2. 7 th Annual Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice Symposium Translating Nursing Evidence into Practice November 5 th & 6th, 2015 So. Burlington, VT

3. Keynote Speaker: We’re Evidenced-Based When We Like The Evidence Jane Barnsteiner, PhD, RN, FAAN Professor Emerita, School of Nursing University of Pennsylvania

5. My Mentor in Nursing Paying tribute to a person who has been instrumental in your career… who has been influential and inspirational to your professional practice and your commitment to nursing excellence…

7. University of Vermont Medical Center Ann Laramee, MS, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC, CHFN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiology & Palliative Care

8. Sue Murdock, MSN, APRN Director of Nursing Education and Research University of Vermont Medical Center Four years ago I walked into Sue’s office having never met her, looking for a preceptor for my MSN program; I walked out knowing that Sue would be my lifelong mentor. She mentored me through both my MSN and DNP programs. Sue has challenged, supported, and educated me; transforming me into a more confident person both professionally and personally. She has picked me up when I was down and taught me that mistakes are just lessons to be learned from. I honestly do not know if I would be where I am now without Sue’s guidance, and I will be forever grateful that she accepted me as her mentee. - Jessica Sherman, DNP, RN-BC Clinical Assistant Professor University of Vermont College of Nursing & Health Sciences

10. “Honoring Kate Brunk, MS, BSN, RNC – My mother and my loudest cheering section, helping me retool if it didn’t go so well.” Linda Havey, MSN, RN-BC Nurse Educator Central Programs University of Vermont Medical Center

11. Marilee Donovan, PhD, FAAN My doctoral advisor & dissertation chairperson at Rush University. She taught me “You don’t have to like your data, but you have to trust your data.” I’ve remembered and followed these words of wisdom often throughout the last 25 years while conducting various research projects. Dr. Donovan is now retired and living in the state of Washington. Marcia Bosek, DNSc, MS, BS, RN Associate Professor, Department of Nursing College of Nursing & Health Sciences University of Vermont

12. “Nursing is a moral art…It involves the design and fostering of a healing atmosphere that rests upon the creation of a therapeutic relationship and the application of scientific knowledge and skill.” -Author Unknown

13. Elli Collins is my mentor. She helped me to form a vision for my career. She provided opportunities for growth and encouraged me to make this vision the reality it is today. Elli Collins, MS, RN, OCN, CBCN, AOCNS Oncology CNS University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital FitzPatrick Cancer Center Patti Johnson, RN, OCN, CBCN Oncology Care Coordinator University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital FitzPatrick Cancer Center

14. Kathleen Carey, MSN, CNS-BC, CCRN Tracey Garvey, BSN, RN, CCRN Carly Haag, BSN, RN, CCRN-k These three women have molded me into the nurse that I am today. Kathleen Carey, Tracey Garvey, & Carly Haag are the greatest mentors I could ask for. Kathleen and Tracey have been with me from the beginning of my ICU experience and I still go to them with both professional and personal questions frequently. Carly joined our team not long after me and she has also become an awesome mentor and continuously helps me improve on my knowledge on an almost daily basis. These women are what I strive to become. Kathleen will be extremely missed for me. - Kristy Rocha, BSN, RN, CCRN University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

16. Janet Dupont, PhD, MSEd, RNC-OB My advocate, “official mentor for my BSN and MSN programs,” friend, and person to whom I look for career and life advice. Linda Havey, MSN, RN-BC Nurse Educator University of Vermont Medical Center

17. Elaine Koenig, RN Nurse Educator Inpatient Psychiatry University of Vermont Medical Center

18. “The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one’s opportunities and make the most of one’s resources. Think about the resources that you have in a given day and distribute those resources in a way that makes sense to accomplish the outcomes needed.” - Vauvenargues

19. Carrie Howard-Canning, MS, RN, CNS Associate Vice President Patient Care Operations University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives…” John F. Kennedy Rachael Hite, BA, RN, OCN, CHPN, CMSRN Tara Ebere, BSN, RN University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

20. Marcia Bosek, DNSc, MS, BS, RN Associate Professor, University of Vermont Marcia has been a collaborative colleague, friend, but most importantly my mentor. I value Marcia’s expertise in writing, research skills, and I can always depend on her excellent moral compass! Ann Laramee, MS, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC, CHFN Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner University of Vermont Medical Center

21. Kathleen Carey, MSN, CNS-BC, CCRN Clinical Nurse Specialist Critical Care I have known Kathleen Carey since graduating from Nursing School in 1995. Kathleen hired me as a GN to the cardiac floor, R3. Throughout my career at CVPH as an RN Kathleen has been a role model. She has modeled the way for communication through the years with newsletters to staff in all her units. "The Heart of the Matter" was a weekly staff communication that included sharing upcoming practice changes and other discussions as well as kudos and feedback from patients and families. Staff from all areas looked forward to it being hot off the press on Fridays and in our mailboxes! In my opinion two of Kathleen's most inspiring attributes are passion and compassion. She has always taken a personal compassionate interest in knowing her staff, colleagues, and patients. She has gone out of her way to take personal and sincere interest and through this those around her carry forward the same. If there is an idea or a change to be made and it is the right thing to do Kathleen's passion will shine through until complete! These are just a few of the reasons why Kathleen Carey is one of my greatest mentors in Nursing. - Colleen Bell, BS, RN, CCRN Director of Intensive Care University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

