October 6 - Research Workshops October 7 - Research Symposium Atlanta, GA
American Nurses Enterprise Research Symposium
October 6 & 7 Atlanta, GA
ANA Enterprise Research Symposium
Endnote Moderator
Teresa Trammell
CPNP-AC, FNP, APRN, MSN, MHA
Teresa is a duel certified nurse practitioner who specializes in pediatric trauma, high risk delivery, and family medicine. She works with EBSCO Information Services as a clinical consultant, while continuing her practice to provide patient care with a focus on the homeless, indigenous, and migrant populations.
She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Baylor University, earned her Master of Science degree in the Nurse Practitioner program from Duke University, and has a Master of Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Teresa has taught at Emory University in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, the Medical College of Georgia, and has served in multiple roles focused on the education of nurses and medical residents. She has worked in several roles as an innovative nurse leader at the Medical University of South Carolina, the Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, Emory Healthcare, and the Wellstar Health System. Teresa has also participated as a cardiac researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina, has reviewed and written for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX exam, participated in several research publications, and continues to present at numerous medical and nursing conferences.
Research Frontiers
2025 Amplifying the Value of Nursing through Transformative Research
Highlights
- New! Research Workshops:
ROI, EBP, Research Methods, and Storytelling for Impact (Oct 6, separate registration) - Advanced Technologies: Explore AI, virtual reality, and simulations in nursing research.
- Practice-Based Projects: Steps to develop successful research initiatives.
- DEIB Focus: Integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research.
- Research Methods: Insights on EBP, QI, implementation, and more.
- Diverse Engagement: Involving nurses from varied backgrounds in research.
- Research Culture: Building inquiry, development, and mentorship.
- Interprofessional Support: Advocating for a research-friendly collaborative environment.
- Poster Presentations: More poster presentations and peer-driven insights than ever before.
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Empowering Nursing Through Advanced Research Techniques
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Event Overview:
Join American Nurses Enterprise for the "Amplifying the Value of Nursing through Transformative Research" at the Research Symposium on October 7 in Atlanta, Georgia. New this year, we are hosting four 3-hour workshops on October 6. -
Audience:
Ideal for nursing leaders, educators, researchers in all phases of research, especially practice-based, and those developing research programs. -
Organizers:
Hosted by the American Nurses Enterprise Research Advisory Council and the Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management. -
Conjunction Event:
Held as a pre-conference to the ANCC National Magnet Recognition® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence® Conferences. -
2025 Theme:
Focuses on Amplifying the Value of Nursing through Transformative Research. -
New Workshop Day October 6:
Workshop sessions on Quantifying Nursing’s Economic Value Contributions, Evidence-Based Practice, Strengthening and Scaling Nursing Research, and Storytelling to Elevate Nursing’s Value and Impact. -
Why Attend:
After attending the symposium, participants will be able to:
- Integrate qualitative and quantitative research methods into an organizational research program.
- Develop interprofessional collaboration and clinical-academic partnerships.
- Identify and overcome challenges to nursing research.
- Build an inclusive and diverse research team addressing inequity in healthcare.
- Bring back innovative solutions to research teams and the organization.
- Carry forward a renewed spirit and strategies to sustain that spirit in research.
At a Glance
Research Symposium Agenda, Oct 7
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast, Registration & Poster Networking
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Opening Keynote: Pioneering the Future: Unleashing the Power of Innovation in Nursing Research
Katherine “Kat” Scafide, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAAFS
Dr. Scafide is a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at George Mason University.
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Concurrent Session 1
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Session 2
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch, Awards & Value of Nursing Presentation
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12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Attended Poster Session
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Concurrent Session 3
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Concurrent Session 4
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Endnote Plenary: Beyond the Evidence: Amplifying the Value of Nursing Through Transformative Research
Katherine “Kat” Scafide, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAAFS, George Mason University
Olga Yakusheva, PhD, FAAN(h), Professor, The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Moderator: Oriana Beaudet, DNP RN, ANA Vice President of Nursing Innovation
Opening Keynote Speaker
Katherine “Kat” Scafide
PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAAFS, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, George Mason University
A nationally recognized forensic nurse scientist, Dr. Scafide began her clinical career as a pediatric and adult sexual assault nurse examiner and later served as a death investigator for the State of Maryland’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. She earned both her MSN and PhD from Johns Hopkins University.
At Mason, Dr. Scafide teaches and mentors doctoral students while leading a federally funded program of research focused on advancing health equity in the identification and documentation of injuries among survivors of violence, particularly individuals with darker skin tones. She directs an interdisciplinary research team that integrates nursing, health informatics, and engineering to develop innovative, technology-enhanced approaches to injury detection.
Dr. Scafide is principal investigator of the Equitable and Accessible Software for Injury Detection (EAS-ID) project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at developing a smartphone-based application that combines alternate light source (ALS) imaging, medical data, platform connectivity, and deep learning to equitably detect and characterize bruises across diverse skin tones. This work includes building a national repository of bruise images, integrating with electronic health records, and developing AI tools that support—rather than replace—clinician judgment.
Her scholarship includes numerous peer-reviewed publications in top forensic and nursing journals and frequent presentations to national and international audiences. Dr. Scafide is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
Endnote Plenary Speakers
Olga Yakusheva
PhD, FAAN(h), Professor, The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, The Johns Hopkins Business of Health Institute, Economics Editor, International Journal of Nursing Studies
Dr. Yakusheva is an economist with research interests in health economics and health services research. Yakusheva's area of expertise is econometric methods for causal inference, data architecture, and secondary analyses of big data. The primary focus of Yakusheva’s research is the study of the economic value of nursing/nurses. Yakusheva pioneered the development of a new method for outcomes-based clinician value-added measurement using the electronic medical records. With this work, Yakusheva was able to measure, for the first time, the value-added contributions of individual nurses to patient outcomes. This work has won her national recognition earning her the Best of AcademyHealth Research Meeting Award in 2014 and a Nomination in 2018. Yakusheva is currently a PI on two AHRQ funded R01s aiming to optimize the hospital nursing workforce and ANA Enterprise funded research to conceptualize a new model and definition of the economic value of nursing.
Yakusheva is a team scientist who has contributed methodological expertise to many interdisciplinary projects including hospital readmissions, primary care providers, obesity, pregnancy and birth, and peer effects on health behaviors and outcomes. In 2023, Yakusheva was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the American Academy of Nursing.
Yakusheva holds a PhD in economics, an MS in economic policy, and a BS in mathematics.
2025 Sigma/ANCC Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Grant Awardee
Awardee will be Announced in September!
Grants available: 1 annually
Funding: US $20,000
Deadline: 1 July
October 6, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
Research Workshop Presenters
Madeleine Whalen
MSN/MPH, RN, CEN, NPD-BC
Judith Ascenzi,
DNP, RN
Nancy Albert
PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM, FHFSA, FAAN
Adriane K. Griffen
DrPH, MPH, MCHES®
Olga Yakusheva
PhD, MSE, FAAN
Kathryn Lee
PhD, RN
Marianne Weiss
DNSc, RN
Research Workshop Details
Morning Workshops | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Workshops | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Methods for Quantifying Nursing’s Economic Value Contributions
Olga Yakusheva, PhD, MSE, FAAN
Kathryn Lee, PhD, RN
Marianne Weiss, DNSc, RN
In this workshop, the team of nursing economic value experts will guide participants in identifying ways to measure the revenue contribution and economic return on investment (ROI) of new nursing development programs, redesign of staffing models, and implementation of new interventions for use in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, innovation, and clinical research evaluations. Workshop activities will include identifying potential cost-offsets and monetizable quality and safety outcomes to build the economic business case for investments in nursing.
