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Request for Proposals: National League for Nursing Nursing Education Research Grants Program and NLN/MNRS Doctoral Dissertation Award

Due February 23, 2012

The NLN’s research grants program support rigorous, high-quality studies that contribute to the development of the science of nursing education. The NLN is deeply committed to supporting beginning researchers as well as accomplished nursing education scholars, and encourages projects in which research mentors and protégés partner to conduct a study. Principal investigators must be current NLN members, either through their school or through individual dues payment.

All studies must relate to one or more of the NLN’s Priorities for Research in Nursing Education. In addition priority will be given to studies evaluating the success of strategies for ensuring a diverse student population, provide a mentoring relationship for novice researchers and/or are multisite.

Award amounts will vary with the nature of the study proposed. Proposals may be submitted for amounts up to $25,000. The NLN/MNRS dissertation award is $2,500. Dissertation proposal budgets exceeding that amount may also be considered for the NLN Nursing Education Research Grants.

The proposal must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document no later than 4:00 p.m. (EST) on February 23, 2012 to research@nln.org. Incomplete proposals or proposals submitted after this date/time will not be accepted for review.

NOTE: A proposal will be considered to be complete only if all of the following components are included and all are submitted simultaneously:

Q&A
Nursing Education Research Policies
Nursing Education Research Procedures
Comprehensive Proposal
Demographic Data Form
Description of Principal Investigator’s Qualifications to Conduct the Research
NLN Biosketch Form
NLN Nursing Education Research Grant Proposal Review Rubric
NLN/MNRS Doctoral Dissertation Award Proposal Review Rubric

Letters of notification will be mailed to all grant applicants by July 2, 2012.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact research@nln.org.

2012 Call for Nominations: Innovations in Professional Nursing Education

Deadline March 1, 2012

This award recognizes the outstanding work of American Association of Colleges of Nursing member schools to re-envision traditional models for nursing education and lead programmatic change. Innovation awards, including a monetary prize of $1,000, will be given annually in four institutional categories:

Small School

Academic Health Center (AHC)

Private School without an AHC

Public School without an AHC

Award criteria:

Schools submitting nominations were ask to show that the programmatic innovation:

Served as a catalyst for change within the curriculum and/or educational mission of the institution
Was sustained for at least one year and has achieved desired outcomes
Has the potential for replication and dissemination
Has involved teams of faculty when possible (e.g., across programs, disciplines)
Is consistent with AACN’s mission and vision
Demonstrates advancement of professional nursing education
Submitting a Nomination
Nominations must be made by submitting a letter to the chair of the AACN Membership Committee, Dr. Eleanor Howell. The nomination letter must include:

A description of the programmatic innovation, including outcomes achieved and a project title
A concise summary, not to exceed one paragraph in length
An explanation of how the award criteria were met
Institutional category of the nominee: Small School, Academic Health Center, Public School without an AHC, or Private School without an AHC
Letter should not exceed three pages, plus an optional fourth cover page, in length, single-spaced, 12 point font with one inch margins. Only one nomination per institution is permitted. Letters must be sent via email to baronson@aacn.nche.edu. Deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Selection of Award Winners
All nominations will be reviewed by the AACN Membership Committee with recommendations forwarded to the full Board of Directors for a vote in July. The dean/director of the programs receiving an award will be invited to accept the honor at the Fall Semiannual Meeting in October 2012.

Contact Information

For more information, contact AACN Membership Director Beth Aronson at 202-463-6930, ext. 263 or baronson@aacn.nche.edu.

Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year Award

This award recognizes a CPON or CPHON who has made significant contributions to pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; oncology nursing service; and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. The Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year will receive $1,000 and be presented with a crystal award at the Recognition Breakfast for Oncology Certified Nurses at the APHON Annual Conference.

Application Deadline: April 1

Award Criteria
Nominees must demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology nursing certification; and oncology nursing service; as well as in one of the following areas of pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; clinical practice, education, or research.

Promotion of Oncology Nursing Certification

Actively promotes oncology nursing certification among nursing colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and healthcare consumers

Service

Enhances the image of oncology nursing among the general public
Participates in community affairs, legislative activities, or in organizations that affect nursing
Enhances the image of oncology nursing among healthcare professionals
Participates in community education
Pediatric Oncology or Hematology Nursing Practice

Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments in ONE of the following areas (nominee, nominator, and recommendations must all address the same area):

Clinical Practice
Develops or uses creative approaches to pediatric oncology or hematology nursing which enhance quality patient care
Serves as an example to inspire pediatric oncology or hematology nurse peers
Demonstrates a commitment to the care of persons with cancer and their families

Education
Participates in the education and development of nurses
Participates in patient/family teaching
Participates in educating other disciplines about pediatric oncology or hematology nursing

Research
Participates in the research process
Applies research findings to nursing practice
Conducts research which positively affects pediatric oncology or hematology patient care

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must be CPON® or CPHON™ certified at the time of nomination and award presentation.
Nominees must be currently licensed as RNs (or possess equivalent foreign credentials).
Members of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and the ONCC Board of Directors are not eligible to be nominees, to nominate others, or to provide recommendations for nominees.

In addition:

Each nomination must include completed Nomination Information, Biographical information, and two Recommendations/Letters of Reference.

The two Recommendations/Letters of Reference must be from individuals other than the nominator or nominee. Only two Recommendations may be submitted; additional recommendations will not be considered.

All materials must be submitted online. It will be the responsibility of the Nominator or Nominee (if a self-nomination) to provide the requested information, and to upload the supporting References/Letters of Recommendation with the online application.

Completed nominations must be submitted by April 1.

Incomplete or late nominations will not be considered.

Additional materials or supporting documentation will not be considered.

All decisions of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and ONCC Board of Directors are final.

Award recipients must agree to be recognized in ONCC Certification News, and/or other publications approved by ONCC.