19th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice

Monday, 7 July 2008

8:00 AM-4:30 PM


WORKSHOP: Conducting an Evidence-Based Practice Project
Machelle Fisher, PhD, Jane C. Shivnan, MScN, RN, AOCN, Kathleen M. White, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC, Linda L. Costa, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC and Elizabeth Morse, EDM, MSN, MPA, BSN, RN

8:00 AM-5:00 PM


WORKSHOP: Influencing Health Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Practice in an eHealth Era
Kathy Wodicka, RN, BSN, Irmajean Bajnok, RN, MSN, PhD and Heather A. McConnell, RN, BScN, MA(Ed)

8:30 AM-9:45 AM

9:45 AM-10:30 AM

10:30 AM-11:45 AM


Academia and Service Leaders Commit to Form a Partnership in Order to Bring Evidence-Based Practice to the Point of Care by Implementing Technology
Lin-Ti Chang, BSN, MSN, Ann O'Sullivan, RN, MSN, CNA, Ann O'Sullivan, RN, MSN, CNA, Jill K. Mason, MS, RN, CNA and Bonnie L. Wesorick, RN, MSN, FAAN

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

Innovations in Subacute Care
Bong Suk Lee, MS, RN

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

SPECIAL SESSION: Publish or Perish: Strategies for Successful Publication
Wendy K. Taylor, DNSc, RN and Jo Rycroft-Malone, PhD, MSc, BSc, RN

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

Lessons from Multiple Leaders Who Have Implemented Evidence-Based Practice at the Point of Care Using Technology
Donna M. Nickitas, Bonnie L. Wesorick, RN, MSN, FAAN, Bonnie L. Wesorick, RN, MSN, FAAN, Maureen Kahn, RN, MSN and Judith M. Pechacek, MSN

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

International Consortium Brings Evidence-Based Practice to the Point of Care for Thousands of Clinicians
Anne L. Bateman, EdD, PMHAPRN, BC, Bonnie L. Wesorick, RN, MSN, FAAN, Judith M. Pechacek, MSN, Irene Andress, RN, MN and Bonnie L. Wesorick, RN, MSN, 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

SPECIAL SESSION: Technological Innovations: A Means to MAGNET Status and Beyond
Donna M. Nickitas and Lois Sarah Marshall, PhD, RN

Strategies to Affect Mental Health
Farkhondeh Sharif, PhD

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

Cultural Competency in a Tri-State Nurse Anesthesia Program
Mary E. Bowen, CRNP, DNS, JD, CNAA, Julia Feliciano, CRNA, MSN, Candace Pratt, CRNA, MSN and Mary E. Bowen, CRNP, DNS, JD, CNAA

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

SPECIAL SESSION: Vision 2020 and Leading Globally: STTI Looks to the Future
Machelle Fisher, PhD, Carol L. Huston, RN, MSN, DPA, FAAN and Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN

9:45 AM-10:30 AM

10:30 AM-11:45 AM


Equipping Minority Nurse Educators with Online Pedagogical Skills: A Preliminary Report on Predictors of Success and Lessons Learned
Rosemary King, Susan M. O'Brien, EdD, RN, Jovita Solomon-Duarte, MSN, RN, CCRN and Louise Riley, MS, RN, BC

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

Supporting Evidence-Based Nursing through Education
Lydia L. Forsythe, PhD, MA, MSN

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

Optimizing Nursing Quality and Outcomes through Best Practice Teams
Karla Zengerle-Levy, PhD, RN, Cheryl Novak Lindy, PhD, Claudia DiSabatino Smith, RN, MSN, PhD(c), NE-BC and Kimberly Rich, RNC, MS, GNP-BC

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

Enhancing eEducation through eEvaluation with Evolve Reach Exams
Mary J. Yoho, PhD, RN, CNE, Valerie Howard, EdD, MSN, RN, Gloria Rose, MS, RN, NP-C, FNP and Mary J. Yoho, PhD, RN, CNE

Evidence-Based Nursing Outcomes
Bong Suk Lee, MS, RN

Global Health Collaboration Initiatives
Carol M. Baldwin, PhD, RN, AHN-BC

High Fidelity Patient Simulation: Process and Outcomes to Improve Competency Education and Validation
Laura Sumner, MEd, MSN, MBA, Susan Sportsman, RN, PhD, Pamela Bradshaw, MSN, PhD, Michelle Watson, RN, MSN, Marcy Beck, Melody Chandler, RN, BSN, Kathleen Roberts, RN, DNP and Robin Lockhart, RN, MSN

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

SPECIAL SESSION: Meet the Society Editors: Publishing Opportunities and Resources at Sigma Theta Tau International
Machelle Fisher, PhD, Jo Rycroft-Malone, PhD, MSc, BSc, RN and Susan Gennaro, RN, DSN, FAAN

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

Utilizing an Evidence-Based, Interdisciplinary Practice Framework with Multiple Healthcare Information Systems Promotes Global Impact and Research Opportunities
Anne Moen, RN, PhD, Michelle R. Troseth, RN, MSN, Donna Mayo, RN, MSN, Tracy Christopherson, RRT and Michelle R. Troseth, RN, MSN

9:45 AM-10:30 AM

10:30 AM-11:45 AM


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

SPECIAL SESSION: Vision 2020 and Leading Globally: STTI Looks to the Future
Machelle Fisher, PhD, Carol L. Huston, RN, MSN, DPA, FAAN and Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN

