Directions
If you are coming from South of Kennesaw: Take I-75 N toward MARIETTA /CHATTANOOGA.
Take the CHASTAIN RD exit, exit number 271. Turn RIGHT onto CHASTAIN RD NW. Turn RIGHT onto BUSBEE DR NW. Turn RIGHT into the parking lot immediately past the KSU Center sign.
If you are coming from North of Kennesaw: Take I-75 S. Take the CHASTAIN RD exit, exit number
271, toward I-575 N. Turn LEFT onto CHASTAIN RD NW. Move to your right hand lane on
CHASTAIN RD. Turn RIGHT onto BUSBEE DR NW. Turn RIGHT into the parking lot immediately past the KSU Center sign.
Conference Registration
Registration deadline: SEPTEMBER 23, 2015.
Registration Cost: $85.00 (Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks) $65.00 (Student)
You may register by phone, email or mail. Complete registration form and email completed registration form to [email protected] or [email protected]
Enclose payment information
MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, and personal checks are accepted. Make checks payable to: Emory Healthcare.
All programs are intended to be accessible to all persons. If you have a disability and require assistance to participate fully in conference activities, contact the conference coordinator to discuss your specific needs.
Cancellation
All cancellations and participant substitutions must be received in writing. For cancellations postmarked prior to September 23, 2015 participants may receive a full refund (minus a $35.00 administrative fee). No refunds for cancellations received after September 23, 2015, but the registration may be transferred to a colleague. Please call 404.686.2878 to transfer a registration.
Conference brochure, directions, and hotel information may be accessed at:
www.wellstar.org/nursingresearchconference
Planning Committee Members
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Regina Taylor, MN, APRN, ACNS-BC
Corrine Abraham, DNP, RN
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Lanell Bellury, PhD, RN, AOCNS
Emory Healthcare
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Yvonne Schmitt, BSN, RN
Sharlene Toney, PhD, RN
Marianne Baird, MN, RN, ACNS-BC
WellStar Health System
Nancy Ballard, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
LeeAnna Spiva, PhD, RN
WellStar School of Nursing at
Kennesaw State University
Patricia L. Hart, PhD, RN
Anne White, PhD, RN
An Evidence-Based Practice ToolKit for Bedside Nurses
Evidence-Based Practice/Nursing Research Conference
An Evidence-Based Practice ToolKit for Bedside Nurses
Evidence-Based Practice/Nursing Research Conference
Conference Registration Form
CONTACT INFORMATION
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THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:
Phone: Call 404.778.7777
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Complete registration form and email completed registration form to
[email protected] or [email protected]
Enclose payment information
Mail: Send completed registration form & payment to: Yvonne Schmitt or Melissa Beaty-Griffin
Office of Nursing Quality EHC
Emory Orthopedic & Spine Medical Office Building
2nd Floor, Room 223, Suite 207
1459 Montral Road E; Tucker, Georgia 30084
CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations and participant substitutions must be received in writing. For
cancella-tions postmarked prior to
September 23, 2015
participants may receive a full refund (minus a $35.00 administrative
fee). No refunds for cancellations received after September 23, 2015, but the registration may be transferred to a
colleague.
Call 404.686.2878 to request for substitutions
.
Registration Questions
Call 404.778.7777
Conference Information
