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AONE Foundation announces 2011 seed grant recipients
Awardees will conduct key research in areas of work environment, workforce, patient safety
Contact:
MT Meadows, AONE - (312) 422-2807
Chicago, IL (March 11, 2011) —The AONE Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research & Education (AONE Foundation), a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), has announced the recipients of its 2011 Research Seed Grant Awards. The funding will facilitate nursing leadership research in the areas of work environment, workforce, and patient safety.
The recipients, to be honored during the AONE 44th Annual Meeting and Exposition, April 13-16, 2011 in San Diego, are:
Kathleen Capitulo, DNSc, RN, FAAN, chief nurse executive, and Lynda Olender, PhDc, ANP, NEA-BC, RN, executive consultant, James J. Peters VA Medical Center,
Bronx, NY
Research Project: What is the Impact of a Caring Professional Practice Model with Shared Governance on Clinical Staff's Caring, Structural Empowerment, and Workplace Engagement?
Denise K. Gormley, PhD, RN, assistant professor, college of nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Research Project: Relationship of Multi-dimensional Organizational Commitment to Nurse Productivity, Quality of Care and Patient Safety
Sue Lasiter, PhD, RN, assistant professor, department of adult health, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN
Research Project: Older Adults’ Perceptions of Feeling Safe in Acute Care
The AONE Foundation will begin accepting applications for 2012 awards in September 2011. For more information about the seed grant program, interested candidates should contact Sara Neuner at 312-422-2808 or sneuner@aha.org.
About the AONE Foundation
The AONE Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research & Education (AONE Foundation), a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 2010 to further the research and educational priorities of AONE. The AONE Foundation’s activities include annual seed grants to fund nursing research projects, leadership development focusing on nurse managers, as well as the AONE Foundation Mentor Award and Nurse Researcher Award. The AONE Foundation accomplishes its mission through support from individuals, foundations and corporations. For additional information about the AONE Foundation, visit www.aone.org/foundation.
About the American Organization of Nurse Executives
The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is the national professional organization for nurses who design, facilitate and manage care. With more than 7,500 members, AONE is the leading voice of nursing leadership in health care. Since 1967, the organization has provided leadership, professional development, advocacy and research to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence and shape public policy for health care. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA). For additional information, visit the AONE website at www.aone.org.
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