Baylor Health Care System

Publications

• Benedict, M. B. & Bradley, D. (2010). A Peek at the Revised Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. 41(5), 195-196.
• Bradley, D. A (2010). Scope and Standards: Own your practice. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. 26(3), 139-140.
• Bradley, D. (Work Group Chair) American Nurses Association & National Nursing in Staff Development Organization (2010). Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association.
• Bradley, D. A (ed) (2010). Scope and Standards (Mary Harper): Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. 26(6), 290-293.
• Harrington, L.; Luquire, R.; Vish, N.; Winter, M.; Wilder, C.; Houser, B.; Pitcher, E.; Qin, H. (2010, November). Meta-analysis of Fall Risk Tools in Hospitalized Adults. Journal of Nursing Administration. 40(11), 483-488.
• Winter, M.; Tjiong, L.; & Houston, S. (2011, January). The Challenges and Rewards of the Cardiac Universal Bed Model. Nursing Management. 42(1), 46-50.

Podium Presentations

• Luquire, R. (2011, February). Professional Practice Model and Nursing Welcome Presentation. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• Bradley, D. (2010, July). Findings of the Institute of Medicine: Redesigning Continuing Education in the Health Professions. 2010 American Nurses Credentialing Center Accreditation Symposium: Providing Excellence in Continuing Nursing Education. San Diego, CA.
• Bradley, D. (2010, July). Competency Measurement: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. 2010 National Nursing Staff Development Organization Convention. San Diego, CA.
• Bradley, D. (2010, July). Hot Topics: The Institute of Medicine Report: Redesigning Continuing Education in the Health Professions (Bradley). The Carnegie Report (Mary Harper).  2010 National Nursing Staff Development Organization Convention. San Diego, CA.
• Bradley, D. (2010, September). The New Scope and Standards for Nursing Professional Development (Keynote). Nursing Education Conference, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. New York, NY.
• Bradley, D. (2010, September). The 2010 Scope and Standards of Nursing Professional Development (with Mary Harper).  National League of Nursing 2010 Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
• Bradley, D. (2010, October). Improving Assessment Tools (Discussant). American Nurses Credentialing Center Research Symposium: Practice Environments and Outcomes. San Diego, CA.
• Bradley, D. (2011, May). Clinical Competency: How to Develop Competencies to Impact Performance. Infusion Nurse Society Annual Conference. Louisville, KY.
• Bradley, D.; Bui, A.; Gunn, S.; Wilder, C. (2011, February). Professional Practice Models Bedside to Boardroom. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• Bradley, D. (2011, February). Professional Practice Models: Where are the Outcomes? Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• England, L. (2010, October). Ask Frequently and Ask Often. American Nurses Association Magnet Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
• Evans, T. (2010, September). Community Hospital and Emergency Management System Implement Hypothermia Protocol. Emergency Nurses Association, San Antonio, TX.
• Marler, L. (2010, September). Stream Team. Association of Rehab Nurses, Orlando, FL.
• Tjiong, L. (2010, October). The Effects and Safety of Prolonging PIV Cannula from 72 to >96 Hours. Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing, Las Vegas, NV.

Poster Presentations

• Tolentino, R. (2010, July). Baylor Health Care System / Southern Methodist University Executive Fellowship. American Hospital Association / Health Forum Leadership Summit, San Diego, CA.
• Tolentino, R. (2011, April). Baylor Health Care System / Southern Methodist University Executive Fellowship. American Organization of Nurse Executives, San Diego, CA.

Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth

Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth 

Publications

• Lockwood, S. (2010). ICE-CREAM for Research: Increasing Staff Understanding About Research. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. 26(3), 129-133.

Podium Presentations

• Patton, L. (2010, November). Quality Improvement Nurses Keep Protein Intake of Infants on Track at Andrew's Women's Hospital NICU. Podium presentation at Pediatrix Conference, Fort Worth, TX
• Patton, L. (2010, November). Quality Improvement Vs. Evidence Based Practice. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Midcities Chapter, Arlington, TX

Poster Presentations

• English, J. (2011, February).  Optimal Patient Care to Reduce VAP. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• Faber, S. (2010, September). On the Bubble. Academy of Neonatal Nurses, Savannah, GA.
• Schultz, J. (2011, February). Safe Handling of Ganciclovir – A Link to Baylor’s Professional Nursing Practice Model. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• Slade, A. (2010, September). Primary Nursing in the NICU. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.

Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital

Publications

• St. Laurent, P.; Helms, B.; Dorval, S; and Winter, M. (2010, September). Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Multidisciplinary Approach. American Journal of Infection Control. 38(7), 572-574.

Podium Presentations

• Lawrence, A. (2010, September). Heart Health. Dallas Police Academy, Dallas, TX.
• McDonald, P. (2010, November). Pain Management Nursing: A comprehensive Review of Best Practices, Putting It All Together. American Society for Pain Management Nursing, North Texas Chapter, Plano, TX.
• McDonald, P. (2011, March). Complementary and Alternative Medicine. American Society for Pain Management Nursing, North Texas Chapter, Dallas, TX.
• Salamah, C. (2011, April). Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Coronary Revascularization Utilizing cases submitted to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry.  National American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Strauss, D. (2010, October). Cardiac Rehabilitation and Patients with Physically Demanding Jobs. American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Milwaukee, WI.

Poster Presentations

• Cyr, A. & Winter, M. (2011 February). Cardiac Universal Bed Model; Matching Patient Needs with Nurse Competencies for Safe Passage in a Cardiovascular Hospital. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• Darst, V. and Lijauco, C. (2011, June). Achieving and Sustaining Door to Treatment Goals for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarctions   American Heart Association / Caruth Advisory AMI Symposium, Dallas, TX.
• Fleming, J. (2011, March). Appropriate Use Criteria for Coronary Revascularization Utilizing Cases Submitted to the NCDR CathPC. American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, New Orleans, LA.
• Kedora, D. (2011, February). Obesity in Nurses and Nursing Students. Southern Nursing Research Society, Jacksonville, FL.
• Lawrence. A. (2011, March). Individualized, Task-Specific Cardiac Rehabilitation Training That Safely Exceeds Traditional Heart. Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Orlando, FL.
• Lijauco, C. (2011, May). Driving Sustainability in Excellence through Processes and Tools.  Veterans Health Administration , San Diego, CA.
• Salamah, C. (2011, March). Appropriate Use Criteria for Coronary Revascularization Utilizing cases submitted to the NCDR. American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton 

Podium Presentations

Kaplan, T. (2010, October). Needle in a Haystack: Threading a Professional Nurse Practice Model throughout New Graduate Orientation. American Nurses Association Magnet Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Poster Presentations

Kaplan, T. (2010, December). Deadweek: Surviving, Thriving and Driving Down First Year Turnover. American Nurses Association Annual Nursing Quality Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Baylor Medical Center at Garland 

Publications

• Helms, B.; St. Laurent, P.; Dorval, S; and Winter, M. (2010, September). Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Multidisciplinary Approach. American Journal of Infection Control. 38(7), 572-574.
• Welsh, S. & Houston, S. (2010) Nursing Portal: Development and Evaluation of a Informatics Support Tool. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursings. 41(3), 133-139.
• Young, M.; Taylor, C.; Tremblay, A.; & Houston, S. (2010) A Critical Analysis of the Use of Vaccines. Journal of Nurse Practitioners. 14(9-20). Retrieved from WebNPonline.
• Tjiong, L.; Winter, M.; & Houston, S. (2011) The Challenges and Rewards of the Cardiac Universal Bed Model. Nursing Management, 42(1), 46-50.

Podium Presentations

Lovell, J. (2010, September). Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Management: Worksite Wellness Program.  Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical School, Sha Tin, China.

Poster Presentations

• Adams, J. (2011, June). A Community-based Approach to 'Survive Don't Drive' by Baylor Medical Center at Garland in Collaboration with Local Emergency Medical Services.  American Heart Association, Dallas, TX.
• Davis, A. (2010, December). Use of Lidocaine Reduces Pain of Intravenous Catheter Insertions. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• Houston, S. (2011, June). Accountable Care: Managing Outcomes for our Future Communities.  Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.

Baylor Medical Center at Irving

Podium Presentations

Michal, D. (2010, July). Trauma Nursing Core Course. Emergency Nurses Association,  Arlington, TX.

