Awards

Research Awards

Application deadline is March 1 and September 1

Fall 2011: Dr. Wanda Bonnel for her research titled "Gaining and Applying New Information: What Helps RN-BSN Students"
Fall 2011: Annemarie Slaven - Honors Research Project, "Complimentary Therapy to relieve Pediatric Cancer Therapy Related Symptoms"
Spring 2009: Dr. Lynne Connelly for research project titled: “Can the Use of Virtual Reality Goggles Decrease Anxiety in Patients having a Bone Marrow Biopsy?”
Spring 2009: Sharon Kumm for research project titled: “Point of Care Videos”.
Fall 2008: Allison Taylor, Honors Research Project titled: “The Therapy-Related Symptom Checklist Children (TRSC-C) in Oncology Inpatients
Fall 2008: Kelsey Jensen, Honors Research Project titled: Using Conversation Skills in a Self-Care Intervention for Caregivers.
Fall 2008: Kasey Bowden, Honors Research Project: “Patient Self-Report and Nurse Assessment of Depression in Heart failure”.
Fall 2007: Ashley Seibert for Honors Research Project titled: Understanding Nursing Home Culture Change: The High and Low
Fall 2007: Jennifer Gross for Honors Research Project titled: The Perceived Behavioral Control of Breastfeeding Among Pregnant Adolescents and Its Relation to Postpartum Breastfeeding Difficulties
Fall 2007: Emily Fuhs for Honors Research Project titled: Perinatal Risk Factors and Postpartum Depression: A Comparison of Publicly and Privately Insured Women
Spring 2007: Marge Barnett: “A Study of Staff Nurses’ Administration Practice Patterns and Attitudes Regarding the Titration of Opioids for Dying Patients in the Acute Care Setting.”
Fall 2006: Phoebe Williams: “Family and Sibling Caregiving.”
Spring 2006: M. Kathleen Brewer: “Reasons Most Often Cited Why Students Do Not Participate in On-Line Evaluations.”
Spring 2006: Eldonna Sylvia: “Exploring the Experience of Depression From the Perspective of People Living in Western Frontier Counties in Kansas.”
Fall 2002: Veronica Rempusheski & Sarah Forbes: "Ethnography of Everyday Decisions of Residents in Assisted Living."
Spring 2002: Phoebe D. Williams, PhD, RN, "Patient Self-Care Strategies for Symptom Management Using the TRSC as Checklist: A Pilot Study," with Kathleen Ducey, MSN, RN, & Anita Wingate, PhD, RN
Fall 2001: Sandra Bergquist "Validation of a Tool for Monitoring Healing of Pressure Ulcers."
Spring 2000: Jan Davidson “Identification of Essential Competencies for Advanced Practice Nurses”.
Fall 1999: No proposals received
Spring 1999: Carol Starling “Pre-Term delivery prevention program: Effects on pregnancy outcomes for the population of an urban health department.”
Fall 1998: Karen Wambach “Lactation Mastitis: A Descriptive Study of the Experience.”

