With the growth of nursing, there is an increased need for research to provide a scientific foundation for practice. The KNA Nursing Education Cabinet has designed an award to foster research. Please consider submitting papers for review.

CRITERIA

(1)  Submit a paper published in a referred journal by a nurse researcher.
(2)  The time frame for research paper must be within the last two years.
(3)  The focus for the research shall include any aspect of clinical practice, administration, or education.
(4)  The published paper shall include the following:
a.  Significance of problem
b.  Demonstration of scientific rigor
c.  Clarity of analysis and conclusions
d.  Adherence to guidelines for protection of human rights
e.  Implications for nursing

PROCESS

(1)  Two copies of the published research paper and an abstract of 250 words or less must be submitted to the KNA Nursing Education & Research Cabinet. Send submission to Education & Research Cabinet, 200 Whittington Parkway, Suite 101, Louisville, KY 402022-4900 and postmarked no later than May 1, 2010.
(2)  The abstract of the research paper will be published in the Kentucky Nurse.
(3)  Please include the current curriculum vitae.