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Year 2007

Presentations:

Jeanette Diana, MSN, ARNP-BC Passing Gas: Nitrous Oxide Analgesia for Minor Outpatient Procedures.  Pediatric Grand Rounds, The University of Illinois at Peoria, November 8, 2007.

Jeanette Diana, MSN, ARNP-BC Delayed Dressing Changes in Small Partial Thickness Burns in Children.  The South Florida Consortium for Healthcare Professionals, First Annual Research Day, Miami, Florida, October 19, 2007

Jeanette Diana, MSN, ARNP-BC The Interval Appendectomy:  Why We Hesitate to Operate.  The Cutting Edge of Pediatrics, UNC-Chapel Hill, October 12, 2007.

 

Ward-Presson, K, Sapnas, K & Gonzalez, J. Disaster nursing service management: Collaboration in an unlikely partnership.  International Congress of Nurses, Yokohama, Japan. May 31, 2007

Gonzalez, J. Strategic Plan for Staffing, Productivity & Patient Flow. Child Health Corporation of America, CNO Meeting, Los Angeles, California.   April 24, 2007

 

Gonzalez, J. Patient Safety & Nursing Research: Making the Connection. Mountain Area Health Education Center & Sigma Theta Tau, Asheville, N.C. April 17, 2007       

 

Jeannette Diana, MSN, ARNP, "Delayed Dressing Changes in Small Partial Thickness Burns in Pediatrics:  A Transdisciplinary Approach", STTI 18th International Research Congress, Vienna, Austria

 

Jeannette Diana, MSN, ARNP, Sofia Morales, ARNP-BC, MSN, CPN, “The Tortoise and the Hare: A Fable for Novice to Expert Role Development”, 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association , Orlando, Florida

 

Ingrid Gonzalez, MSN, RN, CPN and Carla Trueba, MSN, RN, CPN , “Blended Learning Recipe for Exceptional Critical Thinking Skills”,  ICN Conference, Yokohoma, Japan

 

Deborah Hill-Rodriguez, MSN, ARNP, CS-BC, Patricia Messmer, RN-BC, PhD, FAAN, “Magnet Designation in a Pediatric Hospital”, Society of Pediatrics Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI

 

Deborah Hill-Rodriguez, MSN, ARNP, CS-BC, “Implementing the Humpty Dumpty Falls Assessment Program”, NDNQI 1st Annual Conference, Las Vegas Nevada

 

Deborah Hill-Rodriguez, MSN, ARNP, CS-BC, Patricia Messmer, RN-BC, PhD, FAAN,  “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall- Implementing a Pediatric Falls Assessment Program”, Society of Pediatrics Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI

 

Patricia Messmer, RN-BC, PhD, FAAN, “Outcomes with Infant Simulator Nurse-Physician Collaboration”, ICN Conference, Yokohoma, Japan

 

Sofia Morales, ARNP-BC, MSN, CPN, "The Italian Connection: An American Nurse's Experience”, 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Orlando, Florida

 

Sofia Morales, ARNP-BC, MSN, CPN, "The Italian Connection: An American Nurse's Experience", STTI 18th International Research Congress, Vienna, Austria

Nieves JG:  Early Postoperative Heart Failure:  Signs, Symptoms and Laboratory Assessment.  Cardiology 2007 – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,       Orlando, Florida -February 22, 2007. (By invitation).

 

Nieves JG:  Single Ventricle Management – Variations in Practice:  Results from an International Nursing Survey of 81 Centers. Cardiology 2007 – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,            Orlando, Florida -February 22, 2007. (By invitation).

 

Nieves, JG:  Children with Single Ventricles: Who They Are and Guidelines for Care.  National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

 

Nieves, JG:  Pulmonary Hypertension in Congenital Heart Disease: Risks and Management. National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

Nieves, JG:  Neonatal EKG’s: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

Nieves, JG:  Family Support and Resources – Panel. National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

 

Nieves, JG:  Children with Single Ventricles: Who They Are and Guidelines for Care.  Pediatric Critical Care Nursing, Pre- Conference.   Presented by Contemporary Forums. October 10, 2007. Orlando, Florida.  (By invitation).

 

Nieves, JG:  Pulmonary Hypertension in Congenital Heart Disease: Risks and Management. Pediatric Critical Care Nursing, Pre- Conference.   Presented by Contemporary Forums. October 10, 2007. Orlando, Florida.  (By invitation).


