Regional Nursing Research Committee

Mission

The advancement of nursing practice through evidence and science.

Purpose

• To disseminate scientific findings and evidence to practicing nurses.

• To demystify nursing research.

• To generate nursing knowledge.

• To bridge the gap between theory and nursing practice.

• To provide leadership and resources to advance nursing knowledge, translate research findings, and promote the evidence-based practice of the professional nurse.

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare annual goals, objectives, and reports.

• Provide oversight to local sites to ensure Regional Nursing Research Standards are in place.

• Evaluate and integrate professional and regulatory standards into nursing research activities.

• Support and facilitate implementation of research studies and activities that support a hospital on its Magnet journey.

• Develop, implement, and support implementation of research studies that contribute to meeting the goals associated with Nursing’s strategic priorities (“Big Dots”).

Regional Nursing Research Committee Chairs

Chair: Janet Gichau, DNP, MSIH, BSN, BC-RN

Co-Chair: Rosalina G Mendoza MSN©, BSC, RN

Nurse Executive Liaison: Greg Rogers

Regional Nursing Research Committee Members

• Allison M. Wade, RN, BSN, PHN, CLG
• Cecelia L. Crawford, DNP, RN, Walnut Center
• Debra Balise, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN,CNML, Los Angeles
• Denise Goodwin, MSN, Baldwin Park
• Dewee McDermott, MSNEd, RN, Moreno Valley
• Hazel Torres, MSN, RN, Walnut Center
• Irene-Christine Lee, MPH, RN, BSN, CPH, CHES, Walnut Center
• Joria Rainbolt-Clemente, MSN, RN, CNS, Irvine
• Joyce Johnson, PhD, RN-BC, Community Member
• Judith Liu-Lee, MSN, RN, Panorama City
• June Rondinelli, PhD, RN, CNS, Walnut Center
• Karie Crawford, MSN, RN, CNS, Fontana
• Kathleen Hawkins, MS, RN, Fontana
• Kathleen Long, RN, MSN, CNS, Orange County, Anaheim
• Kathleen Overton, MSN, RN, Ed., Riverside
• Kristyn Gonnerman, MLS, Baldwin Park
• Keya Stallings, MSN, RNC-OB, Ontario
• Kristina Mae B. Santos, BSN, RN, West Los Angeles
• Kristy Geloso, MSN, RN, Walnut Center
• Kristyn M. Gonnerman, MLS, Baldwin Park
• Lisa Tze Polo, BSN, RN, Woodland Hills
• Lorraine Florio, RN, MS, CNM, Downey
• Lynne Agocs-Scott, MN, RN, CCRN,CCNS, NP, Woodland Hills
• Maria Bernaldez-Ngugi, MSN, RN, CNS,GNS, GNP-BC, Panorama City
• Marrisa Maderazo, BSN, RN, Panorama City
• Oscar Fernandez, BSN, RN, Ontario
• Patience Onyegbule, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNM,CCD, San Diego
• Patricia Meckes, MN, RN, CNS, CNOR, Community Member
• Regina Valdez, MA, Walnut Center
• Roque “Jun” Garvida, Jr., MSN, RN, Panorama City
• Rosalina Mendoza, BSN, BSC, RN, RHIA,CCS, Baldwin Park
• Rosemary Powell, MSN, RN, Anaheim
• Sarah J Kwan, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN
• Sophie Hicks, MSN(c), RN, Riverside
• Veronica Timple, PhD, RN, CCRN-K, San Diego