Overview
The research symposia will showcase the achievements of nurses engaged in nursing research over the past year. This event presents an opportunity to engage with nurse researchers and nurse scientists, as well as to identify resources that can enhance your capacity to address critical questions aimed at improving nursing practices and patient outcomes.
Conference Objectives
- Describe why it is important for nurses to participate in nursing inquiry.
- Identify various research designs and methods explained in the research presentations.
- Discuss the challenges and rewards of nursing research as shared by presenters.
Who should attend?
Nurses, no matter your role(s) in healthcare or academia, will enjoy the content presented.
Date & locations
Friday, June 27, 2025
Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital
Conference Rooms 3, 4 & 5
1000 E Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(Virtual option available)
Friday, August 8, 2025
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
Ross Auditorium A, B & C
6780 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
(Virtual option available)
Monday, November 3, 2025
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Bunts Auditorium
2095 E 90th Street
Cleveland, OH 44106
(Virtual option available)
Please note: Parking is free at all locations.
Faculty disclosure
The Cleveland Clinic has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council. For questions, contact Sandra L. Siedlecki ([email protected]) symposia chair, Lee Anne Siegmund ([email protected]) symposia co-chair, or Connie Serenda ([email protected])
Faculty, Agenda & Accreditation
Faculty & Agenda
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | Conference Agenda - Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8 a.m. | Housekeeping Symposia Chair: Sandra L Siedlecki, PhD, RN, APRN-CNS, FAAN, Senior Nurse Scientist, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic |
| 8:05 a.m. | Welcome
Host: Julie Fetto, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BCONC, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital |
| 8:20 a.m. | Keynote Address Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM, FHFSA, FAAN, Executive Director, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation, Cleveland Clinic; Clinical Nurse Specialist - Linda H Clinical Nurse Specialist, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, and Consultant Staff, Lerner Research Institute Nursing Research Results that Shape Clinical Care |
| 9:20 a.m. | Presentations Low English Proficiency: Nurse Utilization of Interpreter Services Hilda Gonzalez-Tagliaferro, RN, BA; Katie James, BSN, RN, CMS-RN Staff Perceptions of Decision-Making in a Shared Governance Culture- Overall and by LEAN Methods Tina DiFiore, MSN, RN, CNP |
| 9:50 a.m. | Poster viewing and refreshments |
| 10:20 a.m. | Presentations Self-Care Behaviors and Quality of Life in Community-based Adults Living with Heart Failure Megan Sumser, BSN, RN, CPN Retention of Postoperative Education in New Ostomy Patients Candice Irvin, MSN, ARPN, CNP, CWON-AP; Kelsee Snyder, MSN, APRN, CNP, CWOCN; Karen McNelly, BSN, RN, CWON Inattention Blindness: An Exploratory Descriptive Study in Practicing Nurses Nichole Brown, PhD(c), RN, CHSE-A |
| 11:20 a.m. | Panel |
| Noon | Door prizes and adjournment |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 | Conference Agenda - Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Registration |
| 8 a.m. | Conference Chair Welcome |
| 8:05 a.m. | Host Welcome/Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
| 8:15 a.m. | Keynote Address Mary Beth Modic, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, CDCES, FAAN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Practice Nursing, Cleveland Clinic |
| 9:15 a.m. | Research Presentations |
| 9:45 a.m. | BREAK | Poster Viewing |
| 10:15 a.m. | Research Presentations |
| 11:15 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
| 12:15 p.m. | Adjournment |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | Conference Agenda - Cleveland Clinic Main Campus |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Registration |
| 8 a.m. | Conference Chair Welcome |
| 8:05 a.m. | Host Welcome/Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
| 8:15 a.m. | Keynote Address |
| 9:15 a.m. | Research Presentations |
| 9:45 a.m. | BREAK | Poster Viewing |
| 10:15 a.m. | Research Presentations |
| 11:15 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
| 12:15 p.m. | Adjournment |
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 ANCC contact hours.
Registration
- For questions, please contact Connie Serenda at 216.445.0905
- Register now!
| Conference Fees | |
|---|---|
| General Attendee | $40 |
