Sigma Theta Tau Region 13 Biennial Research Conference

• Join the Xi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International at the Region 13 Biennial Research Conference.

• Call for Poster Abstracts through 2/28/18, email xiupsilonchapter@gmail.com for details!

• This activity has been submitted to the Virginia Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Virginia Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Title: "Building a Culture of Health Through Nursing Research"

Agenda (subject to change):

Friday April 13, 2018

• 7:30 - 9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome
• 9:15 - 10:15 Global Health: the Role of the USA and Nursing, Dr. Stephanie Ferguson
• 10:15-10:45 Nurse Preceptions of Engaging Low-Income Depressed Mothers in a Mental Health Intervention, Dr. Maureen Baker
• 10:45-11:00 Break
• 11 :00 - 12:30 Resilience Panel, Drs. Degennaro, Hudgins and Sanders-Golden
• 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch & Poster Review
• 1:30 - 3:00 It Takes a Team: Interprofessional Practice Improves Patient Outcomes, Dr. Beth Quatrara & Dr. Haizlip/Dent
• 3:00 - 3:20 Break
• 3:20 - 4:50 Horizontal Violence in the Workplace, Dr. Susan Pedaline
• 4:50 - 5:20 “Bullying and Incivility: Impact to nurses’ health” Dr. Penny Saur
• 5:20 - 5:30 wrap-up for the day
• *5:45 - 6:45 Region 13 Business Meeting, Dr. Wanda Lawarence

Saturday, April 14, 2018

• 6:30 - 7:30 Buffet Breakfast
• 7:30 - 7:45 Welcome
• 7:45 - 8:45 Emotional Resilence Workshop
• 8:45 - 10:15 Opioid Addiction (To be determined)
• 10:15 - 10:30 Break
• 10:30 - 11:00 In Search of Balance: Exploring Access to Prescription Opioid Medications for Patients with Cancer in Rural Southwest Virginia, Dr. Virginia LeBaron
• 11:00-12:30 Working with Individuals with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: De-Escalation Skills for Nurses Dr. Tamatha Arms & Dr. Brandy Mechling
• 12:30 - 1:00 Closing Remarks & Poster Awards Xi Upsilon Board Members

*Optional Attendance

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