Nieves, JG:  Neonatal EKG’s: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Pediatric Critical Care Nursing, Pre- Conference.   Presented by Contemporary Forums. October 11, 2007. Orlando, Florida.  (By invitation).

 

Nieves, JG:  Family Support and Resources – Panel. Pediatric Critical Care Nursing, Pre- Conference.   Presented by Contemporary Forums. October 11, 2007. Orlando, Florida.  (By invitation).

 

 

 

 

Conference:

National Conference of Neonatal Nursing - Cardiology Nursing Preconference Program.  Presented by Contemporary Forums.

 

Nieves, JG:  Children with Single Ventricles: Who They Are and Guidelines for Care.  National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

Nieves, JG:  Pulmonary Hypertension in Congenital Heart Disease: Risks and Management. National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

Nieves, JG:  Neonatal EKG’s: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

Nieves, JG:  Family Support and Resources – Panel. National Conference of Neonatal Nursing.   Presented by Contemporary Forums.  April 22-23, 2007.   New Orleans, LA. (By Invitation).

 

Kris Roberts, RN, MSN, CPN, Ntiense Ikon, RN, BSN, CPN, “A New Lease on Life for the Incontinent Child", 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Orlando, Florida

 

Jane Salvaggio, MSN, ARNP-BC, Marilyn Torres, PharmD., Ingrid Gonzalez, MSN, RN, CPN, Lynda Rusinowski, ARNP-BC, MSN, CPN, Cristi Tyler, MSN, ARNP, Milagros Tablante, MSN, ARNP, Redmond Burke, MD, Robert Hannan, MD, and Christopher Tirotta, MD, MBA, “Use of Continuous Incisional Infusion of either levobupivacaine 0.25% or bupivacaine 0.25% in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Median Sternomy”, Pediatric Cardiovascular Diseases, Orlando, Florida

 

Jill Tahmooressi, RN-BC, BS, MBA, “Family Centered Care- Implementing Bedside Rounds”, Society of Pediatrics Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI

 

Jill Tahmooressi, RN-BC, MBA,  “Pediatric Surgical Nurses Apply the 14 Forces of Magnetism”; “Specialty Bed Reduces Patient Pain While Improving Caregiver Safety”, 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical  Nurses Association, Orlando, Florida

 

Jill Tahmooressi, RN-BC, MBA, “Hurricane alley Florida nurses respond to natural disasters employing science art and compassion”, ICN Conference, Yokohoma, Japan

 

Jill Tahmooressi, RN-BC, MBA, “Second hand smoke exposure among children”, ICN Conference, Yokohoma, Japan

 

Jill Tahmooressi, RN-BC, MBA, “Testing Three Pain Modalities in the Postoperative Pediatric Appendectomy Patient”, 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Orlando, Florida

 

Maria Lina (Bing) Wood, MSN, ARNP, Patricia Messmer, RN-BC, PhD, FAAN, “Implementing the Humpty Dumpty Falls Assessment Program”, ICN Conference, Yokohoma, Japan

 

Year 2006

Presentations:

Gonzalez, J. Succession Planning: Strategies for Developing Nurse Leadership, National Healthcare CNO Summit, Rancho Mirage, CA. October 22, 2006

 

Gonzalez, J. & Wood, B. The value of  CPSP: Improving patient quality and safety, work environment and organizational performance, National Association of Children’s Hospitals Clinical Productivity and Staffing Program User Meeting, Washington, D.C. June 9, 2006

 

Gonzalez, J. Forces of Magnetism: Catalysts for Recruitment and Retention. American Strategic Management Institute, Orlando, Florida. June 5, 2006

 

Gonzalez, J., Wood, B. & Hunter, K..  Evaluation of patient flow and staffing effectiveness:  Incorporating evidence based practice.  American Nurses Credentialing Center Ninth Annual Magnet Conference:  Celebrating Nursing Excellence.  Miami Beach, FL. March 27, 2006

 

Paper Presentations:

Tahmooressi, J. Roberts, K. "Applying JCAHO NPSG to the Pediatric Med/ Surg Patient", South Florida Chapter Society of Pediatric Nurses, Miami, Florida November, 2006.