23. Susan O’Connell, RN Quality Case Coordinator- Cardiology I would like to take this opportunity to place what I consider to be the best mentor in my 30 year nursing career up on the highest step of the clinical ladder of nurses. When I first started nursing at CVPH I was frightened and unsure of myself and my abilities. My mentor Susan O'Connell provided me with all I needed to demonstrate professionalism and quality care to my patients. She taught me critical thinking skills, job responsibility, accountability, time management and a genuine sense of caring to my patients through her demonstrations. For this I am most grateful as I try to establish all these qualities in the nurses that I mentor. -Bonnie Reid, BS, RN, CNN, Lead II University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

24. Zoanne Schnell I treasure her insightful approach, steadfast support, and thoughtful mentoring. – JoAnne Gleeson-Kreig, PhD, RN Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Plattsburgh

25. Barb Segal, CNS The mentor I would like to honor is Barb Segal Clinical Nurse Specialist at UVMMC. Barb started the palliative care program at UVMMC, which back then was MCHV. She is my hero because of her courageous compassion; she is a fierce and tireless patient advocate for the patients she cares for and I have learned so much from her over the years. - Ann Laramee, MS, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC, CHFN University of Vermont Medical Center

26. Bev Partington, MSN, RN-BC Nurse Educator Central Programs The University of Vermont Medical Center “For imparting wisdom and being a “hoot” to work with during my MSN program!” - Aimee Wilson, BSN, RN University of Vermont Medical Center

28. Jodi Schiff, BSN, RN, CMSRN "We all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how" - anonymous Jodi Schiff, my mentor, inspires me to always challenge myself, in and out of scrubs. - Rian Jock, BSN, RN University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

29. Julie Brunell, PhD, RN AVP Learning & Development Julie Brunell, PhD, RN has been my mentor for over 20 years. She is a leader who is a learner, a learner who is a teacher and a teacher who motivates others to lead and learn. Caring is the essence of her daily work and encourages us to lead with heart. She is a sensitive spirit who is strong and holds herself to high standards and guides all of us to do the same. She is a visionary who clearly understands where our nursing profession is and where it needs to be. She has taught me to understand that each interaction is a new opportunity. I am blessed to have Julie as a coach and a friend. Thank-you -Kathleen Kathleen Carey, MS, RN, CCRN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

30. Jill Jennette My mother, my mentor, my inspiration. She has always believed in me to do my best and never give-up. She also consistently demonstrates the value of hard work and dedication. Thank you for being my mentor, my cheerleader, and my best friend. -Tara Ebere, BSN, RN Magnet Program Director University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

31. Shawn Rogers, MS, MBA AVP Patient Care Operations I have had the opportunity to work with Shawn in various capacities for over ten years. In those years, Shawn has shown that perseverance, integrity, and love for your profession are what is needed for personal growth and success. Shawn believes in going after your dreams and never giving up, no matter how far away they may seem. - Rachael Hite, BA, RN, OCN, CHPN, CMSRN Clinical Education Manager University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

33. Marcia Bosek, DNSc, RN Associate Professor Department of Nursing University of Vermont When I joined the faculty at UVM, Marcia was the first to help me get my feet solidly planted on the ground. She helped me through a very hard and negative first year of teaching, which really made me feel as though I had someone in my corner and I wasn’t alone. I admire the work Marcia has done over the years as a professor and researcher, and hope to someday be able to walk in her shoes. Marcia challenges me to think further out of the box and has helped me grow professionally. - Jessica Sherman, DNP, RN-BC Clinical Assistant Professor University of Vermont College of Nursing & Health Sciences

34. Kathleen Carey, MSN, CNS-BC, CCRN Clinical Nurse Specialist Critical Care Compassionate, caring, fun, and brilliant. Kathleen embodies the true essence of nursing. She has taught me to always be curious and to believe in my abilities to make a difference. Thank you for your continual support, guidance, and friendship! - Carly Haag, BSN, CCRN-k Clinical Education Manager University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

35. Dr. Linda Norman & Dr. Terry Richmond I would like to honor two of my mentors: Dr. Linda Norman, Dean-School Of Nursing, Vanderbilt University (left) And Dr. Terry Richmond, Endowed Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, University Of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Linda served as my doctoral committee chair and guided my work in Nurse peer review. Terry mentored me as an acute care nurse practitioner and she involved me in innovative work that partners academia and service to support Hillman Scholars Both were my sponsors when I was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2014 (photo) - Kate FitzPatrick

36. Thank you to all the nurses and individuals who have been mentors to each one of us on our professional journeys!