Biography:
Annette is a professional development specialist with over 35 years in nursing practice including medical-surgical nursing, cardiac, and public health and staff development. She received her BSN from Marycrest College Davenport, IA and MSN from Clarke University Dubuque, IA. She is ANCC certified in nursing professional development and is employed by a 500 bed hospital system. She coordinates orientation programs, EBP project implementations, continuing education and training, preceptor development. She leads a Research and EBP collaborative team and assists novice staff in project development and implementation.
Title : Oral care saves lives: Impacting oral health to prevent non-ventilator hospital acquired