Evidence-Based Practice Workshop
Madeleine Whalen, MSN/MPH, RN, CEN, NPD-BC
Judith Ascenzi, DNP, RN
Join the editors and authors of the 5th edition of the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model and Guidelines for this hands-on, interactive workshop. Participants will explore the purpose of EBP, why it matters, and when to use it to solve clinical problems. Next, they will be taken on a high-level tour of the key phases of the EBP process—Practice, Evidence, and Translation (PET). Finally, they’ll uncover helpful resources to continue building both their own, and their staff’s EBP skills into the future. Participants will leave with practical knowledge and concrete next steps to build evidence into their practice.
Afternoon Workshops | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Workshops | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Research Methods Learning Workshop: Strengthening and Scaling Nursing Research
Nancy M. Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM, FHFSA, FAAN
This interactive workshop is designed for nurse researchers who want to strengthen the quality of research designs and methods used (for self and mentored projects) and to expand into multi-site research projects. The session incorporates foundational and intermediate quantitative research methodologies that work well in clinical settings and key considerations for conducting high-quality research across multiple sites. Participants will engage in a blend of didactic learning, small group discussions, and hands-on exercises using real-world examples. The workshop draws on resources including the ANCC Research Council Multi-Site Research Playbook (2021).
Foundation Friends: Storytelling to Elevate Nursing’s Value and Impact
Adriane K. Griffen, DrPH, MPH, MCHES®
This interactive workshop will highlight current American Nurses Foundation grant recipient pitch talks and provide strategies to convince a funder in 2 minutes why they should fund your research, methods to improve research dissemination through storytelling, and teach attendees how to develop powerful messaging that effectively communicate the value, impact, and ROI of your research to various audiences and stakeholders. Resources on how to assess your bias in critiques of pitches will be shared with the audience.
Event Essentials
Research Symposium Details at a Glance
- Program Overview
- Why Attend?
The symposium commences with an opening keynote distinguished research leader and closes the day with an endnote panel. The event format will be in-person, with concurrent sessions in several tracks all day from which participants can choose, including panels and interactive programming. Lunch is included as an intimate networking opportunity and posters will be presented.
This year we have added a workshop day on October 6, with two morning (9:00am-12:00pm) and two afternoon (1:00-4:00pm) sessions. Topics are on Research Methods, Multi-Site Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Pitch Day: Elevating Nursing’s Value and Impact. Separate registration is required and space is limited.
After attending the symposium, participants will be able to:
- Integrate qualitative and quantitative research methods into an organizational research program.
- Develop interprofessional collaboration and clinical-academic partnerships.
- Identify and overcome challenges to nursing research.
- Build an inclusive and diverse research team addressing inequity in healthcare.
- Bring back innovative solutions to research teams and the organization.
- Carry forward a renewed spirit and strategies to sustain that spirit in research.
2025 Sessions
- Concurrent Session 1 | 9:15 AM
- Concurrent Session 2 | 10:30 AM
- Concurrent Session 3 | 1:45 PM
- Concurrent Session 4 | 3:00 PM
RS01-A
Shared Governance Evolution
System-Wide Shared Governance Research Encourages Engagement
Celeste Romp, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CPHQ, CCRN, Prisma Health and Matthew Hall, MSN, MA, RN, CCRN, PCCN, Prisma Health
Shared governance, stronger practice. Nurses involved in SG councils reported a more positive professional environment. The study found clear links between SG effectiveness and work quality—highlighting SG as a powerful driver of engagement, growth, and research across the system.
Improving Nursing Shared Governance Through Research in a Multi-Site Healthcare System
Rebecca Babb, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, CPHON, Inova Health System and Kathleen Russell-Babin, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, ACNS-BC, Inova Health System
Nurses across a Mid-Atlantic health system shared how shared governance, engagement, and evidence-based practice shape their culture—highlighting how nurse-led research can elevate care, foster collaboration, and strengthen professional practice system-wide.
Association of the Nurses' Perceptions Among Shared Governance, Psychological Empowerment, and Turnover Intentions in Acute Care Hospitals
Emma Aquino-Maneja, DNP, RN, CCRN, Kaiser Permanente
When nurses are empowered to share decision-making with leaders, they are more likely to stay in their roles and deliver better patient care. Strengthening shared governance may be a powerful strategy to boost retention and transform clinical outcomes.
RS01-B
Clinical Assessment & Early Warning
Retrospectively Examining the Probability of Acute Skin Failure Among Hospitalized Patients With Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries
Natalie Bermudez, PhD, RN, EBP-C, Baptist Health South Florida and Tori Hatch, BSN, RN, CWCN, Bethesda Hospital East/West | Baptist Health South Florida
Acute skin failure (ASF) in patients with severe pressure injuries can be misdiagnosed. By integrating ASF assessment into nursing practice, nurses can lead the charge to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce hospital-acquired pressure injury penalties.
Enhancing Skin Assessment: Infrared Spectroscopy Across All Skin Tones
Mary Lee Potter, PhD, MBA, RN, CWOCN, Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
Near-infrared spectroscopy, backed by AI trained on diverse skin tones, showed high sensitivity in detecting early pressure injuries—especially in patients with dark skin. This promising tool could overcome traditional assessment limits, enabling earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
Influence of the CONCERN Early Warning System on Unanticipated ICU Transfers, In-Hospital Mortality, and Length of Stay: Results From a Multi-Site Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Kenrick Cato, PhD, RN, CPHIMS, FAAN, FACMI, University of Pennsylvania / Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Sarah Rossetti, RN, PhD, FAAN, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI, Columbia University - Irving Medical Center
By leveraging nursing documentation, the CONCERN early warning system identified patient decline sooner—reducing deaths and hospital stays after unexpected ICU transfers. Empowering nurses with predictive tools like CONCERN enables earlier intervention and improves outcomes.
RS01-C
Technology & AI Innovations
The Impact of AI in HIV Care Through a Diplomacy Lab Initiative
Deborah Brabham, RN, PhD, CNE, UF Health Jacksonville and Renata Henderson, RN, DNP, CNE, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Through a Diplomacy Lab, nursing students tackled real-world HIV care challenges while building AI and critical thinking skills. Embedding AI in nursing education is key to developing future leaders and advancing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and health equity.
Developing Nurse Innovator Competencies for Information and AI Technology Integration in Healthcare
Susan Patton, DNSc, APRN, FAANP, FAAN, HCA Healthcare
A new five-domain framework is helping nurse innovators lead the way in tech-driven care—balancing AI integration with compassion. Backed by strong support across healthcare roles, this tool is set to shape education and practice, empowering nurses to drive human-centered innovation in a digital age.