Bragg, Jane, RN,MSN, MBA, CPON, CNAA,BC and Smith, Maria,"Integration of Mental and Physical Health" 33rd American Academy Annnual Meeting & Conference, November 9-11, 2006. Dora Gulf Resort, Miami, Fl

Messmer, P. "Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics" South Florida Chapter SPN, November 6, 2006

Patricia Dean, MSN, ARNP, BC, November 4  Keynote Speaker Women and Epilepsy: Framing the issues Women and Epilepsy: Living without compromise; Epilepsy Foundation of West Central Pennsylvania Pittsburg, PA

Patricia Dean, MSN, ARNP,BC Oct 18, 2006 Grand Rounds Sydney Children's Hospital Sydney, Australia

Messmer, PR, Ramey, BA & Gonzalez, JL. Nurse-Physician Collaboration using Infant Simulator NACHRI (poster) Fall Conference Boston, MA, Oct 10-11, 2006

Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P., Tahmooressi, J. “Nurses Perceived Value of National Certification”, Paper Presentation, Tenth National Magnet Conference, Denver, CO, October 4-6, 2006

Patricia Dean, MSN, ARNP,BC- Oct. 4, 2006 Invited International Lecturer Epilepsy Society of Australia's 21st Annual Scientific Meeting-"Management of the child who can't be helped by surgery: Melbourne, Australia

Messmer, P. "Going for ANCC Magnet Redesignation"  Mercy Children's Hospital. Kansas City, MO September 15, 2006 

Messmer, P. "ANCC Forces of Magnetism: Shining Thru Magnet" at the OR Directors Forum. CHCA Fall Conference. Kansas City, MO September 14, 2006

Sofia Morales, MSN, ARNP, CPN, "Italian Connection: Nursing Care Across Cultures" 22nd Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, September 2006, Dallas, Texas.

Jeannette Diana, MSN, ARNP, "Delayed Dressing Changes in Small Partial Thickness Burns" 22nd Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, September 2006, Dallas, Texas.

Ingrid Gonzalez, MSN, RN, CPN and Carla Trueba, MSN, RN, CPN, "Blended Learning: A Recipe for Exceptional Critical Thinking Skills" 22nd Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, September 2006, Dallas, Texas.

Messmer, PR, Ramey, BA & Gonzalez, JL. Outcomes with Infant Simulator Nurse-Physician Collaboration (poster) STTI Research Congress, Montreal, July 19-21, 2006

Wood, M.L.., Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P., “Humpty Dumpty Falls Assessment Tool Validation”, 17th Research Congress, Montreal, Canada, July 2006.

Wood, M.L., Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P., Salani, D., Vasquez, D., Henry, M., Soto, M., Minnick, C. “Humpty Dumpty Falls Assessment Tool Validation”, Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Excellence Conference, Miami, Florida, May 2006.

Tahmooressi, J. "Magnet Designation", 11th Annual Education Conference Philippine Nurses Association of South Florida, Miami, Florida, May, 2006.

Messmer, P. "Magnet Requires Nursing Excellence" Patient Safety Nursing Excellence Conf: Jacksonville, Fl May 2,2006

Tahmooressi, J. "Magnet Status", Society of Pediatric Nurses Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, April 7-9, 2006.

Messmer, P. "Grant Writing Skills for Pediatric Nurses, SPN Conference Orlando, Fl, April 7, 2006

Messmer, PR. Enhancing Nurse-Physician Collaboration with Pediatric Simulator NACHRI, Washington, DC  Mar 20, 2006

Hill-Rodriguez, Deborah, ARNP, MSN, CS,BC, Jill Tahmooressi, MBA, BS, ADN, RN,C & Messmer, P R, "Nurses Perceived Value of National Certification". 3rd Annual Magnet Nursing Research Conference, Tampa, Florida February 10, 2006.

Olson, Holly, BSN, RN, CCRN & & Messmer, P R, "Is the ET Tube the Correct Size amd Depth during Neonatal Transport? 3rd Annual Magnet Nursing Research Conference, Tampa, Florida February 10, 2006.

Olson, H, Perez, S, Bascoy, R, Messmer, PR, "Is the ET Tube Correct on Neonatal Transport" Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference, Tampa, Florida, February 10, 2006.

Messmer, P. & Evans, ME, "Grant Writing to Successful Funding"Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference, Tampa, Florida, February 9, 2006.

Evans, M & Messmer, Patricia R, PhD, RN,BC, FAAN "Beyond Grant Writing to Successful Funding" 3rd Annual Magnet Nursing Research Conference, Tampa, Florida February 9, 2006.

