Curriculum Vitae Kathleen M. Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS,...

Curriculum Vitae

Kathleen M. Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FAAN

1.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

Work AddressMichigan State University, College of NursingW114 Owen Graduate Hall735 E Shaw LaneEast Lansing, MI 48825-1109Phone: (517) 355-6523E-mail: [email protected]

2.0 EDUCATION

9/1986-5/1989 Master of Science in Nursing, Critical Care Clinical Nurse SpecialistProgram, California State University, Long Beach, CA

9/1976-6/1980 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Wayne State University,Detroit, MI

2.1 LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONLicensure:Exp. 3/31/2013 Active Nursing RN License, State of Michigan

Exp. 12/31/2011 Active Nursing RN License, State of California

Certifications:2006-present Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification Alumni Status

1999-present Acute and Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification

1983-2010 Basic Cardiac Life Support

1983-2009 Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1982-2006 Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification

1994-1999 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification

3.0 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

2010-present Clinical Coordinator/Faculty/Graduate Program, Michigan StateUniversity, East Lansing, MI

2009-present President, Sepsis Solutions International LLC, Northville, MI2003-present President, Advancing Nursing, LLC, Northville, MI

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1996-2010 President HosTecH, Inc. (Design and development of the VollmanProne Positioner) Northville, MI

10/1989-7/2003 Clinical Nurse Specialist/Medical Critical Care Services, Henry FordHospital, Detroit, MI

12/1992-8/1995 Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty, MSN-Critical CareAdvance Nursing Practice, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

6/1987-8/1989 Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Units, Registry, Medical Staffing Services,Nursing Services Incorporated, Fountain Valley and Santa Ana, CA

5/1986-6/1987 Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Saint Mary Medical Center, LongBeach, CA

1/1986-6/1986 Faculty, Bachelor of Nursing Science Program, California StateUniversity, Long Beach, CA

7/1985-6/1986 Staff Nurse, Medical/Coronary/Surgical Intensive Care Units, SharpMemorial Hospital, San Diego, CA

11/1984-6/1985 Staff Nurse-Charge Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, HarperHospital, Detroit, MI

1/1983-11/1984 Assistant Head Nurse/Staff Nurse-Charge Nurse, Medical IntensiveCare Unit, Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI

5/1982-7/1982 Staff Nurse, Critical Care, University of San Diego, Medical Center,San Diego, CA

1/1981-4/1982 Staff Nurse-Charge Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, HarperHospital, Detroit, MI

7/1980-1/1981 Staff Nurse-Team Leader, Medical Nursing, Harper Hospital, Detroit,MI

4.0 RESEARCH FUNDING

5.0 PROGRAM FUNDING

6.0 PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALSPeer Reviewed:Vollman KM. Introduction to progressive mobility. Crit Care Nurse, 2010;30(2):S3-5.

Rauen CA, Chulay M, Bridges E, Vollman KM, Arbour R. Seven evidence-based practicehabits: Putting some sacred cows out to pasture. Critical Care Nurse, 2008;28(2):98-124.

Posa PJ, Harrison D, Vollman KM. Elimination of Catheter Related BSI-Application of theEvidence. AACN NTI News, 2007 online. (Reprinted as a CEU article from AACNAdvanced Critical Care)



Posa PJ, Harrison D, Vollman KM. Elimination of Catheter Related BSI-Application of theEvidence. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 2006;17(4):446-454.

Vollman KM, Posa PJ. Critical care nurses: Key leaders in Improving Outcomes andProcess. Critical Connections, 2006;5(3):13

Vollman KM, Garcia R, Miller L. Interventional patient hygiene: Proactive (hygiene)strategies to improve patient outcomes. AACN News, Aug 2005;22(8):1-8

Vollman KM. Enhancing presentation skills for the advanced practice nurse. AACN ClinIssues. 200516(1):67-77.

Creechan T, Vollman K, Kravutske ME. Cooling by convection vs. cooling by conduction fortreatment of fevers in critically ill adults. Am J of Crit Care. 2001;10(1):52-59.

Vollman K, Sprung P, Posa S, Ladin D, Kachhal SK. Strategies for reducing material coststhrough implementation of clinical guidelines. J Soc Health Syst. 1998, 5(4):69-73.

Vollman, KM. Prone positioning for the ARDS patient. DCCN. 1997;16(4):184-193.

Basham KR, Vollman KM, Miller A. To everything turn turn turn: An overview of continuouslateral rotation therapy. Resp Care Clin N Am. 1997;3(1):109-134.

Vollman KM, Bander, JJ. Improved oxygenation utilizing a prone positioner in patients withacute respiratory distress syndrome. Intensive Care Med. 1996;22(10):1105-1111.

Tymec AC, Pieper B, Vollman KM. A comparison of two pressure-relieving devices on theprevention of heel pressure ulcers. Adv Wound Care. 1997;10(1):39-44.

Vollman KM, Stewart KH. Can we afford not to have a clinical nurse specialist?. AACN ClinIssues. 1996;7(2):315-323.

Vollman, KM. ARDS: Mediators on the run. Crit Care Nurs Clin of North Am. 1994;6(2):341-358.

7.0 OTHER PUBLICATIONSChapters:Vollman KM. Endotracheal Tube and Oral Care. In Lynn-McHale Wiegand DL (ed): AACN

Procedure Manual for Critical Care (6th ed). Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2010, 28-33

Vollman KM. Manual pronation therapy. In Lynn-McHale Wiegand D. (ed): AACN ProcedureManual for Critical Care (6th ed). Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2010, 108-120.

Vollman KM. Clinical Nurse Specialist Entrepreneurship: A Journey from Idea to Invention(Chapter 31). In Fulton JS, Lyon BL, Goudreau K.: Foundations of Clinical NurseSpecialist Practice. Springer Publishing Company,New York, 2010, 379-382.

Vollman KM. Acute respiratory distress syndrome & positioning for optimal pulmonaryfunction. In Schell HM, Puntillo KA.: Critical Care Nursing Secrets.(2nd ed)Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, inc., 2006, 273-283, 341-358.



Vollman KM. Endotracheal Tube and Oral Care. In Lynn-McHale DL, Carlson KK. (eds):AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care (5th ed). Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2005,28-33

Vollman KM. Manual pronation therapy. In Lynn-McHale DL, Carlson KK. (eds): AACNProcedure Manual for Critical Care (5th ed). Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2005, 108-120.

Vollman KM. Acute respiratory distress syndrome & positioning for optimal pulmonaryfunction. In Schell HM, Puntillo KA.: Critical Care Nursing Secrets. Philadelphia,Hanley & Belfus, inc., 2001, 175-184.

Vollman KM. Manual pronation therapy. In Lynn-McHale DL, Carlson KK. (eds): AACNProcedure Manual for Critical Care (4th ed). Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2001, 83-94.

Vollman KM, Aulbach RK. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. In Kinney MG, DunbarSB, Brooks-Brunn J A, Molter N & Vitello-Cicciu JM.(eds):AACN Clinical Referencefor Critical Care Nursing (4th ed). St. Louis, Mosby, 1998, 529-564.

8.0 PRESENTATIONS – REFEREEDAbstracts:L.Lineweaver, L. Hayes, J. Stiesmeyer, L.McCede, K. Vollman Bugs be gone: identify

potential source of HAIs, the basin Poster Presented at Institute for HealthcareImprovement (IHI), Orlando, FL, December 2007

Hoekwater J, Wideman J, Harpootlian S, et al (#4). Implementation of CDC guidelines forcentral venous catheters (CVC) result in lower catheter-related bloodstream infections(CR-BSI). Amer J of Resp and Crit Care. 2001 Abs.

Asmi A, Sharma G, Villanueva F, et al (#5). Implementation of a ventilator pathwaydecreases length of mechanical ventilation in COPD patients with acute respiratoryfailure. Amer J of Respir and Crit Care Med. 2000;161(3):A238.

Dowling C, Creechan T, Vollman K, et al. Recalled perceptions of patients underneuromuscular blockade with varying amounts of sedation. Am J Crit Care.1996;5(3):240.

Louis D, Vollman K, Trygar-Artinian N. Description of factors influencing turning of thecritically ill patient. Am J Crit Care. 1996;5(3):244.

Vollman, K., Bander, J.. Improvement in Oxygenation in Patients with Acute RespiratoryFailure (ARF) Utilizing a Prone Positioner. Heart & Lung, 1990;19(3):313.



9.0 INVITED PRESENTATIONSInvited Lectures:Sigma Theta Tau Induction “My Gift to You…” Wayne State University, Student Center

Ballroom, December 7, 2010, Detroit, MI

Empiric Therapy for Serious Infections: A Focus on the ICU, Merck & Co., Inc., ResearchHospital and Medical Center, November 11, 2010, Kansas City, MO

Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Impacting Patient Outcomes, Greater Tampa Bay Chapter ofAACN, The Ramada Westshore, November 8, 2010, Tampa, FL

Bugs Be Gone! Source Control in Healthcare, CHICA NS, The Lord Nelson Hotel, November5, 2010, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

To Err is Human – To Reduce Medical Errors is Divine: Creating an Environment for Change,Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Catholic Medical Center, SERESCConference Center, November 2, 2010, Bedford, NH

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, UNYHQI(Upstate New York Hospital Quality Initiative) Nursing Leadership Summit, October22, 2010, New York, NY

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, APIC St. Luke’sHospital, October 19, 2010, Chesterfield, MO

If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions to Healthcare, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics, Valley Health, Critical Care Nursing Symposium, The AlamoCinema Drafthouse, October 15, 2010, Winchester, VA

Bugs Be Gone! Source Control in Healthcare, Fall 2010 MSIPC (The Michigan Society forInfection Prevention and Control) Conference, Lexington Hotel, October 14, 2010,Lansing, MI

The Power of One: Impacting Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Respiratory NursingSociety, Richmond Marriott Downtown, October 7, 2010, Richmond, VA

2010 Xigris National Sales Meeting, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, October, 6, 2010,Phoenix, AZ

It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Infections, AACNConference, Lynchburg General Hospital, October 5, 2010, Lynchburg, VA

Bugs Be Gone! Source Control to Reduce HAIs, APIC Chapter 46, Baptist Health MedicalCenter-LR, Gilbreath Conference Center, October 1, 2010, Little Rock, AR

Target Zero: Reducing or Eliminating Healthcare Acquired Infections, SEPA AACN, ValleyForge Convention Center, September 30, 2010, King of Prussia, PA

It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore, St. Luke’s Hospital, September 28, 2010, KansasCity, MO



Bugs Be Gone: Source Control in the ICU, Atlanta AACN, September 27, 2010, Atlanta, GA

The Power of One: Impacting Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, CareFusion, RobertWood Johnson University Hospital, September 23, 2010, Hamilton, NJ

The Power of One: Impacting Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, If Florence Knew How &When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributions to HealthCare, Union Hospital, The Center for Education Union Hospital, Inc., September 17,2010, Terre Haute, IN

The Power of One: Impacting Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Clarian Health,Methodist Hospital, September 16, 2010, Indianapolis, IN

Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections, INTEGRIS Health Integris Baptist Medical Center,September 9, 2010, Oklahoma City, OK

Work Culture/Back to the Basics, Wyoming Medical Center, August 20, 2010, Casper, WY

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Inventiv, August 19, 2010, Somerset, NJ

Empiric Therapy for Serious Infections: A Focus on the ICU, Saint Luke’s South Hospital,September 15, 2010, Overland Park, KS

Time is Tissue: Early Recognition and Management of Severe Sepsis Saves Lives x6, SutterMedical Center (6 – 4 hr classes), August 2-5, 2010, Roseville, CA

Introducing Sepsis Bundle, Merck and Co., Inc., Ocean Prime Restaurant, July 22, 2010,Troy, MI

Situation and Countermeasures of VAP in the US, Japanese Critical Care Nursing SocietyAnnual Conference, July 17, 2010, Sapporo, Japan

Target Zero-Eliminating Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Tokyo Private Seminar, July 20,2010, Tokyo, Japan

Evidence Based Workshop, If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost:Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributions to Health Care, The Power of One:Impacting Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, The Importance of Evidence-BasedPractice in the Clinical Setting & How to Begin the Integration Process, Vitamins forNurturing the Nursing Soul, Implementation of Guidelines by Example of InvasiveLines and Hand Washing, The Importance of Evidence Based in the Curriculum andHow to Include Evidence-Based Practice in Teaching and Learning in the FormalEducational Setting, University of Pretoria, June 7-9th, 2010, Pretoria, South Africa



Evidence Based Workshop, If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost:Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributions to Health Care, The Power of One:Impacting Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, The Importance of Evidence-BasedPractice in the Clinical Setting & How to Begin the Integration Process, Vitamins forNurturing the Nursing Soul, Igniting the Flame: Leaderships’ Role in Mentoring theStaff Nurse in Research Utilization and Conduct, Implementation of Guidelines byExample of Invasive Lines and Hand Washing, What is Good and What isChallenging About Evidence-Based Practice? Stretch Your Comfort Zone: Strategiesto Succeed on the Podium, The Importance of Evidence Based in the Curriculum andHow to Include Evidence-Based Practice in Teaching and Learning in the FormalEducational Setting, The Role of the Nurse in Early Recognition and Management ofSevere Sepsis, Consultation with Undergraduate, Post-Basic and Post-GraduatePrograms, Group work on Formulating a Plan to Introduce Evidence Based NursingCare Interventions, Group work to Discuss University/Clinical partnership Strategiesto Move Evidence into Practice at the Clinical Sides, University of Free State, May 31– June 4th, 2010, Bloemfontein, South Africa

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, inVentiv Training Class, inVentiv Health Corporate Offices, June 30, 2010,Somerset, NJ

Pitt County Memorial Hospital, PCMH Auditorium, June 22, 2010, Greenville, NC

Bugs Be Gone! Source Control in the ICU, AACN, June 21, 2010, Raleigh, NC

The Power of One: Improving Outcomes, WakeMed Medical Center, Andrew’s Center, June21, 2010, Raleigh, NC

Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy and Progressive Mobility: Impacting Short and LongTerm Outcomes, 21 degree SMART Conference, May 26th, 2010, Milan, Italy

Infection/Injury Protection: It’s All About You, Dude!, Sepsis 2010: A Pound of Preventionand A Pound of Cure, Podium Power: Strategies for Success at Public Speaking,Doing it Right: ARDS/ALI Evidence-Based Care Saves Lives, AACN NationalTeaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition, May 15th-20th, 2010, Washington, DC

Walk, Don’t Run: Progressive Mobility Programs Make a Difference, VHA Central RegionCritical Care Council (Webinar), May 14, 2010, Northville, MI

“If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions to HealthCare”, The Vitamin Recipe for a Meaningful Career 3x,Methodist Hospital, Nurses Week Celebration, May 10-11, 2010, San Antonio, TX

“If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions to HealthCare”, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics, Westchester Medical Center, Nurses Week Celebration, May7, 2010, Westchester, NY

Vitamins for the Nurturing the Nurses Soul Back to Health, William Backus Hospital, NationalNurses Week, May 5, 2010, Norwich, CT



“Back to the Basics: Getting There With Evidence”, St. Elizabeth Medical Center , At SUNYInstitute of Technology, Nurses Week Celebration, May 4, 2010, Utica, NY

The Power of the Pyramid: A Proven Sepsis Implementation Program for Saving Lives,Strategic Practices of Critical care Medicine, University of Texas MD AndersonCancer Center, April 29, 2010, Houston, TX

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death – (Webinar), Inventiv Health Company, April 27, 2010, Northville, MI

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, The Whitney Center, East Coast Pioneer AACN Chapter, April 25, 2010,Holyoke, MA

Surviving Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Intervention Saves Lives x2, Sutter MedicalCenter, April 14 & 15, 2010, Sacramento, CA

Vitamins for the Nurturing the Nurses Soul Back to Health, It’s Not Just About PressureAnymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Infections, Sheraton Burlington Hotel &Conference Center, Horizons AACN, April 7, 2010, Burlington, VT