Travel Awards

Application deadline is March 1 and September 1

Spring 2009: Dr. Julianna Brixey, RN, PhD, Research Abstract Presentation. “Social Bookmarking: Creating Interconnectedness for online Health Informatics Students”, at the Sigma Theta Tau 20th International Nursing Research Conference Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Fall 2008: Dr. Karen Wambach, RN, PhD, Research Presentation: ”The test of a Theory Based Intervention to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes in Adolescent Mothers” at the 2008 State if the Science Congress in Nursing Resaerch in Washington DC.
Spring 2008: Akiko Kubo, Concurrent Session Presentation. “Progressive Upright Mobility (PUM) in the ICU,” and Poster/Research Oral Presentation, “Psychometric Testing of the KU Delirium Assessment Tool (KU DAT) for Intubated Patients,” at the National Teaching Institute for the National Association of Critical care Nurses in Chicago, Illinois.
Spring 2008: Janet Wilcox, Research Presentation, “The Meet the Admission Criteria but Don’t Make It Through the Program-Why?” at the International Nursing Research Conference in Jerusalem, Israel
Spring 2008: Vicki Hicks, Concurrent Session Presentation, “ Tran-Cultural Clinical Experiences: Impact on the Cognitive Development of Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students,” at the Association of Community Health Nurse Educators Annual Institute in Atlanta, Georgia
Spring 2008: Elaine Williams-Domian, Poster Presentation, “Home Visitation coach Perceptions and Experiences in Working with High Risk Mothers for Abuse and Neglect’, at the 9th national Head Start Conference, Washington, DC
Spring 2007: Ubolrat Piamjariyakul: Present Concurrent Session, “Work Life Experience Among Registered Nurses in Thailand Hospitals,” and Poster, “Structural Model for Patient Home Care Technology Effectiveness Outcomes at the 2007 ICN International Conference in Yokohama, Japan
Spring 2007: Kelli Kramer: Research Presentation, “Psychometric Evaluation of Computer-Administered Tension Scales for Weight Management in Rural Settings,” at the 13th International Reversal Theory Conference in Aberystwyth, Wales
Fall 2006: Carol Smith: Present Paper, “Conveying Nurse Caring through Accurate, Timely, and Specific Information on the Internet,” at the European Association for Communication in Healthcare Conference in Basle, Switzerland
Spring 2006: Ubolrat Piamjariyakul: Present Paper, “Cancer Treatment, Symptom monitoring, and Self-Care in Adults: A Pilot Study in Thailand,” and Poster Presentation, “Cancer Treatment, Symptom monitoring, and Self-Care in Adults,” at the Sigma Theta Tau International Conference in Montreal, Canada.
Spring 2006: Karen Wambach: Serve as an Individual Consultant for other MRNS investigators and as the research sponsor/mentor for Sarah Davis, BSN Honors Student, when she presents her poster, “Perinatal Nurses’ Attitudes Subjective Norms, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Intentions Toward Supporting Breast Feeding Among Adolescent Mothers,” at the MRNS 30th Annual Conference in Milwaukee, WI
Fall 2005: C. Ludwig: Poster Presentation, “On-line Course Feedback: What Does It Mean?” at the NLN Education Summit 2005 in Baltimore, MD
Fall 2005: Phoebe Williams: Present Research, “Pediatric Chronic Illness, Well Siblings, and Families,” at the Research Centre at Coventry University in Coventry, UK
Spring 2005: Hasan Al Omari: Presentation of Abstract, “Rituals and Rules in the Wheat Valley Assisted Living Culture,” at the MNRS Research Conference in Cincinnati, OH
Fall 2004: V. Thurmond: Poster Presentation, “The Use of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) in the Perioperative Setting,” at the Karen A. Rieders Poster Session of the 110th Annual Meeting of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Conference in Denver, CO
Spring 2004: Vicki Hicks: Presentation, "International Healthcare: A Clinical Experience," at the National Association of Community Health Nursing Educator's Spring Institute in Minneapolis, MN
Fall 2003: Katherine Fletcher & Judith Warren: Presentation: "Nurturing the SEEDS of Learning: The Faculty Perspective of the Partnership," at the Sigma theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 37th Biennial Convention in Toronto, Canada
Fall 2003: Cynthia Teel: Poster Presentation, “International Peer Development through Cyberspace Teaching-Learning Technology,” at the National League for Nursing Education Summit 2003 in San Antonio, TX.
Fall 2003: H. Al Omari: Presentation, “Resident Ritual Integrated into Rules of Assisted Living Culture,” at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA
Fall 2003: W. Bani-Issa: Presentation, “Beyond the Rhythm and Routine in Assisted Living,” at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
Fall 2003: D. Kennedy: Presentation, “Function and Coping within the Context of Everyday Decisions in Assisted Living,” at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA
Spring 2003: Carol Smith: Poster Presentation: "Global Aspects of Motivation to Care," at the Sigma Theta Tau International International Evidenced-based Practice Pre-Conference in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Spring 2003: Veronica Thurmond: Presentations: "Assessing the Influence of a Web-Based Environment on Student Satisfaction," and "Examination of Interaction Variables as Predictors of Students' Satisfaction and Willingness to Enroll in Future Web-Based Courses While Controlling for Student Characteristics," at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Internation Conference in Albuquerque, NM.
Spring 2003: Karen Wambach: Poster Presentation: "Breastfeeding Experiences of Adolescent Mothers," at the International Lactation Consultants Conference in Sydney, Australia
Spring 2002: Nancy Hoffart, PhD, RN Poster & Abstract Presentation, “Nursing Care Delivery & Patient Outcomes in Freestanding Dialysis Units,” at the American Nephrology Nurses' Association National Symposium in Orlando, FL
Spring 2002: Mary T. Sweat, MSN, RN, CPNP Poster presentation, “Effect of a School-based Program on the Cardiovascular Fitness of School-aged Children,” at the 26th Annual Research Conference of the Midwest Nursing Research Society in Chicago, IL
Fall 2001: Kathy Fletcher: Presentation, "Partnering to Build a Web-based Case Management Instructional Program," at the Sigma Theta Tau 36th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, IN
Fall 2001: Edna Hamera: Presentation: "Cognitive Impairments in Schizophrenia: Using Compensatory Strategies in Teaching Skills," at the American Psychiatric Nursing Association Conference in Reno, NV
Spring 2001: Diane Boyle: Present Research Paper, "Enhancing Nursing-Physician Collaboration in ICU's" at the Midwest Research Society Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH
Spring 2001: Jan Davidson: Poster Presentation (of research previously funded by Delta Chapter), "Identification of Essential Competencies for Advanced Practice Nurses" at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Conference, Orlando, FL
Spring 2001: Vicki Hicks & Jackie Nowak: Presentation, "On-Site Health Care Coordination for Urban Disadvantaged Children: A Clinical Experience" at the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators Spring Institute, Charlottesville, VA
Fall 2000: Nancy Hoffart: Poster Presentation, "A Service Education Partnership to Improve Patient Outcomes in an Acute Care Setting" at the 4th Nursing Academic International Congress, Washington DC
Fall 2000: Carol Smith: Presentation, "KU Self Fellowship for Doctoral Nursing Students" at the International Family Nursing Research Congress, McLean, VA
Fall 2000: JoAnn Lierman: Presentation, "Supporting a Clinical Course 'On-Line,'" at the 3rd Annual Baccalaureate Education Conference, Chicago, IL, with Jo-Ellen Greisher-Billiard & Jeanne Schott

