- Sams, L., Penn, B.K., & Facteau, L. The challenge of using evidence-based practice. Journal of Nursing Administration. Vol. 34. No. 9. Sept. 1-8, 2004
- Sams, L. and Gannon, ME. Evidence-based clinical work assessment. Seminars in Perioperative Nursing. Vol 9, No. 3 July, 125-132. 2000
- Sams, L. Evaluating cesarean deliveries: Exploring ACOG’s recommendations to improve outcomes. AWHONN Lifelines. Vol. 4 No. 5 Oct/Nov 11-14. 2000
- Sams, L. & DeGeorges, K. Seize the evidence and the opportunity! AWHONN Lifelines. Vol. 2 (3): 15-17. 1998.
- Sams, L. Ethical dilemmas in maternal-fetal research. MCN. Vol 22: 67-71.1997.
- Sams, L. Heart of the evidence. Nursing Spectrum. 2000 May 15.
http://community.nursingspectrum.com/MagazineArticles/article.cfm?AID=1245
- Sams, L. Evidenced based practice at the bedside. Nursing Spectrum. April 2000
http://community.nursingspectrum.com/MagazineArticles/article.cfm?AID=1027
- Olds, Sallie B., London M. L., and Ladewig, P. Maternal-Newborn Nursing: A Family and Community-Based Approach. 6th edition, (2000) Contributor, 14 sections depicting evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Prentice Hall.
- Ladewig, P., London, M.L., and Moberly, S. et al. Contemporary Maternal- Newborn Nursing Care. 5th edition, (2001) contributor for chapter on childbirth at risk. New York, NY: Addison-Wesley.
- Haynes, L. Butcher, HK, Boese, T. Nursing in Contemporary Society: Issues, Trends, and Transition to Practice. 1st edition, (2003) New York, NY: Prentice-Hall.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2000) Evaluation of Cesarean Delivery. Washington, DC. Author.
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses. (1999) Staffing Blueprint. Aliso Viejo, CA. Author.
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. (1998) Achieving Consistent Quality Care: Using Evidence to Guide Practice. Washington, DC. Author.
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. (1998) Standards and Guidelines for Professional Nursing Practice in the Care of Women and Newborns. 5th edition. Washington, DC. Author.
Ms. Sams has spoken about evidence-based practice at forums such as:
- American College of Health Care Executives
- Association of Colleges of Nursing, Baccalaureate Conference
- Association of Nurse Executives
- Evidence-Based Practice Conference
- National Association of Professionals in Women’s Health Conference
- National Capital Area Chapter of American College of Health Care Executives
- Sigma Theta Tau Consortium
- Translating Research into Practice Conference
- Virginia Nurses Association Conference