Michele Balas, CCRN-K, PhD, RN

Assoc. Dean Nursing Research
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing
Hamilton, NJ

Michele C. Balas PhD, RN, CCRN-K, FCCM, FAAN is the Associate Dean of Research and Dorothy Hodges Olsen Distinguished Professor of Nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. Dr. Balas is an implementation scientist and registered nurse with extensive training and experience in the conduct of clinical trials and mixed-methods research in the intensive care unit and hospital setting. Her research endeavors specifically target developing, testing, and translating safe and effective interprofessional interventions aimed at reducing common geriatric syndromes including hospital-acquired pain, delirium, weakness, falls, and infections. Dr. Balas’ work has been supported by numerous federal and private/philanthropic organizations including the National Institute of Health, John A. Hartford Foundation Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Pre- and Post-Doctoral Program, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative, Alzheimer’s Association, Select Medical, and American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

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Presentation(s):

• Nonpharmacologic Management and Nursing Care of Refractory ICU Delirium

  Thursday, April 21, 2022
  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM US CST

• What Data Do I Need to Collect to Measure Bundle Compliance and Performance?

  Thursday, April 21, 2022
  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM US CST