Supporting Nursing's Adoption of eHealth for Quality Patient Care and Outcomes in an Information Based Culture
Jo Rycroft-Malone, PhD, MSc, BSc, RN, Irmajean Bajnok, RN, MSN, PhD, Irmajean Bajnok, RN, MSN, PhD, Lynn M. Nagle, RN, PhD, Richard Booth, RN, BScN and Heather A. McConnell, RN, BScN, MA(Ed)

Using Complex Synergistic System as a Conceptual Framework in Global Partnership
Anne L. Bateman, EdD, PMHAPRN, BC, Rose E. Constantino, PhD, JD, RN, BSN, MN, Patricia A. Crane, PhD, MSN, RNC, WHNP, Ayman Hamdan-Mansour, PhD, MSc, RN, Kawkab Shishani, PhD, MSN, BSN and Rose E. Constantino, PhD, JD, RN, BSN, MN

11:45 AM-12:30 PM

Thursday, 10 July 2008

8:00 AM-4:30 PM


WORKSHOP: Dreyfus Health Foundation's Problem Solving for Better Health-Nursing
Machelle Fisher, PhD, Pamela Hoyt, RN, Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, RN, PhD, MBA, FAAN and Jill B. Derstine, EdD, RN, FAAN

8:00 AM-5:00 PM


WORKSHOP: Evidence-Based Practice: Resources for Practice at the Point-of-Care
Barbara Robinette, RN, MSN, Zuben Florence, RN, BN, GradDipNSc, MNSc and Judy Lumby, RN, PhD, MHPEd, BA, FCN(NSW), FRCNA

8:30 AM-9:45 AM


Classroom Education Strategies
Bong Suk Lee, MS, RN

Recognizing Culture as a Key Factor in Improving Nursing Care/education through Teaching Nursing Missions: A Case Study in Guyana, South America
Inez Tuck, RN, PhD, MBA, Maria Kidner, FNP-BC, MSN, Maria Kidner, FNP-BC, MSN, Eileen Haney, RN, BSN and John A. O'Connor, MDiv, MA

SPECIAL SESSION: Vision 2020 and Leading Globally: STTI Looks to the Future
Machelle Fisher, PhD, Carol L. Huston, RN, MSN, DPA, FAAN and Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN

State of the Science in Translational Research
Jane Dimmitt Champion, PhD, FNP, CS, FAAN

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


Evidence-Based Practice in Acute Care Settings
Mamatha S. Pai, MSc, (N), MPhil, (N)

Grounded Theory: Evolution, Revolution and Progression
Inez Tuck, RN, PhD, MBA, Melanie Birks, MEd, Jane Mills, PhD and Vicki Drury, MEd

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

Innovations in Primary Care Settings
Emiko Yoshikawa Egry, PhD, MNSc, RN, FAAN

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


Educating Racial/Ethnic Minorities for the Nursing Workforce
Ching-Yu Cheng, PhD, RN, Veronica G. Parker, PhD, Veronica G. Parker, PhD, Barbara N. Logan, PhD, RN, FAAN and Cynthia E. Degazon, PhD, RN

Education Strategies
Lesley Li-Mei Liu, MN, BN, RN

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

Research Testing Strategies
Dorothy Hawthorne, PhD, RN, BSN, MN

SPECIAL SESSION: Issues and Challenges for Experienced Researchers in Publishing their Work
Mary Rita Hurley, RN, MPA and Alison Tierney, PhD, FRCN, CBE

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

Innovative Models for Nursing Leadership and Management
Pamela Windle, MS, RN, CNA, BC, CPAN, CAPA

SPECIAL SESSION: Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Institute Programs
Kathy Wodicka, RN, BSN and Kathleen Wodicka, RN, BSN, RCIS

Self-Management Issues for Diabetes Care
Dorothy Hawthorne, PhD, RN, BSN, MN, Shu-Chuan Chang, RN, CDE, PhD, Hsiu-Chen Yeh, RN, MSN, Jia-Huei Lin, RN, MSN and Yu-Lun Kuo, RN, MSN

Strategies in Improving Women's Health
Adejoke B. Ayoola, PhD, 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

Innovations for Nursing Education
Linda F. Samson, PhD, RN, BC, CNAA, BC

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

Leadership and Management in Nursing
Thumbala Rajamanickam Udaya Kumar, Dr

SPECIAL SESSION: How to Start Publishing Your Work in Journals
Machelle Fisher, PhD and Alison Tierney, PhD, FRCN, CBE

SPECIAL SESSION: Publishing for Authors with English as a Second Language (Part I)
Susan Gennaro, RN, DSN, FAAN, Susan Gennaro, RN, DSN, FAAN, Erla K. Svavarsdottir, PhD, RN and William Fehder, PhD, CRNA

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

SPECIAL SESSION: Publishing for Authors with English as a Second Language (Part II)
Susan Gennaro, RN, DSN, FAAN, Susan Gennaro, RN, DSN, FAAN, Erla K. Svavarsdottir, PhD, RN and William Fehder, PhD, CRNA

SPECIAL SESSION: Vision 2020 and Leading Globally: STTI Looks to the Future
Machelle Fisher, PhD, Carol L. Huston, RN, MSN, DPA, FAAN and Karen H. Morin, DSN, RN

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

The Global Nurse Program: Innovation for Strengthening the Global Nurse Workforce
Carol M. Baldwin, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, Rita K. Adeniran, RN, MSN, CMAC, CNAA, BC, Victoria Rich, PhD, RN, FAAN, Rita K. Adeniran, RN, MSN, CMAC, CNAA, BC and Sandy Jost, MSN, RN

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

11:30 AM-1:00 PM