QSEN Profile - Patricia R. Ebright
Contact Information:
Indianapolis, IN prebrigh@iupui.edu
Patricia R. Ebright, DNS, CNS, RN
Associate Professor
Indiana University, School of Nursing
Indianapolis, IN
Program Experience
Ten years experience teaching in BSN, MSN and PhD programs at the College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati or School of Nursing , Indiana UniversityQSEN Expertise
Contributor to development of graduate QSEN SKA’s. Facilitator for IU undergraduate faculty in interpretation of QSEN fit with current program competencies, and development of teaching strategies.
Competency Expertise
Quality improvement and safety
Teaching Expertise
Classroom
Publications and Presentations
First-author research publications related to safety and nursing work complexity (research focus):
Ebright, P., Patterson, E., Chalko, B. & Render, M. (2003). Understanding the complexity of registered nurse work in acute care settings. Journal of Nursing Administration 33(12); 630-638.
Ebright, P., Patterson, E., Render, M. (2002).The “New Look” approach to patient safety: A guide for clinical nurse specialist leadership. Clinical Nurse Specialist: Journal of Advanced Practice Nursing, 16(5), 247-253.
Ebright, P., Urden L., Patterson E., Chalko B. Themes surrounding novice nurse near-miss and adverse event situations. Journal of Nursing Administration. 34(11); 531-538.
Examples of presentations:
Ebright, P. (2007). Patient safety, complexity, and knowledge worker. Faculty Retreat: Teaching for Patient Safety in Complex Healthcare Settings, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ebright, P. (2007). Complexity of RN work: Patient safety implications for environment, education and IT design. Sigma Theta Tau International Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky (SONK) Consortium Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ebright, P. (2007). Stacking: Managing the complex work of nursing. Annual Patient Safety Congress, National Patient Safety Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Ebright, P. (2008). Understanding Nursing Work Complexity: Implications for Patient Safety and Quality. 19th Annual Iota Tau/Creighton University Research Day, May 2, 2008.