UAMS College of Nursing Research Activities & Services

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This event is open to all healthcare professionals, students, and staff from various colleges and health disciplines. Check out the attached flyer for interdisciplinary continuing education (CE) opportunities.

🗓️ Event Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
📍 Location: I. Dodd Wilson Education Building, UAMS Little Rock Campus
📌 Registration Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025

🔗 Register here: https://conresearchday.appcloud.uams.edu/

🧾For more details on topics and sessions, see the flyer or visit our website. https://nursing.uams.edu/research/2025-arkansas-nursing-research-day/

🏫⭐️We hope to see you there! 😄

🎉 Join Us for Arkansas Nursing Research Day 2025! 🩺📖

Theme: Nursing Excellence: Using Research to Advance Science & Practice

📅 Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: I. Dodd Wilson Education Building
116 Hooper Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205

💡 What to Expect:
🔹 Engaging Panel Discussions:

A Brief History of Violence as a Public Health Crisis
Empowering Communities: Tackling Maternal Health Disparities and Childhood Obesity in Minority Groups
Addressing Opioid Misuse in the Pediatric Population
🔹 Interactive Breakout Sessions:

Practical Applications of Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, & Nursing Research
The Craft of Abstract Creation
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Capturing the Voice of the Underserved Through Qualitative Research
🎓 Continuing Education (CE) – Stay tuned for updates!

💲 Registration Fees:
-Students: $25
-Healthcare Professionals & Faculty: $95
🔗 Register today: https://nursing.uams.edu/research/2025-arkansas-nursing-research-day/

📢 Join Us for an Engaging Panel Discussion at Arkansas Nursing Research Day!
"A Brief History of Violence as a Public Health Crisis"
🎤 Moderated by Jocelyn Anderson, PhD, RN, SANE-A, from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This thought-provoking panel will explore critical topics surrounding violence and its impact on public health, featuring:
💡 Dr. RaeAnn Anderson (University of Missouri Kansas City): "Sexual Violence"
💡 Dr. Nakita Lovelady (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences): "Community Violence, Hospital-Based Violence Interventions"
💡 Dr. Patricia Banwime (University of Tennessee Knoxville): "Homicide Bereavement, Community Violence"
Join us for this impactful session as we explore evidence-based approaches and interventions to address violence as a public health crisis.
📅 Stay tuned for event details and registration information!

🌟 We are excited to announce that Arkansas Nursing Research Day 2025 will feature a panel discussion on "Advancing the Health of Vulnerable Populations."

This panel includes:

👩‍⚕️ Elizabeth Riley, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, PED-BC, RNC-NIC, CNE, ANEF, and Whit Hall, MD
Topic: "Using Implementation Science to Improve Life Course and Family Science Outcomes of Neonates with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)"

👩‍🔬 Alison Oliveto, PhD
Topic: "Adolescent Prescription Drug Misuse: Prevalence, Consequences, and Prevention Strategies"

This annual statewide conference continues to bring together nurses, healthcare professionals, students, and faculty to share research, collaborate, and advance the field of nursing.

📅 Stay tuned for updates on the date, location, and registration—we look forward to seeing you there!

🎓 Hey College Students! 🏀⚽
Do you love sports? The College of Nursing at UAMS is looking for your input! Take our anonymous survey to share your thoughts and experiences.

👉 Click here or scan the QR code: https://redcap.link/sportsstudy

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Let your voice be heard and help us learn more about college sports enthusiasts like you!

We want to hear from you!

What do you think Little Rock can do to help stop sexual violence? Share your thoughts in our 5-minute, confidential survey.

➡️ Scan the QR code to the left or visit: bit.ly/LittleRockFeedback
📧 Contact: [email protected]

📅 Save the Date!

Join us for the next CON Quarterly Research Meeting! All faculty, research staff, PhD, and DNP students are encouraged to attend.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, September 10
🕒 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Zoom: https://uams.zoom.us/j/92196561889?pwd=e3PpEppMaH52mo7BTs1c4FEWSnfK1Q.1

This quarter, we are excited to feature two guest speakers:

1. “Statistical Challenges in Nursing Education and Research”
Presented by: Dr. Matt Hayat, PhD; Chair, Department of Population Health Sciences; Professor of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Georgia State University

2. “Community/Academic Partnerships”
Presented by: Dr. Sharon E. Sanders, PhD, MPH, CHES; Research Program Manager, Community Engagement Core, Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention, Arkansas Children's Research Institute; Instructor, Department of Health Behavior Health Education, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

We will also provide relevant UAMS research updates and updates from the CON Research Support Office.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage with our distinguished speakers and colleagues!

🌟 Save the Date for Arkansas Nursing Research Day 2025! 🌟

The Arkansas Nursing Research Day is our annual statewide conference, serving as a pivotal platform for nurses and healthcare professionals to showcase their research. For over a decade, this event has united faculty, staff, and students from across Arkansas to explore and celebrate the field of nursing research.

This year, our theme, "The Essence of Nurses: Nurses as Active Drivers of Positive Change in Health Care," highlighted the critical role nurses play in shaping healthcare. Next year, we look forward to continuing this tradition of advancing nursing knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based insights.

📅 Save the Date! 🩺

We're excited to announce that the Arkansas Nursing Research Day will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025! Join us for a day of innovation, inspiration, and collaboration as we explore the latest advancements in nursing research.

🔬 Network with professionals
📚 Discover cutting-edge research
🤝 Connect with fellow nurses and researchers