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9th Annual Nursing Research Conference

Nursing Research: It Starts with YOU


Preconference Workshop

Sunday, May 5, 2013 | 8 a.m. – Noon

Conference

Sunday, May 5, 2013 | Noon – 5 p.m.
Monday, May 6, 2013 | 7:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This two-day conference is directed to staff nurses, advance practice nurses, nurse educators, nurse leaders, and academic nurses who want to be more involved or educated in nursing research and evidence-based practices. There are 3 pre-conference 4-hour workshops (separate cost) on creating abstracts/posters, writing a research publication and getting grant funding. The conference includes break-out sessions designed to help you enhance knowledge in specific areas and completed research oral and poster presentations. You will have opportunities to meet with and discuss research with principal investigators.

Registration is now closed for this event.

General Information»

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Host

Zielony Nursing Institute
Office of Research & Innovation

Conference Location

Corporate College East
A Division of Cuyahoga Community College
4400 Richmond Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Phone: 216.987.2800

Contact Information

Connie Serenda
Phone: 216.445.0905
Fax: 216.445.1776
Email: serendc@ccf.org

Travel and Accommodations»

Conference Location

Corporate College East
A Division of Cuyahoga Community College
4400 Richmond Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Phone: 216.987.2800

Directions

From the West

I-480 East toward I-271 North LOCAL to Harvard Road exit. Turn left onto Harvard Road. Turn left onto Richmond Road and pass Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. At the stoplight, turn right into Corporate College; follow the driveway to the front entrance.

From the South

I-271 North to Harvard Road exit. Turn left onto Harvard Road. Turn left onto Richmond Road and pass Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. At the stoplight, turn right into Corporate College and follow the driveway around to the front entrance.

From the North

I-271 South to exit OH-175/Richmond Road exit.
Corporate College is across the street from the exit ramp

Parking

Free on Corporate College premisis.

Hotel Accommodations

Marriott Hotel

26300 Harvard Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
Phone: 216.378.9191
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $115
located closest to Corporate College 

Residence Inn

3628 Park East Dr.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: 216.831.3030
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $167.20

Embassy Suites

3775 Park East Dr.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: 216.765.8066
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $149
shuttle available

Courtyard

3695 Orange Pl.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: 216.765.1900
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $129

Faculty»

Planning Committee

  • Nancy M. Albert, PhD, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC
  • Esther Bernhofer, PhD, RN
  • Robbi Cwynar, MSN, ACNP-BC
  • Jennifer Forney, BSN, RN
  • Margaret Mulligan, MSN, RN
  • Joel Roach
  • Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN, CNS
  • Ellen Slifcak, RN, BA
  • Jeanne Sorrell, PhD, RN

Invited Faculty - Non-Cleveland Clinic

  • Christopher Burant, PhD
    Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
    Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH
  • W. Richard Cowling III, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, AHN-BC, FAAN
    Vice President of Academic Affairs
    Chamberlain College of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio
  • Ann Jacobson, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC
    Professor
    Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
  • Mary E. Kerr, PhD, RN, FAAN
    Dean of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing & May L. Wykle Endowed Professor
    Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

Agenda»

Sunday, May 5, 2013 Pre-Conference Workshops
8 a.m. – Noon 1. Developing a Winning Abstract & Poster  
Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN & Deborah Klein MSN, RN

2. Writing for Research Publication - Jeanne Sorrell, PhD, RN

3. Getting Grant Funding
Nancy M. Albert, PhD, RN


Sunday, May 5, 2013 Conference Agenda
Noon Registration/Hang Posters
12:20 p.m. – 12:25 p.m. Welcome:
Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC
12:25 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Opening Remarks:
Joan Kavanagh, MSN, RN
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Education and Professional 
Development, Cleveland Clinic Health System
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Speaker:
The Power of Nursing Science in the Art of Nursing and Healing
W. Richard Cowling III, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, AHN-BC, FAAN
 Vice President of Academic Affairs, Chamberlain College of Nursing
1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Light Refreshments/Research Poster Presentations
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 1: Choose 1 Session
1. Defining and Describing Common Statistics Used in Research  
Chris Burant, PhD

2. Reviewing and Critiquing Research Literature – A Case-Based Approach 
Ann Jacobson, PhD, RN 

3. Research Ethics: What to Do With Results
Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 2: Choose 1 Session
1. Understanding Tables and Figures in Published Research Literature  
Nancy M. Albert, PhD, RN