Vitamins for the Nurturing the Nurses Soul Back to Health, Bugs Be Gone! Source Control inthe ICU, Pacific Institute of Nursing Advancing Practice, Education, and ResearchConference, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, March 29-30, 2010, Honolulu, HI

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Sacred Heart Hospital, Indianhead Chapter AACN, March 25, 2010, EauClaire, WI

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Christiana Hospital, Inventiv, March 19, 2010, Newark, DE

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Dr. Piccolo Tratoria’s Office, March 18, 2010, Langhorne, PA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Inventiv, Bistro Italiano, March 16, 2010, Grand Junction, CO

Vitamins for Nurturing the Nursing Soul, It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: EliminatingHospital Acquired Infections, Washington State University, College of Nursing, INWCAACN, March 15, 2010, Spokane, WA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Central Florida Chapter of AACN, March11, 2010, Orlando, FL

Target ZERO: Strategies for Eliminating Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and CLA-BSI, 29th

Annual High Sierra Critical Care Conference, Harrah’s Reno Convention Center,March 9, 2010, Reno, NV



Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Baylor University Medical Center of Grapevine, March 8, 2010, Grapevine,TX

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Baylor University Medical Center, March 8, 2010, Dallas, TX

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Baylor University Medical Center at Irving, March 8, 2010, Irving, TX

“Back to the Basics: Getting There With Evidence”, Kansas City AACN, Ritz Charles, March4, 2010, Overland Park, KS

Impact of Returning to the Basics, Shared Governance: Empowering the staff, ClinicalLadder: Strategies to Reward Staff, The University of Kansas Hospital, March 3,2010, Kansas City, KS

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, J Ford’s Black Angus Steakhouse, Inventiv, February 25, 2010, TerreHaute, IN

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, What Would FloDo?..., The Wabash Valley Chapter – AACN, Landsbaum Ctr for Education, UnionHospital, February 25, 2010, Terre Haute, IN

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Porter Hospital, February 24, 2010, Valparaiso, IN

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Provena St. Joseph’s Medical Center, February 24, 2010, Joliet, IL

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Bromenn Hospital, February 23, 2010, Peoria, IL

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Inventiv Sales Representatives, Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown,February 23, 2010, Philadelphia, PA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death x2, Chicago AACN, Central DuPage Hospital, February 22, 2010, Winfield,IL

ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes, Creating an Environment for Change: Toolsand Techniques to Impact Patient Care Outcomes at the Unit Level, SAC AACN,Hilton Arden West, February 18, 2010, Sacramento, CA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Atlanta AACN, Maggiano’s Restaurant, February 16, 2010, Atlanta, GA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Kenneston Hospital, February 16, 2010, Marietta, GA



Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Atlanta Chapter NACNS, Atlanta Fish Market, February 15, 2010, Atlanta,GA

“If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions to HealthCare”, “Back to the Basics: Getting There With Evidence”,University of Virginia Medical Center, February 9, 2010, Charlottesville, VA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death – (Webinar), Inventiv Health Company, January 26, 2010, Northville, MI

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death x2, Sutter Memorial Hospital, January 26, 2010, Sacramento, CA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Scott’s Seafood Bar and Grill, January 25, 2010, Sacramento, CA

The Consequences of Immobility & the Evidence to Support Change, Mobility: Is It Safe?VHA – CCIN 2010 Mobility Kick-Off Meeting, January 22, 2010, Dallas, TX

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, St. Vincent’s Hospital – ICU, January 20, 2010, Indianapolis, IN

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Indianapolis AACN, Fireside Brewhouse, January 19, 2010, Indianapolis, IN

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Indianapolis AACN, Methodist Hospital – Pettigrew Auditorium, January 19,2010, Indianapolis, IN

It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Skin Injuries, ChicagoLoyola University, Southwest Chicago Chapter – AACN, January 18, 2010, Chicago,IL

Is Age and Mental Health a Determinant of Nurses’ Longevity in Critical Care? SCCMConference; “Save Our Nurses!” January 12, 2010, Miami, FL

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Baptist Hospital, January 6, 2010, Southaven, MS

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, January 6, 2010, Jackson, TN

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Jackson General Hospital, January 6, 2010, Jackson, TN

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Kansas University Medical School, January 5, 2010, Kansas City, KS



Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Olathe Medical Center, January 4, 2010, Olathe, KS

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, St. Francis Hospital, January 4, 2010, Topeka, KS

Surviving Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Intervention Saves Lives, If FlorenceKnew…How & When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributionsin Healthcare, Vitamins for Nurturing the Nursing Soul Back to Health, Rapid CityRegional Hospital, ICU Symposium, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, December 10,2009, Rapid City, SD

Implementing the Sepsis Bundle x2, St. John Health System, December 7, 2009, Detroit, MI

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death x2, Temple University Hospital, December 4, 2009, Philadelphia, PA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Baylor Irving Conference Center, December 2, 2009, Irving, TX

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Baylor Medical Center of Garland, December 2, 2009, Garland, TX

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Olathe Medical Center, November 30, 2009, Olathe, KS

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death x2, Providence Hospital, November 30, 2009, Kansas City, KS

Measuring Outcomes through CNS Competencies: A Productivity Model, MichiganAssociation of Clinical Nurse Specialists (MI-CNS) Michigan Public Health Institute-Interactive Learning Center, November 23, 2009, Lansing, MI

Target Zero & Strategies, Vitamins for Nursing, 36th Annual Critical Care Symposium,Greater Portland Chapter – AACN, November 20, 2009, Beaverton, OR

It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Skin Injuries, PeninsulaRegional Medical Center, Hallowell Conference Centerm November 18, 2009,Salisbury, MD

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, It’s Not JustAbout Pressure Anymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Skin Injuries, Creating Tools& Techniques for Changing Unit Culture, Virginia Henderson Nursing ResearchSymposium, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, First Colony Conference Center,November 17, 2009, Lynchburg, VA



If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions in Healthcare x2, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics VAP/HAP/Pressure and Moisture – Skin Injury PreventionPart 1, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the BasicsVAP/HAP/Pressure and Moisture – Skin Injury Prevention Part 2, Severe Sepsis:Early Recognition & Management Saves Lives, Methodist Hospital, November 9th &10th, 2009, San Antonio, TX

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Ristorante Giuseppe/Dinner Meeting, November 9, 2009, Shreveport, LA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Resurrection Medical Center, November 3, 2009, Chicago, IL

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, November 2, 2009, Conway, AR

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death (Web Conference x2), October 30, 2009, Midlothian, VA

If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions, Determining What Vitamins will Help Nurture Our Nursing Soul, TargetZero: Strategies for Lowering VAP’s and CLBSI’s, It’s Not Just About PressureAnymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Skin Injuries, Southern New HampshireChapter of AACN, Crown Plaza Hotel, October 29, 2009, Nashua, NH

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Southeastern Connecticut Chapter of AACN,William Backus Hospital, October 28, 2009, Norwich, CT

Bugs Be Gone! Source Control in the ICU, If Florence Knew…How & When Did We Get SoLost: Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributions in Healthcare, Sentara NorfolkGeneral Hospital, Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel, October 27, 2009, Norfolk, VA

Walk, Don’t Run: Progressive Mobility Programs Make a Difference, Vitamins for NurturingNurses’ Soul, Battle Creek Health System, 2nd Annual BCHS Nursing Symposium,McCamly Plaza Hotel, October 23, 2009, Battle Creek, MI

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Bonefish Grill, October 20, 2009,Macon, GA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Peyton Anderson Building, October 20,2009, Macon, GA

“Hitting the Bull’s Eye on Never Events: Impact of Returning to the Basics”, “Severe Sepsis:Early Recognition and Management”, North West Indiana Chapter of AACN,Strongbow Inn, October 15, 2009, Valparaiso, IN



Creating a Healthy and Empowered Work Environment: The Recipe Every Nurse Needs toKnow, 2009 Fourth Annual Conference & Assembly, RN-AIM (Registered NursesAssociation in Michigan) The Inn at St. John’s, October 9, 2009, Plymouth, MI

Targeting Zero: Reducing or Eliminating Healthcare Acquired Infections Part 1 & Part 2,Infection Prevention & Control Symposium, St. Rita’s Medical Center, UNOH EventCenter, October 8, 2009, Lima, OH

Vitamins for the Nurturing the Nursing Soul: A Recipe for Professional Success &Improvement in Patient Outcomes, It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: EliminatingHospital Acquired Skin Injuries, Bristol Regional Medical Center, October 7, 2009,Bristol, TN

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, AACN Chapter, University Hospital, October 5, 2009, Augusta, GA

Vitamins for Nurturing the Nursing Soul, If Flo Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost:Examining Nurses Unique Contributions to Health Care, 7th Annual ProfessionalNursing Leadership Conference, Washington Hospital Center, True Auditorium,October 1, 2009, Washington, D.C.

Pressure Ulcers, Sutter Health, Pressure Ulcer Program, Green Valley Conference Center,September 20, 2009, Fairfield, CA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Alexian Brothers Health System, September 24, 2009, Elk Grove Village, IL

ARDS/ALI: Building a Roadmap to Successful Outcomes, Back to Basics: Getting There withScience, Surviving Sepsis: Early Recognition & Intervention Saves Lives, TheForgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, Critical Care Conference 2009,Erie County Medical Center, Salvatore’s Italian Gardens Conference & BanquetCenter, September 23, 2009, Buffalo, NY

Creating Champions of a “Just Culture”, Creating a Healthy Work Environment: Tools andTechnique to Shape Care Culture, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, September22, 2009, Syracuse, NY

Bugs Be Gone! Source Control in the ICU, Hitting the Bull’s Eye on Never Events, CriticalCare Nursing Symposium, University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, ArthurKornberg Medical Research Building, September 21, 2009, Rochester, NY

ARDS/ALI, Vitamins for the Nurturing the Nursing Soul Back to Health, Sepsis, Critical CareInvestigators 7th Annual Critical Care Symposium, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla,Schaetzel Center, Great Hall, September 18, 2009, La Jolla, CA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Borgess Hospital, September 16, 2009, Kalamazoo, MI

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, “Creating an Environment for Change: Tools& Techniques to Impact Patient Care at the Unit Level”, Agusta Health, AgustaCommunity Care Building, September 15, 2009, Fishersville, VA



Nurse’s Role in Comprehensive Sepsis Management, 22nd Annual Nelson Critical CareConference, St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids Marriott, September 11, 2009, CedarRapids, IA

Back to the Basics: The Opportunity for Nursing to be the Fiscal and Quality Engine of theHealth Care Organization, 16th Annual NWONE, Portland Marriott DowntownWaterfront, September 10, 2009, Portland, OR

Strategies for Success in Implementation of the Sepsis Bundles, 2nd Annual Sepsis Summit &Collaborative, Sutter Health, Hilton Concord Hotel, September 9, 2009, Concord, CA

Revisiting Positioning Techniques, Back to the Basics: Good Nursing Care Saves Lives, 6th

Annual Congress of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses, Congress WFCCN,August 29th – September 1st, 2009, Florence, Italy

Empiric Therapy for Serious Infections: A Focus on the ICU x2, Mercy Medical Center,August 25, 2009, Sioux City, IA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Severe Sepsis in the Post-Operative Surgical Patient at a High Risk ofDeath, Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, August 24th, 2009, Joliet, IL

Changing Work Culture to Improve Patient Safety in ICU, Bugs Be Gone! IntravascularLines, Combined Congress of the Critical Care Society of South Africa and the SouthAfrican Thoracic Society, August 16-20th, 2009, South Africa

“Killing the Sacred Cows” – Using Scientific Evidence in Daily Practice, Ochsner MedicalCenter, July 25, 2009, New Orleans, LA

Hitting the Bulls Eye on Never Events: Impact of Returning to the Basics, Stanford UniversityHospital, July 23, 2009, Stanford, CA

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, July 1, 2009, South Bend, IN

Severe Sepsis in the Post-Operative Surgical Patient at a High Risk of Death, St. Luke’sHospital, June 30, 2009, Kansas City, MO

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, St. Luke’s Hospital, June 30, 2009, Kansas City, MO

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, ED Conference Room, June 30, 2009,Shawnee Mission, KS

Community-Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at a High Riskof Death, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, June 29, 2009, Shawnee Mission, KS

Back to the Basics: Why Change…Why Guidelines…, (Webcasted to additional sites),GNYHA Services, June 25, 2009, New York, NY



“It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: Eliminating Healthcare Associated Skin Injuries”,Abington Hospital, June 23, 1009, Abington, PA

What Would Florence Do? Creating Work Cultures to Support Use of Evidence-BasedFundamentals of Nursing to Impact Patient Outcomes (Webinar), MolnlyckeHealthcare, June 17, 2009, Atlanta, GA

Community – Acquired Pneumonia as a Cause of Severe Sepsis in the Patient at as HighRisk of Death, Kishwaukee Community Hospital, June 10, 2009, DeKalb, IL

It’s Not about Pressure Anymore: Reducing Hospital Acquired Skin Injuries, SacramentoAACN, June 4, 2009, Sacramento, CA

Target Zero: Eliminating VAP/HAP, Southern Illinois Healthcare, June 2, 2009, Carbondale,IL

Sepsis: An Ounce of Prevention and a Pound of Cure; ARDS/ALI: Unlocking the Seven KeyCare Components for Successful Outcomes, What Would Florence Do in 2009?Application of Evidence-Based Fundamental Nursing Care, Effects of Mobility on theCritically Ill Patient, AACN National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition,May 16th-21st, 2009, New Orleans, LA

Vitamins for Rejuvenating Your Nursing Soul, Nurses Week Celebration, University ofRochester Medical Center, May 7, 2009, Rochester, NY

What Would Flo Do? Creating Cultures to Support Use of Evidence Based Fundamentals ofNursing Care, 2009 Excellence in Nursing Forum, Nursing Week Celebration, BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, May 6, 2009, Lincoln, NE

Measuring Outcomes through CNS Competencies: A Productivity Model, Creating anEnvironment for Change Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, The RightPosition at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, The Forgotten Organ: ATeam Approach to the Prevention of Skin Injury in the Hospitalized Patient, CarilionClinic Conference, April 26th & 27, 2009, Roanoke, VA

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, 11th Annual APN Conference, April 24, 2009,Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bugs Be Gone – Effective Source Control, GreaterAustin Area AACN, 28th Spring Symposium, April 22, 2009, Austin, TX

It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: Eliminating Healthcare Associated Skin Injuries,Methodist Hospital Skincare Team, April 21, 2009, San Antonio, TX

Bugs Be Gone – Effective Source Control, It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore:Eliminating Healthcare Associated Skin Injuries, 27th Annual Gore-Farha Critical CareNursing Symposium, April 17, 2009, Wichita, KS



If Florence Knew…How and When did we get so lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare x 2, Dr. Alla Inaugural Nursing Symposium, GenesisMedical Center, April 16, 2009, Davenport, IA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, London HealthScience Center, April 13-14, 2009, London, Ontario

It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: Strategies for Eliminating Hospital Acquired SkinInjury, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Skin Care Conference, April 10, 2009,Poughkeepsie, NY

Surviving Severe Sepsis; Early Intervention Saves Lives x2, Sutter Memorial Campus, April5-6th, 2009, Sacramento, CA

Target Zero: Preventing VAP and CA-BSI In Your ICU, Northern New Jersey ChapterAACN, April 2, 2009, Fairfield, NJ

To Err is Human – To Reduce Medical Errors is Divine: Creating an Environment forChange, SEPSIS: Early Management Saves Lives, Target Zero: Strategies forLowering VAP, BSI and Wounds, ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes,Barb Roloff Memorial Conference, April 1, 2009, East Peoria, IL

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, ARDS/ALI:Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes, West Michigan Chapter AACN, March 30, 2009,Grand Rapids, MI

It’s Not Just About Pressure Anymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Skin Injuries, ManagingSkin: 20th Annual Symposium, March 27, 2009, Utica, NY

Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, The Power of One:Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, It’s Not Just About PressureAnymore: Eliminating Hospital Acquired Skin Injuries, 1st Annual Pacific InstituteNursing Conference, March 18-20, 2009, Honolulu, HI

