PURPOSE:
"Stepping Stones to School Health Research", a Small Grant Program is designed to encourage Certified School Nurses/Practitioners to conduct research in the school setting. Collaborative efforts among members are encouraged.
GOAL:
To assist with funding research which will:
1. Improve the practice of School Nursing.
2. Promote and strengthen the role of the Certified School Nurse/Practitioner.
3. Encourage innovative delivery of school health services to children and adolescents.
4. Enhance family, student, and staff education regarding the importance of health care and preventive care.
PROCESS:
The research proposal should not exceed five (5) typewritten double-spaced excluding the cover sheet (See Guidelines for Submitting Research Proposals.) Name(s), locations and other identifying information should appear only on the cover sheet. Proposals meeting requirements will undergo a blind review and rating procedure conducted by at least three members of the Board of Directors. The grant will be awarded based on the overall ratings.
The deadline for research submission is: February 15 ***extended to March 15, 2011
The recipient will be notified in writing within four weeks with the award announced at the Annual Conference.
A formal presentation will be made at the Annual Conference. An article to be published in the Examiner is also required. *Unfunded proposals are eligible to be resubmitted.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Research proposals will be rated by:
1. Scientific merit/innovative approach
2. New information/approach yielded to improve school nurse/practitioner's delivery of health care.
3. Soundness of budget.
4. Feasibility of study.
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