Dermatology Nurse Research Grant
Purpose: To recognize quality research in dermatology nursing which will improve dermatology patient care.
Criteria: The candidate must:
- Be an active DNA member for the past 2 years.
- Remain an active DNA member for the duration of their research
- Be employed in the specialty of dermatology.
- Be the principal investigator for the research.
- Agree to submit research findings within 2 years to the Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association; or submit a poster presentation for a DNA Convention; or submit a presentation at a DNA Convention.
- Have research be in a format consistent with the nursing process and relevant to the specialty of dermatology
- Have all research approved by an Institutional Research Board.
- Obtain or maintain DNC/DCNP.
Submit: The candidate shall submit:
- A completed application.
- The research proposal
- A letter stating agreement to publish research findings with the DNA in one of the three above mentioned forms and send updates on their research to the award committee chairman every 6 months.
- Documentation research has been approved by an Institutional Research Board.
- Projected cost analysis of project.
Award: The recipient will be awarded a $2,000 grant.
Application: Download the [1]Application [2] (Acrobat)
Past Award Winners:
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Year
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Sponsor
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Name of Grant Recipient
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Title
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Award
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| 2011 | Ortho Dermatologics | Pamela Fletcher, MSN, DCNP | Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Melanoma Assessment Knowledge, Practice and Perceived Barriers | $2,000 |
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2010 |
Ortho Dermatologics |
Debra Shelestack, RN, PhD |
Belief and Practices of Skin Cancer Awareness: Instrument Development and Testing |
$2,000 |
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2009 |
Ortho Dermatologics |
Not Awarded. |
Na |
Na |
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2008 |
Ortho Neutrogena |
Sin Yu Cecilia Wong, RN BSN |
Quality of Life Issues Due to Excess Facial Hair and/or Folliculitis in Females. |
$2,000 |
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2007 |
Ortho Neutrogena |
Alicia Van Cott, BS RN CCRC ANP |
Workforce Characteristics of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners in the US |
$2,000 |
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2006 |
Ortho Neutrogena |
Marianne C. Tawa, RN MSN NP |
The Impact of UV Photographs on Adolescents' Sun Protection Attitudes and Behaviors |
$2,000 |
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2005 |
Ortho Neutrogena |
Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, MSN A |
Sun Protection Foundation UV Monitoring and Detection Program |
$2,000 |
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2004 |
Ortho Neutrogena |
Leslie Plauntz, RN BA DNC |
Moisturizers for Skin Care Following Burn Injury |
$2,000 |
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2003 |
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Not awarded. |
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2002 |
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Not awarded. |
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2001 |
Neutrogena |
Elise Hazzard, MSN ARNP-BC DNC |
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$2,000 |
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2000 |
Ortho |
Mary Jane Howard |
Ultraviolet Exposure: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of College Students |
$2,000 |
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1999 |
Ortho |
Vickie B. Stone, MS RN CS DRNC |
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$2,000 |
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1998 |
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Melodie S. Young, MSN RN ANP |
Determining the Average Required Number of PUVA Treatments to Gain 75% Clearance of Psoriasis |
$2,000?
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