Nursing Management Grants

American Nephrology Nurses' Association Research Sharing Award

Purpose

To award an individual or group who has made a major contribution to the dissemination of research to nurses for use in clinical nephrology nursing practice, education, and/or administration. Dissemination of research findings refers to a systematic effort or project that is directed towards making the essentials of completed research available to nurses in an accessible and usable format. Research-based projects may take various forms such as publications, audio/video tapes, conferences, consultation, or educational programs.

Award: $350

Eligibility Criteria

1. Primary contact person or nominee must be an ANNA member, having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline.
2. Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services.
3. Eligible projects must be focused on the development of an evidence-based project for nephrology nursing and relevant to nephrology nursing practice using ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and Guidelines for Care (2005) as a guide.
4. The primary focus of the submitted project must be sharing findings of research with other nurses.
5. The submission package must demonstrate that the research-based project was:
1. Presented in a form that is useful to nurses in nephrology settings.
2. Made available to nurses in a convenient manner and at a reasonable cost.
3. Packaged in a manner that will attract nurses to use or apply findings in their research, teaching, administration, and/or practice.
4. Based on science using a synthesis of existing research.

All application materials must be submitted online (www.annanurse.org) or postmarked by October 15, 2010 to:

Gail Dewald, BS, RN, CNN, Awards, Scholarships, and Grants Chairperson
ANNA National Office • East Holly Avenue Box 56 • Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
Fed Ex or UPS Mailing Address: 200 East Holly Avenue • Sewell, NJ 08080

Trish Greene International Cancer Nursing Training Workshops

Target candidates Qualified nurses in resource-constrained countries
Duration 3-5 days
Available 5-15 per year

Value A maximum of US $15,000 for travel and stipend for 3 international faculty members
Application closing date None. Applications are accepted at any time
Notification of results Generally within 60 days of registration

Objectives

* Qualified nurses in resource-constrained countries.
* Facilitate a 3 to 5 day teaching and training workshop by an international faculty of up to 3 experts for groups of qualified nurses.
* Provide an opportunity for qualified nurses to augment their professional knowledge and to experience cancer nursing skills as practiced in the receiving host organisation.

Profile of host coordinator

* Appropriately qualified head of department (or similar position) of the organisation applying for and hosting the training workshop

Profile of visiting faculty

* Appropriately qualified and experienced cancer expert(s)

UICC assistance Should you be in need of advice on subject matter and running of a workshop with potentially the necessary international faculty members we may be able to provided assistance. We have expertise in the following domains but workshops do not need to be limited to these fields only:

* Biotherapy, Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant, Chemotherapy, Cultural issues/Cultural diversity, Financial/Cost containment, Healthcare delivery, Oncologic Emergencies, Quality of life, Radiation Oncology, Staffing/Management, Surgical Oncology, Survivorship

Please contact fellows@uicc.org with your requests for assistance.

Note: CNTW applications are accepted in English, French, or Spanish. A special application procedure by the receiving host organization applies

Funding: Trish Greene cancer nursing training workshops are supported by an educational grant from the Oncology Nursing Society and the Oncology Nursing Foundation.

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing Excellence Award - Administrative

Awards
Each recipient will be awarded $500 each which will be presented at the annual conference. The awards are sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., Nursing Economic$ Foundation

Criteria
The candidate must be:

A registered nurse currently providing administrative leadership in an ambulatory setting.
Recognized as a positive role model in ambulatory nursing as characterized but not limited to:

a. Mentoring peers and colleagues and willingness to share expertise.
b. Promoting interdisciplinary collegial working relationships.
c. Effectively demonstrates management of rapidly changing situations, and/or clinical nursing practice
d. Demonstrating improvement of patient care outcomes with effective implementation into practice
e. Being recognized as a nursing expert by nursing colleagues.
f. Use of innovative management or patient care techniques.

Eligibility
The candidate must:

Be a member of AAACN in good standing.
Not be a current member of the Nominating Committee or the Board of Directors
Have at least 3 years experience in ambulatory nursing and be currently practicing in an ambulatory setting.

Procedure:
The candidate may be nominated by a colleague or supervisor.
Self-applications are encouraged.
Nomination submission must include:

a. Two letters of recommendation from nursing colleagues addressing the identified criteria (prefer one AAACN colleague)
b. Candidate's resume/curriculum vitae, if available. If not, describe the candidate's experience.
c. Completed nomination form.

Nominations must be received in the National Office by January 15 annually.

Nominations will be reviewed using an objective point system. Selection will be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Applicants will be notified prior to the annual conference.

AAACN Headquarters: East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 800.262.6877 aaacn@ajj.com

Oncology Nursing Society Clinical Lectureship

Award: A $2,000 honorarium, one coach airfare to ONS Annual Congress, two-day per diem for Congress, and a plaque. The paper is published in the September issue of the Oncology Nursing Forum.

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in clinical nursing practice. The lecture is presented at the ONS Annual Congress.

Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate must meet the following criteria:

* Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member
* Have a minimum of two years experience in oncology nursing
* Be a recognized expert in clinical nursing practice because of his or her contributions to the development of oncology nursing

Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:

* ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level, and includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation.
* The nominee's clinical practice is consistent with the ONS Scope of Oncology Nursing Practice and demonstrates the use of the following criteria:
o Use of theoretical concepts
o Use of the nursing process
o Professional development of self and other
o Multidisciplinary collaboration
o Quality assurance
o Uses ethical decision making
o Reviews and applies research into practice (Examples of actual patient contacts, examples of actual patient experiences provided by patients within the reference letters, Clinical practice nursing research, Topics, lectures, a model or theory, developed standards of care, published a model/theory)
* The nominee is an effective communicator:
o Examples within reference letters
o Presentations listed on CV well written based on the conference
* Clinical practice contribution to literature: Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, or chapters in books
* Contribution to the development of the oncology nursing practice:
o Examples within reference letters or on CV
o Clinical developments such as staff development, program development, patient teaching, support groups
o Community outreach (Programs such as ACS, Leukemia Society, camps for patients with cancer, survivor's day participation or other related activities
o Adjunct faculty or preceptor of students)
* The clinical topic is relevant to membership at large, well written, concerns a current educational need and/or new trend.

Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA15275
866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)

Linda Arenth Excellence in Cancer Nursing Management Award

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.

Purpose: This award is in memory of Linda Arenth, an active ONS and ONCC member who served as the Johns Hopkins Cancer Center's first director of nursing. She started what is now a nationally known system to assign nursing services for different categories of cancer patients. This award recognizes and supports excellence in both cancer nursing management and administration.

Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate must meet the following criteria:

* Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member
* Have at least two years of experience in oncology nursing management/administration
* Demonstrate leadership abilities through a documented in a letter of support from the nominee's immediate supervisor

Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows:

* Candidate utilizes the ONS standards as management tools.
* Is a recognized expert in cancer nursing management for contributions at the local, state, national, and/or international level.
* Demonstrates commitment to mentorship in cancer nursing management/administration.
* Contributes to the specialty of cancer nursing administration through publications, program development, refinement of management tools, etc. .
* Demonstrates active participation in ONS at the local and/or national level.
* Demonstrates leadership abilities (documented in a letter of support from the nominee's immediate supervisor).
* Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize management theories and techniques.

Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).

For more information on any of the ONS awards, contact ONS at customer.service@ons.org. Both nominees and nominators will be notified once an application is received.

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA15275
866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)

Excellence in Blood and Marrow Transplantation Award

Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in blood and marrow transplantation

Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate must meet the following criteria:

* Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member
* Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience
* Be a recognized expert in the field of blood and marrow transplantation (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review)
* Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to blood and marrow transplantation: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research
* Serves as a role model for other nurses.

Criteria:
The scoring criteria for judging this nomination is as follows:

* ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level.
o Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation.
* Recognized expert in the field of blood and marrow transplantation, contributing to the development of blood and marrow transplantation.
o Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point).
* Significant contribution to the following areas:
o Professional/patient education related to blood and marrow transplantation
o Presentations
o Examples in letters of role modeling
o Specific educational interventions
o Program development
o Support groups
o Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students
o Community outreach
* Clinical practice related to blood and marrow transplantation:
o Theoretical concepts used
o Nursing process used
o Professional development of self and others
o Multidisciplinary collaboration
o Quality assurance
o Ethical decision-making used
o Reviews/applies nursing research
o Blood and marrow transplantation research

Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).

For more information on any of the ONS awards, contact ONS at customer.service@ons.org. Both nominees and nominators will be notified once an application is received.

Oncology Nursing Society
125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA15275
866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667)
412-859-6100
877-369-5497 (toll free fax)
412-859-6162 (fax)

Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Critical Care Management

The Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Critical Care Management recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the design and/or implementation of evidence-based practice which has significantly impacted clinical, operational, or fiscal outcomes within their area of responsibility. The award will be presented annually to a Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) member in good standing.

Eligibility Criteria and Submission Requirements
The nominee must meet the following criteria:
• Be a SCCM member in good standing
• Engaged/employed in a clinical environment in a position of leadership as evidenced by leadership roles they have held or currently hold related to the clinical practice of critical care
• Submission of a current curriculum vitae
• Submission of a nomination letter (self-submission or by SCCM member)
• Submission of at least one letter of support

Award Amount:
• Honorarium of $500.00
• A plaque
• Complimentary SCCM Congress registration (not inclusive of pre-courses, tours, etc.)

Award Selection and Criteria
A subcommittee of the Board of Regents will be established to select the award recipient. The subcommittee reports directly to the SCCM Awards Committee.

Candidates must be nominated by an SCCM member in good standing or may self-nominate for the award. The nominee will also be required to obtain and submit a minimum of one letter of support by others involved with the activity(ies) emphasizing how the nominee has demonstrated leadership in support of the award criteria. The selection committee will only consider evidence submitted in writing by the nominator, the nominee, and those submitting supporting letters. The selection committee will not conduct any additional information gathering other than to determine the veracity of the information submitted, should the committee deem this necessary. The selection committee will rank all of the qualifying submissions. The nominee with the highest ranking will be selected for the award. In order that the award be meaningful, the selection committee may determine to not make an award in a given year should it find that no candidate meets minimum criteria.

