32nd Annual Nursing Research Conference

The 32nd Annual Nursing Research Conference presents a dynamic forum for nursing professionals and interprofessional collaborators to explore transformative strategies addressing contemporary healthcare imperatives. In an era of unprecedented healthcare complexity, the conference serves as a critical nexus where nursing strategic impact on patient outcomes and systemic efficiency becomes vividly apparent. By convening thought leaders, clinicians, and researchers, this gathering highlights the nuanced ways nursing expertise translates into tangible improvements in clinical practice, patient experience, and organizational performance. Through rigorous dialogue and knowledge exchange, participants will uncover innovative approaches that demonstrate nursing's profound economic and clinical value. The conference acts as a powerful catalyst, empowering nurses to articulate and amplify their pivotal role in healthcare transformation, and inspiring a collective vision of nursing as a cornerstone of comprehensive, cost effective patient care.

1. Analyze and evaluate key patient safety strategies to optimize patient outcomes through evidence based interventions
2. Assess and apply advanced strategies to enhance patient experience and elevate overall patient satisfaction metrics
3. Develop and implement comprehensive evidence based approaches to mitigate nurse sensitive indicators and reduce hospital acquired complications
4. Design and execute strategic staff development initiatives to improve professional retention and elevate workplace satisfaction
5. Evaluate and synthesize nursing's multifaceted impact on patient outcomes, identifying critical areas for transformative improvement
6. Generate and integrate data driven insights to substantiate nursing's economic value and facilitate meaningful organizational change

Please select the appropriate fee based on your affiliation.

Cedars-Sinai In-Person Registration

Healthcare Professional In-Person (Cedars-Sinai Employees & Affiliates) – $0.00

Virtual Registration Options

Healthcare Professional Virtual (Cedars-Sinai Employees & Affiliates) – $0.00

Healthcare Professional Virtual (Non–Cedars-Sinai) – $50.00

In support of improving patient care, Cedars-Sinai is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC Credit for Nurses:  This activity is approved for 7.00 ANCC contact hours.

California Board of Registered Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 664, for 7.00 contact hours.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Bernice Coleman, Ph.D, ACNP-BC, FAHA, FADNL, FAAN
Cedars-Sinai

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Rusela DeSilva, DNP
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Jenita Gutierrez, DNP
Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Margo B Minissian, PhD
Cedars-Sinai

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Anupa Roshan, DNP
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Lucia Florindez-Cox, PhD

Nurse Planner

Nothing to disclose

Michael S Balot
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Planner

Nothing to disclose

Jodi Traver, PhD
Cedars Sinai

Planner

Nothing to disclose

Friday, November 6, 2026