Katrina Blade, DNP, RN, CPPS, NE-BC, CPAN: Illinois Society of Perianesthesia Nurses, President; American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses, Finance Committee, National Conference Credentials Committee
Melissa Browning, DNP, APRN, CCNS, NE-BC, LSSGB: Rush University Alumni Association, Board of Directors Past President
Marites Gonzaga-Reardon, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CEN: Illinois Emergency Nurses Association, Past-President, Education Committee Awards Chair, Nomination Committee Chair
Mary Ellen Hand, BSN OCN: Oncology Nursing Society, Chicago Chapter, Membership Chair
Victoria Hickey DNP, MSN, RN: Oncology Nursing Society, Chicago Chapter President
Laura Johnson, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, BMTCN: Oncology Nursing Society, Chicago Chapter, Board Buddy
Shonda Morrow MS, JD, CENP: Rush Specialty Hospital Governing Board
Kathleen Posa-Kearney, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN: Society of Critical Care Medicine, ICU Liberation Committee
Janet Stifter, PhD, RN, CPHQ, NE-BC: Department of Women, Children, and Family Nursing re-appointment, Assistant Professor, Rush University College of Nursing; Power of Nursing Leadership, Steering Committee Member
Samantha Styne, MSN RN CPN: American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, Pediatric Special Interest Group, Chair
Eric Widstrom, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC: Saint Anthony College of Nursing, Alumni Board of Directors
Stephanie Yohannan, DNP, MBA, NE-BC: Rush University Alumni Association, Board of Directors; Power of Nursing Leadership, Planning Committee Member
Eric Zack DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN: Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Beta Chapter, Secretary, Board Member
Tintu Abraham, MSN, RN: Indian Nurses Association of Illinois, Best Nurse Leader Award (May 2024)
Victoria Hickey, DNP, MSN, RN: The Woman’s Board Grant, The Brinson Foundation Grant
Kelsey Schmitt MSN, RN, CPN: Marquette University College of Nursing Young Alumni of the Year (June 2024)
Eric Zack, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN: Illinois Board of Higher Education Fellowship, (April 2024); Oncology Nursing, Chicago Chapter Research/EBP Award (Nov. 2023)
Rebecca Adamski, MSN, APRN, CNS, RNC: Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders Fellowship
Jessica Brudnick, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC: Illinois Organization of Nurse Leadership Fellowship
Maria Holstead, MSN, RN, CENP: American Organization of Nursing Leadership Fellowship
Audrey Peri, MSN, RN, CPN: Illinois Organization of Nursing Leadership Fellowship
Nicole Walkowiak, MSN, RN, CRRN, CWOCN, CNL: Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, Frank J. Indihar Named Fellowship
Eric Widstrom, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC: American Organization of Nursing Leadership Fellowship
Avila, C., BSN, RN, CPAN, Blade, K., DNP, RN, CPPS, NE-BC, CPAN, Brownlee, C., MSN, RN, CNL, McCullum-Smith, D., MSN, RN, CMSRN, Mullen, M., BSN, RN, CPAN, Neville, R., BSN, RN, CPAN & Smith, M., MSN, RN, CAPA. (2024, April 16). Journey to Beacon: Trailblazing Culture of Excellence. American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses National Conference, Orlando, FL, United States.
Boudreau, L., RN, MSN, CWOCN, Fidai, A., MSN, RN, CWOC, CNL, Molligoda, V., BS, MSN, & Adeleye, O., MBBS, MSN. (2024, June 9-12). Turn Team Implementation Guide. WOCNext,® Cleveland, OH, United States.
Boudreau, L., MSN, RN, CWOCN, Fidai, A., MSN, RN, CWOC, CNL, Ellsworth, M., MSN RN CPHQ NPD-BC, Sanford, M., BSN, RN, Heitschmidt, M., PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, FAHA, & McCarthy, R., Pharm D. (2024, June 9-12). Single Center Outcomes of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Disparities (HAPI-D) Before, During, and After COVID-19. WOCNext,® Cleveland, OH, United States.
Caprio, A., MSN, APN, ACCNS-N, RNC-NIC, Bulthuis, K., Rivera, J., Snyder, M., Alessi, S. (2024, April 17). REAL Impact: The Essential Role of Clinical Nurse Specialists in NICU Leadership. NICU Leadership Forum, Charlotte Harbor, Florida, United States.
Cook, H. & Losurdo, H. (2023, July 20-22). On Target: Implementing a Decompensation Workshop for Acute Care Nurses. International Society of Rapid Response Systems, Darwin, Australia.
Dowding, E. & Day, B. (2023, March 8-11). Reducing Harm through CLABSI Reduction: The Value of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference, Portland, OR, United States.
Gonzaga-Reardon, M. DNP, APRN, CCNS, CEN. (2024, April 20). I Want to See a Doctor - Now, What is your ESI? Illinois Emergency Nurses Association Spring Symposium, Tinley Park, IL, United States.
