18 funding opportunities are listed in this category
Philips Healthcare Research Grant ($5000): Early Recognition of Deteriorating Changes in the Patient’s Clinical Condition
The focal area for the research is Joint Commission's (JCAHO) Goal #16: To improve recognition and response to changes in a patient’s condition. It is critical that nurses recognize early changes in the patient’s condition in order to appropriately notify the rapid response team (RRT) or similar emergency teams. This research is to be related to early recognition of changes in patients whose condition is deteriorating, prior to notification of the RRT.PurposeThe purpose of the Philips Healthcare Grant is to support research that will improve nurses' early recognition of changes in patients whose clinical condition is deteriorating.Areas of inquiry may include some of the following: * Assessment measures (scoring methods, traditional early warning systems (EWS), modified EWS, single versus combination thresholds) * Involving family in patient observation * New ways to use traditional vital signs * New parameters for or measurement of critical symptoms (i.e. pain level, level of consciousness, etc) * Documentation of crisis and transition to RRT or other healthcare providers * EducationScientific MeritThe proposal will be reviewed on its scientific merit which will include the following: * The direct and/or indirect benefits of the research in terms of efficacy, process, and/or workflow in identifying patients at risk for a clinical crisis in adult care units. * Ability of the principal investigator (and research team) to implement the proposed research * Adequacy of the facilities and resources available to the principal investigator for the research projectAwardOne (1) $5,000 Research GrantDeadlineApplications must be received in the AMSN Foundation Office by July 8, 2009. Submissions received after the application deadline will not be considered.EligibilityThe principal investigator must be actively involved in some aspect of medical-surgical patient care, education, or research. If the PI is not presently a member, they must agree to join AMSN if they are funded. Preference is given to projects that involve nurses in the design and conduct of the research activity and that promote theoretically based medical-surgical nursing practice. AMSN member on research team preferred.
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) - East Holly Avenue Box 56, Pitman NJ 08071 - 866-877-2676 - amsn@ajj.com
Key Concepts in Emergency Department Management--Applications Are Now Being Accepted
Location: Rosemont, IllinoisDate: November 6-7, 2009 Fundamentals of Emergency Management (13 Contact Hours) November 8, 2009 Advanced Principles of Emergency Management (7 Contact Hours) Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pmThese two management programs, taught by emergency nursing experts in the field, were developed to provide ED managers with best-practice fundamentals and cutting-edge information essential to successfully run an emergency department. Obtain the ED management information you need to succeed in handling today's challenging issues with tools and information that can be applied immediately upon return to your facility. Choose to attend the Fundamentals of ED Management or the Advance Principles of ED Management session; or take advantage of both sessions for three days of expert instruction and networking. Experienced ED managers and novices alike will learn the insider secrets to running a top notch emergency department.
Number of Awards: Five (5)Amount of Award: $1,250 Submission Deadline: September 18, 2009Recipient Notified: September 25, 2009Award recipients are required to submit expense receipts for registration fee, airfare, land transportation, hotel and meals.
Emergency Nurses Association Headquarters915 Lee StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016-6569800/900-9659
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health Inspiration in Women's Health Award
Do you know an NP whose achievements caring for women inspires others? Think of the person you work with or know of who makes you want to do your best. Maybe you know of someone whose example in clinical practice, research, or teaching helped you or others to be that much better. Pay tribute to this person by nominating her or him for the 2009 NPWH Inspirations in Women’s Health Award.
There will be three winners; awards will be presented on October 15, 2009, at NPWH’s Clinical Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. Transportation (within the United States), hotel, and meeting costs will be provided, and a scholarship will be awarded, to three individuals who inspire us all.
Deadline for Submissions is August 28th.
For more information, email info@npwh.org or call 202.543.9693 extension 1. Mailing address: 505 C Street, Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Helen Feigenbaum Memorial Award for the Promotion of Excellence in Nephrology NursingSponsored by the Feigenbaum Family
PurposeTo recognize one qualified nurse each year who demonstrates the commitment to excellence in nursing that Helen Feigenbaum embodied in her approach to clinical practice and quality care, leadership, collaboration, education, and research.
Award$1,000 and a plaque
Eligibility Criteria 1. Candidates for the award will be nominated. 2. Current full member of ANNA, having been a member for a minimum of the last 2 years as of the awards/scholarship application deadline. 3. Actively involved in nephrology nursing related health care services. 4. Active participant in ANNA at the local, regional, and/or national level. 5. A demonstrated commitment to personal and professional growth and to the promotion of excellence in nursing in the spirit of Helen Feigenbaum. 6. Nominators are also encouraged to give first consideration to those qualified candidates who are facing financial hardship that would be an impediment to their professional development.
