WORKBOOK for Evidence-Based Practice in Action, Second Edition: Comprehensive Strategies, Tools, and Tips From University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Laura Cullen, DNP, RN, FAAN, is an Evidence-Based Practice Scientist at University of Iowa (UI) Hospitals & Clinics and Adjunct Faculty at UI College of Nursing. Cullen is known for her innovative educational programs and for supporting adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) by point-of-care clinicians and teams. Her work has led to the adoption of innovative and evidence-based practices; improved patient safety; improved patient, family, and clinician satisfaction; reduced hospital length of stay and costs; and the transformation of many organizations' infrastructures to support EBP. She has served as the US representative on an international panel for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Her research endeavors include collaborations with engineers to incorporate human factors in healthcare. She worked with Kirsten Hanrahan and Stephanie Edmonds to develop the Iowa Implementation for Sustainability Framework. Cullen has authored numerous publications and has given local, regional, national, and international presentations. She co-authors a regular EBP column in the Journal of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing, is a member of the editorial board of the American Journal of Nursing, and participates on the grant review panel for the DAISY Foundation(TM). Cullen has received numerous awards for her work and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.<br /><br />Kirsten Hanrahan, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, FAAN, is the Director of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice at UI Hospitals & Clinics, a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Adjunct Faculty at UI College of Nursing. Hanrahan is well-versed in EBP & clinical research. Her research interests include pediatric pain, implementation, and IV management. She has consulted for a National Institutes of Health multi-site study and is co-founder of the Distraction in Action(c) tool that helps parents learn to be a distraction coach for their child during medical pro-cedures. Hanrahan recently served as site principal investigator for the US Clinician Wellbeing Study. She worked with Laura Cullen and Stephanie Edmonds to develop the Iowa Implementation for Sustainability Framework. She has authored numerous publications and has given local, regional, national, and international presentations. She has authored evidence-based guidelines and implemented multiple EBP changes in the clinical setting. Hanrahan is a recipient of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses award, a participant in the Mayday Pain & Society Fellowship: Communicating Science & Improving Care Program, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.<br /><br />Michele Farrington, BSN, RN, PMGT-BC, is a Program Manager at UI Hospitals & Clinics and is certified in pain management nursing. Previously, Farrington served as a study coordinator, EBP mentor, and staff nurse in pediatrics. She has tremendous experience and expertise in pediatric oncology and EBP, leading or co-leading ini- tiatives since 2003. Farrington's work has been awarded extramural funding, validating the strength of the projects and impact on nursing care. Moreover, Farrington has authored numerous publications related to EBP projects and has given multiple local, regional, national, and international presentations. Farrington is actively involved in multiple professional organizations and is the ORL - Head and Neck Nursing Media Review Column Department Editor. Farrington is a recipient of the UI Nursing Excellence in Clinical Education award, 100 Great Iowa Nurses award, UI Clinical Performance Improvement award, Soci- ety of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Honor award, and Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation Literary awards.