34th National Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Conference
Achieving Excellence: Advancing EBP Through Technology & Collaboration
April 21-22, 2027
Hyatt Regency | Coralville, Iowa
Featured Speakers
Maxim (Max) Topaz, PhD, RN, MA, FAAN, FIAHSI, FACMI
A pioneer of artificial intelligence in nursing, he created some of the field's first natural language processing tools for nurses' notes and led development of PREVENT, among the first AI-driven clinical decision support tools in home healthcare. He has authored more than 250 articles and secured over $25 million in research funding, including five NIH R01 awards. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, the American College of Medical Informatics, and the International Academy of Health Science Informatics, and a 2026 inductee into the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.
Ann Wieben, PhD, RN, NI-BC, FAMIA
Dr. Ann Wieben is a nurse informaticist and scientist whose research focuses on the safe and effective integration of AI into nursing practice. She teaches graduate-level informatics courses and contributes to national nursing informatics initiatives through leadership roles in the Nursing Knowledge Big Data Science Initiative, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the American Medical Informatics Association.
Katherine C. Britt, PhD, MSN, RN
Dr. Britt is a registered nurse with clinical experience caring for older adults and families affected by cognitive impairment. She earned her PhD from The University of Texas at Austin and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research spans spirituality and cognitive health, innovations in dementia care planning, and digital and AI-enabled tools designed to support clinicians and families. A 2024 NIA Butler-Williams Scholar, her work has been supported by the NIH/NIA, Stanford Aging Pilot Program, and a2collective/PennAITech. Dr. Britt serves as Vice Chair of the Gerontological Society of America’s Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization and on the editorial board of Geriatric Nursing and the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter.
What Participants Are Saying
"This was such a great opportunity to share my poster in an innovative and supportive setting."
"This was FANTASTIC! I loved every minute of it! I learned so much and was able to gain a new/different perspective with EBP in an effective way."
"Loved attending the conference. As we are tying to grow the use of EBP at our organization, I feel that the content of the conference will help me to support RNs and promote EVP in an effective way."
"I cannot believe the brilliance I was surrounded by! It provided me with a different perspective. Exciting! Truly exciting!"
Additional Information
Purpose and Objectives
This conference empowers nurses at all levels to advance and facilitate evidence-based practice (EBP). It will equip participants with practical strategies, innovative methods, and collaborative approaches to enhance patient outcomes, strengthen work environments, and improve operational effectiveness. Attendees will gain actionable insights, explore emerging trends in healthcare technologies, including documentation and artificial intelligence, and connect with EBP experts and clinicians dedicated to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Apply healthcare technologies to drive EBP implementation to create measurable improvements in patient and system outcomes.
- Analyze emerging science and innovations that shape effective EBP implementation.
- Cultivate strategic networks and partnerships that accelerate EBP translation into practice and improve healthcare outcomes.
Call for Abstracts
The 2027 conference call for abstracts has closed.
Registration and Payment
2-Step Registration Process
Step 1. Register - will open in January 2027
Step 2. Pay Registration Fee - will open in January 2027
$250 Early Bird - podium presenter or poster display presenter (maximum of 2 presenters per presentation or poster; paid by March 1, 2027)
$275 Early Bird - conference participant (paid by March 1, 2027)
$350 Conference or presenter (paid after March 1, 2027)
$200 University of Iowa student or employee (not presenting)
Pay by Credit Card
Payments will be accepted in January 2027
Pay by Check
Payable to UI Health Care Department of Nursing
Mail to:
Medical Center at the University Campus
Attn: Rosanna Seabold
Department of Nursing
200 Hawkins Dr, T100 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Please contact kristen-rempel@uiowa.edu for an invoice or with questions.
Podium and Poster Presenters
Poster Displays
- Poster Display Details - coming soon
- Evidence-Based Practice Poster Template
- Research Poster Template
- Synthesis Report/Literature Review Poster Template
- Quality Improvement Poster Template
Podium Presenters
- Podium Presentation Details
- Evidence-Based Practice Podium Presentation Template
- Research Podium Presentation Template
- Synthesis Report/Literature Review Podium Presentation Template
You may use your own organization's branding; include these slides and any others to showcase your project.
Hotel and Transportation
All travel arrangements including hotel and transportation must be made by conference participants.
Hotel
Hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center should be made directly with the hotel, by March 31, 2027.
Air Travel
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is approximately 20 miles from the conference site.
- Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) is approximately 64 miles from the conference site.
Ground Travel
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center at 300 East 9th Street, Coralville, Iowa.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Coming soon
Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine 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.
Nurse: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum (to be determined) ANCC contact hours for the National EBP Conference.
Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of participation will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
Continuing education credit for the VA program will be granted by the Iowa City VA Medical Center.
Conference Materials
Conference materials will be available online prior to the conference. Paper copies of presentations will not be available.
VA Conference
VA Conference Agenda Pending
Please contact Whitney Weldon or Holly Burg-Howe for more information.
Award Winning Posters and Abstract
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 National EBP Conference Poster and Abstract Awards!
Colleen J. Goode EBP Poster Award Winner
Poster: Implementing Urine Sodium-Guided Diuresis in Acute Heart Failure: An Evidence-Based Practice Project
Emily Gorzycki, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC; Abbott Northwestern
Marita G. Titler Research Poster Award Winner
Poster: Patient Care Experiences with Anesthesia Based on an Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey
Abigail Kahn, BSN, RN; California State University, Fullerton and Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Sigma, Gamma Chapter, Nurse Residency EBP Poster Award Winner
Poster: Efficacy of Albumin Infusion Versus Other Standard Treatments for Intradialytic Hypotension (IDH)
Lauren Koch, ADN, RN; UW Health
Veterans Administration EBP Outstanding Poster Award Winner
Poster: Empowering Nurses Healthier Hearts: Nurse-Led Interventions Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions
Karol Stirneman, MSN, RN; Advocate Sherman Hospital
Graduate Final Student EBP Project/Capstone Poster Award Winner
Optimizing Referral Processes and Care Transitions in Rural Health
Randi Boell, RN; University of Iowa College of Nursing
Laura Cullen Outstanding EBP Abstract Award
Abstract: Teach-Back Method and Eye-Level Communication for Improved Home Care Instructions
Claire Ronnebaum, MSN, RN and Donna Dolezal, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA; University of Iowa Health Care
Future Conference Dates
- Wednesday, April 26 - Thursday, April 27, 2028
- Wednesday, April 25 - Thursday, April 26, 2029
- Wednesday, April 24 - Thursday, April 25, 2030
Nondiscrimination Policy and Accessibility Statement
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Department of Nursing, Office of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice in advance at 319-384-6737.