Tahmooressi, J. "JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals", South Florida Chapter Society of Pediatric Nurses, Miami, Florida February, 2006.

Kathryn Geiger, RN, BSN, CPN and Eleta Sandra Perry, RN, "Cultural Care of the Pediatric Surgical Native American Patient"  15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association at Hilton Head, South Carolina.

 

Poster Presentations:

Ernst, M., Torre, S., Limbo, J., Aguero, D., Burke, M., Villanueva, J., Rimblas, L., Bragg, J., Vicera, M.  " Reaching the APEX of Nursing Excellence"  Tenth National Magnet Conference, Denver, CO, October 4-6, 2006 (poster).

Wood, M.L., Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P. “Implementing Humpty Dumpty Falls Assessment for Pediatric Patients  (poster), FONE Annual Conference, Daytona Beach, Oct 26-27, 2006

Wood, M.L., Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P. “Implementing Humpty Dumpty Falls Assessment for Pediatric Patients” (poster), AACN South Florida, July 27-28, 2006.

Wood, M.L., Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P., Salani, D., Vasquez, D., Henry, M., Soto, M., Minnick, C. (2006) “Humpty Dumpty Falls Assessment Tool Validation”, (poster). Evidence-based practice Conferencce San Antonio, Texas, June, 2005.

Hill-Rodriguez, D., Messmer, P., Tahmooressi, J. “Pediatric Nurses Perceived Value of National Certification”, Paper Presentation, Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Excellence Conference, Miami, Florida, May, 2006

J. Nieves, J. Jimenez, L. Angel, M. González, A.F. Rossi, M. Badali. (2006). Oxygen Delivery Status Assessment in Infants Undergoing First Stage Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: An International Survey of 81 Centers. Cardiology 2006- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Scottsdale, Arizona – February 9 - 12, 2006.

Maria Lina "Bing " Wood, ARNP, MSN, Hill-Rodriguez, D. Vasquez, D, ARNP, MSN, Salani, D, ARNP-BC, MSN, CPON, Messmer, PR, Soto, ME, ARNP, MSN, MBA, Henry, M, MBA, BSN, BS, CPN, RN & Minick, C., BSN, RN,BC Humpty Dumpty Falls Scale and Program for Pediatric Patients. 3rd Annual Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference, Tampa Convention Center, February 9-10, 2006

Messmer, P. Barrosso, S & Gonzalez, JL Organization, Nurse Satisfaction & Nurse Physician Collaboration using HPS (poster) SNRS Conference, Memphis, TN, February 3, 2006.

Messmer, Patricia R, Barroso, Susana, & Gonzalez, Jackie Organization Work, Nurse Satisfaction, Job Stress, Leaders Empowerment and Nurse-Physician Collaboration Using a HPS SNRS 20th Annual Conference, Memphis, Tennessee, Feb 2-4, 2006

 

Year 2005

Presentations:

Ilene Grayson, RN, CPN and Nicole Dixon, RN, "Interval Appendicitis, An Interdisciplinary Approach." 14th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, May 24-26, 2005, Phoenix, AZ.

Hill-Rodriguez, Deborah, MSN, ARNP, CS,BC and Roberts, Kris, MSN, RN, CPN, "Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis- Mind Over Colon". 14th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, May 24-26, 2005, Phoenix, AZ.

Nieves, Jo Ann, ARNP, MSN, CPN, APRN-BC. Pulmonary Hypertension: Maintaining the Delicate Balance. Cardiology 2005: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program. Orlando, FL. February 16-20, 2005. (By invitation).

Nieves, Jo Ann, ARNP, MSN, CPN, APRN-BC. Assessing Oxygen Delivery: Role of Serial Serum Lactate Monitoring. Cardiology 2005: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program. Orlando, FL. February 16-20, 2005. (By invitation).

Gonzalez, Jackie, ARNP, MSN, CNAA,BC & Wood, Bing, ARNP, MSN, "An Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluate Staffing Effectiveness". 2nd Annual Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference. Tampa, FL. February 3-4, 2005. The poster presentations will follow.

Messmer, Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, King, Imogene, EdD, RN, FAAN. Mentoring of Nurses for Nursing Research based on King's Theory of Goal Attainment. Research Priorities at the Point of Practice. 2nd Annual Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference. Tampa, FL. February 3-4, 2005. The poster presentations will follow.

