Arkansas Nursing Research Day

Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM CST, Little Rock , AR

Arkansas Nursing Research Day is a statewide conference dedicated to advancing nursing research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, faculty, staff, and students. For over a decade, this event has provided a platform to showcase nursing research that drives evidence-based practice and improves healthcare outcomes. This year’s conference will emphasize team science, highlighting the power of collaboration in addressing complex healthcare challenges. Attendees will engage in multidisciplinary panel discussion and breakout sessions, promoting the exchange of innovative methodologies and insights, shaping the future of nursing research and practice. Theme: Nursing Excellence: Using Research to Advance Science and Practice

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

CDR Credit Designation Statement

This activity is designated for 7.0 CDR CPEUs. Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = one CPEU).  If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours.  RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log.  Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

1. 1. Participants will analyze the impact of violence as a public health crisis and propose interdisciplinary intervention strategies.
2. Participants will apply evidence-based approaches to mitigate health disparities in diverse populations, focusing on maternal and childhood health outcomes.
3. Participants will evaluate opioid impact on vulnerable populations, ESC implementation, and prevention of adolescent drug misuse.
4. Participants will examine methods to conduct or disseminate research, including quality improvement, AI applications, and abstract development, to advance knowledge and inform strategic innovations in nursing research.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (7.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (7.00 hours), CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration (7.00 hours), CHES - Continuing Health Education Commission (6.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education 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.