Vitamins for Nurturing the Nursing Soul Back to Health, Mind, Body & Spirit: Making theConnection by Creating a Healing Environment, Target Zero: Strategies for LoweringBlood Stream Infections in the ICU, Northwest Chicago Area Chapter – AACN, 35th

Annual Midwest AACN Conference, March 9-11, 2009, Lincolnshire, IL

Unleashing the Power of the CNS: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking, NACNS NationalConference 2009, Clinical Nurse Specialists: Vision, Value, Voice, March 5-7, 2009,St. Louis, MO

Fortifying Defenses, Dallas County Chapter AACN, Presbyterian Hospital, March 3, 2009,Dallas, TX

Oral care Strategies for Reducing Hospital acquired Pneumonia, The Right Position at theRight Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, 36th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society ofIntensive Care Medicine, Osaka International Convention Center, February 26th-28th,2009, Osaka, Japan



The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, APIC San DiegoChapter, February 11, 2009, Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA

Bugs Be Gone: Moving Beyond Sepsis &, Target Zero: Hitting the Bulls Eye on NeverEvents, Swamp with Knowledge 2009, North Central Florida Chapter of AACN,February 6, 2009, Gainesville, FL

What is the Evidence for Oral Care in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia?, 38th Critical CareCongress, Society of Critical Care Medicine, February 4, 2009, Nashville, TN

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics x 2, December4, 2008, Fairfax, VA

It’s not just about pressure anymore: Strategies to eliminate hospital acquired skin injuries,AACN Austin Chapter, December 2, 2008, Austin, TX

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, SurvivingSevere Sepsis; Early Intervention Saves Lives, Coopers Medical Center, MedicalSurgical Conference, November 21, 2008, Cherry Hill, NJ

The Right Position at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, ARDS/ALI: Building aRoadmap to Successful Outcomes, Geisinger Health Systems Critical Care NursingConference, November 18, 2008, Danville, PA

Early Identification of Patients with Severe Sepsis: A Case Study Approach, RemoteConference x 2, November 12-13, 2008

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, MayoHealthcare Conference, November 6, 2008, Sydney, Australia

The Right Position at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference x 4, Creating anEnvironment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at aUnit Level, Process Improvement Workshop: How to Get Started Improving Mobilityin the Critically Ill Patient x 2, The Forgotten Organ: Reducing Hospital Acquired SkinInjuries, Asia Pacific Critical Care 2008 Congress, October 30 – November 2, 2008,Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, AACN Houston-Gulf Coast Chapter, October 25, 2008, Houston, TX

If Florence Knew…How and When did we get so lost: Examining Nursing’s , UniqueContribution to Health Care, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics, 12th Annual Cardiac Nursing Symposium, October 24, 2008,Holyoke, MA

Preventing Pressure Ulcers in ICU Part I & II, NE Region Wound Ostomy Continence NursesSociety Conference, October 18, 2008, Scranton, PA

Process Optimization for Early Identification and Treatment of Patients with Severe Sepsisand Septic Shock, Alegent Health System, October 16, 2008, Omaha, NE



It’s not just about pressure anymore: Prevention of hospital acquired skin injuries, Skin, theForgotten Organ, 8th Annual Wound Care Seminar, October 15, 2008, Omaha, NE

Process Optimization for Early Identification and Treatment of Patients with Severe Sepsisand Septic Shock, Wesley Medical Center, October 14, 2008, Wichita, KS

Reducing Hospital Acquired Injury, Annual “Bridges” Symposium, October 10, 2008, SanFrancisco, CA

It’s not just about pressure anymore: Prevention of hospital acquired skin injuries, Hill CityChapter AACN, Lynchburg General Hospital, October 2, 2008, Lynchburg, VA

The Right Position at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Pulmonary Critical CareConference, October 1, 2008, Charlotte, NC

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Dynamics ofCritical Care 2008 Conference, September 29, 2008, Montreal, Quebec

Sepsis in the 21st Century: Importance of the RN Role, BCHS Nursing Symposium 2008,September 26, 2008, Battle Creek, MI

If Florence Knew…How and When did we get so lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Health Care, Nursing Celebration Gala, UMass Memorial MedicalCenter, September 24, 2008, Worcester, MA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics , Severe Sepsis:Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives Get Them Moving: Turn, Turn,Turn, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach for Skin Care, Creating andEnvironment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at aUnit Level, Medical Surgical Seminar/repeat on a second day, Memorial Hospital,September 22 – 23, 2008, O’Fallon, IL

Surviving Severe Sepsis; Early Intervention Saves Lives, If Florence Knew…How and Whendid we get so lost: Examining Nursing’s Unique Contribution to Healthcare, SutterMemorial Campus, September 15 – 16, 2008, Sacramento, CA

The Power of One – Making a Difference By Reducing VAP and Pressure Ulcers, St. James’Hospital, September 10, 2008, Dublin, Ireland

Practical Nursing Interventions in the ICU and VAP Pneumonia, Surviving Severe Sepsis;Early Intervention Saves Lives, Skin – The Forgotten Organ, Power of PatientHygiene and Associated Care, Beaumont Hospital, September 10, 2008, Dublin,Ireland

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics x 2, HSE –South, Cork University Hospital, September 9, 2008, Cork, Ireland

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics – HSE – West,University College Hospital, September 8, 2008, Galway, Ireland



The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, Irish Associationof Critical Care Nurses, Dublin, September 5, 2008, Dublin, Ireland

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, Critical CareNetwork, Northern Ireland, September 4, 2008, Lisburn, Ireland

Implementing the Sepsis Bundle x 2, Peer Discussion Group, St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital,August 19, 2008, Cedar Rapids, IA

Implementing the Sepsis Bundle x 2, Peer Discussion Group, Mercy Medical Center, August14, 2008, South Sioux City, NE

Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing VAP, Coastline and Orange County APIC Chapters,August 12, 2008, Costa Mesa, CA

Optimizing Outcomes for the Patient with Severe Sepsis, Wesley Medical Center, July 22,2008, Wichita, KS

Implementing the Sepsis Bundle, Merck Sponsored, July 8, 2008, St. Charles, MO

Optimizing Outcomes for the Patient with Severe Sepsis, Queens Medical Center, June 26,2008, Honolulu, HI

Implementing the Sepsis Bundle, W A Foote Hospital, June 19, 2008, Battle Creek, MI

CMS Requirements: New Medicare Guidelines and What We Need to Know, Pressure UlcerPrevention in ICU, Med Surg and the ED, Pressure Ulcer/Wound Assessment andTreatment, Nursing Education Conference, June 11, 2008, Sayre, PA

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives,11th Annual Critical Care Update and Fair, Morristown Memorial Hospital, May 30,2008, Morristown, NJ

The Right Position at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Saint Cloud HospitalInternal Medicine Conference, May 21, 2008, St. Cloud, MN

Targeting Severe Sepsis, Sutter Solano Medical Center Continuing Education, May 19,2008, Sacramento, CA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, MilwaukeeChapter – AACN, May 14, 2008, Milwaukee, WI

Interventional Patient Hygiene, South Central Wisconsin Chapter – AACN, May 13, 2008,Madison, WI

What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You: Preventing ICU Skin Injury, Resuscitating the Basics,ARDS/ALI: Building a Roadmap to Successful Outcomes x 2, Bugs Be Gone:Effective Source Control in the ICU, Walk, Don’t Run: Strategies for Mobilizing theICU Patient, Power to Influence: Conquering the Art of Public Speaking, NationalTeaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition, May 3-8, 2008, Chicago, IL



Implementing the Sepsis Bundle, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, April 30, 2008, DesMoines, Iowa

Creating an Environment for Change: Tools & Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at aUnit Level, Southcoast Spring Conference, April 24, 2008, Dartmouth, MA

Igniting the Flame: Leaderships’ Role in Mentoring the Staff Nurse in Research Utilizationand Conduct, Creating an Environment for Change: Tools & Techniques to ImpactPatient Outcomes at a Unit Level, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach for SkinCare, Methodist Hospital Annual Research Day Program, April 22-23, 2008, Omaha,NE

Implementing the Sepsis Bundle, St. Joseph Hospital, April 18, 2008, St. Charles, MO

Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives, The Right Position at the Right Time: MobilityMakes a Difference in Critical Care, ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Improve Outcomes,The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach for Skin Care of the Critically Ill,Cardiovascular Symposium, Kent State University, April 11, 2008, Canton, OH

ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes, The Power of One: Impacting PatientOutcomes by Returning to the Basics, Horizons – A Critical Care Symposium, April 9,2008, Hartford, CT

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Get ThemMoving: Turn, Turn, Turn, Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and ManagementSaves Lives, Mind, Body, and Spirit, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, April 7,2008, Peoria, IL

If Florence Knew…How and When did we get so lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Igniting the Flame: Leadership Role in Mentoring theStaff Nurse in Research, Utilization and Conduct, Perinatal “Hot Topics” NursingConference, March 31, 2008, Sacramento, CA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics x 2, Creating anEnvironment for Change: Tools & Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at a UnitLevel, A Day of Excellence, March 25, 2008, Fairfax, VA

If Florence Knew…How and When did we get so lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Mobility Matters, Podium Power, The Forgotten Organ,34th Annual Midwest Conference, Northwest Chicago Area Chapter – AACN, March11, 2008, Lincolnshire, IL

Redesign of CNS Role: Ensuring Competent Practice & Measurable Outcomes within aLarge Health Care System (Part 1 & 2), Using Equipment as Designed: Leading Staffto Safer Patient Care Practices, NACNS National Conference 2008, March 5 – 8,2008, Atlanta, GA

Completing the Circle: Grief Management for Families and Staff Through Development of aUnit-Based Bereavement Committee, 8th Annual Nursing Conference, H. Lee MoffittCancer Center and Research Institute, February 28, 2008, Tampa, FL



Mind, Body and Spirit: Making the Connection by Creating a Healing, Environment, 14th

Annual Minerva Rhinehart Lecture and Reception, February 27, 2008, Tampa, FL

Creating an Environment for Change: Tools & Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at aUnit Level, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to theBasics, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to the Prevention of Skin Injury,Suburban Hospital, February 19 – 20, 2008, Bethesda, MD

VAP & IPH: How Can Hospitals Tailor Their Prevention Strategies to Prevent VAP, SpeakerSummit, 2008 Sage National Sales Meeting, February 7-9, 2008, Chicago, IL

Drawbacks to Requiring Nursing Certification, 37th Critical Care Congress, Society of CriticalCare Medicine, February 5, 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii

Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives, Mountain to Sound Chapter of AACN, ValleyMedical Center, January 17, 2008, Seattle, WA

Optimizing Outcomes for the Severe Sepsis Patient: Managing the Challenges, BryanMemorial, January 10, 2008, Lincoln, NE

Optimizing Outcomes for the Severe Sepsis Patient: Managing the Challenges, AlligentHealth Systems, January 10, 2008, Omaha, NE

Implementing the Sepsis Bundle x 3, Peer Discussion Group, Mercy Medical Center, IowaMethodist Medical Center, January 8 - 9, 2008, Des Moines, IA

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Memorial Hospital, December 14, 2007, Colorado Springs,CO

Understanding the Urgency in the Treatment of Patients with Severe Sepsis, Importance ofEarly Identification of Patients with Severe Sepsis x 2, Medical Center of Aurora,December 12 & 13, 2007, Aurora, CO

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Severe Sepsis Workshop, Sutter Medical Center,December 11, 2007, Sacramento, CA

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, December 10, 2007,Oakland, CA

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action x 2, Queens Medical Center, December 7, 2007, Honolulu,HI

Understanding the Urgency in the Treatment of Patients with Severe Sepsis, Critical CareNursing, December 6, 2007, Honolulu, HI

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Cooper University Hospital, November 27, 2007, Camden,NJ

Target Zero: Eliminating VAP and other Health Care Acquired Injuries in the Critically IllPatient, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, November 13, 2007, Akron, OH



The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics x 4, RockinghamMemorial Hospital, November 12, 2007, Harrisonburg, VA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Eliminating Infection Risk and PressureRelated Injury, 22nd Annual Conference for Nursing Professionals, November 8, 2007,Springfield, VA

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics, Harold C John’s Distinguish Nurse Lectureship Henry FordHealth Systems, November 7, 2007, Dearborn, MI

Tools and Techniques for Creating Change to Impact Patient Outcomes, the Right Positionat the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, AMMCTI Congress, October 30-November 3, 2007, Guadalajara, MX

Sepsis: A Call to Action, North Oakland Medical Center, October 16, 2007, Pontiac, MI

Positioning: To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn…. To Err is Human – To Reduce MedicalErrors is Divine: Creating an Environment for Change, The Third Annual Care of theComplex Patient Conference, October 15, 2007, Albany, NY

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Mind, Body, and Spirit: Making the Connection ByCreating a Healing Environment, Care Management Teaching Day, October 12,2007, Rochester, NY

Severe Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives, West Michigan Emergency NursesAssociation Conference, October 11, 2007, Grand Rapids, MI

RN Ownership to Reduce Medical Errors, Getting Staff Involved in Research, 5th AnnualCritical Care Conference, Medical Center of Aurora, October 10, 2007, Aurora, CO

Back to Basics: Getting There With Science, Critical Care 2007 Workshop, October 4, 2007,Lynchburg, VA

Severe Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives, The Forgotten Organ – Team Approach toSkin, 17th Annual Beyond the Basics Conference, October 3, 2007, Kingsport, TN

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Sepsis Presentation x 2, Keynote, Clinical LadderCelebration Dinner, Sutter Medical Center, September 27 & 28, 2007, Sacramento,CA

Management of Sepsis in Chronic Illness, Annual Renal Symposium, September 25, 2007,Marquette, MI

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, 5th AnnualSharp HealthCare DO NO HARM Conference, September 21, 2007, San Diego, CA



If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare x2, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics x2, Martha Jefferson Hospital, September 11-12, 2007,Charlottesville, VA

The Power of One and Back to Basics: Mouth Care and Ventilator Associated Pneumonia,Pioneer Valley Chapter of AACN, September 10, 2007, Holyoke, MA

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, The Power ofOne: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Banner Health 10th

Annual Symposium: Critical Care, September 7, 2007, Phoenix, AZ

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Memorial Hospital, August 21, 2007, Colorado Springs, CO

Surviving Severe Sepsis: Early Intervention Saves Lives, The Power of One: ImpactingPatient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, AACN – Monticello Chapter, August10, 2007, Charlottesville, VA

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Floyd Memorial Medical Center, August 7, 2007, NewAlbany, IN

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, If FlorenceKnew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Jackson County Memorial Hospital, June 27, 2007, Altus,OK

To Err is Human – To Reduce Medical Errors is Divine, The Power of One: ImpactingPatient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Nurse Intrapreneurship andEntrepreneurship, AANN – Southeast Michigan Chapter, June 17, 2007, MackinawIsland, MI

Creating an Environment for Change – Tools & Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at aUnit Level, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to theBasics, Unity Health System, June 15, 2007, Rochester, NY

Back to the Basics: Fortifying the Host Defense, APIC Foundation Education Day, June 15,2007, Rochester, NY

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Banner Desert Hospital, June 4, 2007, Phoenix, AZ

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Saints MedicalCenter, May 31, 2007, Lowell, MA

Nursing Basics 101: Taking Ownership to Reduce Medical Errors, Podium Power:Mastering Skills to Electrify Audiences, Upside Down You Turn Me: Impacting SaO2with Prone Positioning, Get Them Moving: Mobility Matters (x2), ARDS Care:Prevention, PEEP, Pipes, Pump, Paralysis & Position (x2), Evidence Based Habits:AKA Killing the Sacred Cows (Panel), AACN National Teaching Institute & CriticalCare Exposition, May 19-24, 2007, Atlanta, GA



If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics, 9th Annual Sentara Medical-Surgical Symposium, May 16,2007, Virginia Beach, VA

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Atlanticare Hospital, May 15, 2007, Philadelphia, PA