Criteria considered by the selection committee will include:
1) Has the nominee met all of the eligibility criteria noted above?
2) Does the submission demonstrate the nominee made a significant contribution(s) to the design and/or implementation of evidence-based practice?
3) Does the submission demonstrate the nominee has significantly impacted clinical, operational, or fiscal outcomes?
4) Does the submission demonstrate the use of the multiprofessional team in achieving the stated outcomes?
5) Does the submission demonstrate the “Learn It, Deliver It, Measure It, and Improve It” quality improvement paradigm in regular use at the institution?
6) Does the intensive care unit meet the Leapfrog Group’s ICU Physician Staffing standard (IPS)?
7) Is the nominee a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) in good standing

Hospitals fulfilling the IPS Standard will operate adult or pediatric general medical and/or surgical ICUs and neuro ICUs that are managed or co-managed by intensivists who:
1. Are present during daytime hours and provide clinical care exclusively in the ICU and,
2. When not present on site or via telemedicine, returns pages at least 95% of the time, (i) within five minutes and (ii) arranges for a FCCS-certified physician or physician extender to reach ICU patients within five minutes.

Timetable:
• June 1 – Advertising of availability of award begins
• September 1 – Deadline for receipt of required submission materials
• November 1 – Award winner notified
• January/February - Award recipient will be announced at the awards presentation during SCCM's Annual Congress

Society of Critical Care Medicine
500 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 USA

Phone: +1 847 827-6869
Fax: +1 847 827-6886
Web site: www.sccm.org
Email: info@sccm.org

Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence

The Norma J. Shoemaker Award recognizes an SCCM nurse member who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice, education and/or administration in the field of critical care. The award provides reimbursement of air and hotel expenses for participation at the SCCM Critical Care Congress in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. Members of the SCCM Norma J. Shoemaker Award Subcommittee and the SCCM Council are not eligible for the award during their tenure. Questions regarding application for this award should be referred to Carol Prendergast at 847-827-6826 or by email at cprendergast@sccm.org

Application/Nomination Deadline: September 1, 2010.

Notification Deadline: December 1, 2010.

Amount: $1000 cash award, plus complimentary SCCM Congress registration, and reimbursement of air and hotel expenses for travel associated with the SCCM's Critical Care Congress in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00.

Criteria:

The nominee must:

• Be an active SCCM nurse member for a minimum of three years.
• Have demonstrated commitment to SCCM through involvement in SCCM committees or activities at the local, chapter or national level.
• Have documented attendance at a minimum of one SCCM Annual Congress during the previous three years.

Nomination Process:

Individuals must be nominated by an active SCCM member.

The nominator must provide a letter detailing the nominee's contribution to critical care nursing excellence. This letter should validate the nominee's clinical, educational and/or leadership contributions relevant to critical care. The nominee's involvement in local, chapter or national SCCM committees or activities must be addressed in this letter.

After the nomination has been made, the nominee will be contacted and asked to provide a resume or curriculum vitae. The nominator will be responsible for soliciting two letters of support/recommendation from SCCM Nursing Section members who are in good standing. These two letters should be mailed by the supporter to the address listed below.

Mail all nominating information to:
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Norma J. Shoemaker Award Subcommittee
Attention: Carol Prendergast
Society of Critical Care Medicine
500 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

About Norma J. Shoemaker
Norma Shoemaker's career as a critical care nurse and SCCM executive director spanned the decades during which critical care evolved into a recognized specialty. As SCCM's founding Executive Director, she played an instrumental role in nurturing the Society of Critical Care Medicine, which evolved from humble beginnings to a professionally respected, international multiprofessional organization. To encourage excellence in critical care nursing, and in recognition of Norma Shoemaker's dedication to SCCM and critical care, the "Norma J. Shoemaker Award for Critical Care Nursing Excellence" was established in 1992.

Emergency Nurses Association Foundation/Stryker Industry-Supported Research Grant

The ENA Foundation and Stryker have combined resources to offer this industry-supported research grant. In 2010, the ENA Foundation will award two grants of $5,000 each. This grant provides funding for research that will advance the specialized practice of emergency nursing.

The industry-sponsored research funding is available to support Emergency Nursing Research, which is broadly defined as scientific investigation designed to furnish new knowledge relating to emergency nursing care. Such investigations may focus on basic science research, clinical research, preventative care, or research in emergency nursing teaching, education, management, and leadership.

Application Postmark Deadline: September 1, 2010
Award Amount: $5,000
Recipient Notification: October 31, 2010

Emergency Nurses Association Headquarters
915 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569

800/900-9659

Foundation & Development 847/460-4103
Fax: 847/460-4004 Foundation@ena.org