2. Sampling in Research: Preventing Bias and Errors 
Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN 

3. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data Collection
Jeanne Sorrell, PhD, RN
4:20 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Research Presentations:
10 minutes each + 5 min Q & A
Two completed original research presentations will be presented based on accepted abstract submissions.  
4:55 p.m. – 5 p.m. Day 1 Evaluation/ Day 1 Closing Remarks


Monday, May 6, 2013 Conference Agenda
7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. Welcome:
Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC, FCCM, FAHA
8:05 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Opening Remarks:
K. Kelly Hancock, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Executive Chief Nursing Officer, Cleveland Clinic Health System
Chief Nursing Officer, Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic 
8:10 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Speaker:
Every Nurse Can Make a Difference in Nursing Research – It Starts with YOU
Mary E. Kerr, PhD, RN, FAAN; Dean of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and May L. Wykle Endowed Professor, Case Western Reserve University
9:10 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Research Poster Presentation Viewing
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions 3: Choose 1 Session
1. Defining and Describing Common Statistics Used in Research  
Chris Burant, PhD

2. Reviewing and Critiquing Research Literature – A Case-Based Approach 
 Ann Jacobson, PhD, RN

3.Research Ethics: What to Do With Results
Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Featured Research Presentation: 
Does a Double Checking Insulin Procedure Improve Patient Safety? 
Mary Beth Modic, MSN, RN
 11:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m. Research Presentations 10 minutes each + 5 min Q & A
Two completed original research presentations will be presented based on accepted abstract submissions.  
Noon – 12:50 p.m. Lunch
12:50 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Research Poster Presentation Viewing
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions 4: Choose 1 Session
1. Understanding Tables and Figures in Published Research Literature
Nancy M. Albert, PhD, RN

2. Sampling in Research: Preventing Bias and Errors
Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN

3. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data Collection
Jeanne Sorrell, PhD, RN
2:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Research Presentations:
Research Presentations 10 minutes each + 5 min Q & A
Five completed original research presentations will be presented based on accepted abstract submissions
3:55 p.m. – 4 p.m. Q & A/Evaluations/Closing Remarks

Accreditation»

Cleveland Clinic (OH-045/10-1-15) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For questions regarding Continuing Education contact hours call or e-mail Connie Serenda at 216.445.0905 or serendc@ccf.org.

Exhibitors & Vendors»

Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

There are opportunities for exhibitors and vendors at this conference, both colleges of nursing and companies with clinical or nursing education services or products.

Our goal is to provide an exciting and informative event. We appreciate your financial support and hope you will be able to share your programs with our attendees.

For questions please contact Connie Serenda at 216.445.0905 or serendc@ccf.org. 

Topics center on themes that are important to enhancing nursing research and evidence-based nursing practices; for example: statistics in research, critiquing research publications for their quality, research ethics, as well as understanding tables and figures, avoiding sampling bias, and quantitative vs. qualitative data collection.

National and local nurse experts in the field will sharetheir expertise. We expect many nurses who are decision makers (nurse managers, clinicaleducators, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, clinical directors and university-based academic nurses) to attend.

Last year, attendance was 280 nurses.

Please respond by April 26, 2013. Please make checks payable to Cleveland Clinic and mail to: Cleveland Clinic Nursing Research and Innovation; c/o Nancy Albert PhD, RN 9500 Euclid Avenue, Mail code J3-4 Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Our attendees, many of whom were considering or were already in bachelors or graduate degree programs, have a great interest in learning about formal educational opportunities. You may choose to exhibit your nursing educational programs at the meeting as an exhibitor.

Education exhibitors will receive one table and two chairs to display materials.

The cost is $350.00 to exhibit and includes the costs of refreshments both days, afternoon break on Sunday, and continental breakfast and lunch on Monday for one exhibitor.

In addition, your college/university will be recognized during the pre-conference and lunch break slide presentations, during announcements, and via poster display at the entrance to the main conference room.

If you would like additional personnel to be present at the exhibit table, we must charge an additional $100.00 per person, to cover our costs.

Please respond by April 26, 2013. Please make checks payable to Cleveland Clinic and mail to: Cleveland Clinic Nursing Research and Innovation; c/o Nancy Albert PhD, RN 9500 Euclid Avenue, Mail code J3-4 Cleveland, Ohio 44195

You may choose to exhibit at the meeting or sponsor our program without exhibiting.

Exhibitors will receive one table and two chairs to display materials. The cost is $650.00 to sponsor and exhibit and includes the costs of refreshments both days, afternoon break on Sunday, and continental breakfast and lunch on Monday for one exhibitor.