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Oral care: Strategies for Reducing Ventilator AssociatedPneumonia, University of Washington Hospital, May 8-9, 2007, Seattle, WA

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returningto the Basics, Mind, Body and Spirit: Making the Connection by Creating a HealingEnvironment, Patricia Maguire Distinguished Nursing Lectureship/Nurses Week,Virginia Mason Medical Center, May 8, 2007, Seattle, WA

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare , Back to the Basics: Fortifying the Host Defense Ignitingthe Flame: Mentoring the Staff Nurse in Research Utilization and Conduct, Mind,Body and Spirit: Making the Connection by Creating a Healing Environment, Nurse’sWeek Celebration, Boston Medical Center, May 7, 2007, Boston, MA

Early Recognition & Management of Severe Sepsis Saves Lives, Emergency NursesAssociation of Michigan Conference, May 2, 2007, Mount Pleasant, MI

Nursing Cares Related to the Distress Syndrome, Sepsis and Blood Stream Infections,International Symposium about Critical Cares and Anesthesiology, April 26-28, 2007,Valencia, Spain

Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomesby Returning to the Basics, Criswell Medical-Surgical & Emergency TraumaConference, April 20, 2007, Cedar Rapids, IA

Creating an Environment For Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Outcomes at a UnitLevel, The Right Position at the Right Time….Mobility Makes a Difference, April 18,2007, Batesville, IN

Creating a Healthy Work Environment, Mary Washington Hospital, Leadership Retreat, April17, 2007, Fredericksburg, VA

Infections in the ICU, Broward County Chapter, American Assoc. of Critical-Care Nurses,April 13, 2007, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, AACN ChapterAcute Care Updates, April 6, 2007, Syracuse, NY

Creating an Environment For Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Outcomes at a UnitLevel, The Right Position at the Right Time….Mobility Makes a Difference, PulmonarySeminar, April 3, 2007. Batesville, IN



ARDS: Application of the Evidence, University of Alabama/Birmingham Hospital, March 30,2007, Birmingham, AL

Creating an Environment For Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Outcomes at a UnitLevel, The Right Position at the Right Time….Mobility Makes a Difference, PulmonaryWorkshop, March 27, 2007, Orange County, CA

Creating an Environment For Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Outcomes at a UnitLevel, The Right Position at the Right Time….Mobility Makes a Difference, AlbertEinstein Hospital, March 20, 2007, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, CaliforniaAssociation for Healthcare Quality, March 16, 2007, Marina Del Rey, CA

Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives, Sutter Health System, March 15, 2007,Sacramento, CA

Interventional Patient Hygiene, Northwest Chicago Area Chapter AACN Conference, March14, 2007, Hinsdale, IL

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, March 13,2007, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, WeeksMemorial, March 8, 2007, Lancaster, NH

Skin: The Forgotten Organ, South-Central Connecticut Chapter AACN, March 6, 2007, NewHaven, CT

Redesign of the CNS Role: Ensuring Competent Practice & Measurable Outcomes within aLarge Health Care System, NACNS National Conference, March 2, 2007, Phoenix,AZ

Skin: The Forgotten Organ, The Power of Patient Hygiene, North Central Florida AACN,February 23, 2007, Gainesville, FL

If Florence Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, 7th Annual Nursing Conference, Moffitt Cancer Center,February 22, 2007, Tampa, FL

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, If FlorenceKnew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Sacramento AACN Spring Seminar, February 15, 2007,Sacramento, CA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics (x2), If FlorenceKnew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Healthcare (x2), 2007 Clinical Day, OU Medical Center, February 8-9,2007, Oklahoma City, OK



Creating an Environment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes,Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and BloodStream Infections in our ICU’s, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes byReturning to the Basics, Completing the Circle: Grief Management for Families andStaff Through Development of a Unit-Based Bereavement Committee, Capital Health,February 5, 2007, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care Makes a Difference, The Power of One: Impacting PatientOutcomes by Returning to the Basics, Mind, Body, Spirit: Making the Connection byCreating a Healing Environment, Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing HospitalAcquired Pneumonia & Blood Stream Infections, Surviving Severe Sepsis: EarlyIntervention Saves Lives, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Managementof Skin, Tools and Techniques for Creating an Environment of Change, January 25-26, 2007, Albuquerque, NM

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, University ofWashington Medical Center, January 23, 2007, Seattle, WA

Interventional Patient Hygiene, Merle West Medical Center, December 8, 2006, KlamathFalls, OR

If Florence Knew…How and when Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContribution to Health Care, ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes, SetonCritical Care Symposium, November 18, 2006, Austin, TX

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Creating anEnvironment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at theUnit Level, Stanford Critical Care Nursing Symposium, November 14, 2006, Stanford,CA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Mind, Body,Spirit: Making the Connection by Creating a Healing Environment, Completing theCircle: Grief Management for Families and Staff Through Development of a Unit-based Bereavement Committee, Greater Tampa Bay Chapter AACN, November 13,2006, Tampa, FL

Sepsis: Early Recognition & Management Saves Lives, The Power of One: ImpactingPatient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Trauma Nursing Conference, OregonHealth & Science University, November 10, 2006, Portland, OR

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Creating anEnvironment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at theUnit Level, Albany Medical Center Complex Patient Conference, November 9, 2006,Albany, NY

Back to the Basics: The Science Behind Nursing Care, Air Force Nurse Corps Symposium,AMSUS, November 8, 2006, San Antonio, TX

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Albert Einstein Medical Center, November 6, 2006,Philadelphia, PA



Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Greater Washington Area Chapter of the American Assoc.of Critical Care Nurses, November 1, 2006, Greenbelt, MD

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives, The Forgotten Organ: ATeam Approach to Skin Care, St Joseph Regional Medical Center, October 26, 2006,South Bend, IN

Back to the Basics: The Science Behind Nursing Care, Fighting Sepsis: New Guidelines,Parkview Health Center, October 25, 2006, Fort Wayne, IN

Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing Infection in Your ICU, 8th Annual Critical CareSymposium, October 24, 2006, Syracuse, NY

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Central Valley Infection Control FallConference, October 21st, 2006, Fresno, CA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, Central ValleyAACN Chapter Fall Dinner Program, October 20th, 2006, Fresno, CA

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives (x2), Trinity Health SystemsNational Conference, Hyatt Regency, October 17th, 2006, Dearborn, MI

Oral Care Regimens: Strategies for Reducing Health Care Acquired Respiratory Infections,Michigan Society for Infection Control, Fall Symposium, Sheraton Hotel & ConferenceCenter, October 13th, 2006, Lansing, MI

The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, The Medical Center of Aurora,October 12th, 2006, Denver, CO

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives, Tools and Techniques forCreating Change at the Unit Level (morning & repeated in afternoon), RU for Real:Making Research Utilization a Reality, Louisville Research Group, October 11th,2006, Louisville, KY

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition andManagement Saves Lives, Educational day, Rochester General Hospital, October 6th,2006, Rochester, NY

Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, Alta Bates Health System,October 4th, 2006, Oakland, CA

CNS Role Development, Tripler Army Medical Center, October 2nd, 2006, Honolulu, HI

Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, Queens Medical Center,October 2nd, 2006, Honolulu, HI

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, Source Medical& Sage Products Educational Symposium, September, 26th, 2006, Halifax, NovaScotia, Canada



The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, Source Medical& Sage Products Educational Symposium, September, 25th, 2006, Monckton, NewBrunswick, Canada

Surviving Severe Sepsis: Practical Applications of Moving Evidence into Practice, CanadianCritical Care Association National Education Meeting, September 24th, 2006, StJohns, Newfoundland, Canada

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives, Sutter Memorial & SutterGeneral, September, 20th & 21st, 2006, Sacramento, CA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Rounding onseveral units, Nursing Institute, Virginia Common Wealth Medical Center, September18th-19th, 2006, Richmond, VA

Care of the ARDS Patient, The Value of a Clinical Nurse Specialist: An Advanced NursePractitioner, Reducing Central line Associated Blood Stream Infections: Use ofEvidence Based Clinical Guidelines, Back to the Basics for Patient Safety, The SouthAfrican Annual Intensive Care Society Scientific Meeting, September 3rd-7th, 2006,Blonfontien, South Africa

Achieving Clinical and Financial Outcomes: Improvement in Critical Care, The Right Positionat the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Creating an Environment for Change:Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at a Unit Level and ProcessWorkshop to Make Mobility Happen at Your Organization, Conference Center, Hill-Rom Sponsored, July 25-26th, 2006, Sydney, Australia

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics (x3), AnaheimMemorial Hospital, June 28th, 2006, Anaheim, CA

“Critical Care Nursing Conference”, If Flo Knew…How and When did we get so Lost:Examining Nursing Unique Contribution to Health Care, Surving Sepsis Campaign:Impacting Patient Outcomes ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes, ThePower of One: Impacting Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, June 23rd, 2006,Portsmith, NH

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition & Management Saves Lives x2, Sutter Health System,June 20th, & 21st, 2006, Sacramento, CA

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition & Management Saves Lives, California Pacific MedicalCenter, E.L. Lilly sponsored, June 19th, 2006, San Francisco, CA

Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, University of Virginia HealthScience Center, June 14th, 2006, Charlottesville, VA

Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, Mary Washington Hospital,June 14th, 2006, VA

Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, Virginia Common WealthMedical Center, June 13th, 2006, Richmond, VA



Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital, June12th & 13th, 2006, Fairfax, VA

Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, George Washington Hospital,June 12th, 2006, Washington DC

The Forgotten Organ: A team approach to skin care, Hill-Rom Service Center, June 7th,2006, Irvine, CA

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Memphis Society of Infection ControlPractitioners, June 2nd, 2006, Memphis, TN

Severe Sepsis: Saving Lives, Target Severe Sepsis Program, Emory Health System andCrawford Long Hospital, May 31st, 2006, Atlanta, GA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, Grady Hospital(x2), May 31st, 2006, Atlanta, GA

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives, St Joseph Hospital, May30th, 2006, Pontiac, MI

ICU Nurse & Care Technician: A Team Journey to Patient Safety, Application of theEvidence: Bathing Strategies to Improve Skin Defense & Source Control, NationalTeaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition, American Association of Critical CareNurses, May 20th to 25th, 2006, Anaheim, CA

If Flo Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contribution toHealth Care X3, Nurses Week Celebration, May 10th, 2006, NJ

If Flo Knew…How and When did we get so Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contribution toHealth Care X3, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to theBasics, Nurses Week Celebration, May 8th, 2006, Davenport, IA

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, Boston MedicalCenter/Nurses Week Celebration, May 4th, 2006, Boston, MA

Impacting Outcomes through Your CNS Practice, Greater Area Cleveland Clinical NurseSpecialist Group, Holiday Inn, April 26, 2006, Cleveland, OH

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science (x2), April 13, 2006, Castle Medical Center,Honolulu, HI

Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Your ICU, April 12,2006, Roy’s Restaurant, Honolulu, HI

Interventional Hygiene Lecture Series, Back to the Basics, Igniting the Flame: Getting StaffInvolved in Using Evidence, If Flo Knew: How and When Did We Get So Lost:Examining Nursings Unique Contributions to Health Care, April 10-11, 2006, TriplerArmy Medical Center, Honolulu, HI



OACNS Spring Fling, If Flo Knew…How and when Did We Get So Lost: Examining NursingsUnique Contribution to Health Care, Measuring Outcomes through CNSCompetencies: A Productivity Model, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomesby Getting Back to the Basics, April 7, 2006, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Oklahoma City,OK

ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes, The Power of One: Impacting PatientOutcomes by Getting Back to the Basics, April 5, 2006, Inn at Reading, Wyomissing,PA

Strategic Practices of Critical Care Medicine, The Right Position at the Right Time: MobilityMakes a Difference, March 30-31, 2006, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Transformation of the Intensive Care Unit 2.0, Sharing Your Success- How to Publish theResults of your Performance, Improvement Efforts, Volunteers Hospital Association(VHA), Fairmont Dallas Hotel, March 29-31, 2006, Dallas, TX

APIC Chapter 118, “Heart of New York”: Infection Control Teaching Day, The Power of One:Impacting Patient Outcomes by Getting Back to the Basics, Turning Stone Casino,March 24, 2006, Verona, NY

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives, Sutter Memorial & SutterGeneral, March 22nd & 23rd, 2006, Sacramento, CA

The Virtual CNS Role: Impacting Outcomes with Innovative Strategies, National Associationof Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Education Symposium, March 16th, 2006, SaltLake City, UT

16th Annual Spring Critical Care Conference, “Critical Care Nursing in the New Millennium:Application of the Evidence”, If Flo Knew…How and When did we get so Lost:Examining Nursing Unique Contribution to Health Care, Surving Sepsis Campaign:Impacting Patient Outcomes ARDS/ALI: Bundling Care to Impact Outcomes, ThePower of One: Impacting Outcomes By Returning to the Basics, NMC Great LakesCampus, March 13th, 2006, Traverse City, MI

Achieving Clinical and Financial Outcomes, Improvement in Critical Care, The Right Positionat the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Creating an Environment for Change:Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at a Unit Level, March 9-10, 2006,Chicago, IL

MUSC 5th Annual Critical Care Retreat, Back to the Basics: Impacting Patient Outcomes,Charleston Riverview Hotel, March 7, 2006, Charleston, SC

7th Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, Washtenaw Community College, March 6,2006, Ann Arbor, MI

Critical Care Nursing Advisory Board, Canterbury Hotel, March 3-4, 2006, Indianapolis, IN



32nd Annual Critical Care Symposium, Critical Care Nursing in the New Millennium, “CriticalCare Nursing in the New Millennium: Application of the Evidence”, If Flo Knew…Howand When did we get so Lost: Examining Nursing’s Unique Contribution to HealthCare, Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Impacting Patient Outcomes, Target Zero:Strategies for Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Your ICU’s, The Powerof One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Getting Back to the Basics, RenaissanceTulsa Convention Hotel, February 24, 2006, Tulsa, OH

Cardiovascular Symposium ’06, Power of One, Veterans Memorial Civic and ConventionCenter, February 16, 2006, Lima, OH

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, North Central Wisconsin AACN Meeting, Century Theatre,February 28, 2006, Stevens Point, WI

Models and Issues of Intraprenurialship, Turning Your Intellectual Capital into a Business:The National Nurse Entrepreneur Conference, Hilton Indianapolis, February 10-11,2006, Indianapolis, IN

The Power of One: Impacting Care by Returning to the Basics, Target Zero: Strategies forLowering Ventilator-Associated Pneumonias in Your ICU, Swap of KnowledgeConference, Shands University of Florida, February 4, 2006, Gainesville, FL

Early Recognition and Reversal of Sepsis, Any Patient Anywhere Can be Critical: SubtleChanges that Require Early Intervention, Beaumont Trauma Conference, Troy Hilton,January 27, 2006, Troy, MI

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action (x2), Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Metro Hospital EmergencyDepartment, January 25, 2006, Cleveland, OH

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Lolita's Restaurant, January 24,2006, Cleveland, OH

The Right Position at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Critical Care MobilityConference, January 20, 2006, Paris, France

The Right Position at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Critical Care MobilityConference, January 18th, 2006, Birmingham, England

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action (x2), Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, California Pacific MedicalCenter, January 12, 2006, San Francisco, CA

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives, Sutter Memorial & SutterGeneral, January 5th, 2006, Sacramento, CA

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Community Mental South,December 16, 2005, Indianapolis, IN

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action (x3), Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Community Hospital East,December 15, 2005, Indianapolis, IN



Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, St. Francis Hospital,December 13, 2005, Milwaukee, WI

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, Local AACN Chapter Meeting, IndustrySponsored: Sage Products, Inc., Eli Lilly, Grand Rapids AACN Chapter, November29, 2005, Grand Rapids, MI

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, McClaren Hospital, November14, 2005, Flint, MI

Basic Sepsis Pathophysiology and Identification, 2005 Severe Sepsis Symposium, PhoenixMarriott Mesa Hotel and Convention Center, November 10, 2005, Phoenix, AZ

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action, Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Sutter Roseville Medical Plaza,November 9, 2005, Sacramento, CA

