2020 CNL Research Symposium

Symposium Overview

CNC’s 2020 CNL Research Symposium
Clinical Nurse Leader Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Transformation, Impact & Value, is a pre-conference workshop to the CNL Summit that focuses on the CNL’s role in data collection, evaluation for reporting clinical outcomes, and quality improvement. The CNL Research Symposium is scheduled for the morning of the CNL Summit (separate registration required). This symposium unites faculty, practicing CNLs, students, healthcare administrators, nurse executives, physicians, financial officers and others. Participants will also earn CE hours. Download the Agenda!

Welcome Speaker:

Tobie H. Olsan, PhD, MPA, RN, CNL, NEA-BC, FNAP
Dr. Tobie H. Olsan is a Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester School of Nursing (URSON). She received her PhD and MS (Nursing Administration) from the URSON. Dr. Olsan attended the first AACN education-practice partnership meeting launching the CNL and developed the first CNL program approved in New York State. She served as Specialty Director of the CNL program from 2014 – 2018. . She teaches courses about the CNL role, leadership, quality improvement, program evaluation, and interprofessional partnerships in the MS, Leadership Programs and in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. Prior to obtaining her doctoral degree, Dr. Olsan was a nurse executive in acute care and long-term care.

Keynote Speaker:

DARLA BANKS GARRETT, MS, BSN, RN, CNL
Darla Banks Garrett is the President of the Clinical Nurse Leader Association (CNLA) and the former Director of the Clinical Nurse Leader Program (CNL) for Texas Health Resources (THR). During her time at Texas Health Resources she established 14 CNL programs which included over 130 CNL team members. Much of her work focused on standardizing CNL practice to provide maximum impact. She spent a majority of her efforts coaching and mentoring the team as well as culture building in the entity hospitals. Implementation of the role has been done in med-surg and med-surg specialty units. Prior to becoming the CNL Director, Darla worked at the Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital. She specialized in Cardiac Surgery ICU and served in many leadership roles within the cardiac division. She received her Masters of Science in Human Resources Training and Education from Amberton University and Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas, Arlington.

Session Speaker:

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN Biosketch
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk is the Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, and Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University, and a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at Ohio State’s College of Medicine. She is a nationally/internationally recognized expert in evidence-based practice, intervention research, child and adolescent mental health, and health and wellness. Dr. Melnyk is co-editor of five books, including, Implementing the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Competencies in Healthcare: A Practical Guide for Improving Quality, Safety, and Outcomes. In addition, she is a winner of the American Journal of Nursing Research Book of the Year Award. Her accolades also being the recipient of numerous national and international awards, including the Audrey Hepburn Award and theMary Tolle Wright Excellence in Leadership Award. She’s been recognized as an Edge Runner three times by the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Melnyk earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from West Virginia University, her Master of Science degree with a specialization in nursing care of children and pediatric nurse practitioner from the University of Pittsburgh, and her PhD in clinical research from the University of Rochester where she also completed her post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Panel Discussion Speakers:

Mary Clark Robinson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
Mary Clark Robinson, a Chief Nursing Officer, is a dedicated health care executive with 38 years of acute care experience that achieves outstanding results in cost, quality, service and patient safety. A leader that excels in resource sensitive, highly competitive and heavily regulated environments. Demonstrated ability of leading multiple strategic priorities and attaining goals in Community hospitals in a complex, matrixed organization with a large corporate infrastructure. Transformational, visionary leader with proven abilities in talent development, quality systems and outcomes, fiscal accountability, performance management and operational integrity. A service-oriented transformational leader and professional who is passionate about creating highly reliable organizations and patient-focused staff with strong relationships in the hospital, system and community as a foundation for this important work. Recognized for creativity and innovation that fosters collaboration and interdependence. Dr. Robinson’s expertise includes; significantly moving HCAHPS/Nurse Satisfaction rates, achieving magnet and pathway to excellence status, extensive quality experience including lean and six sigma, and many more. Dr. Robinson obtained her MS (1988) and PhD (2002) from Texas Woman’s University of Denton, Texas.