In addition, your company will be recognized during the pre-conference and lunch break slide presentations, during announcements, and via poster display at the entrance to the main conference room. If you would like additional personnel to be present at the exhibit table, we must charge an additional $100.00 per person, to cover our costs.

If you would like to sponsor the program in name only (do not wish to exhibit), the cost is $500.00. Our goal is to provide an exciting and informative event.

Please respond by April 26, 2013. Please make checks payable to Cleveland Clinic and mail to: Cleveland Clinic Nursing Research and Innovation; c/o Nancy Albert PhD, RN 9500 Euclid Avenue, Mail code J3-4 Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Abstract Submission»

Research poster presentations are an integral part of this program. Please consider submitting an abstract of your completed research for presentation at our meeting.

Registration Information»

Registration is now closed for this event.

Registration includes refreshments and meals. Vegetarian options available.

Conference Fees
*Presenting author of an accepted oral or poster presentation.
Attendee Preconference Conference Both Conferences
Presenting Author* $60 $100 $160
General Registrant $60 $130 $190
Cleveland Clinic Nurse
Registration Required 		 $0  $0  $0

Make check payable to: Cleveland Clinic

Mail registration with payment to:
Cleveland Clinic Nursing Institute
Office of Research & Innovation
9500 Euclid Avenue / J3-4
Cleveland, OH 44195

For questions about registering online, call Connie Serenda at 216.445.0905 or email serendc@ccf.org.

Handouts»

For the attendees convenience, we are making all Breakout Session handouts available for printing prior to the conference, so the attendees may print out the session that he or she was registered for.

Please note: there will be no handouts at the conference.

Also, many of these are large files. Make sure you have enough time and enough paper to complete the printing process. Printing tip: consider saving a tree. Remember to print double sided!

General Information»

Host

Zielony Nursing Institute
Office of Research & Innovation

Conference Location

Corporate College East
A Division of Cuyahoga Community College
4400 Richmond Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Phone: 216.987.2800

Contact Information

Connie Serenda
Phone: 216.445.0905
Fax: 216.445.1776
Email: serendc@ccf.org

Travel and Accommodations»

Conference Location

Corporate College East
A Division of Cuyahoga Community College
4400 Richmond Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Phone: 216.987.2800

Directions

From the West

I-480 East toward I-271 North LOCAL to Harvard Road exit. Turn left onto Harvard Road. Turn left onto Richmond Road and pass Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. At the stoplight, turn right into Corporate College; follow the driveway to the front entrance.

From the South

I-271 North to Harvard Road exit. Turn left onto Harvard Road. Turn left onto Richmond Road and pass Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. At the stoplight, turn right into Corporate College and follow the driveway around to the front entrance.

From the North

I-271 South to exit OH-175/Richmond Road exit.
Corporate College is across the street from the exit ramp

Parking

Free on Corporate College premisis.

Hotel Accommodations

Marriott Hotel

26300 Harvard Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
Phone: 216.378.9191
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $109

Residence Inn

3628 Park East Dr.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: 216.831.3030
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $119

Embassy Suites

3775 Park East Dr.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: 216.765.8066
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $149
*shuttle available

Courtyard

3695 Orange Pl.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: 216.765.1900
Cleveland Clinic Rate: $109

Faculty»

Planning Committee

  • Nancy M. Albert, PhD, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC
  • Esther Bernhofer BSN, RN
  • Mary Beth Modic RN, MSN, CNS
  • Jennifer Forney, BSN, RN
  • Susan Krajewski BSN, RN, MPA
  • Molly Loney MSN, RN, AOCN
  • Rita Lovelace AND, RN
  • Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN, CNS
  • Ellen M. Slifcak RN, BA
  • Jeanne Sorrell PhD, RN
  • Mary Beth Zeni ScD, RN
  • Robbi Cwynar MSN, ACNP-BC
  • Margaret Mulligan RN
  • Jose Rivera RN

Invited Faculty - Non-Cleveland Clinic

  • Esther Chipps PhD, RN;
    Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
  • Faye Gary Ed.D., RN, FAAN;
    Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland, Ohio
  • Bernadette M. Melnyk PhD, RN;
    The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio
  • Jacqueline Owens Ph.D., RN;
    Ashland University; Ashland, Ohio
  • Christine Winkelman, Ph.D., RN;
    Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland, Ohio

Agenda»

