K. Melissa Smith Hayes
Assistant Professor
Dr. Smith is an Instructor of Nursing in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Program. Dr. Smith sees general cardiology and heart failure patients twice a week at The Heart Center at Meharry which provides comprehensive cardiac care to the underserved urban community in Nashville, TN. She started teaching on an as needed basis for the school of nursing in 2000 and became full time faculty in 2008. Dr. Smith has taught in the pre-specialty program as well as the acute care program. Her interests include transitioning heart failure patients from the hospital to home, as well as literacy appropriate heart failure education tools. Chronic disease management of the heart failure patient as well as heart failure education is Dr. Smith's area of expertise.
All Sessions by K. Melissa Smith Hayes
Simulation in Cardiac Care: Global Competency Training for APNs
Advance your cardiac assessment and EKG interpretation skills through high-fidelity simulation. This hands-on workshop strengthens diagnostic reasoning for acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
From Evidence to Impact: Advancing APN-Led Scholarship in Practice – Explore your Inner Scholar
Section 1: Research vs. Quality Improvement (QI) vs. Evidence-based Practice (EBP)–Clarifying the Purpose and Pathways. Section 2: Appraising Evidence for Clinical Relevance and Rigor. Section 3: Designing and Leading APN-driven QI Projects. Section 4: Implementation Science and Strategies for Sustainable Change.