Community Awards

Nomination deadline is April 1

Spring 2015: Community Leader -- Dr. Cynthia Teel
Spring 2014: Community Leader Award -- Dr Nelda Godfrey and her team of Associate Degree Deans (Karen LaMartina, Shirley Wendel, Anita Mills, Pam Covault, and Debra Hackler) for development of a Shared Curriculum
Spring 2013: Community Leader Award -- Dr Rita Clifford
Spring 2012: Community Leader -- Gail Withers
Spring 2009: Community Leadership Award – Kari Hess RN, MN, Recognition for her role in leading the charge to implement a smoke free policy in Emporia Kansas.
Spring 2007: Community Leadership Award: Suzanne Schaffer
Spring 2007: Excellence in Clinical Practice Award: Noreen Thompson
Spring 2006: Community Leadership Award: Robyn Setter
Spring 2006: Excellence in Clinical Practice Award: Monica Scheibmeier
Spring 2005: Community Leadership Award: Beth Vandenberg, Director, Clinical Excellence/Resources at the University of Kansas Hospital
Spring 2005: Excellence in Clinical Practice Award: Beth Clark, Director, Cardiovascular Services at the University of Kansas Hospital
Spring 2003: Excellence in Clinical Practice Award: Nancy Barr, Clinical Instructor, University of Kansas School of Nursing and Clinician III at St. Joseph Health Center
Spring 2002: Community Leadership Award: Carol Cleek, Director of Critical and Progressive Care Unit/Coordinator of Clinical Trials at Olathe Medical Center
Spring 2001: Excellence in Clinical Practice Award - Susan E. Bennett, Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager at the University of Kansas Medical Center Student Health Clinic and Clinical Instructor at the University of Kansas School of Nursing
Spring, 2000: Community Leadership Award - Dr. Nancy M. Mills, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Spring, 2000: Excellence in Clinical Practice - Donna Ryan, RN, MSN, Advanced Practice Nurse in Pediatrics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital
Spring, l999: Community Leadership Award - Ann Louise Ropp, RN, MS, Vice President for Women and Children’s Services for St. Luke’s-Shawnee Mission Health System
Spring, 1999: Excellence in Clinical Practice - Daphne Reavey, RN, MSN, NNP, Coordinator, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners of Children’s Mercy Hospital
Spring, l998: Community Leadership Award - Eldonne Sylvia, Nurse Practitioner at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Clinical Instructor at the University of Kansas School of Nursing, whose involvements include the Franklin Community Center and the School of Nursing Community Service Committee
Spring, 1998: Excellence in Clinical Practice Award - no nominations were received