Empowering New Graduate ICU Nurses: A Virtual Reality Approach to Boosting Self-Efficacy
Ashleigh Routte, SCRN, Baptist Health Louisville
Virtual nursing journal clubs boosted nurses’ confidence and enthusiasm for evidence-based practice. By creating space for learning and discussion, NJCs are proving to be powerful tools for professional growth and building a culture of inquiry at the bedside.
RS02-A
Governance Structures & Empowerment
The Structure of Shared Governance: Does it Matter? A Two-Site, Cross-Sectional Study
Leah May, DNP, RN, C-ONQS, HCA HealthONE ROSE and Elisabet Harms, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNEcl, HCA HealthONE ROSE
Virtual nurses in acute care report stronger patient safety and better work-life balance—despite tech and communication hurdles. Their insights show virtual nursing isn’t just support, it’s a growing force for innovation, care quality, and workforce transformation: nurses can help shape its future.
Nurses' Insight Into Professional Governance: Effect on Satisfaction / Intent-to-Leave
Peggy Kalowes, PhD, RN, CNS, FAHA, Adventist Health / Nursing Consulting Partners and Julie Mike, BSN, RN, Adventist Health White Memorial
Engaging in shared decision-making isn’t just good for practice—it’s key to retention and growth. Nurses who felt empowered through professional governance reported greater job satisfaction, stronger autonomy, and less desire to leave. Nurses can lead by embracing governance to shape their work and future.
Valuing Nurse's Discretionary Time: Structural Supports for Clinical Nurse Engagement in Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Fay Wright, RN, APRN-BC, PhD, Northwell Health Northern Westchester Hospital and Dina Flihan, RN, CPN, BSN, Northwell Health Northern Westchester Hospital
Inclusive governance sparks stronger engagement! While Magnet hospitals saw similar governance perceptions across models, all-staff structures ignited significantly higher staff involvement—highlighting the power of inclusion and the potential for broader organizational impact.
RS02-B
Patient Safety & Environmental Controls
Temporary Toilet Lids Minimize Contamination of Bathroom Surfaces With Hazardous Drugs
Grace Allen, MSN, RN, OCN, Orange Coast Medical Center and Sadeeka Al-Majid, PhD, RN, FAAN, Orange Coast Medical Center
Low-cost interventions can improve safety for healthcare workers and patients. When uncovered toilets used by chemotherapy patients are flushed, bathroom surfaces can be contaminated with hazardous drugs. Reusable toilet lids and bleach-based cleaning can significantly reduce contamination.
PRIME-ED: A Patient-Centered Instrument to Improve Patient Safety
Elyssa Wood, RN, MPH, PhD, FAEN, CPEN, Inova Health System and Sabina Baidoo, MSN, RN, CEN, Inova Health System
Patients speak, and the message is clear: Women, younger adults, and those with longer ED stays feel less confident in diagnoses. This study using PRIME-ED reveals a call for sharper, more personalized communication—empowering nurses to build trust and elevate patient-centered care.
Calm Hospital: A Multi-Site Nursing Research Study
Christine Larsen, APRN, ACNS-BC, NE-BC, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Judith Pasternack, RN, BSN, NPD-BC, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Across three hospitals, nurses who practiced brief mindfulness techniques saw lasting boosts in focus and resilience over a year. Mindfulness isn’t just a moment of calm, it’s a powerful, sustainable tool nurses can use to strengthen well-being and shape a healthier workplace culture.
RS02-C
Digital Tools & Informatics
An Untold Story: Unveiling Virtual Nursing Metrics
Kymberlee Cox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Virtual nursing continues to expand, but inconsistent and unvalidated metrics limit its evaluation. Nurses can lead the way by advocating for standardized metrics to evaluate, refine, and scale virtual care effectively.
Satisfaction and Usability of a Medication Adherence App Among Medically Underserved Patients With Chronic Illness: Survey Study
Christa Hartch, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Manhattanville University
Medically underserved adults using a mobile app for chronic illness management reported high satisfaction and better medication adherence. Simple features like reminders made a big impact. Nurses can champion mobile health tools to boost self-efficacy and close care gaps in vulnerable communities.
Empowering Nurses With Dashboards for Individual Clinician Enhancement (DICE): A Pilot Study in a Neurorehabilitation Hospital
Ann Toth, BSN, RN, CPPS, CBIS, Craig Hospital
Clarity meets confidence. A new dashboard (DICE) gave nurses real-time insight into quality metrics. While performance didn’t shift in trials, nurses felt more empowered and heard—driving full adoption and plans to expand. Usability and positive feedback made it a win for frontline engagement.
RS03-A
Wellbeing & Resilience
Health Promotion Behaviors Mediating the Impact of Workload on Nurses Psychological Distress Symptoms
Hephzibah Edwin, PhD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PCCN, MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Heavy workloads and poor work environments are contributing to nursing distress, sleep issues, and declining health. Embedding wellness behaviors into daily practice and creating supportive workplaces are essential to protecting nurse well-being and workforce stability.
Nurse Intervention That Builds on Strengths to Facilitate Wellbeing
Cynthia Peterson, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CCRN-K, University of Vermont Medical Center and Genevieve Chandler, PhD, RN, CRRN, University of Massachusetts Amherst
A nurse-led, strengths-based resilience program helped healthcare staff build emotional awareness, connection, and coping skills over 10 weeks. Rooted in Appreciative Inquiry and a social ecological model, this empowering approach shows how aligning well-being with nursing values can strengthen clinician health and workplace culture.
Nurse-Led Research: Post-Pandemic Stress and Support
Vida Vizgirda, Rn, PhD, JD, Advocate Health and Sonali Rajput, RN, MSN, CNL, Advocate Health
Three years after COVID-19, the mental toll lingers. Nearly one in three nurses still face serious distress—and many skip wellness resources due to time and privacy concerns. It’s time for support that’s truly accessible, personalized, and built around nurses’ real needs.
RS03-B
Workflow Optimization & Productivity
Impact of Virtual Nursing on Productivity and Staff Attitudes
Alisha Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Meghann Lilley, DNP, RN, CNL, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
On two busy med-surg units, virtual nurses (ViRN) delivered nearly 5 hours of daily support over 12 weeks—easing bedside workloads, boosting morale, and proving a scalable solution to staffing strain and care quality.
Impact of Centralized vs. Decentralized/Hybrid Lung Cancer Screening Workflows on Adherence Rates in a Safety-Net Hospital
Mary Pasquinelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CTTS, University of Illinois Chicago
A nurse-led, centralized lung cancer screening model dramatically boosted adherence in a low-income, minority population—thanks to structured follow-up and coordination. This approach shows how expanding nursing roles can drive early detection and help close gaps in cancer care equity.
Leveraging Nurse Talent Profiles for Data-Driven Staffing Optimization in Acute Care
Susan Patton, DNSc, APRN, FAANP, FAAN, HCA Healthcare
Powered by AI, a nurse talent profile tool matched staff skills to specialty needs with 76% alignment between self and manager ratings. This smart staffing approach could boost satisfaction, improve resource use, and elevate care quality, especially in fast-paced acute settings.