Severe Sepsis: A Call to Action (x2), Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Sutter Memorial Hospital,November 8, 2005, Sacramento, CA

Back to the Basics: Impacting Patient Outcomes, Igniting the Flame: Getting Excited aboutUsing Evidence Based Practice, RU for Real: Making Research Utilization a Reality,Louisville Research Group, November 4th 2005, Louisville, KY

The Power of One: Impacting Care by Returning to the Basics, The Right Position at theRight Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, 2005 Toronto Critical Care Symposium,October 25-28, 2005, Intercontinental Toronto Centre, Toronto, Ontario Canada

The Power of One: Impacting Care by Returning to the Basics, 10th Annual Critical CareNurse Education Days, October 13, 2005, LaCentre Banquet and Conference Center,Westlake, OH

Target Zero: Oral Care Strategies for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonias WithinYour ICU, Consortia 2005 Annual Resource Management Conference, October 9-12,2005, Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago, IL

If Florence Knew...How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing's UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Severe Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives, Beyondthe Basics Advanced Acute Care Conference, October 5-7, 2005, MeadowviewConference and Resort Center, Kingsport, TN

The Power of One: Impacting Care by Returning to the Basics, Industry Supported: SageProducts, Inc. The Medical Center of Aurora, October 5, 2005, Aurora, CO

The Power of One: Impacting Care by Returning to the Basics, 10th Annual Critical CareNurse Education Days, October 4, 2005, LaCentre Banquet and Conference Center,Westlake, OH



If Florence Knew...How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing's UniqueContribution to Healthcare, Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Early Management SavesLives, Target Zero: Strategies for Lowering Ventilator-Associated Pneumonias in YourICU, The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, SanFernando Valley Annual Fall Symposium, September 28, 2005, Odyssey Restaurant,San Fernando, CA

Call to Action: Severe Sepsis (x2), Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Elkhart General Hospital,September 22, 2005, Elkhart, IN

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, If Flo Only Knew, Target Zero: Strategies forLowering Ventilator-Associated Pneumonias in Your ICU, The Forgotten Organ: ATeam Approach for Skin Care of the Critically Ill Patient, Industry Supported: SageProducts, Inc. Holiday Inn Turf Hotel, September 21, 2005, Albany, NY

MODS: Application of the Evidence, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach for Skin Careof the Critically Ill Patient, Creating an Environment for Change: Tools andTechniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, 14th AnnualCardiovascular/Pulmonary Symposium, September 19-20, 2005, Norfolk WatersideMarriott, Norfolk, VA

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach forSkin Care of the Critically Ill Patient, Topics in Critical Care Issues and Strategies,September 15-16, 2005, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Call to Action: Surviving Sepsis, Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, September 12, 2005, FortLauderdale, FL

Surviving Sepsis: Impacting Patient Outcomes, 18th Annual Nelson Critical CareConference, September 8-9, 2005, Cedar Rapids Marriott, Cedar Rapids, IA

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, Grant Medical Center, September 7, 2005,Columbus, OH

Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Early Management Saves Lives (x2), The Power of One:Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics (x2), 3rd Annual Advances inCritical Care, September 6, 2005, Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI

Creating an Enviroment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes atthe Unit Level (x2), The Power of One: Impacting Outcomes by Returning to theBasics (x2), AACN Chapter Meeting, August 25-26, 2005, Queen of the ValleyHospital, Napa Valley, CA

Severe Sepsis: A Novel Approach, August 23, 2005, Adiamo's Resturant, Dearborn, MI

Patient Hygiene: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Houston GulfCoast Chapter of AACN Meeting, August 18, 2005, Houston Medical Center,Houston, TX

Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing VAP's Within Your ICU, AACN Meeting, Buckhead'sRestaurant, August 16, 2005, Louisville, KY



The Power of One: Impacting Outcomes by Returning to the Basics, Baptist Hospital East,August 16, 2005, Louisville, KY

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, Continuing Education Luncheon Sponsoredby Sage Products, Inc. August 4, 2005, St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

Sepsis: "Surviving Sepsis" Campaign, Industry Supported: Eli Lilly, Wakefield MedicalCenter, July 19, 2005, Raleigh, NC

The Right Position at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Tools and Techniques toImpact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, Process Improvement Workshop, Hill-Rom Pulmonary Workshop Seminar, July 14-15, 2005, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing VAP's Within Your ICU, The Power of One: ImpactingOutcomes by Returning to the Basics, Critical Care Educational Workshop, June 28,2005, Beth Israel Medical Center, Boston, MA

If Florence Knew: How and When did We Get so Lost, Sepsis: "Surviving Sepsis" Campaign,Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Igniting the Flame: Getting Excitedabout Using Evidence Based Practice, Critical Care Seminar, Holy Cross and MercyHospitals, June 21, 2005, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, Tools and Techniques to Impact PatientOutcomes at the Unit Level, Changing Unit Culture Retreat, University of RochesterMedical Center, June 6-7, 2005, Rochester, NY

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Getting Back to the Basics, The RightPosition at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Hill-Rom’s PulmonaryEducation Seminar Series, Marriott Civic Center, April 26, 2005, Releigh, NC

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Getting Back to the Basics, The RightPosition at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Hill-Rom’s PulmonaryEducation Seminar Series, March 29, 2005, Portland, ME

ARDS/ALI: Application of the Evidence, Washtenaw County Chapter of the AACN Meeting,St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, March 3, 2005, Ann Arbor, MI

Target Zero: Strategies for Reducing VAP in the ICU, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Febuary28, 2005, Rushmore, SD

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Getting Back to the Basics, The RightPosition at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Hill-Rom’s PulmonaryEducation Seminar Series, January 27, 2005, Sheraton Cleveland Airport, Cleveland,OH

The Power of One: Impacting Patient Outcomes by Getting Back to the Basics, The RightPosition at the Right Time: Mobility Makes a Difference, Hill-Rom’s PulmonaryEducation Seminar Series, January 13, 2005, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs, Phoenix,AZ



The Role of Xigris in the Management of Patients with Life Threatening Severe Sepsis,January 24,2005, Hillcrest Hospital, Tulsa, OK

XIGRIS Promotional Speaker Training Meeting, January 28-29, 2005, Haytt Regency inTampa, Tampa, FL

ICU Couch Potato Syndrome, AARC 50th International Respiratory Congress, December 4-7,2004, New Orleans, LA

Oral Hygiene Care for Long Term Care Residents: Preventing Negative, Outcomes,December 6, 2004, Beverly Long Term Care, Fort Smith, AR

Back to Basics…Getting there with Science, Greater Miami Area Chapter of AACN,December 2, 2004, Radisson Hotel and Suites, Miami, FL

Improving Bedside Practice: Impacts Outcomes of the Critically ill, Virginia Mason MedicalCenter, November 29, 2004, Seattle, WA

Reducing VAP & BSIs and Back to Basics, The 31st Annual Critical Care Symposium, JointlySponsored by: Greater Portland Chapter of the American Association of Critical CareNurses – Oregon Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, Sigma Theta TauInternational Beta Psi Chapter, November 19, 2004, Holiday Inn, Portland AirportHotel & Trade Center, Portland, OR

Target Zero: Strategy for Reducing VAP’s in your ICU, November 18, 2004, EisenhowerMedical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA

Ventilatory Management and Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia AACN’s AnnualNursing Physician Collaborative Practice Luncheon, Santa Barbara County Chapter,November 12, 2004, Fess Parker Double Tree Resort, Santa Barbara, CA

Target Zero: Preventing VAP in your ICU and Back to Basics in ICU Nursing, Critical CareNursing Symposium: Identify Trends, Celebrate Innovation, Share Solutions,Stanford Hospital & Clinics, November 11, 2004, Hotel Sofitel, Redwood City, CA

Pulmonary Complications in the ICU, Atlanta AACN Chapter Meeting, November 9, 2004,Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA

Preventing Further Infections: VAP’s & BSI’s, Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Making it a Realityin Michigan, November 6, 2004, Genoa Woods Conference Center, Brighton, MI

Creating Empowered Work Environments: Impacting Patient Safety and Nursing Satisfaction(all day) November 5th 2004, Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw, MI

National Initiative in Sepsis Education, Severe Sepsis: A Case-Based Exploration of theNew Sepsis Guidelines, September 14, 15, 29, 2004, Webcast

Early Management of the Severe Sepsis Patient: Impacting Outcomes, Ocala RegionalHospital & Tampa General Hospital, July 30th, 2004, Bay Front Medical Center, SaintPetersburg, FL



Early Management of the Severe Sepsis Patient: Impacting Outcomes, Ocala RegionalHospital & Tampa General Hospital, July 29th, 2004, Ocala, FL

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, 2004 Critical Care Challenges withPulmonary Issues, Jeff-Anderson Regional Medical Center, June 14th, 2004,Meridian, MS

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science (x3), Miami Valley Hospital, July7th, 2004,Dayton, OH

Journal Club: Prospective controlled trial of effect of medical emergency team onpostoperative morbidity and mortality rates, McLaren Regional Medical Center,06/29/2004, Flint, MI

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Munson Medical Center, June 14th, 2004,Traverse City, MI

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, Bybio’s Restaurant, June10th, 2004, Toledo, OH

Prevention of Perineal Skin Injury & Assessment of Compliance to Incontinence Skin CareProtocols, Wound Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society, 36th Annual Conference,June 5th-9th, 2004, Tampa, FL

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, Kidney Foundation ofMichigan Annual Symposium, Crown Plaza Hotel, June 4th, 2004, Romulus, MI

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management, PositioningStrategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRTand the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges inPulmonary Patients, Novotel Mississauga, June 2nd, 2004, Mississauga, Ontario,Canada

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management, PositioningStrategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRTand the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges inPulmonary Patients, Buffalo, Marriott Niagara, June 1st, 2004, Buffalo, NY

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management, PositioningStrategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRTand the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges inPulmonary Patients, Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill at Corporate Ridge, May 26th, 2004,Hartford, CT

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management, PositioningStrategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRTand the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges inPulmonary Patients, Pittsburgh Marriott, May 25th, 2004, Pittsburgh, PA



Target Zero: Reducing VAP Through the Implementation of a Comprehensive Oral CareProgram (Breakfast session), Inventing: From Idea Development to Market,Strategies for Lowering VAP’s & BSI’s in Your ICU, Art of Influence: Creating YourBold Voice, The Role of Xigris in the Management of Patients with Life-ThreateningSevere Sepsis (Booth presentation) AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical CareExposition, May 15th-20th, 2004, Orlando, FL

If Flo Knew…How and When did we get so Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contribution toHealth Care (x4) Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Nurses Week Celebration,May12th, 2004, Canton, OH

If Flo Knew…How and When did we get so Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contribution toHealth Care (x3), University Hospitals of Cleveland, Nurses Week Celebration,May11th, 2004, Cleveland, OH

Taking the First Step: Discovering the Path to Success, University Hospitals of Cleveland,Nurses Week Celebration, May10th, 2004, Cleveland, OH

Impacting ARDS Outcomes: Application of the Evidence, And Creating an Environment forChange: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, SanDiego AACN Chapter Spring Seminar, Doubletree Hazard Center, May 6th, 2004, SanDiego, CA

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Annual Trauma Conference/BeaumontHosptial, Sterling Inn, April 23, 2004, Sterling Heights, MI

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, Michigan Society of InfectionControl Spring 2004 Educational Conference, Sheraton Lansing Hotel, April 23rd,2004, Lansing, MI

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, Impacting ARDS Outcomes:Application of the Evidence, Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science AndCreating an Environment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact PatientOutcomes at the Unit Level. Management of Critically Ill Patients: Basing YourPractice on the Evidence, AACN-Merrimick Valley Chapter, Radisson Hotel, April20th, 2004, Chelmsford, MA

If Flo Knew…How and When did we get so Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contribution toHealth Care (Keynote Address) 16th Annual Trends in Critical Care/AACN GreaterCincinnati Chapter, Xavier University Schiff Family Conference Center, April 16th,2004, Cincinnati, OH

ARDS: Improving Patient Outcomes, Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung InjuredPatient. And Creating an Environment for Change: Tools and Techniques to ImpactPatient Outcomes at the Unit Level. Critical Care Nursing In the New Millennium:Management of the Septic/ARDS Patient, AACN-Greater St. Louis Chapter, April13th, 2004, St Louis, MO

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, The Raintree Restaurant,April 8th, 2004, Saint Augustine, FL



ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management, PositioningStrategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRTand the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges inPulmonary Patients, Clarion Barcelo Hotel O’Hare Airport, April 7th, 2004, Chicago, IL

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Positioning Strategies: How PositioningImpacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges in Pulmonary Patients, The GroveHotel, April 6th, 2004, Boise, ID

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management, PositioningStrategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRTand the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges inPulmonary Patients, Wyndham New Orleans, April 2nd, 2004, New Orleans, LA

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management, PositioningStrategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRTand the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges inPulmonary Patients, Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center, March 31st,2004, Long Beach, CA

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Positioning Strategies: How PositioningImpacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges in Pulmonary Patients, WyndhamAnatole, March 30th, 2004, Dallas, TX

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapon & If Flo Knew…How and WhenDid We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contribution Toward Health Care(Keynote address) South Miami Chapter of AACN, Miami Teaching Institute, March26th, 2004, Miami, FL

To Turn or Not To Turn: Base the Decision on Research, The Role of TherapeuticPositioning in The Management of Critically Ill Patients, Belfry Hotel & Country Club,March 22nd & 23rd, 2004, Birmingham, England

ARDS: Application of the Evidence, Position Strategies to Impact Patient Outcomes, TheGreater Twins Cities Chapter of AACN Spring Seminar, March 20th, 2004,Minneapolis, MN

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, 1st Annual MEGAConference, Covenant Health Care, SVSU Curtis Hall, March 18th, 2004, Saginaw, MI

To Turn or not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, Inventing: From Idea Developmentto Market, 2004 Odyssey On Critical Care, VCU Medical Center & The GreaterRichmond Area Chapter of AACN, The Greater Richmond Convention Center, March16, 2004, Richmond, VA

Creating an Environment for Change: Tools & Techniques to Impact Patient Care, StaffEmpowerment and Retention Strategies, Preventing VAP, Rochester AACN ChapterAnnual Symposium, March 15th, 2004, Rochester, NY



ARDS: Application of the Evidence, Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective ClinicalWeapons, Perianesthesia & Critical Care Nursing: An Essential Relationship,Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, March 13, 2004, New York City, NY

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, The Greater St Louis Chapter of AACN,Drury Inn, March 11th, 2004, St. Louis, MO

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Positioning Strategies: How PositioningImpacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges in Pulmonary Patients, DoubletreeHotel, March 5th, 2004, Nashville, TN

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Visions: 17th Annual Critical Care NursingSymposium, The Greater Kansas City Chapter of AACN, Harrah’s Casino & Hotel,March 4th, 2004, North Kansas City, MO

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Positioning Strategies: How PositioningImpacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Research on CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical Care Challenges in Pulmonary Patients, The MartenHouse & Lilly Conference Center, February 11, 2004, Indianapolis, IN

ARDS: Application of the Evidence, Preventing VAP, Pulmonary Critical Care Issues, NorthBay Network for Health Education, Friedman Center, February 5th, 2004, Santa Rosa,CA

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science (Lunch & Dinner seminars) Walter C.Mackenzie Center & Hotel MacDonald, February 3rd, 2004, Edmonton, AlbertaCanada

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Foothills Medical Center, February 2nd, 2004,Calgary, Alberta Canada

If Flo Knew…How and When did we get so Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contribution toHealth Care, St Clair County Community College Continuing Education Program,January 30th, 2004, St Clair, MI

Treatment of Patients with Severe Sepsis & a High Risk of Death, Regional Medical Center,January 28th, 2004, Hudson, FL

ARDS: Impacting Patient Outcomes, Science of Positioning and Creating an Environment forChange: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, CriticalCare & Pulmonary Therapy Workshop, January 20th & 21st, 2004, Irvine, CA