Poster Presentations

• Bark, T. and Wood, C. (2010, December). Patient Perception of Spiritual Support. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• Huddleston, P. (2011, February). Making a Magnet Difference: Integration of a Professional Practice Model. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• Klausing, B. (2011, February). Improving Quality in the Emergency Department with a Triage Care Team. Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Conference, Portland, OR.
• Kosse, A.  (2010, December). CVC Infection Prevention. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• Michal, D. (2011, January). Developmment / Feasibility of an Interprofessional Educational Experience for Medical / Nursing Students. Society for Simulation in Healthcare, New Orleans, LA.
• Norris, J.  and Phillips, C. (2011, February). Improving Quality in the Emergency Department with a Triage Care Team. Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Conference, Portland, OR.
• Pepito, B.  (2011, February). Reducing Door to Doctor Time in the Emergency Department. Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Conference, Portland, OR.

Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie

Publications

• Dougherty, C. (2011) Evidence Collection in the Emergency Department. In V. Lynch & J. Duval (Ed.), Forensic Nursing Science (155-167). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Mosby.
• Smithson, M. & McDaniel, J. (2011, January). Grounding Sky-Rocketing Healthcare Costs. Profiler Magazine.  5(11), 20-25.

Podium Presentations

• Murray, C. (2011, April). Advancing Nursing Excellence. Leadership Midlothian, Waxahachie, TX.
• Murray, C. (2011, June). Role of the Hospitalist. Baylor Auxiliary, Waxahachie, TX.

Poster Presentations

Rencher, K. (2010, November). Flu, Colds, Allergies: What’s different and What’s the Same? Waxahachie Independent School District. Waxahachie, TX.

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine

Podium Presentations

Acosta, K. (2010, July). Eclipsys Heuristic Study. Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics, Baltimore, MD.

Poster Presentations

• Dixon, B. (2010, September). Get the Right Directions: Evidence Based Methods to Medication Error Reduction. Texas Christian University Center for Evidence Based Practice and Research. Fort Worth, TX.
• Francis, L. (2010, September). Marvel Medications: A Low Literacy Approach to Education on Medications Recommended for the CHF Population. Texas Christian University Center for Evidence Based Practice and Research. Fort Worth, TX.
• Henderson-Davis, L. (2010, September). Snuggle Time. Mother Baby Education Conference, Savannah, GA.
• McNeil, M. (2011, June). Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection. National Nursing Staff Development Organization, Chicago, IL.
• Robinson, J. (2010, September). PICC Line. Nursing Management Congress, Grapevine, TX.
• Rodgers, K. (2010, December). Preventing Medication Errors. University Behavioral Health of Denton, Denton, TX.
• South, T. (2010, December). Knock out Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• von Reyn, R. (2010, September). Throwing CAUTIon to the Wind Engaging Bedside Nurse Leaders to Sustain a Decrease of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections.  Texas Christian University Fellowship, Fort Worth, TX.
• von Reyn, R. (2010, July). Think Like a Pancreas. National Nursing Staff Development Organization, San Diego, CA.
• von Reyn, R. (2010, September). Think Like a Pancreas. Nursing Management Congress, Grapevine, TX.

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano 

Poster Presentations

• Anderson, D. (2011, June). Are Patients' Bath Basins Possible Reservoirs for Bacterial Colonization and a Risk Factor. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Annual National Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Bailey, T. (2010, July). Sepsis Cascade. American Case Management National Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Neyses, K. (2010, December). Safe Surgery Checklist. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlanda, FL.

Baylor Rehabilitation Institute

Podium Presentations

Edwards, J. (2011, April). Engaging and Retaining Talent: How Critical is Personality?  Association of Clinical Research Professionals, Seattle, WA.

Baylor Specialty Hospital

Poster Presentations

• Hightower, P. (2011, April).  A Development of a Template for Annual Evaluation, Risk Assessment and Planning: A Large System’s Study. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
• Kahakua, G. (2010, September). The Use of Current Generating Dressings Under Negative Pressure. Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, Grapevine, TX.

THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano

Publications

• Dorval, S; Winter, M. Helms, B.; St. Laurent, P. (2010, September). Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Multidisciplinary Approach. American Journal of Infection Control. 38(7), 572-574.
• Fox, J.; Cyr, A.; Tjiong, L.; Verschelden, K. (2011, June). Comparison of Manual Compression and the Use of the Hemostatic Patch (SyvekPatch) Following Coronary Angiography Procedures in Patient Satisfaction, Nursing Productivity and Cost. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing. 26(3), 199.
• Cole, N. & Tjiong, L. (2010). The Impact of Nurse Education and Ambient Noise Generators in Reducing Noise and Improving Patient Satisfaction in a Critical Care Unit. The Beryl Institute Research Report. Patient Experience Grant Program Series.
• Winter, M.; Tjiong, L.; & Houston, S. (2011, January). The Challenges and Rewards of the Cardiac Universal Bed Model. Nursing Management 42(1) 46-50.

Podium Presentations

• Bowlin, S. (2011, January). Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Women. Plano Chamber of Commerce, Plano, TX.
• Bowlin, S. (2010, October). What’s New in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation? American College of Nurse Practitioners National Conference,Tampa, FL.
• Bowlin, S. (2010, October). What’s New in Cardiac Stress Testing? American College of Nurse Practitioners National Conference,Tampa, FL.
• Cole, N.  (2011, April). Impact of Nurse Education and Ambient Noise Generators in Reducing Noise Levels. The Beryl Institute, South Lake,TX.
• Dejong, L. (2010, December). Heart Failure –H2H Program. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• Lambert, C. (2010, September). Cardiac Health. Plano, Chamber of Commerce, Plano, TX.
• Pless, T. (2010, December). Heart Failure and LVADS for the First Responder. Plano Fire Department, Plano, TX.
• Pless, T. (2011, January). LVADS a New Era Begins. North Texas Nurse Practitioners, Plano, TX.

Poster Presentations

• Bloodworth, W. (2010, August). Acute Coronary Syndrome. Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Richardson, TX.
• Bowlin, S. (2010, October). Current Guidelines for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. American College of Nurse Practitioners,Tampa, FL.
• Cyr, A. (2010, September). Leading for the Future. Nursing Management Congress, Grapevine, TX.
• Cyr, A. (2011, February). Cardiac Universal Bed Model: Matching Patient Needs with Nurse Competencies for Safe Passage in a Cardiovascular Hospital. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions Conference, Dallas, TX.
• Cyr, A. (2011, April). Comparison of Manual Compression and the Use of the Hemostatic patch following coronary angiography procedures in patient satisfaction, nursing productivity and cost. American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses National Conference, Seattle, WA.
• Cyr, A. (2011, April). “Rock the Magnet Journey!!” Nursing Futurity Conference, Tarleton, Stephenville, TX.
• Dorval, S. (2010, December). Heart Failure – Hospital to Home. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlanda, FL.
• Fox, J. (2011, April). Comparison of Manual Compression and the Use of the Hemostatic Patch Following Coronary Angiography. University of Iowa Nursing Research, Iowa City, IA.
• Stansbury, S. (2011, June). Amiodarone Induced Phlebitis. Summer Institute for Evidence-Based Practice, San Antonio, TX.
• Winter, M. (2010, December). The Cardiac Universal Bed Model. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando FL.
• Winter, M. (2010, July). Baylor Health Care System Nurse Executives’ Study: Meta-analysis of Fall Risk Tools in Hospitalized Adults. University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX.

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas

Publications

• Dixon, J. (Work Group Chair) (2010). Nursing’s Social Policy Statement: The Essence of the Profession, 2010 Edition. American Nurses Association. Silver Spring, MD.
• Flanders, S. & Clark, A.; (2010, November/December). Interruptions and Medication Errors: Part I. Clinical Nurse Specialist. 24(6), 281-285.
• Helms, B.; Dorval, S; St. Laurent, P.; and Winter, M. (2010, September). American Journal of Infection Control. 38(7), 572-574.
• Lockwood, S. (2010). ICE-CREAM for Research: Increasing Staff Understanding About Research. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development. 26(3), 129-133.
• Pilcher, J. (2011, January/February). Creative Learning Ideas from Around the U.S. Neonatal Network, 30(1), 66-70. 
• Pilcher, J. (2011, April). Free Radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them? American Nurse Today. 6(4).
• Pilcher, J. & Bedford, L. (2010, November/December). Podcasts, Webcasts, Sims and More: New and Innovative Ways for Nurses to Learn. Neonatal Network, 29(6), 396-399.
• Powell, K. (2010). Kris Powell: Lessons Learned Along the Way. In The Studor Group (Ed.), The Nurse Leader Handbook: The Art and Science of Nurse Leadership. (365-368). Gulf Breeze, FL: Fire Starter Publishing.
• Spillers, J. (2011, January). Carbon Monoxide or Nitric Oxide: Which Came First? Southern Medical Journal, 104 (1), 9-10.

