Laura
Cullen
DNP, RN, FAAN

Laura Cullen
Evidence-Based Practice Scientist

Specialization 

  • Evidence-based practice (EBP)
  • Translation research/implementation science   

Dr. Cullen is an Evidence-Based Practice Scientist at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and Adjunct Faculty at University of Iowa College of Nursing. Cullen is known for her innovative educational programs and for supporting adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) by point-of-care clinicians and teams. Her work has led to the adoption of innovative and evidence-based practices; improved patient safety; improved patient, family, and clinician satisfaction; reduced hospital length of stay and costs; and the transformation of many organizations’ infrastructure to support EBP. She has serves as the US representative on an international panel for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Her research endeavors include collaborations with engineers to incorporate human factors in healthcare. She is an author of The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Health Care© and first author of the Iowa Implementation for Sustainability Framework©. Cullen has authored over 100 publications and has given local, regional, national, and international presentations. She co-authors a regular EBP column in the Journal of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing, is a member of the editorial board of the American Journal of Nursing, and participates on the grant review panel for the DAISY Foundation™. Cullen has received numerous awards for her work and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.   

Achievements & Projects

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Email: [email protected]

Training and Education

Degrees

DNP, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota

BSN, University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, Iowa