The Forgotten Organ: Revolutionize Your Routine Skin Care, Greater New York HospitalAssociation (GNYHA) Clinical Update Series: Clinical Advances in Prevention &Treatment, GNYHA Conference Center, January 12th, 2004, New York City, NY

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, Fresno Community Medical Center,December 18th, 2003, Fresno, CA



Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, AACN Raleigh Durham Chapter Dinner,December 15th, 2003, Raleigh Durham, NC

Back to the Basics: Getting There With Science, Duke University Hospital, December 15th,2003, Raleigh Durham, NC

Management of Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, Maggiano’s Little Italy,December 3rd, 2003, Tampa, FL

Creating an Environment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes atthe Unit Level, To Turn or Not To Turn: Base the Decision on Research, ARDS:Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations & Management, Critical CareConference, Sunnyside Country Club, November 4th, 2003, Waterloo, IA

To Turn or Not to Turn: Positioning for Good Outcomes, 5th Annual Critical Care NursingSymposium: Innovations in Care, SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, TheSpringside Inn, October 28th, 2003, Auburn, NY

Implementation of Evidence Based Guidelines, VAP, Central Line and Handwashing, 17th

Annual Critical Care Pulmonary Symposium, McCamly Plaza, October 18th, 2003,Battle Creek, MI

Evidence-Based Practice at the ICU Bedside, Learning at the Lake Conference, Lodge of theFour Seasons, October 17th, 2003, Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Severe Sepsis: The Nurses Role in Early Identification and Timely Intervention, TherapeuticBody Positioning: Hill-Rom Booth Session, 16th Annual Congress of the EuropeanSociety of Intensive Care Medicine, Amsterdam RAI Congress Centre, October 6th,2003, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

If Flo Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursings Unique Contributionto Healthcare, Michigan Nurses Association Annual Convention, Radisson PlazaHotel, October 1st, 2003, Kalamazoo, MI

Igniting the Flame: Mentoring the Staff Nurse in Research Utilization and Conduct, McLarenRegional Medical Center, September 25th, 2003, Flint, MI

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management &Positioning Strategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Researchon CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical CareChallenges in Pulmonary Patients, Hilton Times Square, September 18th, 2003, NewYork, NY

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management &Positioning Strategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Researchon CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical CareChallenges in Pulmonary Patients, Boston Marriott Burlington, September 17th, 2003,Boston, MA

Mind, Body Spirit: Making the Connection to Create a Healing Environment, University ofMichigan Graduate Nursing Class, September 16th, 2003, Ann Arbor, MI



ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management &Positioning Strategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Researchon CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical CareChallenges in Pulmonary Patients, September 10th, 2003, Houston, TX

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science & Creating an Environment for Change:Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, St Mary’sCritical Care Retreat, September 9th & 23rd, 2003, Livonia, MI

Creating an Environment for Change: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes atthe Unit Level, University of Detroit Graduate Nursing Class, September 3rd, 2003,Detroit, MI

ARDS: Impacting Patient Outcomes, Science of Positioning and Creating an Environment forChange: Tools and Techniques to Impact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, CriticalCare & Pulmonary Therapy Workshop, August 22nd, 2003, Irvine, CA

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management &Positioning Strategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Researchon CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical CareChallenges in Pulmonary Patients, August 21st, 2003, San Francisco, CA

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management &Positioning Strategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Researchon CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical CareChallenges in Pulmonary Patients, August 19th, 2003, Detroit, MI

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Clinical Management &Positioning Strategies: How Positioning Impacts Ventilation and Perfusion, Researchon CLRT and the prone position. Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series: Critical CareChallenges in Pulmonary Patients, August 13th, 2003, Boca Raton, FL

To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn, Creating an Environment for Change: Tools and Techniquesto Impact Patient Outcomes at the Unit Level, Pulmonary Positioning for Success inthe New Millennium/Canadian Pulmonary Workshop, June 26th, 2003, Batesville, IN

Prone Positioning in the ARDS Patient, 4th Annual ECMO Conference, Glenfield Hospital,June 20th, 2003, Leicester, England

To Turn or Not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, Continuous lateral RotationTherapy: Impact on Patients in Critical Care Study Day, June 19th, 2003, Ashby,England

ARDS: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical manifestations & Clinical Management &Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured patient, Hill-Rom Pulmonary Series:Critical Care Challenges in Pulmonary Patients, June 12th, 2003, St Louis, MO

Mind, Body Spirit: Making the Connection to Create a Healing Environment, Annual MichiganNurses Association Spring Banquet Chapter 8, June 11th, 2003, Ann Arbor, MI



Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Linking Research & Practice, Prone Positioning of theARDS Patient, If Flo Knew: How and When did We Get So Lost: Examining NursesUnique Contributions to Healthcare, Critical Issues in Critical Care NursingSymposium, Akron General Health System, June 10th, 2003, Akron, OH

Igniting the Flame: Mentoring the Staff Nurse in Research Utilization and Conduct, Back tothe Basics: Application of the Evidence, Igniting the Flame: Nursing ResearchSymposium, June 5th, 2003, Youngstown, OH

Treatment of Patients with Severe Sepsis and High Risk of Death, Detroit VA Hospital, June4th, 2003, Detroit, MI

Back to the Basics: Getting There with Science, Severe Sepsis Management: Are We DoingEnough, National Teaching Institute AACN, May 17th-22nd, 2003, San Antonio, TX

Turn,Turn, Turn…..Positioning in the Critically Ill, Symposium by the Sea: 26th AnnualCurrent Trends in Respiratory Care, Virginia Society for Respiratory Care, May 16th,2003, Virginia Beach, VA

If Flo Knew: How and When did We Get So Lost: Examining Nurses Unique Contributions toHealthcare, SDMC Nurses Celebration, May 14th, 2003, Duluth, MN

Fortifying the Host Defense: The Power of Patient Hygiene, Webcast/81 telephoneconnections for Q&A, HCA-The Healthcare Company, May 12th, 2003, Nashville, TN

If Flo Knew: How and When did We Get So Lost: Examining Nurses Unique Contributions toHealthcare & leadership roundtable & unit rounds, Baystate Medical Center NursesWeek Celebration, May 8th, 2003, Springfield, MA

If Flo Knew: How and When did We Get So Lost: Examining Nurses Unique Contributions toHealthcare, Centegra Health System Nurses Week Celebration, May 7th, 2003,Woodstock, IL

Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured patient, Back to the Basics: Fortifying theHost Defense, Creating an Environment for Change: Tools & Techniques to ImpactPatient Care, Staff Empowerment and Retention Strategies, Application of theEvidence: Improving Outcomes for Critically Ill Pulmonary Patients, April 25st,2003, St Louis, MO

If Flo Knew: How and When did We Get So Lost: Examining Nurses Unique Contributions toHealthcare, Graduation Address: Northland Community and Technical College, April23rd, 2003, Thief River Falls, MN

Clinical Management of Patients with Acute Lung Injury, Wayne State University GraduateProgram, April 22nd, 2003, Detroit, MI

ARDS: Application of the Evidence & Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injuredpatient, Critical Care Challenges: ARDS, Pneumonia, Positioning & Weaning, April21st, 2003, Chicago, IL



Managing Critically Ill Patients: Basing Your Practice on the Evidence, (Management ofSepsis, Impacting ARDS Outcomes, Back to the Basics: Fortifying the Host Defense,Changing the Unit Environment: Tools & Techniques to Impact Patient Care, StaffEmpowerment and Retention Strategies, Crittenton Hospital, April 18th & April 29th ,2003, Rochester, MI

Sepsis: Identifying Effective Clinical Weapons, Oakwood Health System, St John’s Golf andConference Center, April 10th, 2003, Plymouth, MI

Getting Back to the Basics: Application of the Evidence (4 hours) & Unit Rounds, NursingEducation Institute, University Medical Center, Tucson Arizona, April 7th & 8th, 2003,Tucson, AZ

Management of Sepsis: Application of the Evidence, Lunch & Learn, WyandotteHospital/Henry Ford Health System, March 24th, 2003, Wyandotte, MI

Igniting the Flame: Mentoring the Staff Nurse in Research Utilization and Conduct, Evidence-Based Practice 2003: Linking the Evidence to Care, University of Michigan/VA AnnArbor, March 21st, 2003, Ann Arbor, MI

Positioning Strategies for the Acute lung Injured Patient, Impacting Pulmonary Outcomes,March 20th, 2003, Batesville, IN

To Turn or Not To Turn: Base the Decision on Research & Preventing Ventilator AssociatedPneumonia, 29th Annual Midwest AACN Critical Care Conference, March 10th-12th,2003, Arlington Heights, IL

Positioning Strategies for the Acute lung Injured Patient, Creating Change at the Unit Level,Impacting Pulmonary Outcomes, March 6th, 2003, Minneapolis, MN

The ICU Couch Potato Syndrome: The Effects of Immobility on the Cardiovascular &Respiratory Systems & Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured Patient,Critical Care Seminar/American Lung Association, March 5th, 2003, Fort Wayne, IN

Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia & Creating Change at the Unit Level: Tools andTechnique to Impact Patient Outcomes, Northwest Evergreen AACN chapter, Feb28th, 2003, Everett, WA

Impacting ARDS Outcomes, Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured Patient, Backto the Basics: Fortifying the Host Defense, Strategies to Change Unit Environments,Acute Lung Injury: Basing your Practice on the Evidence (Full Day) PalementoChapter AACN, Feb 25th, 2003, Spartanburg, SC

The Clinical Nurse Specialist Role in the 21st Century, Madonna University/NationalAssociation of Clinical Nurse Specialist Michigan group, Feb 20th, 2003, Livonia, MI

Evidence Based Nursing, Beaumont Hospital, Feb 11th, 2003, Royal Oak, MI

To Turn or Not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, Critical Care Conference: TheScience of Positioning, Feb 12th, 2003, London, England



Positioning Strategies for the Acute lung Injured Patient, Creating Change at the Unit Level,Impacting Pulmonary Outcomes, Feb 5th, 2003, Batesville, IN

Implementation of Guidelines for Hand washing Invasive Catheters & Oral Care, SCCMAnnual Scientific Symposium, Jan 30th –Feb 2nd , 2003, San Antonio, TX

Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured Patient, Pulmonary Strategies Dinner, Jan8th, 2003, Raleigh, NC

Management of Sepsis, Impacting ARDS Outcomes, Back to the Basics: Fortifying the HostDefense, Strategies to Change Unit Environments, Myths, Magic & Other Miss-Conceptions in the Management of Critically Ill Patients: Basing your Practice on theEvidence (Full Day) Providence Hospital/ Nov 5th, Southfield, MI

Sepsis: Patient Identification & Management, Muskegon General, Dec 5th, 2002, Muskegon,MI

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle, Grand Rapids AACN Chapter, Grand Rapids Hilton, Dec 3rd,2002, Grand Rapids, MI

Positioning Strategies for the Acute lung Injured Patient, Creating Change at the Unit Level,Impacting Pulmonary Outcomes, Nov 13th, 2002, Batesville, IN

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle, Beaumont Hospital, Nov 11th 2002, Royal Oak, MI

The Future is Now In Patient Cleansing (Patient Hygiene: The Power in Fortifying the HostDefense) AACN Trends, Oct 22nd-25th, 2002, Adams Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia & If Florence Knew…How and When did WeGet So Lost: Examining Nursing Unique Contributions to Health Care (closing), AACNSeattle Chapter, Oct 15th 2002, Seattle, WA

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle, Toledo Hospital, Oct 9th, 2002, Toledo, OH

Positioning Booth Demonstration, Mid Atlantic Wound Ostomy & Continence NurseConference, Oct 11th 2002, Norfolk, VA

To Turn or Not To Turn: Base the Decision on Research, Critical Care Symposium, Oct 5th,2002, Fredericksburg, VA

ARDS: Application of the Evidence & Standing on Science: a Powerful Platform for GettingBack to the Basics in Nursing, Standing on Science: Application & Critical Thinking forCritical Care Nurses, Greater Louisville Chapter AACN, Oct 1st, 2002, Louisville, KY

Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributions to HealthCare: The effectiveness of the CNS onPatient Outcomes, Clinical Nurse Specialist: In the Spotlight, Sept 27th , 2002,Minneapolis, MN

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle & If Florence Knew…How and When did We Get So Lost:Examining Nursing Unique Contributions to Health Care, Healthcare Horizons: AltruHealth System’s 3rd Annual Conference, Sept 26th & 27th, 2002, Grand Forks, ND



Management of Sepsis, Impacting ARDS Outcomes, Back to the Basics: Fortifying the HostDefense, Strategies to Change Unit Environments, Myths, Magic & Other Mis-Conceptions in the Management of Critically Ill Patients: Basing your Practice on theEvidence (Full Day) Sept 11th, 2002, Tampa, FL

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle, University of Michigan, Sept 10th, 2002, Ann Arbor, MI

Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Presentation to a VAP group & Dinner Meeting,August 27th, 2002, Seattle, WA

ARDS: Application of the Evidence & Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung InjuredPatient, Sparrow Hospital Conference, Aug 23rd, 2002, Lansing, MI

ARDS: Rising to the Challenge & Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured Patient,17th Annual Christus Spohn Health System’s Critical Care Conference, Aug 15th &16th,2002, Corpus Christi, TX

Positioning Strategies for the Acute lung Injured Patient, Creating Change at the Unit Level,Impacting Pulmonary Outcomes, June 4th , 2002, Batesville, IN

Unleash the Power of Nursing: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking, National TeachingInstitute AACN, May 4th-9th, 2002, Atlanta, GA

Preconference: ARDS: Simple is Better & Positioning, Bathing & Suctioning: Removing theRitual for the Routine, Advancing Nursing Practice: Courage & Creativity to InfluencePractice, MeritCare Health System, May 2nd & 3rd 2002, Fargo, ND

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle, Critical Care Conference Dinner, April 29th 2002, Secaucus,NJ

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle, Michigan Parenteral & Enteral Society, April 23rd 2002, AnnArbor MI

Sepsis: Unraveling the Puzzle, Youngstown AACN chapter, April 19th 2002, Youngstown,OH

ARDS: Application of the Evidence, Wayne State University Graduate Program, GuessLecturer, April 9th 2002, Detroit, MI

If Florence Knew…How and When did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing UniqueContributions to Health Care (Keynote address), Positioning: To Everything Turn,Turn, Turn & The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, Medical-SurgicalNursing Conference (Specialty Education) March 25th-27th 2002, Tropicana Resort &Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Florence Nightingale as A Critical Care CNS, National Association of Clinical NurseSpecialist (Keynote address): National Association of Clinical Nurse SpecialistNational Conference, March 7th-March 9th 2002, Atlanta, GA



Igniting the Flame: The Clinical Nurse Specialist’s Role in mentoring the Staff Nurse inResearch Utilization & Conduct, Reduction of VAP’s: Implementation of EvidenceBased Practice, Research Day- North Broward Hospital, February 27th 2002, FortLauderdale, FL

If Florence Knew…How and When did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing UniqueContributions to Health Care (Keynote address), Mind Body & Spirit: Making theHealing Connection & ARDS/MODS: Linking the Evidence with Practice, 2002 AlaskaNurses Convention, February 6th & 7th 2002, Anchorage, AK

Specific dates & locations for 2001 & 2000 not availableInternational Conference: ARDS Case Studies, Panel, October of 2001, ICU World

Congress, Sydney, Australia, Royal Army College of Nursing’s Annual SymposiumJuly 2001, London, England

Keynote Address: If Florence Knew…How and When did we get so Lost, Prone positioning(8), Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured patient, (15) NurseEntrepreneurship (4), ARDS (12), Creating an Environment for Change (8), Mind,Body Spirit: Making the Connection to Create a Healing Environment (3) Completingthe Circle of Grief: Development of a Unit Based Bereavement Committee (2)

National Conferences: AACN National Teaching Institute, Anaheim California, VariousAACN chapters and hospitals within the United States

Other: Wayne State University Guest Lecturer: ARDS and MODS

International Conference: Nursing Care in the Prone Position: Myths & Prejudices,Ventilator Modalities and its Repercussions to Nursing Care and Updating CriticalCare Practice through research. 9th Brazilian Congress of Critical Care Medicine/April, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Keynote Address: If Florence Knew…How and When did we get so Lost Prone positioning(2), Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured patient (10), NurseEntrepreneurial activities (2), Back to the Basics: Updating Your Critical Care PracticeThrough Research (8), Management of Agitation (2), ARDS (6), Creating anEnvironment for Change (6), Mind, Body Spirit: Making the Connection to Create aHealing Environment (2)

National Conferences: AACN National Teaching Institute, Orlando, FL; Critical CareChallenges, Las Vegas, NV, SCCM Scientific and Educational Symposium, Orlando,FL, ACCP’s Chest 2000.