Outstanding Achievement AwardsElectronic submission of awards applications is encouraged. A completed application consists of:1.A completed nomination form. For electronic submissions, the nomination form is available to complete online (see below).2.A letter of nomination relating the specific criteria for the award. Nominations that do not meet the award criteria will not be accepted. This letter should identify the nominee and the award.3.One professional photograph of the nominee (head and shoulder view) with the name written on the back. Color photographs are preferred. For electronic submissions, complete the nomination form online, attach the nomination letter as a word processing document, and submit electronically. Mail or e-mail the photograph to the ANNA National Office. E-mailed photographs must be 1 megapixel (approximately 800 x 1024 pixels) or higher resolution.
All application materials must be submitted online (www.annanurse.org) or postmarked by October 15, 2009 to:
Gail Dewald, BS, RN, CNN, Awards, Scholarships, and Grants ChairpersonANNA National Office • East Holly Avenue Box 56 • Pitman, NJ 08071-0056Fed Ex or UPS Mailing Address: 200 East Holly Avenue • Sewell, NJ 08080
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Grants Program in Rehabilitation Research
The National MS Society welcomes applications for support of mentors and institutions that provide training of postdoctoral fellows in MS research related to rehabilitation. This program provides support for a mentor-institution combination which is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of postdoctoral fellows to pursue a career in rehabilitation research applied to MS and similar disorders. The mentor should be an established and active researcher in MS or a related field. The mentor and fellow may come from a variety of different fields including medicine, physical, occupational, or speech therapy, psychology, rehabilitation engineering, nursing, or other fields. The research training may focus on fundamental as well as applied studies but must be relevant to both rehabilitation of individuals with MS and to the Society’s mission to bring us closer to a world free of MS. Before submitting a proposal for fellowship support, the investigator must consult the Research and Clinical Programs Department by email or telephone to determine whether the training plan is appropriate and relevant to the mission of the Society. Deadline: August 5, 2009For more information, please contact: Nicholas LaRocca, PhD Vice President, Health Care Delivery and Policy Research (212) 476-0414 nicholas.larocca@nmss.org
Transcultural Nursing Society Virginia M. Andrews Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship established in honor of Virginia M. Andrews, beloved mother and supporter of long time member, and past TCNS President, Dr. Margaret Andrews. Submission Deadline: November 1, 2009
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:--Offers support for graduate nursing education worldwide.--Supports a graduate nursing student who is already enrolled in a course ofstudy (part-time or full-time).--Is non-renewable.CRITERIA--Applicant must be a member of the Transcultural Nursing Society--Applicant must have a focus, major, or minor in either transcultural, crosscultural, or international nursing.
Transcultural Nursing SocietyMadonna UniversityCollege of Nursing and Health36600 Schoolcraft RoadLivonia, Michigan 48150Phone: 1-888-432-5470Fax: 734-432-5463
Transcultural Nursing Society Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship to help support the study of transcultural nursing.Submission Deadline: November 1, 2009
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:--Offers support for graduate nursing education worldwide.--Supports a graduate nursing student who is already enrolled in a course ofstudy (part-time or full-time).--Is non-renewable.CRITERIA--Applicant must be a member of the Transcultural Nursing Society--Applicant must have a focus, major, or minor
Linda Arenth Excellence in Cancer Nursing Management AwardAward: 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 supervisorCriteria: 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 is August 17, 2009.
Oncology Nursing Society125 Enterprise DrivePittsburgh, PA 15275866-257-4ONS412-859-6100877-369-5497 (toll free fax)412-859-6162 (fax) E-mail: customer.service@ons.org
Excellence in Oncology Nursing-Sensitive Patient Outcomes Award Award: Five awards will be given-out to five different teams. Each team’s award includes a $1,000 monetary award (to be split among the team), and a plaque. Purpose: To recognize and support an oncology nurse or team of oncology nurses who have had a significant impact on the outcomes of nursing care delivered to patients and/or families experiencing cancer. All phases of cancer from prevention/early detection to survival and/or end-of-life care is relevant. Nominee's Eligibility Criteria: At least one member of the team must be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: The nominated team: Identifies and describes a clinical problem or issue related to nursing-sensitive patient outcomes Implements an innovative and evidence-based strategy for improving the outcomes of nursing care delivered to cancer patients Utilizes established measures to demonstrate the impact of specific nursing interventions on the identified outcomes in the patient population Disseminates information on the impact of improving a specific nursing-sensitive patient outcome
Application deadline is August 17, 2009.
Oncology Nursing Society 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4ONS 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6162 (fax) E-mail: customer.service@ons.org
Pat McCue/New Orleans Chapter End-of-Life Care Nursing Career Development Award*
Awards: A $2,500 award and a plaque. Purpose: To support a registered nurse dedicated to caring for patients and their families during the final stages of life. Selection Criteria: The nominees must Be employed as RNs with a minimum of 75% of time involved in end-of-life care Have a minimum of one year of experience in end-of-life care. Note: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. * The New Orleans Chapter of ONS established this award in memory of Pat McCue-Moran, a leading oncology hospice nurse who was active in ONS. Application deadline: December 1, 2009
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4ONS 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6163 (fax) E-mail: foundation@ons.org Web site: www.onsfoundation.org
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