Laura Cullen, DNP, RN, FAAN
Specialization
- Evidence-based practice (EBP)
- Translation research/implementation science
About
Dr. Cullen is an Evidence-Based Practice Scientist at University of Iowa Health Care and Adjunct Faculty at University of Iowa College of Nursing. Cullen is known for her innovative educational programs and for supporting adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) by point-of-care clinicians and teams. Her work has led to the adoption of innovative and evidence-based practices; improved patient safety; improved patient, family, and clinician satisfaction; reduced hospital length of stay and costs; and the transformation of many organizations’ infrastructure to support EBP. She has serves as the US representative on an international panel for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Her research endeavors include collaborations with engineers to incorporate human factors in healthcare. She is an author of The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Health Care© and first author of the Iowa Implementation for Sustainability Framework©. Cullen has authored over 100 publications and has given local, regional, national, and international presentations. She co-authors a regular EBP column in the Journal of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing, is a member of the editorial board of the American Journal of Nursing, and participates on the grant review panel for the DAISY Foundation™. Cullen has received numerous awards for her work and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.
Achievements & Projects
- 2021 American Journal of Nursing Faculty Scholars Mentored Writing Award
- 2021 DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2019 Distinguished Evidence-Based Practice Trailblazer Award
- 2018 Ann Williamson Award for Leadership and Innovation in Nursing and Patient Care
- 2008 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
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