Symposium

Engaging Nursing in Rehabilitation Research: a How to Guide to Increase Nursing Participation 9646

Corresponding Presenter(s)

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  Heather Kendall, MSN, RN, LSSBB, CPHQ

  System Director of Quality and Patient Safety
  Brooks Rehabilitation
  Jacksonville, FL, United States

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Presenter(s)

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  Mindi R. Manes, PhD (she/her/hers)

  Director, Center for Outcomes Analytics and Research
  Brooks Rehabilitation
  Jacksonville, FL, United States
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  Holly Medearis, MSN, MDiv, RN, CRRN, CPHQ (she/her/hers)

  Director of Nursing
  Brooks Rehabilitation
  Jacksonville, FL, United States
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  Nichole Miller, DNP, MSN, APRN, PCNS-BC

  Nursing Engagement Coordinator
  Brooks Rehabilitation
  Jacksonville, FL, United States

Nursing plays a crucial rule in the overall success of the rehabilitation patient and is a critical discipline to engage in research activities.  In the symposium we will discuss how Brooks Rehabilitation has utilized a unique approach to encourage participation and support nursing staff in rehabilitation research.  We will outline the successful strategies used to increase nursing staff participation in research through evidence based care and best practices.  The discussion will include how quality improvement, ANCC Magnet designation, and designated resources have been successful in increasing nursing engagement.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify innovative ways to engage nursing in rehabilitation research
• Discuss the unique challenges and impacts nursing can have on rehabilitation research
• Recognize the benefits to a collaborative supportive approach to incorporate nursing expertise into rehabilitation research