Podium Presentations

• Balch, C. (2010, September). Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course. Oncology Nursing Society, Dallas, TX.
• Dixon, J. (2011, February). So You Have a Professional Practice Model…Now What Do You Do With It? Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions National Conference, Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, TX.
• Dixon, J. (2011, May). Validating Competency: It’s Time to Retire Traditional Annual Skills Day Check-offs. Synergy Model: Adoption and Implementation for Your Organization. National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Chicago, IL.
• Dixon, J. (2010, August). Research and Evidence-Based Practice. 15^th Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Review Course, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Northeast Texas Chapter & Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX.
• Flanders, S. (2010, April). The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Driving Exemplary Practice and Clinical Innovation in a Magnet Facility. Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses, Baltimore, MD.
• Flanders, S. (2011, May). Quality Improvement tools YOU Can Use. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Chicago, IL.
• Gunn, S. (2010, October). The Journey to Becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Texas Clinical Nurse Specialists, Arlington, TX.
• Johnson, T. (2010, November). Bedside Nursing and Infection Control. Southeast Asia Healthcare Partners Conference, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
• Kaplan, T. & McKean, S.; (2011, February). Real World Solutions for Real World Problems. Use of a Nursing PPM to Guide New Graduate Internship. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• McKinley, P. (2011, June). Patient Safety…A Shared Responsibility. Pediatrix Medical Group Quality Summit, Atlanta, GA.
• Nation, T. (2010, November). Plano Elementary Schools. Presentation to Second Graders About Nursing. Plano, TX.
• O’Hearn, K. (2010, September). Question and Answer Panel on Nursing. Richland College Health Professions Club, Dallas, TX.
• Ortiz, E. (2010, July). Sexual Education for Christian Adolescents. Ethiopian Evangelical Baptist Church, Garland, TX.
• Parajuli, S. (2010, November). Importance of Self Breast Examination. Fort Worth High Schools, Fort Worth, TX.
• Pilcher, J. (2010, September). Preconference Workshop: Innovative and Evidence Based Teaching and Concurrent Session: EKG Interpretation. Academy of Neonatal Nursing, Savannah, GA.
• Pilcher, J. (2011, May). Ignite Learning with Innovative and Evidence Based Teaching Strategies. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Chicago, IL.
• Pilcher, J. (2011, May). Neonatal Case Studies. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Chicago, IL.
• Pilcher, J. (2011, May). Writing for Publications. National Association of Neonatal Therapists, Plano, TX.
• Reynolds, A. (2011, June). It's Freezing Out Here. Keeping Late Preterm Infant Hypothermia Under Tight Wraps. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Denver, CO.
• Reynolds, R. (2010, September). The Neonatal Golden Hour. Academy of Neonatal Nurses, Savannah, GA.
• Salamah, C. (2011, April). Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Coronary Revascularization Utilizing Cases Submitted to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). American College of Cardiology NCDR, New Orleans, LA.
• Shutze, P. (2010 November). Seeing Spots: Connecting the Dots of Neonatal Sepsis. Louise Herrington School of Nursing. Dallas, TX.

