RESEARCH AWARDS

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Research Dissemination Award

The Research Dissemination Award recognizes an individual or group who has made a major contribution to the dissemination of research for use in clinical nursing practice, education, administration, research, and/or public knowledge. Dissemination of research findings refers to a systematic effort or project that is directed toward making the essentials of completed research available to nurses or to the public in an accessible and usable format.

2007 Recipient
Better Blood Pressure for Better Patient Care
Christiana Care  Health System and University of Delaware Blood Pressure Team
Kathleen A. Schell, DNSc, RN
Sandra J. Wakai, BSN, RN, CCRN
Maureen A. Seckel, MSN, RN, APRN, BC, CCRN
Denise L. Lyons, MSN, RN, APRN, BC
Elisabeth G. Bradley, MS, RN, APRN, BC, CCRN
Linda Bucher, DNSc, RN
Kathleen Simpson, BSN, RNC
Melanie Chichester, BSN, RNC
Elizabeth Carson, RNC

Research Dissertation Award

The Research Dissertation Award recognizes a nurse whose doctoral dissertation is exceptionally meritorious and exemplifies high standards of scholarship and knowledge building. The dissertation is required to be significant for nursing practice and must contribute to the body of knowledge for nursing by setting the stage for a career and program of research.

2007 Recipient
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Examining the Analgesic Properties of Oral Sucrose during Routine Immunizations at Two and Four Months of Age
Linda A. Hatfield, PhD, CNNP

Research Utilization Award

The Research Utilization Award celebrates its 20th anniversary and recognizes an individual or group who has developed an outstanding practical application of nursing research. This research has improved the health of the public or has promoted institution-wide programs for use of research in clinical practice.

2007 Recipient
Evidence Based Lactation/Breastfeeding Care for Vulnerable Infants
Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RNC