 

Poster Presentations:

Messmer, Patricia R., PhD, RN, C,BC, FAAN, Barroso, Susana, BSN, RN, Gonzalez, Jackie, ARNP, MSN, CNAA, BC, A Nurse-Physician Collaboration Study Using a Pediatric Human Patient Simulator; Southern Nursing Research Society, Atlanta, GA. February 4-5, 2005.

Salani, Deborah, ARNP, MSN, CPON, and Wood, Maria Lina, ARNP, MSN. Family Presence during rounds, invasive procedures and cardiorespiratory resuscitation: Preference and practices of pediatric nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists and other health care staff. 2nd Annual Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference. Tampa, FL. February 3-4, 2005.

Ventura, Nestor, MHSA, OR Manager, and Allen, Rose, RN, MSM/HM, of South Miami Hospital. Advance Directives Use in Acute Care. 2nd Annual Florida Magnet Nursing Research Conference. Tampa, FL. February 3-4, 2005.

Year 2004

Presentations:
Paper Presentations

Nieves, JoAnn MSN, ARNP, CPN, APRN-BC. Single Ventricle Physiology. Fifth International Symposium of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care. Miami, Florida, December 2004.

Nieves, JoAnn MSN, ARNP, CPN, APRN-BC. What is the Best Pulmonary Vasodilator? Fifth International Symposium of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care. Miami, Florida, December 2004.

Messmer Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Barroso, Susan RN, BSN, Gonzalez, Jackie L., ARNP, MSN, CNAA, BC, Torres, Raul, EMT "Enhancing Nurse-Physician Collaboration Using a Pediatric Human Patient Simulator", American Academy of Nursing 2004 Annual Conference Washington, DC, November 11-13, 2004.

Tahmooressi, Jill, MBA, BS, ADN, RN,C. Hunter, Ingrid, BS, CPHQ. "The Relationship of Patient/Family Satisfaction in Achieving Magnet Recognition". Jackson Organization Annual Conference, Chesapeake, MD, October 19, 2004.

Barroso, Susan RN, BSN, Messmer Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Gonzalez, Jackie L., ARNP, MSN, CNAA, BC, Torres, Raul, EMT "Enhancing Nurse-Physician Collaboration Using a Pediatric Human Patient Simulator", FIU School of Nursing Improving Health Care Quality through Research Conference, Miami, FL October 15, 2004.

Bragg, Jane, RN, MSN, CPON, CNAA,BC, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Franco, Michelle, ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Wessling, Pamela, ARNP, MSN,BC, "Outcomes of a Nurse Support Group for New RN Graduates. FIU School of Nursing, "Improving Health Care Quality through Research" Miami, FL, October 15, 2004.

Salani, Deborah ARNP, MSN, CPON & Woods, Maria Lina ARNP, MSN, "Family Presence during Rounds, Invasive Procedures and Cardiorespiratory Resuscitation: Preference and Practices of Pediatric Nurses, Physicians, Respiratory Therapist and other Health Care Staff. FIU School of Nursing Improving Health Care Quality through Research Miami, FL October 15, 2004

Topps, Cheryl, MSN, ARNP, Franco, Michelle, ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Lopez, Lourdes RN, BSN, Gonzalez, Jackie ARNP, MSN, CNAA,BC. Pediatric Nurses' Perception of Time with Bar-Coding Technology. FIU School of Nursing Improving Health Care Quality through Research Miami, FL October 15, 2004.

Nieves, JoAnn, ARNP, MSN, CPN, APRN-BC. "Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: From Birth to Repair". 4th National Neonatal Nurses Meeting Orlando, Florida, October 2, 2004.

Nieves, JoAnn, ARNP, MSN, CPN, APRN-BC. Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: From Birth to Repair. 4th National Neonatal Nurses Meeting Orlando, Florida, October 2, 2004.

Wood, Maria Lina, MSN, ARNP, "Achieving Outcomes with CPSP Data Applications" NACHRI, Alexander, VA, September 20, 2004.

Thomas, Dorothy, BSN, RN, CIC. "Infectious Disease: Emerging threats". Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL September 10-12, 2004.

Blouin, William, MSN, ARNP, CPNP, "Bursting the Bubble of Primary Immune Deficiency (PID) Diseases. Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL September 10-12, 2004.

