2001 Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice -
Initiator and Developer of national continuing education program (2001) led the planning, development, and funding for the new program, Summer Institute of Evidence-Based Practice. This 5-year plan sets a goal of advancing the EBP paradigm to improve healthcare. Funded 2002 by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ($37,506). Established collaboration with US Military Nurse Corps (Airforce and Army) and VA |
Academic Center for Evidence-Based Nursing website -
Developed the website of the Academic Center for Evidence-Based Nursing (2000). The website offers information about EBP, EBP resources, and is the primry source for the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation. |
Advanced Studies in Evidence Based Practice -
Initiator and Developer of Advanced Studies in EBP (2005). Post Conference studies for the Summer Institute on Evidence-Based practice. Attended by pre and post doctoral students. |
Co-designed Systematic Reviews -
Lead Developer of Teaching Strategy (2005) Co-designed "Systematic Reviews as a Research Methodology" module including readings, resources, and study material for NURS.7281 The Nurse as Professional, to integrate new concepts into the course. |
Computer Applications in Nursing Science -
Stevens, KR Computer Applications in Nursing Science: Research and Practice. Graduate elective. Developed and taught summer 1993 through 1996. This is one of the courses used as a basis for development of the Graduate Informatics Minor. |
Computer Assisted Instruction -
Stevens, KR & Kirsch, CS Pilot test and evaluated Computer Assisted Instruction in Clinical Pediatric Nursing for NURS.3912 Nursing of Families: Childbirth, Parenting, Illness (Spring 1994-Spring 1995). Adopted by total pediatric faculty in fall 1995. |
Doctoral Course-Evidence-Based Practice -
Developed doctoral course on Evidence-Based Practice (2002) Visiting Professor - to teach doctoral course at University of Nebraska. Created all aspects of this new course. |
EBP:Theory and Application graduate elective -
Initiator and Leader: Steven, KR; Longworth, J; and Murphy, M (1999). New Course Development. Evidence Based Practice. Theory and Application graduate elective. Approved by COGS and implemented 1999. |
Essential Nursing Reference Developed -
Listed with The National League for Nursing. Nursing Education Perspectives 23(1):37. |
Essential Nursing Reference Developed -
Listed with The Interagency Council on Information Resources for Nursing. Nursing & Health Care Perspectives 21(5):247-54. |
Essential Nursing Reference Developed -
Listed with The Interagency Council on Information Resources for Nursing. Nursing & Health Care Perspectives 21(5):247-54. |
Evaluation -
Saucier, B; Stevens, KR; Williams, G. Evaluation of Effect of Computer Assisted Instruction on Critical Thinking. Funded research project (Spring 1996-December 1997). This approved research study is being implemented summer 1996 through December 1997 in existing NURS.3912 Nursing Care of Family undergraduate course. Specific aim: to compare the effect of clinical teaching strategies (computer assisted case study and written nursing process) on critical thinking. Extramural funding: National League for Nursing, Council for Research in Nursing Education. |
Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Activity -
Initiator and Developer of Teaching Strategy (2003) Designed "Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Activity", including class discussion guide and evaluation criteria for Nurs.3203 The Nurse as Professional, to integrate new concepts into the course. |
Evidence-based practice research -
educational implications of evidence-based practice movement; improving health care through evidence-based practice, health services research |
Health promotion in children and adolescents -
improving health care through evidence-based practice, health services research |
Instructional Website -
Development and Evaluation of an Instructional Website for Evidence Based Health Care. (1999-2000). $5,000. To develop an academic web based resource for teaching interdisciplinary evidence based practice. Principal Investigator. |
Nursing Leadership Journaling -
Developed learning strategy, Nursing Leadership Journaling, Fall 01; adopted by faculty of the other course sections Spring 02. |
Planning Team -
Johnson, AD; Graveley, EA; Stevens, KR. Nursing Informatics Minor curriculum proposal for Council on Graduate Studies (Fall 1995-Spring 1996). Approved by Faculty Assembly Spring 1996 to be implemented summer 1997. |
Planning for research software -
Planning for research software in the doctoral program. Doctoral Teaching Faculty Planning Conference (Fall, 1991 and Spring 1997). Document used as a basis for defining doctoral computer competencies. |
Post-Doctoral Courses-Evidence-Based Practice -
Developed and implemented Post-Doctoral Courses (2002) on Evidence-Based Practice. Designed, funded, and implemented the first post-doctoral courses of the School of Nursing. This 2-course series prepare post-doctoral students to lead and apply evidence-based practice. |
Project to establish national consensus -
Principal investigator on project to establish national consensus for competencies for evidence-based practice in nursing. Three year project culminated in publication of booklet, Essential Competencies for EBP in Nursing (Stevens, 2005). |
Research Application Project -
Stevens, KR (1995). Research Application Project. Developed an innovative teaching strategy, student activity; implemented and evaluated in undergraduate course NURS.4203/4114 Issues in Nursing. Redesigned and implemented in graduate course Recognition Award for scholarly achievement in teaching. Faculty recognition award. Referred to and endorsed by Faculty Research Committee as part of a resource packet addressing "research utilization" in the curriculum. Faculty Research Committee recommended this resource document to Faculty Council, which referred it to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for further implementation. Submitted (July 1996) as a manuscript to Journal of Nursing Education. |
Study Guide -
Steven, KR. Study Guide for Pediatric Play Experience for NURS.30812 Nursing Care of Families: Childbirth, Parenting, and Illness. (Fall, 1989)(Revised Fall, 1991) Used by 3812 faculties in pediatric clinical rotations. |
| Date |
Description |
Institution |
# Students |
| - Present |
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UTHSCSA |
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| - Present |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
|
|
