About the Symposium
Join us for the Eighth Annual Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium, hosted by Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Department of Nursing at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This two-day event brings together nurse researchers from both academic and clinical settings to focus on the translation of evidence to healthcare practices.
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Featured Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bernadette Melnyk,
PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN;
Helene Fuld Health Trust Professor of Evidence-based Practice;
Vice President for Health Promotion;
Chief Wellness Officer;
The Ohio State University
Presenting: Evidence-based Practice, Innovative Research & Nurse/Clinician Well-being: The Magic Triad to Improve Healthcare Quality, Safety & Costs
Kickoff Keynote Speaker: Dr. Vinciya Pandian,
PhD, MBA, MSN, RN, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FCCM, FFNMRCSI
Associate Dean of Graduate Education;
Professor of Nursing
Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Presenting: Future Directions: The Role of AI, Technology, and Nursing Research
Hotel Information
Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center
1150 Camp Hill Bypass,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Trademark by Wyndham
Check in 3:00 p.m.
Check out 11:00 a.m.
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Agenda for the Eighth Annual Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Reception and Poster Session (Day 1) | 6:00–9:00 p.m.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 6:00–6:15 p.m. | Welcome |
| 6:15–6:45 p.m. | Kickoff Keynote Presentation featuring Dr. Vinciya Pandian |
| 6:45–9:00 p.m. | Poster Presentations |
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Symposium (Day 2) | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Check-in and Refreshments |
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:05–9:30 a.m. | Keynote Presentation featuring Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN “Evidence-based Practice, Innovative Research & Nurse/Clinician Well-being: The Magic Triad to Improve Healthcare Quality, Safety & Costs” |
| 9:30–10:15 a.m. | Podium Abstract Presentations (Group 1) Theresa Brosche, Julianne Jordan, and Brenda Johnson |
| 10:15–10:30 a.m. | Refreshment/Wellness Break |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Podium Abstract Presentations (Group 2) Aleiha Bigley, Ashley Fenstermacher, Kelly Hollenbeak, and Kaity Johnson Kirby |
| 11:30 a.m–12:15 p.m. | SAFE-T System: A Partnership to Revolutionize Access to Specialty Care for Sexual Assault Panel: James Fenush, Erin Dobbs, Deb Faretta, Nicole Gautsch, and Vicky Reilly Q&A Moderator: Cynthia Bittner |
| 12:15–1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00–1:10 p.m. | Poster Presentation Awards |
| 1:10–2:10 p.m. | Podium Abstract Presentations (Group 3) Kyrn McClain, Barbara Bosah, Laurie Hlodash, and Alyson Yost |
| 2:10–2:55 p.m. | Podium Abstract Presentations (Group 4) Lauren Murphy, Malavika Nair, and Tracy Sinopoli |
| 2:55–3:05 p.m. | Refreshment/Wellness Break |
| 3:05–4:00 p.m. | Chief Nursing Officer Panel Discussion Panel: Wendy Clayton, Michele Szkolnicki, Leslyn Williamson, and Valerie Ritter Moderator: Eric Messner |
| 4:00 p.m. | Wrap-up and Evaluation |
