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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Last reviewed August 30, 2026
Intelligence summary
Documented successes: Director Mary Lou Kanaskie previously developed the Department of Nursing's Evidence-based Practice Fellowship and Writing Academy programs, which support staff-generated practice innovations
Mandate and remit
The Office of Nursing Research and Innovation at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center develops research and evidence-based practice activity intended to promote innovations in patient care delivery. Its stated responsibilities include building mentorship systems so nursing staff can create practice innovations, and collaborating with academic departments on joint research initiatives. The office is led by a director who previously created the Department of Nursing's Evidence-based Practice Fellowship and Writing Academy, both of which channel staff-generated ideas into evidence-based projects and publications. It serves bedside and advanced practice nurses across the medical center rather than external companies, and connects them to academic research partners at Penn State. Public information on the office comes from Penn State's announcement of its director.
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Documented successes
Director Mary Lou Kanaskie previously developed the Department of Nursing's Evidence-based Practice Fellowship and Writing Academy programs, which support staff-generated practice innovations
Organizational home: Office of Nursing Research and Innovation — Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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