Research Sessions – Oral Paper & Posters

Monday, 7 July 2008

9:45 AM-10:30 AM

10:30 AM-11:45 AM


Challenges in the Nursing Workforce
Lita Tsai, RN, BSN, MA, Doctoral, Candidate

Diverse Strategies and Issues in Child Health
Gary Dean Parker, PhD, MS, BSN

Initiatives in Acute Care
Sandra C. Huggins, RN, MSN, CCRN

Instrument Development for Healthcare Improvement
Patricia R. Messmer, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN

Use of Simulation in Nursing Education
Lydia L. Forsythe, PhD, MA, MSN

1:15 PM-2:30 PM


Diverse Issues in Family Healthcare
Sandra C. Huggins, RN, MSN, CCRN

Nursing Administration Initiatives
Mickey L. Parsons, RN, PhD, MHA

Nursing Workforce Competencies
Andrea Renwanz Boyle, RN, BC

Technology to Enhance Student Learning
Mary A. Schultz, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN

2:30 PM-3:15 PM

3:15 PM-4:30 PM


Improving Patient Outcomes in Primary Care
Dorothy Brooten, PhD, RN, FAAN

Issues of Abuse in Women's Health
Wendy K. Taylor, DNSc, RN

Nursing Education Initiatives and Strategies
Sandra C. Huggins, RN, MSN, CCRN

Outcomes Measurements in an Acute Care Environment
Jo Rycroft-Malone, PhD, MSc, BSc, RN

Palliative Care Initiatives for Divers Populations
Carol M. Baldwin, PhD, RN, AHN-BC

Strategies to Improve Men's Health
Bong Suk Lee, MS, RN

Using Technology to Analyze and Educate
Laura Sumner, MEd, MSN, MBA

Tuesday, 8 July 2008

8:30 AM-9:45 AM


Critical Care Update
Lin-Ti Chang, BSN, MSN

Nursing Strategies to Improve Public Health
Emiko Yoshikawa Egry, PhD, MNSc, RN, FAAN

9:45 AM-10:30 AM

10:30 AM-11:45 AM


Implications for New Nurse Graduates
Li-Chiu Lin, MSN, BN, RN

Improving Patient Care in the Acute Care Setting
Salima Moez Meherali, BScN, MScN

Nursing Leadership Initiatives
M. Cynthia Logsdon, DNS, ARNP

1:15 PM-2:30 PM


Initiatives in Nursing Education
Maxine A. Nunez, DrPH, MSN, RN

Issues and Challenges in Today's Workplace
Mickey L. Parsons, RN, PhD, MHA

Nursing Practice with Pregnant Women
Salima Moez Meherali, BScN, MScN

Outcomes Measurements to Improve Healthcare
M. Cynthia Logsdon, DNS, ARNP

Using EBN to Improve Patient Care
Safia Sadruddin Lakhani, BScN

2:30 PM-3:15 PM

3:15 PM-4:30 PM


Creative Solutions for Student Obstacles
Keneshia J. Bryant, RN, FNP-BC

Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Nursing
Lydia L. Forsythe, PhD, MA, MSN

Strategies to Improve the Health of Diabetics
Aileen Burton, RGN, BNS, MSc

Strategies to Utilize Complementary Health Practices
Wendy Waldspurger Robb, DNSc, RN, CNE

Wednesday, 9 July 2008

8:30 AM-9:45 AM


Innovations to Improve the Health of Diabetics
Dorothy Hawthorne, PhD, RN, BSN, MN

Interventions to Improve Mental Health
Anne L. Bateman, EdD, PMHAPRN, BC

Measurement Outcomes in Chronic Patient Conditions
Auxilia Chideme Munodawafa, PhD, RN, MSN, ANP

Strategies for Care of Pregnant Women
Sheron L. Salyer, DNSc

9:45 AM-10:30 AM

10:30 AM-11:45 AM


Factors Affecting the Health of the Aging
Susan C. Davidson, EdD, RN

11:45 AM-12:30 PM

Thursday, 10 July 2008

8:30 AM-9:45 AM


Strategies for Care Delivery
Gwen Sherwood, RN, PhD, FAAN

Strategies for Health Conservation in the Aging
Juli Maxworthy, DNP, MBA, RN, CNL, CPHQ

Technological Strategies in Healthcare Education
Richardean Benjamin, PhD, MPH

Updates on Healthcare Disparities
MinKyoung Song, MSN, RN, CRNP

9:45 AM-10:30 AM

10:30 AM-11:45 AM


Health Policy Improvements in Nursing
Gwen Sherwood, RN, PhD, FAAN

Initiatives in Chronic Illnesses
Luxana Reynaga-Ornelas, MN, RN

Innovations in Nursing Education
Nafeesa N. Dhalwani, BScN

Issues in Adolescent Sexual Behavior
Adejoke B. Ayoola, PhD, RN

Strategies and Initiatives for Women's and Family Health
Chanell Jan C. Concepcion, RN, MHSS

Theoretical / Methodological Issues in Nursing
Phyllis Hansell, EdD, RN, FAAN

1:15 PM-2:30 PM


Ethic and Value Issues in Nursing
Khim Horton, PhD, BSc(Hons), RN, RCNT, RNT, PGCEA

Evaluation of Acute Care Initiatives
Lim Su-Fee, RN, BHSN, MN

Knowledge and Perception of HIV/AIDS Phenomenon
Auxilia Chideme Munodawafa, PhD, RN, MSN, ANP

Nursing Leadership Strategies
Nasreen S. Lalani, MScN, RN

Quality of Life in Women's Health
Bong Suk Lee, MS, RN

Strategies and Innovations in Critical Care
Melissa Ann Pollard, RN, MS, ARNP, CCRN, CEN

2:30 PM-3:15 PM

3:15 PM-4:30 PM


EBN Measurement and Instrument Development
Huey-Shys Chen, PhD, RN, CHES

Implementing and Dissemination EBN
Serena Siew Lin Koh, BSc, (Hons), Adv, Dip, (Midwifery), RN

Strategies to Improve Family Health
Sharron S.K. Leung, PhD, RN

Friday, 11 July 2008

8:30 AM-9:45 AM


HIV/AIDS Updates
Shazmeen Razak Daruni

Healthcare Challenges in Diverse Populations
Saira Amir Ali Khimani, BScN

Issues and Concerns of the Clinical Nurse
Rebecca Jo Helmreich, RN, MSN

Theories and Practice of Implementing EBN
Kathleen Deleskey, MSN, RN, CPAN

10:00 AM-11:15 AM


Developing Cultural Awareness in Nursing Education
Edmont C. Katz, MA, TESOL/Linguistics

Diverse Issues in Women's Health
Bong Suk Lee, MS, RN

Impact and Issues of Chronic Illness in Adolescents
Patricia R. Messmer, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN

Strategies to Develop and Implement Nursing Research
Kathleen Deleskey, MSN, RN, CPAN

Using Technology to Improve Clinical Decision-Making
Anne L. Bateman, EdD, PMHAPRN, BC