Regional Conferences: AACN Trends, Philadelphia, PA, Various local AACN chapters andhospitals within the United States

Other: Wayne State University Guest Lecturer: ARDS and MODS

Primer in Evidence Based Practice: The Evolution of Research Utilization, Prone Positioningin the ARDS patient (Hill-Rom Booth presentation) National teaching Institute Pre-Conference, New Orleans, LA



Positioning: To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn, Chicago Educational Cooperative andIndianapolis AACN Chapter, Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN

If Florence Knew: How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions to Health Care, St. Vincent’s Hospital Nursing Week Celebration,Toledo, OH

ARDS: Linking Research and Practice (all day conference) featuring: ARDS: Care or Cure?,Positioning Strategies for the Acute Lung Injured Patient, Research Based Activities:Removing the Ritual from the Routine, Implementation Strategies for Bringing QualityCare Practices to the Bedside: Introduction of a Ventilator Pathway. Pacific CrestRegional Chapter/AACN, Medford, OR

Prone Positioning with the ARDS Patient, Rex Health Care, Raleigh, NC

Prone Positioning for the Acutely Lung Injured Patient, Kansas City AACN Chapter DinnerMeeting, Kansas City, MO

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Seize the Opportunity: Nurse Entrepreunership, IfFlorence Knew: How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining Nursing’s UniqueContributions to Health Care, 25 Annual AACN Midwest Conference, ArlingtonHeights, IL

Clinical Management of the Patient with ARDS, Wayne State University/Graduate School,Detroit, MI

Pathways to Excellence: Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributions to Health Care (all dayconference) featuring: If Florence Knew: How and When Did We Get So Lost:Examining Nursing’s Unique Contributions to Health Care, Positioning: To EverythingTurn, Turn, Turn, Back to the Basics: Updating Your Nursing Practice ThroughResearch, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, Mind, Body andSpirit: Making the Connection by Creating A Healing Environment. Forum Health,Youngstown, OH

Critical Care Nursing in the New Millenium (all day conference), Cape Fear Valley Hospital,Fayetteville, NC

Common Threads IPD-OPD: Professional Nursing at its Best, Institute for HealthCareImprovement Annual Conference, Orlando, FL

Taking the Fear Out of Research: Development of a Staff Nurse Mentoring Program,National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA

Physiological Changes in the Prone ARDS Patient and Clinical Nursing Research: Utilizationand Conduct at the Bedside, 23rd Australian & New Zealand Annual Scientific Meetingon Intensive Care, Adelaide, Australia

Creating a Healing Environment, Conference on Pain: Competence, Commitment,Collaboration, Henry Ford Hospital/University of Michigan, Livonia, MI

Total Pulmonary Positioning, AACN Three Rivers Chapter, Pittsburgh, PA



Keynote address: If Flo Knew…How and When Did We Get So Lost: Examining NursesUnique Contribution to HealthCare, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to SkinCare, Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine.Quest for Excellence: Pearls for Success, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

ARDS: Linking Research and Practice, Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, Hoag HospitalCritical Care Nursing Conference, Newport Beach, CA

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient and Tools & Techniques for Creating Change in aCritical Care Unit. Currents 98 Critical Care Symposium/AACN Region 12, Lafayette,LA

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient and ARDS: Linking Research and Practice, NorthMemorial Hospital and Rush Hospital/Advance Practice Group, Chicago, IL

Total Pulmonary Positioning, Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Maximizing Oxygenation in the Critically Ill Patient, 13th Annual Trauma Symposium, VirginiaBeach, VA

Rationale and Use of Positioning the ARDS Patient, 4th Annual Critical Care SymposiumAACN/SCCM, Milwaukee, WI

ARDS: Linking Research and Practice, AACN Lake Erie Chapter, Cleveland, OH

Updating Critical Care Nursing Practice through Research, Advanced Concepts in CriticalCare Nursing, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI

Tools & Techniques for Creating Change in a Critical Care Unit & Positioning…To EverythingTurn, Turn, Turn, Back to the Basics: Updating Your Nursing Practice throughResearch, Management of Agitation in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient,Pulmonary Pilgrimage/Palmetto Chapter AACN, Spartanburg, SC

Evidence Based Care of the Patient with SIRS (preconference), ARDS: Simple is Better,Conquering Your Fears: The Art of Public Speaking, Prone Positioning for the ARDSPatient (Booth presentation) AACN’s National Teaching Institute and Critical CareExposition, Los Angles, CA

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Critical Care Conference, Huron Valley-SinaiHospital, Milford, MI

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, New Orleans Chapter of AACN, New Orleans, LA

Putting Research into Practice: Evidence Based Care, Managed Care College, Henry FordHealth System, Detroit, MI

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Ellis Hospital & St. Peters Hospital, Albany, NY



Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Annual Mud Season Conference, Maine MedicalCenter, Portland, MA

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, IL

Upside Down You Turn Me: Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Current Concepts inRespiratory Care: Care Across the Continuum, Center for ProfessionalDevelopment/Ohio State University/Respiratory Care Department, Columbus, OH

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, AACN Houston Chapter, Houston, TX

Seize the Opportunity: Nurse Entrepreneurship, To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn, NursingAssembly of American Lung Association of Chicago 19th Annual Conference,Chicago, IL

ARDS: Linking Research & Practice & Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, PulmonaryWorkshop for Sharp Health Care, Sharp Chula Vista, CA

Tools & Techniques for Creating Change in a Critical Care Unit & Positioning…To EverythingTurn, Turn, Turn (multiple presentations/1998), Hill-Rom Inc, Batesville, IN

ARDS: Linking Research & Practice, Back to the Basics: Updating Your Nursing Practicethrough Research, Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient. AACN Critical CareConference, Augusta, GA

Back to the Basics: Updating Your Nursing Practice through Research, Critical CareSymposium, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI

Inside & Out: Professional Nursing At Its Best, 10 Annual Harold C. Johns DistinguishedNurse Lectureship, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI

Positioning: To Everything Turn…Turn… Turn, Critical Care Symposium, Piedmont Hospital,Atlanta, GA

ARDS: Linking Research & Practice, Spotlight on Critical Care, AACN Greater WashingtonArea Chapter, Restin, VA

Strategies for Managing ARDS, Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Trends in CriticalCare Nursing, AACN Southeastern PA Chapter, Philadelphia, PA

Upside Down You Turn Me: Prone Positioning for the Acute Lung Injured Patient, 11th AnnualCritical Care Nursing: Quest for Excellence, CPND Ohio State University, Columbus,OH

Positioning: To Everything Turn…Turn…Turn, Southeast Nebraska & Omaha Chapters,1997 Critical Care Course, Omaha, NE

Effectiveness of Unit Based Clinical Nurse Specialists on Patient Outcomes in a MedicalICU, Patient Outcomes: State of the Art, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Acute Lung Injury, Full day Workshop, AACN/Charleston Chapter, Charleston, SC



Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, MODS, Conquering Your Fear: The Art of PublicSpeaking, Back to the Basics: Updating Your Nursing Practice through Research, 9thAnnual Critical Care Challenges Conference, Las Vegas, NV

ARDS: Care versus Cure? 12th Annual Critical Care Conference, Spohn Hospital, CorpusChristi, TX

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, California SCCM Chapter Educational Meeting,Newport Beach, CA

The Unit Based CNS as a Change Agent: Effects on Staff Empowerment & Retention, Backto the Basics: Updating Your Nursing Practice through Research, AACN’s NationalTeaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, Orlando, FL

Positioning: To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn, Three State Region Trauma NurseCoordinators, Seattle, WA

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Seventeenth Annual Austin Area AACN CriticalCare Symposium, Austin, TX

MODS, Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine,Management of Agitation in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient: A QualityImprovement Process, Emerging Trends In Critical Care, Munson Medical Center,Traverse City, MI

Positioning: To Everything: Turn, Turn, Turn..... 7th Annual Educational Conference/Respiratory Nursing Society, Chicago, IL

Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Nursing Research: Influencing Health Outcomes,Kalamazoo Nursing Research Collective, Kalamazoo, MI

ARDS, The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, Greater St. Louis Chapter ofAACN, St Louis, MO

ARDS: Care vs. Cure?, Prone Positioning for the ARDS Patient, Positioning, Bathing andSuctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine, Management of Agitation in theMechanically Ventilated Patient: A Quality Improvement Process, Central ArkansasChapter of AACN/Hill-Rom Sponsored, Little Rock, AR

Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine, Management ofAgitation in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient: A Quality Improvement Process,Mastering the Pulmonary Puzzle, AACN Metro-East Chapter, Collinsville, IL

Prone Positioning for the Acute Lung Injured Patient, Hill-Rom Booth Presentation, SCCMAnnual Education Meeting, San Diego, CA

Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, ARDS: Linking Research and Practice &, TheForgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care Positioning, Bathing andSuctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine, Advancing Nursing Knowledge inAcute & Critical Care, Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI



Wishes Really Do Come True: Seamless Managed Wound Care in a Large Urban HealthSystem & Clinical Exemplar: Product Development, 2nd Annual National Associationof Clinical Nurse Specialists Educational Meeting, Indianapolis, IN

The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, Greater SouthEastern MichiganChapter of Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit MI

The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, SouthEastern Michigan AACN,Oakland General Hospital, MI

Surviving ARDS Part 1 & 2m 23rd Annual Critical Care Symposium, Oregon Chapter ofSCCM & Greater Portland Chapter AACN, Portland OR

Seize the Opportunity: Nurse Entrepreneurship, Prone Positioning in the ARDS Patient, 5thAnnual Critical Care Nursing Seminar, St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI

The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, ARDS: Linking Research andPractice, To Turn or Not To Turn: Base the Decision on Research, Management ofAgitation in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient: A Quality Improvement Process, 8thAnnual Critical Care Challenges Conference, Las Vegas, NV

ARDS: Care or Cure? Fall Video Teleconference/12 dates >450 hospital exposure,AACN/Glaxo-Wellcome Educational Teleconferences, Multiple Organ DysfunctionSyndrome, ARDS: Linking Research and Practice & Positioning, Bathing andSuctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine Critical Care Conference/ToledoHospital, Toledo, OH

The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, ARDS: Linking Research andPractice, Seize the Opportunity: Nurse Entrepreneurship, National Teaching Institute& Critical Care Exposition, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Anaheim,CA

Management of Agitation in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient: A Quality ImprovementProcess, Greater Houston Chapter AACN, Houston, TX

From Bedside Care to Entrepreneurship: Self-Development, Preconference Workshop, 22ndAnnual Midwest Conference/Northwest Chicago AACN, Arlington Heights, IL

The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH

Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, ARDS: Linking Research and Practice & Positioning,Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine, Northeast IndianaChapter AACN, Fort Wayne, IN

ARDS: Mediators on the Run, 2nd Annual University of Rochester/Medical Center CriticalCare Symposium, Rochester, NY

ARDS: Linking Research and Practice & Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care,Sharp HealthCare’s 10th Annual critical Care Nursing Symposium, San Diego, CA



Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine, Multiple OrganDysfunction Syndrome, Seize the Opportunity: Nurse Entrepreneurship & ARDS vs.SIRS: Which came first... the chicken or the egg? 7th Annual Critical Care ChallengesConference, Las Vegas, NV

Conquering Your Fears: The Art of Public Speaking, Membership Reception/ SoutheasternMichigan AACN, Dearborn, MI

Oxygen Consumption: Keeping the Train on the Track, 5th Annual Cardiovascular NursingSymposium: Winning Against Failure, Henry Ford Hospital, Southfield, MI

Entrepreneurial Skills of Advanced Practitioners, 1995 AACN Leadership Institute, SanFrancisco, CA

Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine, AcuteRespiratory Distress Syndrome & Management of Agitation in the MechanicallyVentilated Patient: A Quality Improvement Process, Acute Lung Injury: A Critical Lookat Management Techniques in the 90's/Lakeside Regional Health System, BentonHarbor, MI

To Turn or not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, National Teaching Institute andCritical Care Exposition, AACN, New Orleans, LA

Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine & Multiple OrganDysfunction Syndrome, 21st Annual Midwest Conference, AACN Northwest ChicagoArea Chapter, Arlington Heights, IL

To Turn or not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research and ARDS vs. SIRS: Which camefirst... the chicken or the egg? 13th Annual Gore-Farha Critical Care NursingSymposium, Wichita, KS

Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, Southeastern Michigan AACN, Madison Heights, MI

Seize the Opportunity: Nurse Entrepreneurship, Respiratory Nursing Society Fifth AnnualConference, Chicago, IL

To Turn or not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, The Forgotten Organ: A TeamApproach to Skin Care and ARDS vs. SIRS: Which came first... the chicken or theegg? Critical Concepts 1995: CardioPulmonary Symposium, Norfolk, VA

Measuring Outcomes through CNS Competencies: A Productivity Model & Seize theOpportunity: Nurse Entrepreneurship, Strategies for Quality Cost Effective, OutcomeFocused, Value Added Care Through Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference,Indianapolis, IN

The Forgotten Organ: A Team Approach to Skin Care, 8th Annual Pulmonary Critical CareSymposium, Battle Creek Health System, To Turn or not To Turn: Base the Decisionon Research, Fall Conference, West Michigan Chapter/AACN, Grand Rapids, MI

ARDS vs. SIRS, Respiratory Care Update, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit MI. FallConference, West Michigan Chapter AACN, Grand Rapids, MI



Pressure Ulcer Intervention and Treatment, Oakland General Hospital, Noon Lecture,Madison Heights, MI

ARDS: Care or Cure? National Teaching Institute, American Association of Critical CareNurses, Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine

ARDS vs. SIRS: Which came first...the chicken or the egg? (Sponsored by Boots/Portex &Pulse Data) Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Annual RegionalConference, Hamilton, New Zealand

To Turn or not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, The Critical Balance: ManagingClinical and Financial Outcomes (sponsored by Support Systems International) LongBeach, CA

ARDS vs. SIRS: Which came first...the chicken or the egg? The Forgotten Organ: A TeamApproach to Skin Care, 20th Annual Midwest Conference, AACN Northwest ChicagoArea Chapter, Arlington Heights, IL

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Nursing: Prism of the Future, RespiratoryNursing Society 1994 Conference, Washington DC

ARDS vs. SIRS: Which came first... the chicken or the egg? National Teaching Institute,American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Anaheim, CA

ARDS: Mediators on the run, The Forgotten Organ: A team approach to skin care(sponsored by ConvaTec) Revelations '93, Louisiana State University MedicalCenter, Bossier City, LA

ARDS: Mediators on the run (sponsored by Kinetic Concepts) The Forgotten Organ: A teamapproach to skin care (sponsored by Smith and Nephew) Critical Care NursingSymposium, San Diego, CA

Positioning, Bathing and Suctioning: Removing the Ritual from the Routine ProgressivePulmonary Concepts in Critical Care/ sponsored by Support Systems International,Honolulu, HI

To Turn or not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, Critical Care: Management Issues ofthe 90's/ sponsored by Support Systems International, East Brunswick, NJ

Measuring Outcomes Through CNS Competencies: A Productivity Model Advance NursingPractice: Roles and Realities in the Year 2000, Baltimore, MD

The Effect of Suspended Prone Positioning on PaO2 and A-a Gradient in Adult Patients withAcute Respiratory Failure, Harold C. Johns Distinguished Nurse Lectureship:Replacing the Ritual with Research, Southfield, MI

