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ForwardUPMC Mercy Hospital Nursing Symposium 2026: The Power of Nursing
The UPMC Mercy Hospital Nursing Symposium highlights the work of nurse leaders who have developed and implemented evidence‑based practice projects to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. Presenters will share how they identified practice gaps, reviewed current evidence, and translated findings into meaningful changes across units and service lines. This event celebrates nursing innovation, showcases successful EBP initiatives, and inspires continued inquiry and professional growth within the Mercy nursing community
Target Audience
Nurse
Learning Objectives
1. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to locate and appraise current evidence relevant to a clinical practice issue.
2. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to apply evidence‑based findings to support a practice change within the clinical setting.
3. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to evaluate outcomes of an implemented evidence‑based intervention using appropriate measures.
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The UPMC Mercy Hospital Nursing Symposium highlights the work of nurse leaders who have developed and implemented evidence‑based practice projects to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. Presenters will share how they identified practice gaps, reviewed current evidence, and translated findings into meaningful changes across units and service lines. This event celebrates nursing innovation, showcases successful EBP initiatives, and inspires continued inquiry and professional growth within the Mercy nursing community
Leda Heidenreich, MSN, RN, CCRN Trauma Program Manager
Dana Wauthier, RN, CEN Professional Staff Nurse Expert
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is _3.0_ contact hours.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity
Available Credit
- 3.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 3.00 Attendance