Student Awards

Nomination deadline is April 1

Spring 2015: Undergraduate Student Award -- Ashley Heiman
Spring 2015: Masters of Science in Nursing Student Award -- Diedre Serene
Spring 2015: Doctorate of Nursing Practice Student Award – Dr. Jerrihlyn McGee
Spring 2015: PhD Student Award -- Mary Meyer
Spring 2015: Clinical Leader – Greta Price
Spring 2014: Undergraduate Student Award -- Laurissa Beckman
Spring 2014: Masters of Science in Nursing Student Award -- Whitney Watson
Spring 2014: Doctorate of Nursing Practice Student Award – Patty Daly
Spring 2014: Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) -- Adrienne Platt
Spring 2014: Clinical Leader Award -- Robyn Albrecht-Thompson and Cyndy Steen for the KUH Oncology Units achievement of the Prism Award for Excellence in Medical Surgical Nursing
Spring 2013: Undergraduate Student Award -- Lindsay Davis
Spring 2013: Doctorate of Nursing Practice Student Award –
Spring 2013: Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) -- Dr. Premruetai Noimuenwai
Spring 2013: Clinical Leader Award -- Dr. Helen Connors
Spring 2012: Undergraduate Student Award – Alena Knowles
Spring 2012: Masters of Science in Nursing Student Award -- Michael Hastings
Spring 2012: Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Award -- Dr. Brenda Tyczkewski
Spring 2012: PhD Student Award -- Dr. Jill Peltzer
Spring 2012: Clinical Excellence -- Dr. Rachael Pepper
Spring 2009: Undergraduate Student Award – Souithita Vilayvahn
Spring 2009: Graduate Student Award – Cara Knipp
Spring 2009: Doctoral Student Award – Elizabeth Rosen
Fall 2008: Undergraduate Excellence Awards – Kasey Bowden, Arlene Higgins and Souithita Vilayvahn
Spring 2008: Outstanding Undergraduate Student- Kaitlyn Dresser
Spring 2008: Outstanding Graduate (Master’s) Student-Nicole Marrow
Spring 2008: Outstanding Doctoral Student-Jennifer Duncan
Fall 2007: Undergraduate Excellence Awards – Elizabeth Erickson
Spring 2007: Undergraduate Student Award: Jessica Anderson
Spring 2007: Graduate Student Award: Chito Belchez
Spring 2007: Doctoral Student Award: Moya Peterson
Spring 2006: Undergraduate Student Award: Jillian Wagoner
Spring 2006: Graduate Student Award: Carrie Krumholz
Spring 2006: Doctoral Student Award: Gretchen Quenstedt-Moe
Spring 2005: Undergraduate Student Award: Michelle Bosworth
Spring 2005: Doctoral Student Award: Caryl Goodyear-Bruch
Spring 2004: Undergraduate Student Award: Ashleigh Surber
Spring 2004: Graduate Student Award: Sally Holkins Whitaker
Spring 2003: Undergraduate Student Award: Elizabeth Yoder
Spring 2003: Doctoral Student Award: Karen Komoroski
Spring 2002: Undergraduate Student Award: Mollie Hampton
Spring 2002: Graduate Student Award: Jennifer Eisenbarth
Spring 2002: Doctoral Student Award: Karen Pace
Spring 2001: Undergraduate Student Award - Jennifer Pickard
Spring 2001: Graduate Student Award - Jan N. Wilson
Spring 2001: Doctoral Student Award - Carolyn Graff
Spring 2000: Undergraduate Student Award - Britny Bivins
Spring 2000: Graduate Student Award - Barbara Holcomb
Spring 2000: Doctoral Student Award - Chiemi Kochinda
Spring 1999: Undergraduate Student Award - Erica Blackwell
Spring 1999: Graduate Student Award - Rosie Thompson
Spring 1999: Doctoral Student Award - Barbara L. Smith
Spring 1998: Undergraduate Student Award - Leane Hower
Spring 1998: Graduate Student Award - Tammie Willis
Spring 1998: Doctoral Student Award - no nominations were received