RS03-C
Virtual Nursing Models & Experiences
Using an Implementation Science Approach to Evaluate a Virtual Nursing Model from the Perspectives of the Virtual Nurse, Bedside Nurse and Patient
Tajudaullah Bhaloo, PhD, Memorial Hermann Health System
Virtual nursing can improve patient satisfaction while reducing length of stay and increasing throughput. With structured workflows and proper training, VN programs show high levels of acceptance, adoption, and feasibility in clinical practice.
Exploring Evolving Nurse Perceptions of Virtual Support: Bridging ICU Care with Virtual Technology
Rachel Eklund, MSN, APRN, AGCNS, CCRN, Henry Ford Health and Nutrena Tate, RN, PhD, MBA, CPNP-PC, Henry Ford Health
ICU nurses expressed mixed feelings about family-witnessed resuscitation, often due to uncertainty about the role of family support persons (FSPs). Clarifying the FSP’s purpose and providing leadership support can improve implementation and enhance experiences for both families and care teams.
The Lived Experience of Virtual Nurses
Anne Schoening, RN, PhD, CNE, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy and Tamara Oliver, RN, MPH, PhD, Creighton University College of Nursing
Virtual nursing, real impact. Nurses in acute care shared wins like safer care and better work-life balance—despite tech hiccups and communication snags. Their stories show how virtual nursing strengthens bedside support and highlights key areas for smarter integration and future growth.
RS04-A
Professional Certification & Development
Nurse-Level Predictors of Obtaining Specialty Registered Nurse Certification
David Ryamukuru, PhD, RN, University of Michigan
Specialty RN certification has been associated with improved patient outcomes, better nurse outcomes, and reduced nursing turnover rates. This was the first study to examine the impact of specialty RN certification on patient outcomes at the patient level, where nurses provide direct care.
Promoting Confidence: Using Simulation Pedagogy to Professionally Develop Patient Care Technicians
Lagidgette Robinson, RN, MSN, MEDSURG-BC, NPD-BC, Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital
Simulation-based training gave Patient Care Technicians a major confidence boost in handling aggression—outperforming traditional methods. This hands-on approach shows real promise to reduce workplace violence, improving safety, and preparing PCTs to deliver better, more secure patient care.
The Impact of Specialty Registered Nurse Certification on Patient Outcomes: A Nurse-Patient Level Analysis
Goncalo Placido, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, LSSMBB, CPHQ, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Patients had better odds—fewer deaths, infections, and pressure injuries—when cared for by more specialty-certified RNs. These benefits held steady regardless of BSN status, highlighting the powerful impact of certification and the importance of continued professional growth in nursing.
RS04-B
Translating Research into Practice
Weight of Complexity: The Prevalence, Causes, & Solutions to Malnutrition in Complex Chronic Illness
Jennifer Tisdale, MBA, BSN, RN, CPN, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Remote monitoring, real results! Kids with Failure to Thrive gained weight, avoided 92% of hospital stays, and cut costs—thanks to nurse-led innovation. Despite some challenges, the scalable model boosted access, caregiver engagement, and outcomes for medically complex children.
Improving Nutrition High Risk Screening Referrals by Nurses for All New Patient Admissions
Goncalo Placido, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, LSSMBB, CPHQ, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Smarter screening, better outcomes. A hospital’s upgraded nutrition tool boosted referral accuracy to 70% and slashed missed referrals to 10%. With tech enhancements and evidence-based criteria, this streamlined approach improves workflows and care—ready to scale system-wide.
From Insights to Impact: Disseminating Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Findings to Broad Audiences
Madeleine Whalen, RN, MSN/MPH, CEN, NPD-BC, Johns Hopkins Health System and Jeanne Mahoney, BA, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Nursing research takes center stage! A six-hospital system launched a bold, centralized push—fueling nurse-led publications, presentations, and leadership through mentorship, education, and media. The result? Barriers shattered and nursing voices amplified in care, policy, and practice.
RS04-C
Nursing Science & Leadership
From Research to Reality: Nurse Scientists Driving Healthcare Transformation
Penny Huddleston, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K, Baylor Scott & White Grapevine
Nurse Scientists in Texas are fueling a surge in nursing research—leading cohorts, councils, and workshops that bridge practice and academia. Their work is growing studies, publications, and professional development, proving that nurse-led scholarship can elevate care at every level.
Hospital-Based PhD & DNP Nurse Scientist Collaboration to Advance Nursing Science and Research
Joanne Muyco, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR, Houston Methodist Hospital and Alexis Hayes, PhD, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, Houston Methodist Hospital
Dementia caregivers helped design the “Caregiver as Navigator” program by sharing real-world insights in focus groups. Their input led to a practical, empowering tool that better supports emotional needs, proactive planning, and system navigation.
Being the First in the First State: Emerging Nurse Leaders Elevating Nursing Research at the State Level
Susan Smith Birkhoff, PhD, RN, ChristianaCare
Nursing leaders in a state-level NIH initiative are opening doors—expanding mentorship, embedding nurses in research teams, and raising the profile of nursing science. The program fuels innovation, uplifts early-career nurses, and builds a culture where collaboration and discovery thrive across disciplines.
Podium Tracks
- Track A
- Track B
- Track C
RS01-A | 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Shared Governance Evolution
RS01-A1: System-Wide Shared Governance Research Encourages Engagement
Celeste Romp, Matthew Hall
RS01-A2: Improving Nursing Shared Governance Through Research in a Multi-Site Healthcare System
Rebecca Babb, Kathleen Russell-Babin
RS01-A3: Association of the Nurses' Perceptions Among Shared Governance,
Psychological Empowerment, and Turnover Intentions in Acute Care Hospitals
Emma Aquino-Maneja
RS02-A | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Governance Structures & Empowerment
RS02-A1: The Structure of Shared Governance: Does it Matter? A Two-Site, Cross-Sectional Study
Leah May, Elisabet Harms
RS02-A2: Nurses' Insight Into Professional Governance: Effect on Satisfaction / Intent-to-Leave
Peggy Kalowes, Julie Mike
RS02-A3: Valuing Nurse's Discretionary Time: Structural Supports for Clinical Nurse Engagement in Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Fay Wright, Dina Flihan
RS03-A | 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Wellbeing & Resilience
RS03-A1: Health Promotion Behaviors Mediating the Impact of Workload on Nurses Psychological Distress Symptoms
Hephzibah Edwin
RS03-A2: Nurse Intervention That Builds on Strengths to Facilitate Wellbeing
Cynthia Peterson, Genevieve Chandler
RS03-A3: Nurse-Led Research: Post-Pandemic Stress and Support
Vida Vizgirda, Sonali Rajput
RS04-A | 3:00 PM – 4:00 APM
Professional Certification & Development
RS04-A1: Nurse-Level Predictors of Obtaining Specialty Registered Nurse Certification
David Ryamukuru
RS04-A2: Promoting Confidence: Using Simulation Pedagogy to Professionally Develop Patient Care Technicians
