2026 Conference Research and Non-Research Posters
Research Posters
1. Sustaining Mindfulness Practice in Underserved Adults After Virtual MBSR Training
Chhungi Lama, BSN student; Leann Balcerzak, BSN, RN, PhD(c); Yu-Ping Chang PhD, RN, FGSA, FIAAN, FAAN
2. Use of Lavandula angustifolia via nasal inhaler during interventional pain procedures: A single arm prospective pilot study
Patricia Faron, RN CPAN, HN-BC, Ellen Benjamin, Sarah Romain, Vida Rastegar, Connie Blake EdD, MSN, RNC-OB, HNB-BC, Marianne Powers, Cidalia Vital, PhD, RN, CNL, AHN-BC
3. Unmasking Bias: A Call to Action for All Nurses
Diane Kramer, MSN-Ed, RN; Victoria Y. McCue, PhD, MSN, RN, CPN; Anshul Saxena, PhD; Jeanette Deniz, BSN, RN; Nicole Burks, MSN, FNP, ARNP, CNSRN; Patricia Russell, BSN, RN, CIC
4. Healing Through Nature: Transforming Stress into Academic Strength
Stephanie Zimmerman, MS, RN, CNE; Sherry Manansingh, EdD, MS, RN; Kathleen Cino, PhD, RN, CNE
5. Efficacy of Healing Touch with Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Teresa Jewett, BSN, RN, HTCP; JoAnne Veith, RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I; Tallat Mahmood, MD; Renee Jahn, MSN, RN; Alan Hutson, PhD, MA; Emily Spinner, MSIS, MA; Khadija Rafiqi, MS; Jillian Slatch, BA
6. A Holistic Nursing Approach to Support Infant-Driven Feeding
Renee Bloom MSN, RNC-NIC, RNC-LRN; Anne Verna BSN, RNC-NIC; Mary Ann Friesen PhD, RN, CPHQ, SGAHN; Deanna Woodyard MSOT, CNT, NTMTC; Jennifer McCaughey MSN, BS, RNC-MNN, NPD-BC; Monica Vidal MBA, BSN, RNC-NIC; Stephan Spurr MB, ChB, FAAP; Alan Silk MD; Jeanne Hargrave, MSN, RNC-NIC; Audra Gollenburg PhD; Carol Swamidoss PhD, MPH, RNC
7. Guns to Gardens: A Holistic Approach to Student Learning
Pina Violano, PhD, MSPH, BSN, RN, PMGT-BC, CCRN & Cindy Barrere PhD, RN, CNS, AHN-BC, FAAN
Non-Research / Practice Posters
A. Ability Nature Walks: Holistic Healing for Acquired Brain Injury
Kristen Wilson RN BSN CSN HNB-BC
B. Launching A Holistic Caring Council To Promote Resilience Among Nurses
Molly Stauffer, BSN, RN, CMSRN, GERO-BC; Theresa Magnotti, BSN, RN, PCCN; Rebecca Babb MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, CPHON; Mary Ann Friesen PhD, RN, CPHQ, SGAHN
C. Advancing Food Access and Sovereignty Through Community-Led Sustainable Solutions
Jennifer Cline MSN, APRN-BC
D. Symptom Relief After Single and Repeated Healing Touch Sessions
Dora Lendvai, PhD, MSN, RN, HTP; Sue Walker, BS, HTCP/I; Jeannette Nienaber, BSc, MEd, HTCP/I, Corinna Kromer, HTCP, HMC/M/T, RWT, NLP, CBT
E. Nurse‑Led Sustainability Initiative for Cleaner Air
Laurie Laugeman BSN, RN, HNB‑BC, HWNC‑BC
F. Music in the Moment for Colleague Well-Being
Rebecca Hartman, BSN, RN, GERO-BC, HNB-BC; Michele Adzema, MSN, RN, CMSRN, HN-BC; Kathy Erdman, BSN, RN; Sara Fetzer, BSN, RN, HN-BC; Kara Lockwood, BSN, RN; Victoria Morales, MSN, RN, PMH-BC
G. Butterflies as a Symbol of Comfort Care: Improving Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Savannah Horvick, BSN, RN, CHPN; Serena Burdick, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC; Jill Whade, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPN
H. Nurturing Nightshift Nurses
Hope Castellani BSN, RN, CCRN; Marci Resnicoff MSN, RN, AHNBC, HWNC-BC, SGAHN; Katrina Vigo MSN, RNC-MNN, HNB-BC; Fariza Alendy MSW, MPH; Kathleen DeMarco PhD, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ
I. A Scalable Approach to Workforce Well-Being: Outcomes of Brief Staff Wellness Interventions
Christina Gamez, MSN, RN, NI-BC, EBPC, NC-BC, HTCP; Austin Matus, PhD, RN
J. Wellness Day: Holistic offerings to promote Self Care
Susan Heffner BSN, RN, CHPN, HNB-BC; Tracey Yaeger BSN, HNBC, CMSRN
K. Affecting Test Anxiety in Nursing Students
Michelle Porterfield, DNP, RN, CNE, CNECL
L. The Healing Path: Integrating a Virtual Labyrinth
Monica Mercedes Loperena, RN, BSN
M. Bloom: An Immersive Installation
Emily O’Hara, MA, BSN, RN
*This was an interactive installment instead of a poster. For information on it, you can go to: https://www.cazimicreativecollaborative.com/2025/04/22/bloom-2024-2025/
N. Ear-Resistible Stress Relief: Teaching Nurses Auricular Acupressure for Self-Care
Heidi DaRe, BSN, RN, CCRN, HN-BC; Melissa Jackle, BSN, RN; Kari Meehan, RN, HN-BC; Sharon Michels, BSN, MS, RN, CRRN, HNBBC; Lauren Pague, BSN, RN; Beth Thompson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
O. Stress Less, Nurse Strong: A Holistic Approach to Student Nurse Wellness
Kimberly Foster, MSN, RN, HN-BC, HWNC-BC, HMCP