Beyond Publication: Strategies for Maximizing Scholarly Impact (1 MAC Ed CE)

Friday, February 6, 2026

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Level 2- Olmsted Ballroom 1-3

Speaker(s)

Marianne S. Cosgrove, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA

Program Director
Yale New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia
Madison, Connecticut, United States
Carrie C. Bowman Dalley, MS, PhD, CRNA, FAANA (she/her/hers)

DNAP Program Director, Associate Professor
Georgetown University
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Christian R. Falyar, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA

Director, Ultrasound and Pain Management
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Madison, Tennessee, United States
Cormac T. O'Sullivan, PhD, MSN, CRNA, ARNP, FAANA (he/him/his)

Clinical Professor and Director DNP Program in Nurse Anesthesia
University of Iowa
Coralville, Iowa, United States

Navigating the academic publishing world can be overwhelming—especially for CRNA faculty balancing clinical experience with the pressure to publish. This session will offer clear, actionable guidance on how to choose the right topic, select appropriate journals, structure a compelling manuscript, and understand the editorial review process. Attendees will gain insight into what journal editors and reviewers look for and learn strategies to increase their chances of acceptance.

Learning Objectives:

Identify strategic criteria for journal and topic selection.
Develop skills to structure a clear, compelling manuscript that aligns with journal expectations and incorporates best practices.
Understand the editorial review process from the editor’s perspective.