{"id":244135,"date":"2026-04-17T15:37:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=244135"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:39:43","slug":"uconn-nursing-faculty-and-students-earn-top-honors-at-enrs-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2026\/04\/uconn-nursing-faculty-and-students-earn-top-honors-at-enrs-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"UConn Nursing Faculty and Students Earn Top Honors at ENRS Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UConn Nursing students, Charlotte Otoo and Dorothy Wilson, at the Eastern Nursing Research Society Conference on March 26, 2026. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing was well represented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Conference, with faculty and students presenting posters, facilitating panel discussions, receiving awards, and being elected to leadership positions within the organization.<\/p>\n

ENRS is comprised of nurses and other individuals dedicated to advancing nursing research. Established in 1988, the society continues to promote health through innovative nursing science, according to its website.<\/p>\n

The society provides attendees with valuable opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders in the field of nursing research. The conference fosters an environment that encourages collaboration, idea-sharing, and professional growth, allowing participants to build meaningful relationships and expand their academic and professional networks.<\/p>\n

This year marked the 38th annual conference, held in Boston, Massachusetts, from March 25\u201327. The theme, \u201cStrength in Nursing Science: Advancing Health Across Dynamic and Diverse Settings,\u201d guided a robust program of research symposiums, poster sessions, exhibits, a member luncheon, and an awards ceremony\u2014offering attendees a dynamic and engaging experience.<\/p>\n

UConn Nursing Professor-in-Residence Tiffany Kelley, Ph.D., MBA, RN, NI-BC, FNAP, served as a panelist at this year\u2019s conference alongside Leila Daneshmandi, Ph.D., assistant professor-in-residence in the College of Engineering\u2019s Department of Biomedical Engineering. Their panel, \u201cNursing and Engineering Partnerships: Building Strength in Nursing Science Across Systems and Settings,\u201d explored interdisciplinary collaboration and how cross-sector partnerships can drive innovation and improve health outcomes.<\/p>\n

Leadership Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Susan DeSanto-Madeya, Ph.D., APRN, FPCN, FAAN, was elected president-elect of the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS), marking a significant leadership milestone and reflecting her impact on nursing science and research.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly proud of our faculty and students for their outstanding contributions at this year\u2019s ENRS conference,\u201d said Dean Victoria Vaughan Dickson, Ph.D., RN, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN. \u201cDr. DeSanto-Madeya\u2019s election as president-elect highlights the national impact of UConn Nursing and our continued leadership in advancing nursing science.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also on the executive board is Eileen Condon, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC, serving as a member-at-large for communications and Louise Reagan, Ph.D., APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, serving as the Research Interest Group member-at-large.<\/p>\n

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Michelle Cole, DNP, MSN, RN, CPN, receiving the Evidence-Based Practice Award at the Eastern Nursing Research Society Conference. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, Michelle Cole, DNP, MSN, RN, CPN, received the Evidence-Based Practice Award, recognizing her meaningful contributions to the global community, as well as her impact on research, colleagues, and students. Ph.D. student Wilfred A. Elliam was also honored as a student award recipient at the conference.<\/p>\n

Further demonstrating student excellence, three undergraduate honors students\u2014Madeleine Willett, Zainab Kane, and Maryam Shabazz\u2014were selected to present posters, highlighting the strength of UConn Nursing\u2019s student research.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur students and faculty did a wonderful job representing the Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, with an impressive showing of podium and poster presentations,\u201d says Reagan. \u201cIt was also a great opportunity for students to network with nurse scientists and peers, build connections, and showcase their work. We are very proud of how well our students and faculty represented our school.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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