Roundtables
Friday, April 18 - 12:15 - 1:30 PM
Roundtable Luncheon
Simulation Instructional/Learning Strategies: Classroom (Didactic), Clinical and Skill Laboratory
Moderator: Patricia (Patty) Ravert, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Curriculum, Nursing Learning Center and Clinical Simulation Laboratory Coordinator, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Description: Simulation instructional/learning strategies can be integrated in all areas; the classroom (didactic), laboratory, or clinical. How quickly this strategy is adopted is often determined by the faculty members’ willingness to learn and attempt new methods and compatibility with existing teaching methods. Roundtable discussion will focus on sharing of ideas and experiences related to implementing simulation as a teaching methodology.
Writing a Simulation Scenario in 15 Minutes or Less
Moderator: Barb Cheuvront, MS, RN, Instructor, Assistant Coordinator of the Clinical Learning Unit, Regis University, Denver, CO
Description: Learn to write the basics of a simulation scenario in 15 minutes or less. Take home ideas and the basics of at least one simulation scenario that can be used in conjunction with a mannequin or a case study in academia or practice. Make and take some unique “recipes” to add realism to your scenario!
Integrating Research, Practice and Education
Moderator: Pamela Mitchell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, Associate Dean for Research, School of Nursing; The Elizabeth S. Soule Professor of Health Promotion, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Description: How does one go about translating one’s research into meaningful practice guidelines and educational content? How does a practitioner access the researchers who can help systematically answer important practice questions? How can the educator of professional nurses keep up with it all? Let’s talk together about practical approaches to integrating the circle of knowledge, while still allowing a life.
Translating Research into the Real World of Clinical Practice
Moderator: Marilyn P. Chow, RN, DNSc, FAAN, Vice President, National Patient Care Services, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
Description: Two research projects will be discussed specifically in terms of how a large integrated delivery health system is translating the research findings into real world applications.
Virtual Communities for Learning
Moderator: Jean Giddens, PhD, APRN-BC, Interim Associate Professor and Coordinator, MSN Education Concentration , College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Description: Virtual Communities are emerging as a new pedagogical approach in nursing education. This roundtable will provide an opportunity for interested participants to dialogue about how virtual communities could be incorporated into their teaching, and discuss mechanisms to create such approaches.
A Conversation with Your NINR Program Director: All You Ever Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask
Moderator: Yvonne E. Bryan, PhD, Program Director, Reproductive, Child and Family Health, Office of Extramural Programs, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Description: Information will be shared regarding the role of NINR program staff in assisting the extramural scientific community. Topics include: NINR’s interests, the grants process, mechanisms, FOAs, application guidance and concept papers.
My Article has been Rejected! Now What?
Moderator: Jan Morse, PhD (Nurs), PhD (Anthro), FAAN, Professor and Ida May “Dotty” Barnes, RN, and D. Keith Barnes, MD, Presidential Endowed Chair, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Description: If an article is rejected, what does that mean: That the research was “no good”? That the article was never worthy of publication? That you should change jobs? We will discuss options and alternatives for “getting it out there”!
Networking and Updates in Family Nursing
Moderator: Kathleen Knafl, PhD, Elizabeth N. Gray Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Description: The purpose of the roundtable is to provide an opportunity for networking among family nursing researchers. In addition, the moderator will give an update on future family nursing conferences and current progress in developing an international family nursing society. The steering committee for initiating the society is seeking input from the regional family research interest groups in the USA on current plans and next steps.
NIH Summer Genetics Institute: What is “Gene Camp” and Nursing Research Requires Genomics
Moderator: Ginette A. Pepper, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor & Colby Endowed Chair; Associate Dean for Research, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Description: This roundtable includes a discussion of the significance of genomics for future nursing research, the unique contribution of nurse scientists to genetic and genomic research, and the types of nursing studies that would benefit from a genetic perspective. What the “gene camp” experience (NIH Summer Genetics Institute) is like and hints for preparing a successful application will also be considered.
DNP Practice Dissertation
Moderator:Sally J. Reel, PhD, RN, FNP-C, FAAN, FAANP, Associate Dean for Academic Practice, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Description: This roundtable is an opportunity to discuss the scholarship of the DNP and to dialogue about the convergence of practice and research within the evolving US healthcare system.
Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice
Moderator: Lori A. Loan, PhD, RNC, Chief, Nursing Research Service, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
Description: This roundtable is designed to discuss strategies for implementing evidence-based practice in a variety of practice and academic settings and to discuss implications for patients, leadership, research, and education.
The Ins and Outs of Starting up a Grant for Newly Funded PIs
Moderator: Carolyn Murdaugh, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Description: This session will discuss activities important to starting a research grant, including personnel hiring, negotiating space, negotiating committed time and grant activities needed to initiate recruitment and data collection.
Engagement of Faculty and Students in International Arena for Research and Education
Moderators: Adey Nyamathi, ANP, PhD, FAAN, FWAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Adrienne H. Moseley Endowed Chair in Community Health Research, School of Nursing, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Description: During this session, research and educational opportunities to engage with faculty of nursing and medicine in the international arena will be discussed. Experiences with developing MOUs and procedural activities for student education will be discussed. Entrée into cross-country research activities will be shared.
Writing for Publication
Moderators: Judith Gedney Baggs, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Associate Dean for Academics and Professor, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Description: The aim of the roundtable is to help potential journal contributors to submit their papers and move them to publication. We will focus on “how to” points about language, style, structure, types of papers, required content for empirical research papers, etc. Steps in the submission process for a research journal will be discussed.