Lagidgette Robinson
RS04-A3: The Impact of Specialty Registered Nurse Certification on Patient Outcomes: A Nurse-Patient Level Analysis
David Ryamukuru
RS01-B | 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Clinical Assessment & Early Warning
RS01-B1: Retrospectively Examining the Probability of Acute Skin Failure Among Hospitalized Patients With Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries
Natalie Bermudez, Tori Hatch
RS01-B2: Enhancing Skin Assessment: Infrared Spectroscopy Across All Skin Tones
Mary Lee Potter
RS01-B3: Influence of the CONCERN Early Warning System on Unanticipated ICU Transfers, In-Hospital Mortality, and Length of Stay: Results From a Multi-Site Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Kenrick Cato, Sarah Rossetti
RS02-B | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Patient Safety & Environmental Controls
RS02-B1: Temporary Toilet Lids Minimize Contamination of Bathroom Surfaces with Hazardous Drugs
Grace Allen, Sadeeka Al-Majid
RS02-B2: PRIME-ED: A Patient-Centered Instrument to Improve Patient Safety
Elyssa Wood, Sabina Baidoo
RS02-B3: Calm Hospital: A Multi-Site Nursing Research Study
Christine Larsen, Judith Pasternack
RS03-B | 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Workflow Optimization & Productivity
RS03-B1: Impact of Virtual Nursing on Productivity and Staff Attitudes
Alisha Brown, Traci Schultz
RS03-B2: Impact of Centralized vs. Decentralized/Hybrid Lung Cancer Screening Workflows on Adherence Rates in a Safety-Net Hospital
Mary Pasquinelli
RS03-B3: Leveraging Nurse Talent Profiles for Data-Driven Staffing Optimization in Acute Care
Susan Patton
RS04-B | 3:00 PM – 4:00 APM
Translating Research into Practice
RS04-B1: Weight of Complexity: The Prevalence, Causes, & Solutions to Malnutrition in Complex Chronic Illness
Jennifer Tisdale
RS04-B2: Improving Nutrition High Risk Screening Referrals by Nurses for All New Patient Admissions
Goncalo Placido
RS04-B3: From Insights to Impact: Disseminating Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Findings to Broad Audiences
Madeleine Whalen, Jeanne Mahoney
RS01-C | 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Technology & AI Innovations
RS01-C1: The Impact of AI in HIV Care Through a Diplomacy Lab Initiative
Deborah Brabham, Renata Henderson
RS01-C2: Developing Nurse Innovator Competencies for Information and AI Technology Integration in Healthcare
Susan Patton
RS01-C3: Empowering New Graduate ICU Nurses: A Virtual Reality Approach to Boosting Self-Efficacy
Ashleigh Routte
RS02-C | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Digital Tools & Informatics
RS02-C1: An Untold Story: Unveiling Virtual Nursing Metrics
Kymberlee Cox
RS02-C2: Satisfaction and Usability of Medication Adherence App Among Medically Underserved Patients With Chronic Illness: Survey Study
Christa Hartch
RS02-C3: Empowering Nurses With Dashboards for Individual Clinician Enhancement (DICE): A Pilot Study in a Neurorehabilitation Hospital
Ann Toth
RS03-C | 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Virtual Nursing Models & Experiences
RS03-C1: Using an Implementation Science Approach to Evaluate a Virtual Nursing Model from the Perspectives of the Virtual Nurse, Bedside Nurse and Patient
Tajudaullah Bhaloo
RS03-C2: Exploring Evolving Nurse Perceptions of Virtual Support: Bridging ICU Care with Virtual Technology
Rachel Eklund, Nutrena Tate
RS03-C3: The Lived Experience of Virtual Nurses
Anne Schoening, Tamara Oliver
RS04-C | 3:00 PM – 4:00 APM
Nursing Science & Leadership
RS04-C1: From Research to Reality: Nurse Scientists Driving Healthcare Transformation
Rebecca Miller, Penny Huddleston
RS04-C2: Hospital-Based PhD & DNP Nurse Scientist Collaboration to Advance Nursing Science and Research
Joanne Muyco, Alexis Hayes
RS04-C3: Being the First in the First State: Emerging Nurse Leaders Elevating Nursing Research at the State Level
Susan Smith Birkhoff
2025 Sessions
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Shared Governance Evolution
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Clinical Assessment & Early Warning
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Technology & AI Innovations
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Governance Structures & Empowerment
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Patient Safety & Environmental Controls
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Digital Tools & Informatics
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Wellbeing & Resilience
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Workflow Optimization & Productivity
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Virtual Nursing Models & Experiences
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Professional Certification & Development
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Translating Research into Practice
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Nursing Science & Leadership
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Important Sessions
Shared Governance Evolution
9:15 AM | Room: B310
RS01-A1 System-Wide Shared Governance Research Encourages Engagement
Celeste Romp, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CPHQ, CCRN, Prisma Health
Matthew Hall, MSN, MA, RN, CCRN, PCCN, Prisma Health
9:15 AM | Room: B310
RS01-A2 Improving Nursing Shared Governance Through Research in a Multi-Site Healthcare System
Rebecca Babb, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, CPHON, Inova Health System
Kathleen Russell-Babin, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, ACNS-BC, Inova Health System
9:15 AM | Room: B310
RS01-A3 Association of the Nurses' Perceptions Among Shared Governance, Psychological Empowerment, and Turnover Intentions in Acute Care Hospitals
Emma Aquino-Maneja, DNP, RN, CCRN, Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Assessment & Early Warning
9:15 AM | Room: B311
RS01-B1 Retrospectively Examining the Probability of Acute Skin Failure Among Hospitalized Patients With Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries
Natalie Bermudez, PhD, RN, EBP-C, Baptist Health South Florida
Tori Hatch, BSN, RN, CWCN, Bethesda Hospital East/West | Baptist Health South Florida
9:15 AM | Room: B311
RS01-B2 Enhancing Skin Assessment: Infrared Spectroscopy Across All Skin Tones
Mary Lee Potter, PhD, MBA, RN, CWOCN, Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
9:15 AM | Room: B311
RS01-B3 Influence of the CONCERN Early Warning System on Unanticipated ICU Transfers, In-Hospital Mortality, and Length of Stay: Results From a Multi-Site Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Kenrick Cato, PhD, RN, CPHIMS, FAAN, FACMI, University of Pennsylvania / Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Sarah Rossetti, RN, PhD, FAAN, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI, Columbia University - Irving Medical Center
Technology & AI Innovations
9:15 AM | Room: B315
RS01-C1 The Impact of AI in HIV Care Through a Diplomacy Lab Initiative
Deborah Brabham, RN, PhD, CNE, UF Health Jacksonville
Renata Henderson, RN, DNP, CNE, Florida State College at Jacksonville
9:15 AM | Room: B315
RS01-C2 Developing Nurse Innovator Competencies for Information and AI Technology Integration in Healthcare
Susan Patton, DNSc, APRN, FAANP, FAAN, HCA Healthcare
9:15 AM | Room: B315
RS01-C3 Empowering New Graduate ICU Nurses: A Virtual Reality Approach to Boosting Self-Efficacy
Ashleigh Routte, SCRN, Baptist Health Louisville
Governance Structures & Empowerment
10:30 AM | Room: B310
RS02-A1 The Structure of Shared Governance: Does it Matter? A Two-Site, Cross-Sectional Study
Leah May, DNP, RN, C-ONQS, HCA HealthONE ROSE
