From Focus to Foresight to Impact: Advancing Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality
Registration now open for conference May 8th Abstract submissions due April 24th by noon
UF Health Jacksonville
Annual Nursing Research Symposium
2026
Friday, May 8 at 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
From Focus to Foresight to Impact: Advancing Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Through Nursing Research
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, EMBA, IBCLC, RNC-NIC
Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of the UF College of Nursing and System Chief Nurse Executive for UF Health
Built for Impact: Nursing Science That Transforms Care.
Additional Information
Additional sessions explore AI in nursing education, scholarly research resources from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and frontline Spirit of Inquiry Burst Sessions featuring nurses from across UF Health Jacksonville. The day closes with an open-microphone Inquiry to Impact Exchange and networking opportunities throughout.
Upon completion of this symposium, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate nursing research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for advancement and application within their clinical setting.
- Analyze how nursing research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement including the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence work together to transform health care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Articulate a spirit of inquiry by identifying a clinical question or practice gap that can be addressed through nursing research, evidence-based practice, or quality improvement strategies.