| - Present |
Nursing Science II |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
| Course Director |
| - Present |
Honors Seminar |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
| Course Director |
| - Present |
Nursing Science II |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Sem/Mentshp Fr Rol Inter |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Research Methodology I |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Research Methodology I |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Research Methodology I |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Spl Computer Proj in Nsg |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Nurse As a Professional |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Nsg-Research Methods II |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Nursing Science II |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Nsg Fam: Chbir/Prtg/Ill |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Nursing: Quantitative Research Methods I |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
| NURS>6374 Nursing Leadership and Policy |
| - Present |
Independent Study |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Appl of Research Nsg |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Appl of Research Nsg |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
| NURE.5115 Evidence-Based Asthma Management-Stacey Denver |
| - Present |
Fundamentals of Research |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
| NURS.5408 Strategic Problem Solving in Nursing |
| - Present |
Sem/Mentshp Fr Rol Inter |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
|
| - Present |
Ph.D. Dissertations Directed |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
|
|
| - Present |
Ph.D. Dissertations Directed |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
|
|
| - Present |
Ph.D. Dissertations Directed |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
|
|
| - Present |
Ph.D. Dissertations Directed |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
|
|
| - Present |
Ph.D. Dissertations Directed |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
|
|
| - Present |
Ph.D. Dissertations Directed |
University of Houston |
|
|
| - Present |
Ph.D. Dissertations Directed |
University of Houston |
|
|
| - Present |
Masters'' Thesis Directed |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
|
|
| - Present |
Masters'' Thesis Directed |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston |
|
|
Journal Article |
| Heye ML, Stevens K. Using new resources to teach evidence-based practice (in press) Journal of Nursing Education 2008 Jan;.
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| Stevens KR, Staley JM. The Quality Chasm Reports, Evidence-Based Practice, and Nursings Response to Improve Healthcare Nursing Outlook 2006 Jan;54(2):94-101.
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| Stevens KR, Muoz LR. Cigarette smoking: Evidence to guide measurement Res Nurs Health 2004 Aug;27(4):281-292.
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| Long, JA, Stevens KR. Using Technology to Promote Self-Efficacy for Healthy Eating in Adolescents Journal of Nursing Scholarship 2004 Jan;36:134-139.
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Book/Monograph |
| Stevens KR. Essential Competencies for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 2005. |
Abstract |
| Bullock D, Medrano M, Young V, Colver J, Stevens K, Herbold E, Patterson J. Interprofessional Education in the HIV/AIDS Clinic: Improving Communication and Medication Reconciliation Website: www.aptrweb.org; 2009 Feb. (Association for Prevention Teaching and Research).
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| Stevens KR. ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation: Utility in Practice and Education; 2004 Jan. (NIH State of the Science Conference).
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Editorial |
| Stevens KR. Founding Editor TRIBUTE, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-School of Nursing Scholarship newsletter 2004 Jan;.
|
Developed Software |
| NURS.5307: Nursing Science II Using courseware to develop coursework on fundamentals of research and evidence-based practice Stevens KR. 2004. |
Federal |
| Funding Agency |
|
| Title |
Evidence-Based Practice: Fostering Quality |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
- Present |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
|
| Funding Agency |
|
| Title |
SnyERGI |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
- Present |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
|
| Funding Agency |
MESA Center for Health Disparities |
| Title |
Psycho-educational Interventions in Elder Care |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
6/2008 - 5/2009 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
|
Private |
| Funding Agency |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
| Title |
Small Troubles, Adaptive Responses: Fostering a Quality Culture in Nursing |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
9/2008 - 8/2010 |
| Role |
Co-Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The major goals of this project are to evaluate if a nurse-led strategy of developing systems solutions for small troubles in daily nursing care can lead to organizational learning that reduces the rate of more serious errors. |
State |
| Funding Agency |
UT Healthcare Safety and Effectiveness Grants Program |
| Title |
Interprofessional Clinical Education to Enhance Teamwork and Patient Safety |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
7/2009 - 6/2010 |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
|
|
| Funding Agency |
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
| Title |
Evidence-Based Practice: Infusing Quality into Practice |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
- Present |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
|
| Funding Agency |
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
| Title |
Evidence-Based Practice: Quality Improvement, Quality Indicators |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
- Present |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
|
| Funding Agency |
Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development |
| Title |
Systematic Review and Tracking Databases for CPG Implementation |
| Status |
Complete |
| Period |
7/2003 - 6/2008 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The purpose of the project is to review the literature in order to identify most effective intervention for 8 chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cancer. |