Elizabeth A. Murphy, BSN, MSBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Elizabeth Murphy currently serves as VP and Chief Nursing Officer for Mercy Health Saint Mary’s and Mercy Health Physician Partners Grand Rapids. Liz brings over 40 years of nursing leadership experience. Prior experi­ence in health care consulting with Deloitte Consulting, and in various leadership roles from Unit Based Clinical Manager to Corporate leader for 8 hospital health care sys­tems for Clinical Improvement, Accreditation, and Safety. Liz has a solid understand­ing of statistical measurements and how to use data and information to improve processes and outcomes. Mercy Health Saint Mary’s was the 1st in Michigan to implement the new master’s prepared Clinical Nurse Leader role. This new role was created to focus on outcomes and system improvement at the microsystem or point of care. Liz led Mercy Health Saint Mary’s for their initial Magnet Hospital Designation from the American Nurses Cre­dentialing Center, demonstrating Liz’s transformational leadership style, and currently await the outcomes from their re-designation site survey. This is the nation’s most prestigious honor for nursing achievement and excellence, a measure of quality earned by only about six percent of U.S. hospitals. Magnet designation is the national verification of the excellence of their nurses and outcomes.

Patricia Bellohusen, MS, RN, CNL
Patricia Bellohusen is a Program Manager of the Judy DiMarzo Survivorship and is inspired by her personal breast cancer experience. Ms. Bellohusen has initiated a Comprehensive Cancer Support Program by integrating Navigation, Distress Screening, Integrative Oncology, and Survivorship initiatives. In her current role, Patricia is focused on expanding resource access for oncology patients and family, improving the patient and caregiver experience, developing patient reported outcome measures, and enhancing quality. Patricia is also operationalizing a partnership with the local Gilda’s Club, which is an affiliate of the national Cancer Support Community, to implement a comprehensive Survivorship Program for “Reclaiming Wellness: Life After Cancer”. Patricia has expertise in oncology Psychosocial Distress Screening and Management. In 2013, she established a multidisciplinary team to develop a Screening Program including research, planning, education, pilot development, website creation, and worked to integrate Screening into the EHR. Metrics were assessed and this lead to initiation of a Psychology Oncology Program to be established in the Cancer Institute. Ms. Bellohusen received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Rochester in 1995 and 2014 respectively. She is planning on pursuing her PhD next year in an oncology research project.

Symposium Agenda 

7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Registration Desk Opens 

7:30 a.m.- 8:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Mingle
Start your day by making new connections! Network with peers and enjoy a light continental breakfast.

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome:
Speaker:  Tobie H. Olsan, PhD, RN, CNL
Chair, CNC Board of Commissioners, Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Rochester

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote: Expanding the CNL Skill Set in the Community
Speaker: Darla Banks Garrett, MS, BSN, RN, CNL
Nurse Leader Coach, Extreme Nursing

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Networking Break:
Complimentary coffee and tea are available

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Session: Creating the Value Proposition for CNL Projects- A Team Approach
Speaker: Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Vice President for Health Promotion University Chief Wellness Officer Dean and Professor, College of Nursing Professor of Pediatrics & Psychiatry
College of Medicine Executive Director, The Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP, The Ohio State University.

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: CNL Contributions to Health and Health Care: Outcomes and Impact
Speakers:
Mary Robinson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer Reliable Health, Texas Health Resources
Elizabeth A. Murphy, BSN, MSBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s a member of Trinity Health
Patricia Bellohusen, MS, RN, CNL, Judy DiMarzo Survivorship Program Manager, Wilmot Cancer Institute, Advanced Practice RN, University of Rochester

12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks:
Speaker: Wesley Richardson, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL
Co-Chair, CNL RS Planning Committee, Nurse Educator, South Texas Veterans Healthcare System
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Registration

CNL Research Symposium Fees, Registration & Cancellation Policy

We encourage attendees to place their conference/meeting registrations and hotel reservations at the same time. If you have reserved your room already, please register for the conference/ meeting as soon as possible.

Only one discount per person, per conference, can be taken.