To Turn or Not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, Cardiovascular Symposium/Talksponsored by Kinetic Concepts, San Diego, CA

Advanced Pulmonary Concepts/Sponsored by Support Services International, Denver, CO



Medical/Surgical Symposium/Talk sponsored by Kinetic Concepts, Chicago, IL

Tele-conference series on Wound Care, Eastern and Midwestern Regions (9 states)Sponsored by ConvaTec, ARDS: Mediators on the Run, To Turn or Not to Turn:Base the Decision on Research, National Teaching Institute, American Association ofCritical Care Nurses, New Orleans, LA

Analysis of Wound Care Medical/Surgical, Symposium: Medical College of Ohio / Toledo,OH

ARDS: Mediators on the run, Clinical Management of the ARDS patient, To Turn or Not toTurn: Base the Decision on Research, Fall Seminar/ Southeast Michigan AACN, St.Clair, MI

Poster Presentation: Improvement in Oxygenation in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failureusing a Prone Positioner First Annual Respiratory Nursing Society Conference,Chicago, IL

Analysis of Wound Care Symposium: Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH

ARDS Care and Management, Southeast Michigan AACN, Detroit, MI

The Care of the Critically Ill Patient's Skin ConvaTec dinner for Critical Care Nurses, GrossePointe, Flint and Saginaw, MI

To Turn or Not to Turn: Base the Decision on Research, ARDS: Blending care &cure/Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI

Advanced Assessment of Oxygenation, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Care of the critically ill patient’s skin, Convatec Dinner for Critical Care Nurses, GrossePointe, MI

Nursing Process: 3 Part Series, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

ARDS: Mediators on the run, Impaired Gas Exchange: A collaborative approach fromcritical care to home, Livonia, MI

Poster Presentation: Improvement in Oxygenation in Patients with Acute Respiratory FailureUtilizing a Prone Positioner, Innovations in Critical Care - 1990s, Milwaukee, WI

ARDS "New Concepts", Course Lecture, Critical Care Graduate Students, California StateUniversity, Long Beach, CA

"The Effects of Suspended Prone Positioning on Pa02 and A-a Gradients I in Adult Patientswith Acute Respiratory Failure." Research Colloquium California State University,Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Mechanical Ventilation, Monthly Critical Care Nurses, Orientation Presentation, Henry FordHospital, Detroit, MI



"Case Presentation: Trauma Rounds", Staff In service, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, LongBeach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, CA

ARDS "A New Perspective", Staff In service, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Harper GraceHospital, Detroit, MI

"Sleep Deprivation in the Critically Ill Patient", Research in the Clinical Setting, "DKA" &"Patient Education in the CCU", Staff In services, Intensive Care Units, Detroit, MI &Southern CA

"Thyroid Disorders", Course Lecture (3 hrs), Critical Care Graduate Students, CaliforniaState University, Long Beach, CA

"Staying Healthy", Community Education, Gay & Lesbian Center, W. Hollywood, CA

ARDS "New Concepts", Course Lecture (3 hrs), Critical Care Graduate Students, CaliforniaState University, Long Beach, CA

"Nursing Diagnoses: Developing a Plan of Care.", Staff In service / Acute Renal Unit, St.Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA

"Care of the Myleosuppressed Patient", Hematology Conference, Critical Care EducationDepartment, Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI

“Endocrine System": CCRN Core Review (4 hrs), AACN Saginaw Chapter, Saginaw, MI

"ARDS: A Nursing Perspective" Mechanical, Ventilation: State of the Art Critical CareNursing and Respiratory Therapy Departments, Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI

Case Presentation: ARDS, Respiratory Care Conference, Critical Care EducationDepartment, Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI

10.0 HONORS & AWARDS

2011 WFCCN (World Federation of Critical Care Nurses) Honoraryambassador

2011 AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses) Circle ofExcellence Award

2009 Inducted into the American Academy of Nursing

2009 Sue B Davidson Service Award, National Association of Clinical NurseSpecialist

2004 Inducted into the College of Critical Care Medicine

2003 Nursing Finalist/Nursing Spectrum

2000 International Who’s Who of Professional & Business Women



2000 Alumni Recognition Award: Nurse Inventor, Wayne State University,Detroit, MI

1996 Nightingale Award for Clinical Practice, Oakland University, Rochester,MI

1995-1996 Who’s Who in American Nursing

1994-1995 Who's Who in American Women

1992 Who's Who in American Inventors

1990 Nomination & Inclusion in 3rd edition of Two Thousand NotableAmerican Women

1990 Oakland University School of Nursing 1990 Nightingale Award forExcellence In Nursing: Semi-Finalist

1989-1990 Outstanding Thesis, Department of Nursing California State University,Long Beach, School of Applied Arts & Sciences

1989 Granted U.S. Patent #4,827,541 Prone Patient Positioner

1989 Graduated Summa Cum Laude, California State University, LongBeach

1989 California State University, Long Beach, Student Research,Competition: First Place Award for Phase Two: "The Effects ofSuspended Prone Positioning on Pa02 and A-a Gradient in AdultPatient with Acute Respiratory Failure: In the Behavioral and ClinicalScience Category.

1988 California State University, Long Beach, Student Research,Competition: First Place Award for Phase One: "Product EvaluationStudy" in the Behavioral and Clinical Science Category

1980 Graduated with High Distinction, Wayne State University

1976 Dearborn Organization of Registered Nurses Scholarship Award

11.0 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2009–present Michigan Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist

2002–present American College of Chest Physicians

1995-present National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists

1990-present Michigan Chapter: Society Critical Care Medicine

1989-present Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society



1989-present Nurses - Southeast Michigan Chapter

1984-present Society of Critical Care Medicine

1981-present American Association of Critical Care Nurses

1980-present Sigma Theta Tau International

2004–2005 National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Foundation (Board)

1994-1999 Respiratory Nursing Society

1987-1994 North American Nursing Diagnosis Association

1989-1992 Clinical Nurse Specialist Interest Group, Detroit Medical Center/WayneState University/Detroit, MI

1988-1989 Graduate Nurses' Association at California State University, LongBeach, CA

1987-1989 American Association of Critical Care Nurses Greater Long BeachOrange County Chapter

1981-1985 American Association of Critical Care

12.0 EDITORIAL BOARDS/REVIEWER

2000-present American Journal of Critical Care, Editorial Board

2003 Certification Clinical Nurse Specialist Peer Review Panel/VignetteEvaluation

1998 National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist Annual Symposium,Abstract reviewer

1995 Respiratory Nursing Society Annual Symposium, Abstract reviewer

13.0 CONSULTATIONS

8/23/2010-present Consultation of marketing and clinical issues, Eloquest Healthcare,Ferndale, MI

11/2009-present Subject Matter Expert on Progressive Mobility Project with theVolunteer Hospital Association, Launch of Progressive MobilityInitiative, The Consequences of Immobility & the Evidence to SupportChange, Mobility: Is It Safe? January 22, 2010, VHA – CCIN 2010Mobility Kick-Off Meeting, Dallas, TX

12/2006-present Implementation of Sepsis Bundles, Sutter Health, Sacramento, CA



6/21/2011 Consultation with Inpatient CNS group on Role Development QueensMedical Center; Honolulu, HI

6/20/2011 Consultation and Review of Clinical Component of CNS programUniversity of Hawaii; Honolulu, HI

9/15-11/30/2010 Consultation and Review of Graduate Programs, University of DetroitMercy, Detroit, MI

7/12-18/2010 Consultation on VAP/CLA-BSI reduction and progressive mobility, 7hospitals in various cities in Japan

3/3/2010 Consultation with leadership on staff empowerment and strategies totarget care practices to improve the nurse sensitive outcomeindicators: Impact of Returning to the Basics; Shared Governance:Empowering the staff; Clinical Ladder: Strategies to Reward Staff; TheUniversity of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City, KS

9/22/2009 Back to the Basics Consultation, Creating Champions of a “JustCulture” Creating a Healthy Work Environment: Tools and Techniqueto Shape Care Culture, Unit Rounds, St. Joseph’s Hospital HealthCenter, Syracuse, NY

5/11-15/2009 Back to the Basics Care Bundle: Train-the-Trainer Sessions,Evidence-based Back to the Basics Research Study, Navy MedicalCenter, San Diego, CA

4/6-7/2009 Consultation Program: Back to the Basics, Meet with skin team toreview progress on recommendations from last visit, Meet with sepsissteering committee and sepsis liaison group, Meet with CNS group,Sutter Health System, Sacramento, CA

2/26/2009 Wakayama University Hospital, Touring & consultation on fundamentalnursing care practices, Wakayama City, Wakayama Japan

1/27-28/2009 Consultation Program: Back to the Basics Evidence Based Project,Navy Medical Center, San Diego, CA

1/6/2009 Consultation, Sage Products, Inc, Cary, IL

12/15-16/2008 Consultation Program: Back to the Basics, Reduction of Hospitalacquired injuries through focus on evidence based fundamentalnursing care, Sutter Health System, Sacramento, CA

4/28/2008 DigniCare Launch, Bard Medical Division, Atlanta, GA

4/14-16/2008 Consultation Program: Back to the Basics, Reduction of Hospitalacquired injuries through focus on evidence based fundamentalnursing care, Queens Medical Center, Honolulu, HI



1/2008-4/2008 Redesign of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse Specialist Role, Departmentof Nursing, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI

7/2007-4/2008 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Colorado Memorial Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Colorado Springs, CO

2/2007-2/2008 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Banner Desert Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Phoenix, AZ

10/2006-2/2008 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Queens Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored, Honolulu, HI

12/14/2007 Creating a Healthy Work Environment/Implementing a More EffectiveShared Governance Structure, Leadership Retreat, ColoradoMemorial, Colorado Springs, CO

10/2/2007 CNS Role Development, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

7/2006-7/2007 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Beaumont Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored, Royal Oak,MI

6/2006-7/2007 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Inova Fairfax Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored, Fairfax,VA

6/2006-7/2007 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Mary Washington Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Fredericksburg, VA

2/2005-7/2007 Redesign of the Inpatient Clinical Nurse Specialist Role, Department ofNursing, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI

11/2006-5/2007 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Albert Einstein Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Philadelphia, PA

9/2006-5/2007 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Alta Bates Sutter Health System, E. L. Lillysponsored, Oakland, CA

4/12/2007 Creating a Healthy Work Environment, Leadership Retreat, MaryWashington Hospital, April 17, 2007, Fredericksburg, VA

4/2006-1/2007 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, St Anthony’s Hospitals, Centura Health, E. L. Lillysponsored, Denver, CO



3/2006-1/2007 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Emory University Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Atlanta, GA

12/2005-11/2006 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Community Hospitals, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Indianapolis, IN

7/24-28/2006 Mobility Program Consultation, Hill-Rom sponsored, Sydney, Australia

6/6-10/2006 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, George Washington Hospitals, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Washington, DC

6/2006-8/2006 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, UVA, Charlottesville, E. L. Lilly sponsored,Charlottesville, VA

6/06/2006 Consultation/Retreat with a CNS group, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit,MI

1/2006-6/2006 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, California Pacific Medical Center, E. L. Lillysponsored, San Francisco, CA

9/2005-3/2006 Consultation Program: Implementation of Sepsis Bundles, MemorialRegional Hospital, E. L. Lilly sponsored, Miami, FL

7/2005-12/2005 Consultation Program: Target Sepsis Program: Implementation ofSepsis Bundles, Sutter Health, E. L. Lilly sponsored, Sacramento, CA

6/2005-12/2005 Consultation Program: Implementation of Sepsis Bundles, Wake Med,E. L. Lilly sponsored, Raleigh Durham, NC

2/2005 The Power of One, National Sales Meeting, Sage Products Inc.Jacksonville, FL

2004-2005 Mobility Protocol Development Project, Hill-Rom Inc, Batesville, IN

14.0 SERVICE

14.1 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & OFFICES

1998–present Sigma Theta Tau International: Media Expert for Advance PracticeNursing and Critical Care

1998-present AACN Certification Corp CCNS Exam Development Committeeinvolved in the test design, item writing and evaluation/point testing ofthe national certification exam for clinical nurse specialists in acute andcritical care. (Appointed position with application)



2003–2009 National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists

2001-2009 Membership Committee National Association of Clinical NurseSpecialists

2001-2002 Board Director (Appointed position) National Association of ClinicalNurse Specialists Foundation

1999-2001 AACN Advance Practice Work group that developed the scope &practice standards for the acute and critical care Clinical NurseSpecialist (appointed position with application)

1998–2001 Membership Committee Chair (appointed position)

1995-1998 Director (elected position) National Association of Clinical NurseSpecialists

14.2 STATE & REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & OFFICES

2009–present President, Michigan Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist

2004–2007 Co-Chair of Surviving Sepsis Campaign for State of Michigan,Michigan Society of Critical Care Medicine

1994-1997 Director at Large (elected positioned), Southeast Michigan Chapter,American Association of Critical Care Nurses

1991-1993 Public Relations/Special Projects Committee, Southeast MichiganChapter–AACN

1988-1989 Graduate Nurses Association California State University (Developedand launched the association)

1984-1985 Program Committee Chairperson Southeast, Michigan Chapter-American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

1983-1984 Program committee member - Southeast Michigan Chapter, AmericanAssociation of Critical Care Nurses.

14.3 LOCAL SERVICE

10/2002-present Lilly Critical Care Nursing Advisory Board

2004–2006 SCCM ICU Summit program planning committee (appointed position)

2001–2004 SCCM Advance Practice Work Group for White Paper on the Role ofAPNs as members of the critical care team

2000-2001 Member at Large, Nursing Section, Society of Critical Care Medicine(elected position)



1992-1995 Hospital:2001-7/2003 Institutional Critical Care Committee, Member

1/1997-12/1999 Corporate Medical-Surgical Product Standardization Committee, Chair

9/1995-12/1999 Corporate Purchasing Council, Nurse Member

1/1995-12/1997 System-Wide Wound Care Program, Chair

9/1992-9/1996 Investigational Review Board/Henry Ford Hospital

1992 & 1995 Institutional Critical Care Committee, Member

1990-1995 Department:1/1990–7/2003 Advance Practice Nursing Committee, Member

10/1989–7/2003 Critical Care Nursing Practice Committee, Member

10/1989–7/2003 Medical Critical Care Collaborative Practice Committee

10/1989–7/2003 Unit Governance Council

1999, 2002 Critical Care Nursing Practice Committee, Chair

1998-2002 Healing Environment Committee, Chair

1990/1995/2000/2002Advance Practice Nursing Committee, Chair

1996-2000 Quality Improvement Teams for the implementation of a mechanicalventilation clinical pathway and non-invasive ventilation pathway, Co-Leader

9/1990-12/1999 Support Services Council, Member

1995-1997 Quality Improvement Team on the management of agitation in themechanically ventilated patient, Co- Leader

9/1993-12/1996 Support Services Council (Products Committee), Chair

1/1992-12/1995 Nursing Research Committee, Member

4/1990-12/1992 Nursing Standards Committee, Chair

14.4 UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE SERVICE

9/1998-present University of Michigan Graduate Advisory Board

9/2005-6/2007 Clinical Nurse Specialist program development, University of Michigan,Ann Arbor, MI



5/1991-1992 Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist curriculum developmentcommittee, Wayne State University, Detroit MI

9/1998-2008 Graduate Education Advisory Board, University of Michigan, AnnArbor, MI

2/1989-6/1989 Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Grant Committee for curriculumdevelopment, California State University, Long Beach, CA

1/1989-6/1989 Nursing Research Committee

1/1988-6/1989 Graduate Nurses' Association, Founder & President, California StateUniversity, Long Beach, CA

9/1987-12/1987 Graduate student representative, California State University, LongBeach CA

14.5 OTHER

5/1998-present Sigma Theta Tau International Media Expert Critical Care Nursing &Advanced Practice Nursing

15.0 TEACHING

807 Clinical Decision Making - Clinical862 CNS Internship Role - Didactic & Clinical

16.0 PRACTICE



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