Evidence-based Practice and Research Council

Overall purpose:

To facilitate the use and generation of evidence for nursing practice.

2011 focus:

Create organizational expectation for evidence-based practice in the provision of the best and safest care.

2011 Evidence-based Practice and Research Council members:

• Mary Kay Balchunas, MTS, MSW, Chaplain, Spiritual Care Services
  Phone: (414) 266-2354
  E-mail: mbalchunas@chw.org  

• Laura Becker, BSN, RN, Research Nurse, Translational Research Unit
  Phone: (414) 266-2896
  E-mail: LBecker@chw.org

• Lisa Brock, BSN, RN, Lactation Consultant, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  Phone: (414) 266-1757
  E-mail: lbrock@chw.org
  

• Karen Gralton, MS, PCNS-BC, Director, Advanced Practice Nursing
  Phone: (414) 266-2133
  E-mail: kgralton@chw.org

• Jodi Koenig, MBA, RN, Patient Care Manager, Center 8
  Phone: (414) 266-3616
  E-mail: JKoenig@chw.org

• Nancy Korom, MSN, RN , NEA-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services
  Phone: (414) 266-3004
  E-mail: nkorom@chw.org

• Kathy Mussatto, PhD(c), RN, Research Manager, Herma Heart Center
  Phone: (414) 266-2073
  E-mail: kmussatto@chw.org

• Maureen O'Brien, PhD, APRN, BC, Professor and Coordinator, Advanced Practice Nursing of Children MSN Option at Marquette University
  Phone: (414) 288-3823
  E-mail: maureen.obrien@marquette.edu

• Kathy Sawin, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, Joint Research Chair in the Nursing of Children, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  Phone: (414) 266-3615
  E-mail: ksawin@chw.org

• Rachel Schiffman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research, Professor in Pediatric Nursing,  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  Phone: (414) 229-3991
  E-mail: schiffma@uwm.edu
  

• Eileen Sherburne, MSN, APNP, Advanced Practice Nurse, Center 8
  Phone: (414) 266-3063
  E-mail: esherburne@chw.org

• Lori Gottwein, BS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist
  Phone: (414) 266-3095
  E-mail: lgottwein@chw.org

• Jeanne Braby, MSN, RN, Advanced Practice Nurse, West 3
  Phone: (414) 266-3235
  E-mail: jbraby@chw.org

• Erin Fritzinger, BSN, RN, Pediatric Nurse II, West 3
  Phone: (414) 266-8503
  E-mail: efritzinger@chw.org

• Carol Klingbeil, MS, RN, APNP, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Educational Services
  Phone: (414) 266-2210
  E-mail: cklingbeil@chw.org

• Cheryl Petersen, BSN, RN, Clinical Research Nurse, HOT/CRI
  Phone: (414) 266-2204
  E-mail: cpetersene@chw.org

• Gail Stendahl, DNP, APNP, Transplant Coordinator                                 Phone: (414) 266-5775                                                                               
  E-mail: gstendahl@chw.org