Poster Presentations

• Ault, P. (2010, October). Reduction of Clean Linen Waste. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
• Burai, K. (2011, June). No Sponge Left Behind. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Denver, CO.
• Corso, K. (2011, June). Caution, I’m A Late Preterm Infant. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Denver, CO.
• Creech, A. (2010, October). Best Practices in Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
• Davidson, E. (2010, September). Role of the Trauma Resource Nurse. Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Fleming, J. (2011, April). Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Coronary Revascularization Utilizing Cases Submitted to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). American College of Cardiology NCDR, New Orleans, LA.
• Gunn, S. (2010, July). Developing Nurse Competencies: It’s All How You Frame It. National Nursing Staff Development Organization, San Diego, CA.
• Gunn, S. (2010, September). Bundle Up! Best practices at Shift Change. Joanna Briggs Institute. Chicago, IL.
• Gunn, S. (2010, September). New Graduate Transition: Using a Practice Model to Enhance Team Integration and Decrease Turnover. Joanna Briggs Institute. Chicago, IL.
• Gunn, S. (2010, September). Rub-a-Dub-Dub: Scrub the Hub. Joanna Briggs Institute. Chicago, IL.
• Hoste, L. (2010, August). Effects of Midazolam/Versed During Endoscopic Procedures in Adult Patients Compared with Other Forms. University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.
• Ivey, T. (2010, July). Unit Based Educators:  Coaching for Better Outcomes. National Nursing Staff Development Organization, San Diego, CA.
• Kaplan, T.; McKean, S.; Gunn, S. (2011, February).  Developing Nurse Competencies: It’s All How you Frame It. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• LaTour, M. (2010, October). Reduction of Urinary Tract Infection in a General Medical Floor. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
• Luz, C. (2010, July). Thelma Case Study - OnBoarding Toward Nursing Staff Excellence. National Nursing Staff Development Organization. San Diego, CA.
• Mann, T. (2010, November). Urinary Tract Infections. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• Mann, T. (2010, November). From Classroom to Hospital Room.  Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• Mann, T. (2010, November). Joint Wellness Flip Charts.  Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• McKinley, P. (2010, December). Golden Hour…One Unit’s Experience. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL.
• Pilcher, J. (2011, January). Nurses Willingness To Learn with Technology, Concept Mapping, & Problem Based Learning. Mosby’s Faculty Development Institute,
• Renfro, C. (2010, December / 2011, June). First Stop: Pre-Admission for Your Delivery. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Denver, CO.
• Renfro, C. (2010, December / 2011, June). Putting Safety at the Forefront. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Denver, CO.
• Renfro, C. (2010, September). Speaking the Same Language: Simulation Promotes Collaboration Amongst the Perinatal Team. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
• Renfro, C. (2011, June). The S-Team: Attacking Safety Issues One Step at a Time. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Denver, CO.
• Rich, D. (2011, June). Promoting Women’s Health: One Sponge at a Time. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Denver, CO.
• Salamah, C. (2011, March). Appropriate Use Criteria for Coronary Revascularization Utilizing cases submitted to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry. American College of Cardiology NCDR , New Orleans, LA.
• Schiltz, C. (2010, July). Thelma Case Study – OnBoarding toward Nursing Staff Excellence. National Nursing Staff Development Organization, San Diego, CA.
• Simpson, S. (2011, April).  Pelvic Examination Education for the Novice Examiner: Standardized Patient, Simulator, or Both? Texas Womens University Research Symposium, Denton, TX.
• Smith, L. (2010, October). Thelma: A case Study. A Game Plan to Better Understand and Apply a Professional Nursing Practice Model. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. Las Vegas, NV.
• Smith, L. (2011, February).  Thelma: A Case Study – A Game Plan to Better Understand and Apply a Professional Nursing Practice Model. Professional Practice Models: Real World Solutions. Dallas, TX.
• Spencer, M. (2010, October). SWAT Out HAPUs: The Implementation of a Skin and Wound Assessment Team to Prevent HAPUs . Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.
• Stone, L. (2010, September). Virtual Crib...When Parents Can't Be There. Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference, Savannah, GA.
• Sullivan, J. (2010, September). Developing the Trauma Resource Nurse. Emergency Nurses Association. San Antonio, TX.
• Sullivan, J. (2011, February). No More Hidden Beds. Emergency Nurses Association. Portland, OR.
• Untalan, E. (2011, April). Clinical Action for Post Operative Respiratory Depression, PACU related Rapid Response Team Call (RRT). ASPAN, Seattle OR. 
•  tract infections (CAUTI): Part II, limit duration of catheter. Journal for Healthcare Quality, 31(6), 8-12.