Maintaining the Forces of Magnetism
Moderators: Elizabeth Bridges, PhD, RN, CCNS, FCCM, Clinical Nurse Researcher, University of Washington Medical Center, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Description: Discuss strategies to maintain Magnet status or develop and maintain the forces of magnetism in a non-Magnet hospital. Lessons learned at the University of Washington Medical Center, which has received Magnet certification four times, will be provided. Strategies to enhance evidence based practice at the bedside and to facilitate service-academic collaboration will be discussed.
So You Finished the Dissertation: Now What?
Moderator: Heather Young, PhD, RN, Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University, Ashland, OR
Description: This session is primarily designed for recent doctoral graduates who have a position and want to establish and move their post-doctoral careers forward. Join others to share dilemmas, ideas for mutual support and tips for surviving and thriving in the first five years AFTER the dissertation is complete.
Saturday, April 19 - 7:00 – 8:00 AM Roundtable Breakfast
A Conversation with Your NINR Program Director: All You Ever Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask
Moderator:Yvonne E. Bryan, PhD, Program Director, Reproductive, Child and Family Health, Office of Extramural Programs, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Description: Information will be shared regarding the role of NINR program staff in
Assisting the extramural scientific community. Topics include: NINR’s interests, the
grants process, mechanisms, FOAs, application guidance and concept papers.
Saturday, April 19 - 12:00 – 1:15 PM Roundtable Luncheon
Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice
Moderator: Lori A. Loan, PhD, RNC, Chief, Nursing Research Service, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
Description: This roundtable is designed to discuss strategies for implementing evidence-based practice in a variety of practice and academic settings and to discuss implications for patients, leadership, research, and education.
Research Issues: Transition of Adolescents from Pediatric to Adult Care
Moderator: Cecily L. Betz, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director of Nursing Training, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Description: The roundtable content will focus on issues pertaining to conducting research with transition age youth. These issues include development and testing of intervention models in area of research lacking empirically tested models, gaining entry into appropriate clinical/community sites for recruitment; and challenges associated with recruitment and strategies to ameliorate the challenges.
Research on Culturally Competent Care of Persons with Chronic Conditions
Moderator: Linda R. Phillips, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Audrienne H. Moseley Endowed Chair in Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Description: During this roundtable, strategies will be identified for assuring that racial/ethnic differences are considered in research studies focused on persons with chronic conditions.
Simulation Instructional/Learning Strategies: Classroom (Didactic), Clinical, and Skill Laboratory
Moderator:Patricia (Patty) Ravert, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Curriculum, Nursing Learning Center and Clinical Simulation Laboratory Coordinator, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Description: Simulation instructional/learning strategies can be integrated in all areas; the classroom (didactic), laboratory, or clinical. How quickly this strategy is adopted is often determined by the faculty members’ willingness to learn and attempt new methods and compatibility with existing teaching methods. Roundtable discussion will focus on sharing of ideas and experiences related to implementing simulation as a teaching methodology.
Writing a Simulation Scenario in 15 Minutes or Less
Moderator: Barb Cheuvront, MS, RN, Instructor, Assistant Coordinator of the
Clinical Learning Unit, Regis University, Denver, CO
Description: Learn to write the basics of a simulation scenario in 15 minutes or less. Take home ideas and the basics of at least one simulation scenario that can be used in conjunction with a mannequin or a case study in academia or practice. Make and take some unique “recipes” to add realism to your scenario!
Issues in Qualitative Research
Moderator: Cindy Mendelson, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Description: This roundtable will be an open discussion of the issues associated with funding, conducting and publishing qualitative research. Participants’ interests will guide the discussion.
DNP/PhD: Sharing Courses – Closing the Loop in Generating Knowledge
Moderator: Sally J. Reel, PhD, RN, FNP-C, FAAN, FAANP, Associate Dean for Academic Practice, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Description: This roundtable discussion provides an opportunity to discuss the value of educating DNP and PhD students together in core doctoral courses and to also dialogue about unique distinctions of each educational degree program.
Designs Incorporating Biobehavioral Measures
Moderator: Margaret Heitkemper, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor; Chair, Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems; Director, Center for Women’s Health; Elizabeth Sterling Soule Endowed Chair, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Description: This roundtable will focus on research designs that incorporate biobehavioral measures. Special emphasis will be given to biological and behavioral measures for stress reactivity, autonomic nervous system function, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function. In addition, age and gender as important considerations will be discussed.
Submitting Your First Grant: Why, When, How?]
Moderator: Terry Badger, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Division Director – Systems, College of Nursing, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Description: This roundtable will be an open discussion of the issues associated with funding, conducting and publishing qualitative research. Participants’ interests will guide the discussion.
Designing the Culminating Project in DNP Programs
Moderator: Anne Rosenfeld, PhD, RN, CNS, FAHA, FAAN, Professor and Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Description: DNP programs are developing the culminating projects in a variety of ways. The Oregon Health & Science University clinical inquiry project will be presented as an exemplar to being the discussion on the desired outcomes of a scholarly project in a practice doctorate program. This session is appropriate for DNP faculty, students and potential employers.
Chronic Ill Illness and Rural Dwellers
Moderator: Clarann Weinert, SC, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, College of Nursing, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Description: This roundtable will explore issues related to conducting research with rural residents living with a chronic health condition.
Tips for Success in an Academic Career
Moderator:Carolyn Yucha, RN, PhD, FAAN, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing; Interim Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Description: This discussion will focus on steps that you can take to be successful in an academic environment. Topics to be discussed may include: balancing teaching, research and service; or, professionalism, collegiality and being a team player, depending on the interests of attendees.