An Evidence-Based Practice ToolKit for Bedside Nurses
Kennesaw State University Conference Center
Kennesaw, Georgia
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Evidence-Based Practice/Nursing Research Conference
WellStar Health System
Marietta, Georgia
A conference for nurse administrators, nurse managers, clinical nurse
specialists, nurse educators, nurse researchers, and nurses who are interested in
conducting nursing research, quality improvement processes, and embracing
evidence based practice in clinical healthcare settings.
Jointly sponsored by:
Atlanta VA Medical Center - Emory Healthcare - Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital - WellStar Health System - WellStar School of Nursing at Kennesaw State University
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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: Beatrice Kalisch, PhD, RN, FAAN, AAN, ANF
ANA Nursing Scholar in Residence at the Institute of Medicine; Titus Professor of Nursing,
University of Michigan
Missed Nursing Care: Errors of Omission
Afternoon Keynote: Marianne Chulay, PhD, RN, FAAN
Consultant, Clinical Research and Critical Care Nursing, Southern Pines, NC
Clinical Researcher Teams: Making a Difference in Patient Care
Closing Keynote: Beth Ann Taylor, DHA, RN, NEA-BC
Director, Workforce and Leadership; VA Office of Nursing Services, Washington, DC
VA Patient Classification System- Using the Evidence
Broad Selection of Research, EBP, and Quality Topics
Participants can select from research, EBP, and quality concurrent sessions that meet
individual interest.
Continuing Education Credit
This activity has been submitted to the Alabama State Nurses Association for approval to
award contact hours. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Marlette
Buckner/WellStar Health System at 470.956.6408.
WellStar Health System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the
Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing
education 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 Opening Keynote Address: Missed Nursing Care: Errors of Omission
Beatrice Kalisch, PhD, RN, FAAN, AAN, ANF
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
Outcomes & Action Planning
Nancy Ballard, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Sharlene Toney, PhD, RN
Magnet Excellence: Demonstrating the Value of Nursing
In Healthcare Reform
Marianne Baird, MN, RN, ACNS-BC
10:00 - 10:45 am Posters & Transition Time
10:45 - 11:30am
In Pursuit of Excellence
Magnet Panel of Experts
Applying LEAN Principles for Clinical Practice Change
Heather Miller, MHA, MSN, RN
Understanding IRB Approval
Patricia L. Hart, PhD, RN
11:30 - 12:00 pm Lunch (please select lunch & find seating)
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Keynote Address: Clinical Researcher Teams: Making a Difference in Patient Care
Marianne Chulay, PhD, RN, FAAN
1:00 - 1:10 pm Transition Time
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions: Accepted Abstract Submission Speakers
1:10 - 1:40 pm
The Effect of Preceptor Role Effectiveness on Newly Licensed Nurses’ Perceived Psychological Empowerment &
Professional Autonomy
Chanell Watkins, MSN, RN Patricia L. Hart, PhD, RN
Nicole Mareno, PhD, RN
Reducing Falls by Decreasing High Risk Medications &
Activating Alarms
Barbara Latten, BSN, RN Susan Bowling, BS James Fisher, PharmD, BCPS
LeeAnn Spiva, PhD, RN
Web-Based Evidence Based Practice Educational Intervention to Improve EBP Competence Among BSN Prepared Pediatric Bedside Nurses:
A Mixed Methods Pilot Study
Natasha Laibhen-Parkes, RN, PhD, CPN,
1:40 - 1:50 pm Transition Time
1:50 - 2:20 pm
The Examination of Factors that Influence Treatment Seeking
Delay Among Older Adults Diagnosed With Acute
Myocardial Infarction
Deonna S. Tanner, PhD, RN
Multidisciplinary Approach to Optimizing Glycemic Control for the
Postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient
Ceressa T. Ward, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP Toni Johnson, DNP, APRN,
CNS-BC, CPAN Vicki Morelock, MN, RN, CCRN Joseph Ward, MSN, RN, BC-ADM, CDE
Terrie Sullivan, BSN, RN, PCCN Janice Temple, BSN, RN
Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of Breastfeeding Mothers with a Tongue-Tied Baby
Ruth Simmons, BSN, MA, RNC-LRN, IBCLC
2:20 - 2:30 pm Break & Transition Time
2:30 - 3:30 pm Closing Keynote Address: VA Patient Classification System- Using the Evidence
Beth Ann Taylor, DHA, RN, NEA-BC
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 12, 2014.
Registration Cost: $85.00 (Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks) $65.00 (Student)
You may register by phone, email or mail. Complete the registration form on page 5 of this brochure or go to www.wellstar.org/nursingresearchconference
MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, and personal checks are accepted. Make checks payable to: WellStar.
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 August 31, 2014 participants may receive a full refund (minus a $35.00 administrative fee). No
refunds for cancellations received after August 31, 2014, but the registration may be transferred to a colleague. Please call 770-956-STAR (7827) to transfer a registration.
Conference brochure, directions, and hotel information may be accessed at:
www.wellstar.org/nursingresearchconference
Conference Presentations: All conference presentations will be uploaded to a CD and provided to each participate
attending the conference. Copies will not be provided at the conference.
Planning Committee Members
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Regina Taylor, MN, RN, ACNS-BC
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, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
LeeAnna Spiva, PhD, RN, PLNC
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
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CANCELLATIONS:
All cancellations and participant substitutions must be received in writing. For cancellations postmarked prior to
August 31, 2014 participants may receive a full refund (minus a $35.00 administrative fee). No refunds for
cancellations received after August 31, 2014, but the registration may be transferred to a colleague.
Call 770.956.STAR (7827) to request for substitutions
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Registration Questions
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Conference Information
