35th Annual Iota Tau Nursing Scholars Day: Improving Health Through Politics and Policy

The purpose of the Iota Tau Nursing Scholars Forum is to assist attendees in recognizing and implementing evidence-based strategies that address the diverse needs of clients and families.

Full program and book of abstracts will be available in April.

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Designed For

Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Students

Jointly Provided By

• Iota Tau Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
• Creighton University College of Nursing
• Creighton University Office of Continuing Education
• CHI Health

Keynote Speaker

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Anne Boatright, FNE

State Forensic Nursing Coordinator
Sexual Assault Payment Program Administrator
Office of the Nebraska Attorney General

Anne Boatright strives to create best practice standards across the state, so victims of crime may receive the same care, regardless of their location. Previously, Anne led a team of Forensic Nurse Examiners, where she and members of the team cared for victims of sexual assault, strangulation, domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. In 2006, Anne became a Registered Nurse and began working in Medical Intensive Care. Prior to beginning her work as a Forensic Nurse Examiner in 2009, she transitioned to working in an Emergency Department in Omaha. Anne obtained her Master of Science in Nursing in 2015 from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha. 

In October of 2016, Anne was awarded the Transformational Nursing Leader of the year through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Nursing Conference for her work to change legislation and create standards around sexual assault within Nebraska. Anne was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing in 2021. 

Anne serves as a member of the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force (NHTTF) and currently serves as President on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Forensic Nurses to further impact care for victims on a global scale. Anne has made it her mission to continue to impact efforts to improve the lives of those who experience violence everywhere.

Schedule

8:00 am 
Registration Opens

8:30 am 
Poster Session (In-person only; Harper Center Ballroom) 

9:40 am 
Welcome  (Harper Center Auditorium)
Opening Remarks: Dr. Jessica Clark DNP, RN, Dean of the College of Nursing 
Opening Prayer: Sister Candice Tucci OCF, Chaplain, College of Nursing    

10:00 am
Keynote: Forensic Nursing in Nebraska
Speaker Introduction: Lucas Manning DNP, RN, CHSE, President of Iota Tau Chapter 
Anne Boatright MSN, RN; City of Omaha Attorney General’s Office  

11:00 am 
Break  

11:15 am 
Morning Break-out Presentations   

12:15 pm 
Lunch

1:15 pm 
Panel Session: The Convergence of Nursing, Politics, & Policy
Panel Introduction and Facilitator: Holly Sak EdD, MSN, RN, Vice President of Iota Tau Chapter 
Jasmine L. Harris MPH, CHES Director of Policy and Advocacy at RISE 
Echo Koehler DNP, RN Assistant Professor, Creighton University College of Nursing 
Rita Weber MSN, RN Nebraska Nurses Association 

2:15 pm 
The Joan Norris Mentorship Award and Showcase Presentations

2:30 pm 
Showcase Presentations   

2:35 pm 
Showcase: An Evaluation of Current Practice for Pre-Procedural DNR or MDNR Revocation 
Natalie Golden BSN, RN 

2:50 pm 
Showcase: Implementing a Sickle Cell Pain Crisis Pathway in a Midwestern Pediatric Emergency Department: A Quality Improvement Project 
McKenzie Falcone BSN, RN, CPN 

3:05 pm 
Break  

3:15 pm
Afternoon Break-out Presentations  

4:30 pm 
Adjournment of Event 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) and CHI Health. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education 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.

Refund Policy

Continuing education and professional development courses may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the course will be rescheduled.