Elisabet Harms, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNEcl, HCA HealthONE ROSE
10:30 AM | Room: B310
RS02-A2 Nurses' Insight Into Professional Governance: Effect on Satisfaction / Intent-to-Leave
Peggy Kalowes, PhD, RN, CNS, FAHA, Adventist Health / Nursing Consulting Partners
Julie Mike, BSN, RN, Adventist Health White Memorial
10:30 AM | Room: B310
RS02-A3 Valuing Nurse's Discretionary Time: Structural Supports for Clinical Nurse Engagement in Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Fay Wright, RN, APRN-BC, PhD, Northwell Health Northern Westchester Hospital
Dina Flihan, RN, CPN, BSN, Northwell Health Northern Westchester Hospital
Patient Safety & Environmental Controls
10:30 AM | Room: B311
RS02-B1 Temporary Toilet Lids Minimize Contamination of Bathroom Surfaces With Hazardous Drugs
Grace Allen, MSN, RN, OCN, Orange Coast Medical Center
Sadeeka Al-Majid, PhD, RN, FAAN, Orange Coast Medical Center
10:30 AM | Room: B311
RS02-B2 PRIME-ED: A Patient-Centered Instrument to Improve Patient Safety
Elyssa Wood, RN, MPH, PhD, FAEN, CPEN, Inova Health System
Sabina Baidoo, MSN, RN, CEN, Inova Health System
10:30 AM | Room: B311
RS02-B3 Calm Hospital: A Multi-Site Nursing Research Study
Christine Larsen, APRN, ACNS-BC, NE-BC, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Judith Pasternack, RN, BSN, NPD-BC, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Digital Tools & Informatics
10:30 AM | Room: B315
RS02-C1 An Untold Story: Unveiling Virtual Nursing Metrics
Kymberlee Cox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, Johns Hopkins Hospital
10:30 AM | Room: B315
RS02-C2 Satisfaction and Usability of a Medication Adherence App Among Medically Underserved Patients With Chronic Illness: Survey Study
Christa Hartch, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Manhattanville University
10:30 AM | Room: B315
RS02-C3 Empowering Nurses With Dashboards for Individual Clinician Enhancement (DICE): A Pilot Study in a Neurorehabilitation Hospital
Ann Toth, BSN, RN, CPPS, CBIS, Craig Hospital
Wellbeing & Resilience
1:45 PM | Room: B310
RS03-A1 Health Promotion Behaviors Mediating the Impact of Workload on Nurses Psychological Distress Symptoms
Hephzibah Edwin, PhD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PCCN, MedStar Washington Hospital Center
1:45 PM | Room: B310
RS03-A2 Nurse Intervention That Builds on Strengths to Facilitate Wellbeing
Cynthia Peterson, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CCRN-K, University of Vermont Medical Center
Genevieve Chandler, PhD, RN, CRRN, University of Massachusetts Amherst
1:45 PM | Room: B310
RS03-A3 Nurse-Led Research: Post-Pandemic Stress and Support
Vida Vizgirda, Rn, PhD, JD, Advocate Health
Sonali Rajput, RN, MSN, CNL, Advocate Health
Workflow Optimization & Productivity
1:45 PM | Room: B311
RS03-B1 Impact of Virtual Nursing on Productivity and Staff Attitudes
Alisha Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Traci Schultz, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNL, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
1:45 PM | Room: B311
RS03-B2 Impact of Centralized vs. Decentralized/Hybrid Lung Cancer Screening Workflows on Adherence Rates in a Safety-Net Hospital
Mary Pasquinelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CTTS, University of Illinois Chicago
1:45 PM | Room: B311
RS03-B3 Leveraging Nurse Talent Profiles for Data-Driven Staffing Optimization in Acute Care
Susan Patton, DNSc, APRN, FAANP, FAAN, HCA Healthcare
Virtual Nursing Models & Experiences
1:45 PM | Room: B315
RS03-C1 Using an Implementation Science Approach to Evaluate a Virtual Nursing Model from the Perspectives of the Virtual Nurse, Bedside Nurse and Patient
Tajudaullah Bhaloo, PhD, Memorial Hermann Health System
1:45 PM | Room: B315
RS03-C2 Exploring Evolving Nurse Perceptions of Virtual Support: Bridging ICU Care with Virtual Technology
Rachel Eklund, MSN, APRN, AGCNS, CCRN, Henry Ford Health
Nutrena Tate, RN, PhD, MBA, CPNP-PC, Henry Ford Health
1:45 PM | Room: B315
RS03-C3 The Lived Experience of Virtual Nurses
Anne Schoening, RN, PhD, CNE, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy (member of CommonSpirit)
Tamara Oliver, RN, MPH, PhD, Creighton University College of Nursing
Professional Certification & Development
3:00 PM | Room: B310
RS04-A1 Nurse-Level Predictors of Obtaining Specialty Registered Nurse Certification
David Ryamukuru, RN, University of Michigan
3:00 PM | Room: B310
RS04-A2 Promoting Confidence: Using Simulation Pedagogy to Professionally Develop Patient Care Technicians
Lagidgette Robinson, RN, MSN, MEDSURG-BC, NPD-BC, Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital
3:00 PM | Room: B310
RS04-A3 The Impact of Specialty Registered Nurse Certification on Patient Outcomes: A Nurse-Patient Level Analysis
David Ryamukuru, RN, University of Michigan
Translating Research into Practice
3:00 PM | Room: B311
RS04-B1 Weight of Complexity: The Prevalence, Causes, & Solutions to Malnutrition in Complex Chronic Illness
Jennifer Tisdale, MBA, BSN, RN, CPN, University of Mississippi Medical Center
3:00 PM | Room: B311
RS04-B2 Improving Nutrition High Risk Screening Referrals by Nurses for All New Patient Admissions
Goncalo Placido, RN, BSN, MSN, MBA, LSSMBB, CPHQ, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
3:00 PM | Room: B311
RS04-B3 From Insights to Impact: Disseminating Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Findings to Broad Audiences
Madeleine Whalen, RN, MSN/MPH, CEN, NPD-BC, Johns Hopkins Health System
Jeanne Mahoney, BA, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Nursing Science & Leadership
3:00 PM | Room: B315
RS04-C1 From Research to Reality: Nurse Scientists Driving Healthcare Transformation
Rebecca Miller, PhD, MHSA, RN, NE-BC, Baylor Scott & White
Penny Huddleston, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K, Baylor Scott & White Grapevine
3:00 PM | Room: B315
RS04-C2 Hospital-Based PhD & DNP Nurse Scientist Collaboration to Advance Nursing Science and Research
Joanne Muyco, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR, Houston Methodist Hospital
Alexis Hayes, PhD, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, Houston Methodist Hospital
3:00 PM | Room: B315
RS04-C3 Being the First in the First State: Emerging Nurse Leaders Elevating Nursing Research at the State Level
Susan Smith Birkhoff, PhD, RN, ChristianaCare
Important Sessions
12:00 PM | Room: B312 - 314
Lunch Presentation
Olga Yakusheva, PhD, MSE, FAAN, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Marianne Weiss, DNSc, RN, Marquette University College of Nursing
9:00 AM | Room: B312 - 314
Opening Keynote: Pioneering the Future: Unleashing the Power of Innovation in Nursing Research
Katherine “Kat” Scafide, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAAFS, George Mason University
4:30 PM | Room: B312 - 314
Endnote Panel: Beyond the Evidence: Amplifying the Value of Nursing Through Transformative Research
Katherine “Kat” Scafide, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, FAAFS, George Mason University
Olga Yakusheva, PhD, MSE, FAAN, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Podium Tracks
- Track A
- Track B
- Track C
Track A - Room B310 (RS01 - RS04 A)
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
RS01-A Shared Governance Evolution
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RS01-A1 System-Wide Shared Governance Research Encourages Engagement
Celeste Romp
Matthew Hall
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RS01-A2 Improving Nursing Shared Governance Through Research in a Multi-Site Healthcare System
Rebecca Babb
Kathleen Russell-Babin