Blouin, William, MSN, ARNP, CPNP, "Pediatric Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT): It's Not Just Bone Marrow Anymore. Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL September 10-12, 2004.

Garlesky, Cindy, MSN, ARNP, CEN, "Pain, Pain Go Away: Untold Stories of Children's Pain". Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL September 10-12, 2004.

Messmer, Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, & Gonzalez, Jackie L. ARNP, MSN, CNAA, BC. "Marching toward ANCC Magnet Recognition in a Pediatric Population", Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL September 10-12, 2004.

Nieves, Jo Ann, ARNP, MSN, CPN, APRN-BC. "Single Ventricle Physiology: Nursing Care for Children with the Most Complex CHD. Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL September 10-12, 2004.

Messmer, Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN. "The Forces of Magnetism- an ANCC Magnet Experience at Miami Children's Hospital. The Forum of Health Care Leadership, Nashville, TN, August 7-10, 2004.

Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Topps, Cheryl MSN, ARNP, Franco, Michelle ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Lopez, Lourdes RN, BSN, Gonzalez, Jackie ARNP, MSN, CNAA,BC. Nurses' Perception of Time with Bar-Coding Technology for Children. 15th International Nursing Research Congress. Dublin, Ireland, July 22-24, 2004.

Salani, Deborah ARNP, MSN, CPON & Woods, Maria Lina ARNP, MSN, "Family Presence during Rounds, Invasive Procedures and Cardiorespiratory Resuscitation: An Evidenced-based Practices of Healthcare Staff. Summer Institute on Evidenced-based Practice: Fostering Quality, San Antonio, Texas, July, 2004.

Gonzalez, Jackie L. ARNP, MSN, CNAA, BC. & Messmer, Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, "Developing a Program of Nursing Research for ANCC Magnet Recognition", ANA Convention, Minneapolis, MN June 27-30, 2004.

Wood, Maria Lina, MSN, ARNP, "JCAHO Standards for Staffing Effectiveness" SFONE Best in Class Conference, Miami, FL, May 21, 2004.

Hill-Rodriguez, Deborah, ARNP, MSN,.CS,BC & Roberts, Kristen, MSN, RN, CPN. "Malignant Hyperthermia" 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Ponte Verde, FL, May 2004.

Shapiro, Tina, ARNP, MSN. "Nitrous Oxide Analgesia for Pediatric Outpatient Surgical Procedures". 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Ponte Verde, FL, May 2004.

Nieves JG: Pulmonary Hypertension: A Delicate Balance. American Association of Critical Care Nurses - National Teaching Institute, Critical Care Symposium. Orlando, Florida, May, 2004. (By invitation).

Nieves JG: Smaller, Faster, Safer: Advances in Pediatric Cardiovascular Care. American Association of Critical Care Nurses - National Teaching Institute, Critical Care Symposium. Orlando, Florida, May, 2004. (By invitation).

Messmer, Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, "Research and Education for ANCC Magnet Recognition in a Pediatric Population", Society of Pediatric Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NE, April 22-24, 2004.

Wood, Maria Lina, MSN, ARNP, "Meeting New JCAHO Standards: Practical Strategies to Assess Staffing Effectiveness". NACHRI Quality Improvement Workshop, San Diego, CA, Feb 28-March 1, 2004.

Poster Presentations

Topps, Cheryl MSN, ARNP, Using Bar-Coding Technology in Pediatric Healthcare". FONE Fall Conference. St. Petersburg, FL, October 21-22, 2004.

Bragg, Jane, RN, MSN, CPON, CNAA,BC, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Franco, Michelle, ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Wessling, Pamela, ARNP, MSN,BC, "Outcomes of a Nurse Support Group for New RN Graduates". Eighth Annual ANCC Magnet Conference, Sacramento, CA October 15-17, 2004.

Ernst, Mary, ARNP, MSN, CNA,BC, Franco, Michelle, ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Gonzalez, Jackie L. ARNP, MSN, CNAA, BC. Nurses' Job Satisfaction, Stress and Recognition in a Pediatric Setting. Eighth Annual ANCC Magnet Conference, Sacramento, CA October 15-17, 2004.

