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M.T. Meadows, AONE - (312) 422-2807
Chicago, IL (Friday, March 16, 2012) - 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 2012 Research Seed Grant Awards. The recipients were selected from grant proposals submitted by both AONE members and nonmembers. The funding will facilitate research in the area of nursing leadership development.
The recipients, to be honored during the AONE 45th Annual Meeting and Exposition, March 21-24, 2012 in Boston, are:
Ann Mayo, RN, DNSc, FAAN, professor, Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science, University of San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
Research Project: A Research Study to Psychometrically Test a Measure of Leadership Development Outcomes
Teri Wicker, PhD, RN, director of professional practice, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Sun City, Ariz.
Research Project: Ready to Lead? Describing Transformational Leadership in Frontline Nurses
The AONE Foundation will begin accepting applications for 2013 awards in September 2012. 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 and 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 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 8,500 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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