Monday, May 7, 2012
Noon Registration/Hang Posters
12:20 p.m. – 12:25 p.m. Welcome:
Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC
12:25 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Opening Remarks:
Sarah Sinclair, MBA, BSN, RN, FACHE, Executive Chief Nursing Officer
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Speaker:
Nursing Research is Pivotal in Health Policy: One Nurse–One Step at a Time 
Faye Gary Ed.D, RN, FAAN;
The Medical Mutual of Ohio Kent W. Clapp Chair & Professor of Nursing Associate Dean for Minority Affairs and Health Disparities, CWRU-Bolton School of Nursing
1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Light Refreshments/Research Poster Presentations
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose 1 Session
1. Research Startup: Bringing your Idea to Light (including review of literature)
Mary Beth Zeni ScD, RN
2. Research Process: Lighting the Road in Data Collection
Nancy M. Albert PhD, RN
3. Research Dissemination: Getting Started Selecting Journals and Preparing Presentations, Walking Toward the Light
Christine Winkelman PhD, RN
3:05 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose 1 Session
1. Research Startup: Focusing the Light – Deciding on the Right Research Question
James Sorrell PhD, RN
2. Research Process: Shedding Light on What you Read – Understanding Statistics
Sandra L. Siedlecki PhD, RN
3. Research Dissemination: Reaching for the Stars – Getting Published
Jacqueline Owens PhD, RN
4:10 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Research Presentations:
10 minutes each + 5 min Q & A
Multiple completed original research presentations based abstract submissions.
4:55 p.m. – 5 p.m. Day 1 Evaluation/ Day 1 Closing Remarks


Tuesday, May 8, 2012
7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. Day 2 Welcome:
Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC, FCCM, FAHA
8:05 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Day 2 Opening Remarks:
Joan Kavanagh MSN, RN
8:10 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Speaker:
Lighting the Way Through EBP
Bernadette M. Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FANN, Dean, Ohio State University College of Nursing
9:20 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Research Poster Presentation Viewing
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose 1 Session
1. Research Startup: Bringing your Idea to Light (including review of literature)
Mary Beth Zeni ScD, RN
2. Research Process: Lighting the Road in Data Collection
Nancy M. Albert PhD, RN
3. Research Dissemination: Getting Started Selecting Journals and Preparing Presentations, Walking Toward the Light
Christine Winkelman PhD, RN
10:55 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose 1 Session
1. Research Startup: Focusing the Light – Deciding on the Right Research Question
James Sorrell PhD, RN
2. Research Process: Shedding Light on What you Read – Understanding Statistics
Sandra L. Siedlecki PhD, RN
3. Research Dissemination: Reaching for the Stars – Getting Published
Jacqueline Owens PhD, RN
Noon – 12:50 p.m. Lunch
12:50 p.m. – 2 p.m. Research Poster Presentation Viewing
2 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Enlightening Aspects of Collaborative Research that Lighten the Load Moderator:
Nancy M. Albert PhD, RN
Panel Discussants:
Cynthia Candow BSN, RN, CMSRN – Cleveland Clinic Western
Region Esther Chipps PhD, RN – Ohio State University Medical Center
Fran Herbst BSN, RN – Cleveland Clinic Regional Medical Practice- Independence
Christine Szweda MS, BSN, RN– Cleveland Clinic Enterprise
2:55 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Research Presentations:
10 minutes each + 5 min Q & A
3:55 p.m. – 4 p.m. Q & A/Evaluations/Closing Remarks

Accreditation»

Cleveland Clinic is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. For questions regarding Continuing Education contact hours call or e-mail Connie Serenda at 216.445.0905 or serendc@ccf.org.

Exhibitors & Vendors»

There are currently no opportunities for exhibitors and vendors at this conference.

Abstract Submission»

Research poster presentations are an integral part of this program. Please consider submitting an abstract of your completed research for presentation at our meeting.

Abstract submission must be received no later than Friday, February 24, 2012.

Registration Information»

Registration forms and payment must be received by Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

Registration includes refreshments and meals.

Conference Fees

Pre-Registration: Payment must be received on or before 4/25/12
After April 25, 2012 onsite only.

CC Employee (any site) No fee
Principal investigator (1st author) of an accepted oral or poster presentation $100
General registration $130

Make check payable to:
Cleveland Clinic

Mail registration with payment to:
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Nursing Research & Innovation
9500 Euclid Avenue/ J3-4
Cleveland, OH 44195

Fax registration with credit card information to: 216.445.1776

For questions about registering online, call Connie Serenda at 216.445.0905 or email serendc@ccf.org.