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RS01-A3 Association of the Nurses' Perceptions Among Shared Governance, Psychological Empowerment, and Turnover Intentions in Acute Care Hospitals
Emma Aquino-Maneja
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
RS02-A Governance Structures & Empowerment
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RS02-A1 The Structure of Shared Governance: Does it Matter? A Two-Site, Cross-Sectional Study
Leah May
Elisabet Harms
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RS02-A2 Nurses' Insight Into Professional Governance: Effect on Satisfaction / Intent-to-Leave
Peggy Kalowes
Julie Mike
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RS02-A3 Valuing Nurse's Discretionary Time: Structural Supports for Clinical Nurse Engagement in Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Fay Wright
Dina Flihan
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1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
RS03-A Wellbeing & Resilience
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RS03-A1 Health Promotion Behaviors Mediating the Impact of Workload on Nurses Psychological Distress Symptoms
Hephzibah Edwin
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RS03-A2 Nurse Intervention That Builds on Strengths to Facilitate Wellbeing
Cynthia Peterson
Genevieve Chandler
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RS03-A3 Nurse-Led Research: Post-Pandemic Stress and Support
Vida Vizgirda
Sonali Rajput
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
RS04-A Professional Certification & Development
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RS04-A1 Nurse-Level Predictors of Obtaining Specialty Registered Nurse Certification
David Ryamukuru
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RS04-A2 Promoting Confidence: Using Simulation Pedagogy to Professionally Develop Patient Care Technicians
Lagidgette Robinson
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RS04-A3 The Impact of Specialty Registered Nurse Certification on Patient Outcomes: A Nurse-Patient Level Analysis
David Ryamukuru
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Track B - Room B311 (RS01 - RS04 B)
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
RS01-B Clinical Assessment & Early Warning
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RS01-B1 Retrospectively Examining the Probability of Acute Skin Failure Among Hospitalized Patients With Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries
Natalie Bermudez
Tori Hatch
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RS01-B2 Enhancing Skin Assessment: Infrared Spectroscopy Across All Skin Tones
Mary Lee Potter
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RS01-B3 Influence of the CONCERN Early Warning System on Unanticipated ICUTransfers, In-Hospital Mortality, and Length of Stay: Results From a Multi-Site Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Kenrick Cato
Sarah Rossetti
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
RS02-B Patient Safety & Environmental Controls
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RS02-B1 Temporary Toilet Lids Minimize Contamination of Bathroom Surfaces with Hazardous Drugs
Grace Allen
Sadeeka Al-Majid
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RS02-B2 PRIME-ED: A Patient-Centered Instrument to Improve Patient Safety
Elyssa Wood
Sabina Baidoo
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RS02-B3 Calm Hospital: A Multi-Site Nursing Research Study
Christine Larsen
Judith Pasternack
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1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
RS03-B Workflow Optimization & Productivity
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RS03-B1 Impact of Virtual Nursing on Productivity and Staff Attitudes
Alisha Brown
Traci Schultz
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RS03-B2 Impact of Centralized vs. Decentralized/Hybrid Lung Cancer Screening Workflows on Adherence Rates in a Safety-Net Hospital
Mary Pasquinelli
-
RS03-B3 Leveraging Nurse Talent Profiles for Data-Driven Staffing Optimization in Acute Care
Susan Patton
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
RS04-B Translating Research into Practice
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RS04-B1 Weight of Complexity: The Prevalence, Causes, & Solutions to Malnutrition in Complex Chronic Illness
Jennifer Tisdale
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RS04-B2 Improving Nutrition High Risk Screening Referrals by Nurses for All New Patient Admissions
Goncalo Placido
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RS04-B3 From Insights to Impact: Disseminating Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Findings to Broad Audiences
Madeleine Whalen
Jeanne Mahoney
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Track C - Room B315 (RS01 - RS04 C)
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
RS01-C Technology & AI Innovations
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RS01-C1 The Impact of AI in HIV Care Through a Diplomacy Lab Initiative
Deborah Brabham
Renata Henderson
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RS01-C2 Developing Nurse Innovator Competencies for Information and AI Technology Integration in Healthcare
Susan Patton
-
RS01-C3 Empowering New Graduate ICU Nurses: A Virtual Reality Approach to Boosting Self-Efficacy
Ashleigh Routte
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
RS02-C Digital Tools & Informatics
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RS02-C1 An Untold Story: Unveiling Virtual Nursing Metrics
Kymberlee Cox
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RS02-C2 Satisfaction and Usability of Medication Adherence App Among Medically Underserved Patients With Chronic Illness: Survey Study
Christa Hartch
-
RS02-C3 Empowering Nurses With Dashboards for Individual Clinician Enhancement (DICE): A Pilot Study in a Neurorehabilitation Hospital
Ann Toth
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1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
RS03-C Virtual Nursing Models & Experiences
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RS03-C1 Using an Implementation Science Approach to Evaluate a Virtual Nursing Model from the Perspectives of the Virtual Nurse, Bedside Nurse and Patient
Tajudaullah Bhaloo
-
RS03-C2 Exploring Evolving Nurse Perceptions of Virtual Support: Bridging ICU Care with Virtual Technology
Rachel Eklund
Nutrena Tate
-
RS03-C3 The Lived Experience of Virtual Nurses
Anne Schoening
Tamara Oliver
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
RS04-C Nursing Science & Leadership
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RS04-C1 From Research to Reality: Nurse Scientists Driving Healthcare Transformation
Rebecca Miller
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RS04-C2 Hospital-Based PhD & DNP Nurse Scientist Collaboration to Advance Nursing Science and Research
Joanne Muyco
Alexis Hayes
-
RS04-C3 Being the First in the First State: Emerging Nurse Leaders Elevating Nursing Research at the State Level
Susan Smith Birkhoff
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- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 4
Session 1 • 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
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RS01-A: Shared Governance Evolution | Room: B310
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RS01-A1 System-Wide Shared Governance Research Encourages Engagement
Celeste Romp
Matthew Hall
-
RS01-A2 Improving Nursing Shared Governance Through Research in a Multi-Site Healthcare System
Rebecca Babb
Kathleen Russell-Babin