Guerrier, C., MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC (2023, July). Better Care for Older Adults in an Age-Friendly Health System: 4Ms Framework. (Webinar) Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Johnson, LA, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, BMTCN, Bates, L., BSN, RN, OCN, & Bruen, C., BSN, RN, BMTCN (2024, April 26). Intake Excellence: The Nurse Navigator's Crucial Role in Hematology Oncology Clinic Intake. Oncology Nursing Society Congress, Washington D.C., United States.
Liwanag, M. DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, Widstrom, E., MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, & Yohannan, S., MBA, DNP, NE-. (2024, April 8-11). I Believe I Can Fly: How to Re-Engage and Energize Nursing Leaders. American Organization of Nurse Leaders-Inspiring Leaders Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Liwanag, M. DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, & Widstrom, E., MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. (2023, November 15-18). I Believe I Can Fly: How to Re-Engage and Energize Nursing Leaders. American Healthcare. Hospital Management, Nursing, & Patient Safety Summit, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Losurdo, H. & Cook, H. (2023, July 20-22). Developing a Critical Care Outreach Residency to Address Recruitment and Retention Challenges in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Society of Rapid Response Systems, Darwin, Australia.
McIntosh, E. DNP, RN, ACNP-BC. (2023, June 26). State of the Nursing Industry and Access to Narcan. [Podcast] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o-ihdcZ2XA
Montgomery, A. MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. (2023, November 18). Improving the Patient Experience by Going Back to Basics. World Healthcare13th Annual Hospital Management, Nursing, and Patient Safety Summit, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Moran, M. DNP, RN, CCRN. (2023, October 12-14). Enhancing Patient Care Delivery Models in Outpatient. American Nurse Credentialing Center Magnet Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Moran, M. DNP, RN, CCRN. (2023, November 13-16). Impact of Education and Training Programs on Patient Care Delivery and Outcomes. Becker’s 11th Annual CEO/CFO Forum, Chicago, IL, United States.
Moran, M. DNP, RN, CCRN. (2024, February 7). Women in Leadership Series [Audio Podcast]. Becker's Healthcare. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/molly-moran-senior-director-of-ambulatory-clinical/id1452376188?i=1000644154080.
Phalen, L., BSN, RN. (2024, June 27-28). Role of the President of Professional Governance. American Organization for Nursing Leadership Professional Governance Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Sermersheim, E. DNP, MPH, RN, NPD-BC, PMP. (2024, May 21-23). Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Staff Through a Sustainability Culture. CleanMed Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
Stifter, J., & Catrambone, C. (2023, October 12-14). From Bedside to Boardroom: Professional Governance and the Journey to Advanced Nursing Leadership. American Nurse Credentialing Center Magnet Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Stifter, J., Louh, I., & Agrawal, S. (2023, November 13-16). Breaking Through Healthcare’s Operational Barriers with AI: Optimizing Capacity Management to Unlock Significant ROI. Becker’s 11th Annual CEO/CFO Forum, Chicago, IL, United States.
Sy Alido, J, MSN, CMSRN. (2023 July). Burn Bright not Out - Keeping Staff Engaged [Audio podcast].
Widstrom, E. MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. (2024, April 8-11). Improving Nurse Leader Engagement. American Organization of Nursing Leadership Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Styne, S., MSN RN CPN. (2024, April 2-6). Clinical Competency Leader Course: Re-establishing Performance Expectations. American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing Care Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Zack, E., DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN. (2023, November 11-15). Creating an Academic Electronic Health Record to Promote Critical Thinking in the Classroom. Sigma Theta Tau International 47th Biennial Convention, San Antonio, TX, United States.
Zack, E., DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN. (2024, August 26). Nurse’s Role in the Identification and Treatment of Oncologic Emergencies. Chicago Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society, Chicago, IL, United States.
Zack, E., DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN. (2024, June 11). Bringing Home ONS Congress. Chicago Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society, Chicago, IL, United States.
Zack, E., DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCN, BMTCN. (2024, March 20-24). Emergencies in the Oncology Patient: What NOT to Miss! National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care, Chicago, IL, United States.
Zito, G. MSN, RN, CMSRN, CMHFA. (2024, June 27-28). Ambulatory Nursing’s Rebranding from Shared to Professional Governance. American Organization of Nurse Leaders Professional Governance Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Bates, L., Bruen, C., Johnson, L.A. (2024, April 25-28). Intake Excellence: The Nurse Navigator’s Crucial Role in Hematology Oncology Clinic Intake. Oncology Nursing Society Congress, Washington D.C., United States.
Bruen, C., Bates, L., & Johnson, L.A. (2024, June 11). Intake Excellence: The Nurse Navigator’s Crucial Role in Hematology Oncology Clinic Intake. Oncology Nursing Society, Chicago Chapter: Bringing Home Congress Event, Chicago, IL, United States.
Dixon, L. & Johnson, L.A. (2024, April 25-28). Fall risk: Assessment and intervention in the outpatient oncology population. Oncology Nursing Society Congress, Washington D.C., United States.
Hansen C., Cook, H., & Wells, B. (2024, April 19). After hours: Bite-size Education with Big Impact on the Night Shift. Northwestern Medicine Academic Medical Center & Brinson Foundation 16th Annual Research Symposium, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States.
Gulczynski, B. (2023, October). Respiratory Device Pressure Injuries in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. American Nurse Credentialing Center. Magnet Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
Liwanag, M., & Widstrom, E. (2023, December). I Believe I Can Fly: How to Re-Engage and Energize Nursing Leaders. Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Orlando, FL, United States.
Richard, A.L., Hornbogen, A., Cooper, A., Yohannan, S., Hicks, F.D., Anen, T., & Ferket, K. (2024, April). A Visionary Think Tank to Address the Nursing Workforce Crisis. American Organization of Nurse Leaders-Inspiring Leaders Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Tingley, H., McIntosh, M., Klee, M., Gladman, M., Coogan, A., & Madrigano, A. (2023, December). Using Social Determinants of Health to Improve Surgical Delays for Breast Cancer Patients at Rush University Cancer Center. San Antonio Breast Center Symposium, San Antonio, TX, United States.
Zack, E. (2024, April) Nursing 101: A Comparison of the Three Biosimilars for Rituximab. Oncology Nursing Society’s 49th Annual Congress, Washington, D.C., United States.
Zack, E. (2024, April). Using Humor to Improve Nursing Wellness. Oncology Nursing Society’s 49th Annual Congress, Washington, D.C., United States.
Hancock, B, Start, R, Begley, R, & Abraham, A. (2024). Beyond the Organization - Governing Our Practice as a Profession in the Greater Nursing Community. In Start, R., Hancock, B., & Porter-O'Grady, T. (Eds.), Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence, 289-308. Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA.
Karana, Z., & Paun, O. (2023). Dementia Simulation for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: A Scoping Review. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 45(11), 1053–1062. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459231201085
Klee, M., Heitschmidt, M., Hiemstra, T., Lodewyk, K., Hand, M. E., McIntosh, M., Yockey, C., & Bishop-Royse, J. (2024). Zentangle® Pilot Study: A Mindfulness Exercise for Oncology Nurses. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 28(2), 173–180. https://doi.org/10.1188/24.CJON.173-180
McCurren C, Stifter J, Mayer K, & Catrambone C. (2024). Fostering professionalism from the academy to the practice setting (Chapter 13). Start R., Hancock B, Porter-O’Grady T (Eds.), Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence. Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA.
Neely, S. B., Long, S., Cygan, H., & Kalensky, M. (2023). Broadcast health: Leveraging YouTube for Community Health Education. Public Health Nursing, 41(2), 209–214. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.13268
Peri, A.K., Moran, M, & Heitschmidt, M.G. (2024, May/June). Reimagining the Role of the Clinic RN: Alternative Staffing Models in Pediatric Primary Care. Viewpoint, 46(3).
Richard, A. L., Hornbogen, A., Cooper, A., Yohannan, S., Hicks, F. D., Anen, T., & Ferket, K. (2023). A Visionary Think Tank to Address the Nursing Workforce Crisis. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 53(11), 607–614. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001353
Robinson, W. L., Whipple, C. R., Keenan, K., Flack, C. E., Lemke, S., & Jason, L. A. (2024). Reducing Suicidal Ideation in African American Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 92(2), 61–74. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000849
Start R, Hancock B, & Porter-O’Grady T. (2024). Professional Governance for 2024 Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence. Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA.
Zito, G. A. (2023, October). Supporting Nurse Navigators’ Efforts in Streamlining Patient Care by Participating in Oncology Site-Specific Tumor Board. Journal of Oncology Navigation and Survivorship, 14(10).
Hayley Benassi, BSN, RN: Project AIM playbook, 3rd Midwest Cellular Therapy Conference: Treatment Options for Advanced Hematologic Malignancies, Course Director, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (April 2024)
Mary Ellen Hand, RN, BSN, OCN: 5Continuing Nurse Education course, 2024 Chicago Thoracic Oncology Nursing Conference, Expert Insight and Key Nursing Considerations Treating and Caring for Patients with Lung Cancer, Course Director/Moderator (May 2024)
Barbara Gulczynski, APN: An Evaluation of a Virtual Seminar Series for Doctor of Nursing Students to Promote Advanced Practice Nursing. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, Manuscript Review (April 2024)
Denina McCullum-Smith MSN, RN, CMSRN: Doody Enterprises Inc., Book Reviewer
Marites Gonzaga-Reardon DNP, APRN, CCNS, CEN: Certified Emergency Nurse Review, Contributing Author (2024)
Janet Stifter, PhD, RN, CPHQ, NE-BC: Evaluation of Early Management Bundle for Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock at a Community Hospital. Reviewer. Journal of Nursing Care Quality (JNCQ-D-23-00285)
Janet Stifter PhD, RN, CPHQ, NE-BC: Care Coordination in Primary Care: Views of Clinicians and Clinic Leaders. Reviewer. Journal of Nursing Care Quality (JNCQ-D-24-00160)