Ranft, Amanda, MSN, ARNP, Fistal, Howard, RPh, Gonzalez, Mirtha, ARNP, MSN, Chan, Connie, PharmD, Salani, Deborah, ARNP, MSN, CPON, CPN, Torres, Marilyn, PharmD, Wood, Bing, ARNP, MSN, Jones. Charese. PharmD, Ernst, Mary, ARNP, MSN, CNA,BC, Gonzalez, Ingrid, ARNP, MSN, CPN, Philotas, Rachael, RN, BSN, Nylander-Householder, Linda, ARNP, MSN. "Performance Improvement Using a Hospital Multidisciplinary Team to Redesign the Process: Moving Away from "Rule of 6"into Standardized Concentrations Utilizing Bar Code Technology and New Infusion Pump Programming. FIU School of Nursing Improving Health Care Quality through Research Miami, FL October 15, 2004.

Roberts, Kristen, MSN, RN, CPN, Hill-Rodriguez, Deborah, ARNP, MSN,.CS,BC. & Tahmooressi, Jill, MBA, BS, ADN, RN,C. "Specialty Bed Reduces Patient Pain While Improving Caregiver Safety. FIU School of Nursing Improving Health Care Quality through Research Miami, FL October 15, 2004.

Topps, Cheryl MSN, ARNP, Franco, Michelle ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Lopez, Lourdes RN, BSN, Gonzalez, Jackie ARNP, MSN, CNAA,BC. Pediatric Nurses' Perception of Time with Bar-Coding Technology. Eighth Annual ANCC Magnet Conference, Sacramento, CA October 15-17, 2004.

Tahmooressi, Jill, MBA, BS, ADN, RN,C. "A Treatment Approach for the Eating Disorder Adolescent: A Multidisciplinary Evidence-Based Practice Model". Eighth Annual ANCC Magnet Conference, Sacramento, CA October 15-17, 2004.

Topps, Cheryl MSN, ARNP, Franco, Michelle ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Lopez, Lourdes RN, BSN, Gonzalez, Jackie ARNP, MSN, CNAA,BC. Perception of Pediatric Nurses toward Bar-Coding Technology. NACHRI 2004 Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL -October 3-6, 2004.

Bragg, Jane, RN, MSN, CPON, CNAA,BC, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Franco, Michelle, ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Wessling, Pamela, ARNP, MSN,BC, "Send in the Clowns: Effect of a Nurse Support Group for New RN Graduates". NACHRI 2004 Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL -October 3-6, 2004.

Bragg, Jane, RN, MSN, CPON, CNAA,BC, Messmer, Patricia R. PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Franco, Michelle, ARNP, MSN, CPN, CPON, Wessling, Pamela, ARNP, MSN,BC, "Send in the Clowns: Effect of a Nurse Support Group for New RN Graduates". NLN Education Summit, Orlando, FL September30-October 2, 2004.

Melbourne, Natasha, ARNP, MSN, "Using the Web for Nursing Student Orientation" FONE Fall Conference. St. Petersburg, FL, October 21-22, 2004
Melbourne, Natasha, ARNP, MSN, "Web-based Orientation" NLN Education Summit, Orlando, FL September30-October 2, 2004.

Brown, Monica, RN, Maynard, Tricia, RN, BSN, "A Call for Nursing: Mending Broken Hearts". Pediatric Nursing 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL September 10-12, 2004.

Melbourne, Natasha, ARNP, MSN "Enhancing Nursing Student Orientation via the Web" National Nursing Staff Development Organization Annual Conference, San Diego, CA August, 2004.

Messmer, Patricia R., PhD, RN,BC, FAAN, Tahmooressi, Jill, RN, ADN, MBA, C. Melbourne, Natasha, ARNP, MSN, Hernandez, Laura, MSN, FNP. "Forces of Magnetism: ANCC Magnet Experience Shared Governance & Mentorship. The Forum of Health Care Leadership, Nashville, TN, August 7-10, 2004.

Tahmooressi, Jill, MBA, BS, ADN, RN C. Hill-Rodriguez, Deborah, ARNP, MSN,.CS,BC. & Roberts, Kristen, MSN, RN, CPN, "Specialty Bed Reduces Patient Pain While Improving Caregiver Safety. Patient Safety Conference, Orlando, FL March 4-5, 2004.

Tahmooressi, Jill, MBA, BS, ADN, RN C., "Specialty Bed Reduces Patient Pain While Improving Caregiver Safety. Florida League for Nursing Annual Conference/FNA District V meeting, Miami, FL, April 17, 2004.