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RS01-A3 Association of the Nurses' Perceptions Among Shared Governance,
Psychological Empowerment, and Turnover Intentions in Acute Care HospitalsEmma Aquino-Maneja
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RS01-B: Clinical Assessment & Early Warning | Room: B311
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RS01-B1 Retrospectively Examining the Probability of Acute Skin Failure Among
Hospitalized Patients With Hospital-Acquired Pressure InjuriesNatalie Bermudez
Tori Hatch
-
RS01-B2 Enhancing Skin Assessment: Infrared Spectroscopy Across All Skin Tones
Mary Lee Potter
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RS01-B3 Influence of the CONCERN Early Warning System on Unanticipated ICU Transfers, In-Hospital Mortality, and Length of Stay: Results From a Multi-Site Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Kenrick Cato
Sarah Rossetti
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RS01-C: Technology & AI Innovations | Room: B315
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RS01-C1 The Impact of AI in HIV Care Through a Diplomacy Lab Initiative
Deborah Brabham
Renata Henderson
-
RS01-C2 Developing Nurse Innovator Competencies for Information and AI Technology Integration in Healthcare
Susan Patton
-
RS01-C3 Empowering New Graduate ICU Nurses: A Virtual Reality Approach to Boosting Self-Efficacy
Ashleigh Routte
Session 2 • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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RS02-A: Governance Structures & Empowerment | Room: B310
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RS02-A1 The Structure of Shared Governance: Does it Matter? A Two-Site, Cross-Sectional Study
Leah May
Elisabet Harms
-
RS02-A2 Nurses' Insight Into Professional Governance: Effect on Satisfaction / Intent-to-Leave
Peggy Kalowes
Julie Mike
-
RS02-A3 Valuing Nurse's Discretionary Time: Structural Supports for Clinical Nurse Engagement in Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Fay Wright
Dina Flihan
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RS02-B: Patient Safety & Environmental Controls | Room: B311
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RS02-B1 Temporary Toilet Lids Minimize Contamination of Bathroom Surfaces with Hazardous Drugs
Grace Allen
Sadeeka Al-Majid
-
RS02-B2 PRIME-ED: A Patient-Centered Instrument to Improve Patient Safety
Elyssa Wood
Sabina Baidoo
-
RS02-B3 Calm Hospital: A Multi-Site Nursing Research Study
Christine Larsen
Judith Pasternack
-
RS02-C: Digital Tools & Informatics | Room: B315
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RS02-C1 An Untold Story: Unveiling Virtual Nursing Metrics
Kymberlee Cox
-
RS02-C2 Satisfaction and Usability of Medication Adherence App Among Medically Underserved Patients With Chronic Illness: Survey Study
Christa Hartch
-
RS02-C3Empowering Nurses With Dashboards for Individual Clinician Enhancement (DICE): A Pilot Study in a Neurorehabilitation Hospital
Ann Toth
Session 3 • 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
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RS03-A: Wellbeing & Resilience | Room: B310
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RS03-A1 Health Promotion Behaviors Mediating the Impact of Workload on Nurses Psychological Distress Symptoms
Hephzibah Edwin
-
RS03-A2 Nurse Intervention That Builds on Strengths to Facilitate Wellbeing
Cynthia Peterson
Genevieve Chandler
-
RS03-A3 Nurse-Led Research: Post-Pandemic Stress and Support
Vida Vizgirda
Sonali Rajput
-
RS03-B: Workflow Optimization & Productivity | Room: B311
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RS03-B1 Impact of Virtual Nursing on Productivity and Staff Attitudes
Alisha Brown
Traci Schultz
-
RS03-B2 Impact of Centralized vs. Decentralized/Hybrid Lung Cancer Screening Workflows on Adherence Rates in a Safety-Net Hospital
Mary Pasquinelli
-
RS03-B3 Leveraging Nurse Talent Profiles for Data-Driven Staffing Optimization in Acute Care
Susan Patton
-
RS03-C: Virtual Nursing Models & Experiences | Room: B315
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RS03-C1 Using an Implementation Science Approach to Evaluate a Virtual Nursing Model from the Perspectives of the Virtual Nurse, Bedside Nurse and Patient
Tajudaullah Bhaloo
-
RS03-C2 Exploring Evolving Nurse Perceptions of Virtual Support: Bridging ICU Care with Virtual Technology
Rachel Eklund
Nutrena Tate
-
RS03-C3 The Lived Experience of Virtual Nurses
Anne Schoening
Tamara Oliver
Session 4 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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RS04-A: Professional Certification & Development | Room: B310
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RS04-A1 Nurse-Level Predictors of Obtaining Specialty Registered Nurse Certification
David Ryamukuru
-
RS04-A2 Promoting Confidence: Using Simulation Pedagogy to Professionally Develop Patient Care Technicians
Lagidgette Robinson
-
RS04-A3 The Impact of Specialty Registered Nurse Certification on Patient Outcomes: A Nurse-Patient Level Analysis
David Ryamukuru
-
RS04-B: Translating Research into Practice | Room: B311
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RS04-B1 Weight of Complexity: The Prevalence, Causes, & Solutions to Malnutrition in Complex Chronic Illness
Jennifer Tisdale
-
RS04-B2 Improving Nutrition High Risk Screening Referrals by Nurses for All New Patient Admissions
Goncalo Placido
-
RS04-B3 From Insights to Impact: Disseminating Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Findings to Broad Audiences
Madeleine Whalen
Jeanne Mahoney
-
RS04-C: Nursing Science & Leadership | Room: B315
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RS04-C1 From Research to Reality: Nurse Scientists Driving Healthcare Transformation
Rebecca Miller
Penny Huddleston
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RS04-C2 Hospital-Based PhD & DNP Nurse Scientist Collaboration to Advance Nursing Science and Research
Joanne Muyco
Alexis Hayes
-
RS04-C3 Being the First in the First State: Emerging Nurse Leaders Elevating Nursing Research at the State Level
Susan Smith Birkhoff
Poster Lists
| Features | Track A | Track B | Track C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 |
RS01-A Shared Governance Evolution |
RS01-B Clinical Assessment & Early Warning |
RS01-C Technology & AI Innovations |
| Session 2 |
RS02-A Governance Structures & Empowerment |
RS02-B Patient Safety & Environmental Controls |
RS02-C Digital Tools & Informatics |
| Session 3 |
RS03-A Wellbeing & Resilience |
RS03-B Workflow Optimization & Productivity |
RS03-C Virtual Nursing Models & Experiences |
| Session 4 |
RS04-A Professional Certification & Development |
RS04-B Translating Research into Practice |
RS04-C Nursing Science & Leadership |
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| Student Rate |
$368.00 |
$368.00 |
$368.00 |
| Workshop Rate, Oct. 6 |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
Grateful Acknowledgment
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
The Research Symposium registration is separate from the Magnet and Pathway co-located conference on Oct. 8-10, 2025.
For more information, send inquiries to: ResearchSymposium@ana.org
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Special Events
$1,039
Sunday, October 5 8:30am – 5:00pm
$799.99
Pathway Program Guidance:
The Journey
Monday, October 6 8:00am – 5:00pm
$1,039
Monday, October 6 8:30am – 5:00pm
$45
Tuesday, October 7 8:30am – Noon
$45
Tuesday, October 7 1:00pm – 4:00pm
$150
Tuesday, October 7 5:30pm – 7:00pm
$150
Tuesday, October 7 5:30pm – 7:00pm
$500
Tuesday, October 7 7:30pm – 10:00pm
FREE
Wednesday, October 8 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm