Planning Committee

Vision: The Foundation of New York State Nurses Center for Nursing Research Planning Committee (CNR-PC) is a catalyst for the generation and use of best evidence as the basis for nursing practice in New York State.

Mission: The Foundation CNR-PC is dedicated to improving nursing practice through facilitation and conduct of nursing research and use of the best available evidence. The Foundation CNR-PC works to meet the research-related goals of the Foundation and New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). The Planning Committee collaborates with other organizations in establishing and implementing the Nursing Research Agenda for New York State. It advances public and professional recognition and understanding of nursing research and the application of research evidence to practice. The CNR-PC also secures and disseminates funding for nursing research and utilization projects; conducts nursing research; and promotes careers in nursing research.

Goals

  1. Implement the Nursing Research Agenda;
  2. Secure funding for nursing research and Evidence-Based Practice;
     
  3. Recognize outstanding nursing research in New York State; and
     
  4. Provide access to research expertise and consultation for NYSNA to achieve its research-related goals.

Members

Members of the Foundation’s Central New York Nurses Center for Nursing Research Planning Committee are committed to advancing nursing research by addressing the Statewide Nursing Research Agenda using their Strategic Plan. Members serve voluntarily by:

  • Attending quarterly meetings;
  • Writing “Research News You Can Use” and “Ask the Expert” columns for New York Nurse, a quarterly publication of the New York State Nurses Association; and
  • Serving as mentors to Research Fellows.

2009-2010 Planning Committee Members

Denise Coté-Arsenault, PhD, RNC, Associate and Brody Professor, University of Rochester School of Nursing.

Wendy Budin, PhD, RN-BC, Director of Nursing Research, NYU Medical Center, NYC, NY

Jeanne-Marie E. Havener, PhD, RN, CNS, FNP, Chair, Associate Professor, Hartwick College Department of Nursing.

Rona F. Levin, PhD, RN, Professor and Chair, Department of Graduate Studies, Leinhard School of Nursing, Pace University.

Gina M. Myers, PhD, RN, CCRN, Assistant Professor, Lemoyne College, Syracuse, NY.

Bethel Ann Powers, RN, PhD, Professor and Associate Director, Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Clinical Nursing Research on Aging, University of Rochester School of Nursing.

Gale A. Spencer, PhD, RN, Distinguished Teaching Professor and Decker Chair in Community Health Nursing, Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University.

Priscilla Sandford Worral, PhD, RN, Coordinator of Nursing Research, University Hospital, SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Research Fellows

Chris Malmgreen, MA, RN-BC, CHES, Special Projects Coordinator, Hudson Valley Hospital Center.

Connie Randolph, RN, Staff Educator, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, NY.

Toni Heer, RN, BSN, University Health Care Center, Syracuse, NY

Christopher D. Kowal, BS, RN, MSN, CCRN, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, NY.

Foundation Central New York Nurses Center for Nursing Research Staff Support

Cathryne Welch, EdD, RN, Director, Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History; Director, Central New York Nurses Center for Nursing Research.

Renee Gecsedi, MS, RN, Director, Education Practice and Research, NYSNA

Jeanne Westcott, PhD, RN, Research Specialist.