Tahmooressi, Jill, MBA, BS, ADN, RN,C. "A Treatment Approach for the Eating Disorder Adolescent: A Multidisciplinary Evidence-Based Practice Model". Society of Pediatric Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NE, April 22-24, 2004.

Wood, Maria Lina, MSN, ARNP & Cagen, Deborah ARNP, MSN, CPON Early Prevention of Skin Breakdown and Streamlining of Specialty Beds: An Evidenced-Based Practice Change. NACHRI Quality Improvement Workshop, San Diego, CA, Feb 28-March 1, 2004.

Year 2003

Presentations:
Paper Presentations

Brown, Pamela, PhD, RN, CCRN, Assistant Professor at University of Miami and staff nurse in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Paper presentation "Walking a Tightrope: Living with your Child's Congenital Heart Disease" accepted for STTI Research Conference in St. Thomas Virgin Islands, July 10-12, July 2003.

Ersnt, M. Paper presentation "Factors Affecting Nurses' Job Satisfaction in a Pediatric Setting" 17th Annual Southern Nursing Research Conference in Orlando, Florida on February, 14, 2003.

Ernst, M., Franco, M., Messmer, P. & Gonzalez, J., Poster Presentation, "Work satisfaction, stress and recognition in a Pediatric Setting". STTI 37th Biennial Convention Toronto, Canada, November 1-5, 2003.

Dean, P. Paper presentation "Cultural Aspects of Epilepsy" Annual Conference, Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio, Columbus, Ohio October 2003; Paper presentation, "The impact on Young Patients and their Families" in a symposium, Psychiatric Complications of Patients with Epilepsy at the American Association of Neuroscience Nurse's annual meeting in April, 2003.

Diana, J. & Shapiro, T. Paper presentation, "Use of Nitrous Oxide as Sedation for Short Minor procedures" STTI Research Conference in St. Thomas Virgin Islands, July 10-12, July 2003; "Nitrous Oxide Analgesia for Minor Pediatric Surgical Procedures" A safe Alternative to Conscious Sedation" American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association 10th Annual Scientific Meeting, May 2003.

Messmer, P. Paper presentation, "Nurse-patient Relationship in an Economic Context" STTI Research Conference in St. Thomas Virgin Islands, July 10-12, July 2003; Paper presentation, "Marching toward ANCC Magnet Recognition: A Pediatric Perspective" STTI 37th Biennial Convention Toronto, Canada, November 1-5, 2003.

Messmer P., Gonzalez, J. & Maria Soto, ARNP, MSN, MBA, Director 3 East & AfterHours. "Marching toward ANCC Magnet Recognition" Poster Presentation at IREC Workshop, Houston, Texas October 1, 2003.

Nieves, JG. Beginning Life with Heart Disease: Neonatal Case Studies in Management. South Miami Hospital Neonatal Nursing Update. South Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, November, 2003.

Nieves, JG. Goal Directed Therapy & Point of Care Labs: Does it Matter? Southeast Pediatric Cardiology Meeting. Little Rock, Arkansas, September, 2003.

Nieves, JG. Pulmonary Hypertension: A Delicate Balance. Baby Case Studies. De Vos Children's Hospital Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium. Grand Rapids, Michigan, March, 2003.

Nieves, JG. Beginning Life With Heart Disease: Baby Case Studies. De Vos Children's Hospital Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium. Grand Rapids, Michigan, March, 2003.

Philotas, R. Presentation: Asthma at the Hospital Seminar: Florida Dept of Health Asthma Program; "Breathe Right for a Better Life", Marriott Dadeland, November 22, 2003.

Gonzalez, J. featured in Nursing Spectrum article by Suzanne J. Pavlovich, "Miami Children's Hospital Wins Magnet Recognition" September 22, 2003 13(19).

Gonzalez, J. Featured in Advance for Nurses article by Chuck Holt, "Pressing On-Nursing Shortage Consortium of South Florida Reinforces its Mission" Advance for Nurses August 18, 2003, 4(18).

Wood, M.L., Gonzalez, J. Poster presentation, Scan for Safety. American Organization of Nurse Executives, New Orleans, LA March 29-April 2, 2003.

Wood, M.L. Staffing Effectiveness in Hospitals. Contributor, Joint Commission Resources.

Wood, M.L., Gonzalez, J., Topps, C. Shaping the Future of Nursing: Development "Scan for Safety" Technology. Poster presentation, American Organization of Nurse Executives. New Orleans, LA.

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