Research Symposium & Workshops
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2027 American Nurses Enterprise Research Symposium
The Next Horizon: Accelerating Nurse-Led Research in Modern Healthcare
Workshops - October 5, 2027 | Symposium - October 6, 2027 | Orlando, FL
Call for Abstracts will open soon!
Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. PT (noon)
Call for Reviewers will open in January.
Inspiring Keynote Speakers, 4 Concurrent Sessions (3 tracks), 60+ Poster Presentations, Networking & Awards Lunch
HIGHLIGHTS FROM CHICAGO
Discovery to Impact: Advancing Research for a Healthier Future
October 27-28, 2026
The full-day symposium was held as a pre-conference to the ANCC National Magnet Conference® and Pathway to Excellence Conference.®
The American Nurses Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management invited staff nurses, RNs/APRNs, clinical nurse scientists and other researchers, research fellows/residents and mentors, faculty, administrators, educators, and students to attend and present their research.
The 2026 symposium was the most successful yet, drawing the highest number of attendees and presenters in our history! The energy and enthusiasm from participants created an unforgettable experience filled with innovation and inspiration.
The symposium focused on disseminating nurse-led research findings and stimulating discussion among attendees to advance nursing research. There were four concurrent sessioin presentations, dedicated time for poster presentations, a networking & awards lunch, and plenary presentations by nationally renowned nurse leaders.
The awardee of the 2026 Sigma/American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Grant was announced. Congratulations to Alejandra Schimmel, PhD, RN, from Eisenhower Health! Attendees had the opportunity to meet her and learn about the study titled: Systematic Implementation of an Integrated Nurse-Driven Spontaneous Awakening Trial and Spontaneous Breathing Trial Protocol to Improve Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Adult ICU Patients.
Learn more about the study and grant award
We also celebrated exceptional research through our Poster Awards, judged by members of the ANE Research Advisory Council.
Poster Awards: Research Study Category
First Place: Health Care Utilization in Homeless Women Referred to Medical Respite Care
Karen Distelhorst Arnold, PhD, APRN, GCNS-BC and Delaney Ryan, MPH
Second Place: Supporting the Needs of Bereaved Siblings in School: A Crowdsourced Study
Sarah E. Wawrzynski, PhD, CCRN; Kelsey Higgins, BS; Amelia Hayes, CCLS, MPH; Elissa Miller, MD; and Melissa A. Alderfer, PhD
Poster Awards: EBP/QI/Research Capacity Category
First Place: A Nurse-Led Diagnostic Stewardship Framework to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infections Across Ambulatory Care
Shawquila Williams, RN, BSN
Second Place: Predictive LiDAR Technology in Fall Prevention: Integrating Implementation Science and "Nurses in the Loop"
Monique Bouvier, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC
Attendee's Choice Poster Award
Burnout and Turnover Predictors Among Inpatient Nurses
Techie San Andres-Jacinto, BSN, RN, Kaiser Permanente; and Lina Najib Kawar, PhD, RNRM, RN, CNS, FAAN, Kaiser Permanente
RESEARCH WORKSHOPS DAY
October 27, 2026, Chicago, IL
A full-day of workshops was held on October 27, 2026, as a pre-conference to the ANE Research Symposium. The six workshops were well attended by nursing researchers and innovators!
MORNING WORKSHOPS (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Care Meets Curiosity: Research Methods Every Nurse Should Know
Katherine A. Hinderer, PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC
Summary: This interactive workshop will provide learners with an overview of research methods for nursing research study design. Nurses and nurse leaders who seek to build fundamental skills in nursing research methods are the intended audience for this session. This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of study design principles that work in clinical and community settings, practical tips for research methods, and application of commonly used research methods to nursing scholarly inquiry. Participants are expected to engage in a variety of activities throughout the session. Learners can expect to immerse themselves in a live study-planning session that can translate to nursing scholarship in their respective clinical settings.
World Café- Managing Multi Site Magnet Research at Scale: Best Practices to Strengthen New Knowledge Development and Infrastructure
Monique Bouvier, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC
Rachelle Lancaster, PhD, RN
Deanna Reising, PhD, RN
Summary: This interactive workshop explores best practices for managing multi-site Magnet research at scale, with a focus on strengthening research infrastructure and New Knowledge (NK) development. Using the dynamic World Café format, participants will engage in rotating table discussions to collaboratively examine strategies for building scalable resources and policies that support nurses across all roles in leading and participating in Magnet-aligned research, standardizing NK synopsis selection and documentation, optimizing IRB and regulatory navigation, and planning effective internal and external dissemination of research findings. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools, synthesized group insights, and actionable plans they can immediately apply to enhance research capacity and scholarly impact in their own organizations.
From Voice to Value: Measuring the Impact of Professional Governance in Nursing
Lindsey M. Tarasenko, PhD, RN, Caritas Coach®
Summary: This interactive workshop provides Chief Nursing Officers, Chief Nursing Executives, Magnet® Program Directors, Nurse Leaders, and Nurse Research Scientists with a comprehensive overview of professional governance in nursing. Participants will examine instruments used to measure professional governance, key psychometric considerations, and strategies for selecting tools that align with organizational goals and resources. Through case based discussion and small group work, attendees will analyze their own professional governance structures, identify strengths and areas of opportunity, develop a tailored measurement plan, and explore practical strategies for governing practice related to decision making, professional obligation, and collateral relationships. The session emphasizes adult learning principles and provides practical strategies participants can immediately apply in their organizations.
AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS (1:00-3:00 p.m.)
Innovation and Quality Learning Lab: Anticipating Future Needs in Healthcare
Olivia Lemberger, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Arya Abdool, MBA
Summary: Nurse participants will learn about the synergistic components of innovation and quality practices and apply futures thinking to issues that are shaping the nursing profession. Nurses will leave with this session with the ability to analyze signals that are influencing the future and think about ways to strategically respond and shape change. These insights will assist nurses in advancing their influence and leadership skills to effectively harness innovation and quality practices while anticipating and responding to the ever-changing healthcare landscape.
Creating an ROI-based Case for Sustaining and Scaling Nurse-led EBP/QI Interventions
Olga Yakusheva, PhD, MSE, FAAN(hon)
Marianne Weiss, DNSc, RN
Summary: Olga Yakusheva, PhD, and Marianne Weiss, DNSc. RN will discuss the economic value of nurse-led evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) interventions for healthcare organizations. Participants will learn a practical, five-step method to quantify return on investment (ROI) and translate clinical and operational outcomes into financial terms. The session will also guide attendees in creating an ROI-based pitch tailored to finance leaders and executive boards to support sustaining and scaling successful nurseled EBP/QI/Care innovation initiatives.
Choose Your Route - Navigating the Crossroads of Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Research
Jenna Spencer, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-P, CPEN
Madeleine Whalen, MSN/MPH, RN, CEN, NPD-BC
Summary: Ever felt lost at the intersection of Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Research? Wondering which road to take? In this hands-on workshop, you'll become a confident navigator of the nursing inquiry highway, learning to recognize all the signposts and take your first roundtrip down Route EBP.
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