NOTE:  Full-time graduate students who aren’t faculty and carry 9 or more credit hours this semester may receive a 50% discount. Submit your request with verification of your full-time student status to conferences@aacnnursing.org.

Substitution, Cancellation, and Refund Policies

If you subsequently cannot attend this event, the following options are available:

1. You may substitute your registration to another individual within your organization. This must be done by contacting the AACN Conference Department via email at conferences@aacnnursing.org.
2. If a substitution is not possible, your cancellation request must be received in writing and confirmed by AACN; otherwise, it cannot be honored. The following refund arrangements will then apply:
   1. Cancellation requests received by February 6, 2020, will be refunded minus a $150 non-refundable administrative fee.
   2. Cancellation requests received after February 6, 2020, will not be granted any refunds.
   3. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
   4. No-show registrations with an open balance will be charged a $150 non-refundable administrative fee after the event.

If you subsequently cannot attend this event, the following options are available:

1. You may substitute your registration to another individual within your organization. This must be done by contacting the AACN Conference Department via email at conferences@aacnnursing.org.
2. If a substitution is not possible, your cancellation request must be received in writing and confirmed by AACN; otherwise, it cannot be honored. The following refund arrangements will then apply:
   1. Cancellation requests received by February 6, 2020, will be refunded minus a $75 non-refundable administrative fee.
   2. Cancellation requests received after February 6, 2020, will not be granted any refunds.
   3. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
   4. No-show registrations with an open balance will be charged a $75 non-refundable administrative fee after the event.

Cancellations received fewer than 7 days prior to the conference start date will be reviewed and processed within two weeks after the last day of the conference. AACN reserves the right to cancel this conference and any group activity that does not meet minimal group requirements. AACN assumes no responsibility for non-refundable airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rental, or other travel costs.

Hotel & Transportation

Event Hotel

The CNL Research Symposium will be held at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio Hotel. Please see details below.

Hilton Palacio Del Rio Hotel
200 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 222-1400 

• • • The room rate is $189 single/double
    • The cutoff date for reservations at the group rate is January 21, 2020
    • Phone Reservations: Call (210) 222-1400 and request the group rate for AACN
    • Online Reservations: Book Online
    • The room block may fill before the deadline, so please make your reservation early. If/when the room block fills, CNC will post a list of alternative hotels on its website.

Ground Transportation

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is approximately a 20 minute drive to/from the hotel. Uber fare is approximately $15.00 each way. View Additional Ground Transportation Information. View Directions to the Hotel Palacio Del Rio Hotel.

Parking

Hotel self-parking is not available; valet parking is available at $44.00 per night (prices are subject to change).

Joint Events

The CNL Symposium is part of a week of educational offerings by hosted in partnership with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.  During this week, you can also participate in educational and networking opportunities at the CNL Summit and the Master’s Education Conference. While select programs from both events will be scheduled jointly to provide greater opportunities for learning, discussion and networking among peers, the CNL Research Symposium, the CNL Summit, and the Master’s Education Conference are stand-alone events.

CNL Summit

AACN’s CNL Summit provides a national forum for all healthcare and academic audiences currently implementing or interested in exploring CNL education and practice. Major health systems across the nation have discovered how CNLs transform practice and improve care. The Summit showcases these achievements in education and practice and provides tools to enhance an understanding of the changing healthcare environment and the value added by CNLs.  The role of CNLs is growing and the summit provides a great opportunity to network and learn about the vast work of CNL’s across the healthcare continuum.

Offering robust discussions related to the changing healthcare and practice environments, this conference is ideal for deans, faculty, CNOs, nurse managers, other health professionals, practicing CNLs and students!

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Master’s Education Conference

The Master’s Education Conference examines the role of higher education in preparing nurses for a changing healthcare and practice environment. The conference brings together deans/directors, academic administrators, and nursing faculty from master’s programs focused on direct care roles (e.g., Clinical Nurse Leaders and nurse educators) and indirect care roles (e.g., public health nurses, informaticists, clinical research coordinators, and nurse administrators/managers).

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Contact

Got questions? Please direct all questions and inquiries to the Events Manager at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

AACN Conference Team
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-463-6930
Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org
www.aacnnursing.org