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ANNA hands out research grants, awards at annual meeting
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The American Nephrology Nurses Association distributed a variety of nursing excellence awards, educational scholarships, and research grants to members and chapters during ANNA's 45th National Symposium in Anaheim this week.
Career Mobility Scholarships
Award: $2,000
- Nancy Edge, RN
Tri State Dialysis
Schullsburg, WI
- Vickie Kanute, RN
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
- Sharona Johnson, FNP-BC
PCMH
Goldsboro, NC
- Catherine Picarelli, BSN, RN, CNN
Hackensack University Medical Center
Paramus, NJ
- Ellen Zwilling, BS, RN
FMC-Pitt County Dialysis
Greenville, NC
AbbVie/Pamela Balzer Career Mobility Scholarship
Award: $2,500
- Jade Hendricks, BSN, RN
WVUH
Fairmont, WV
Angelini Pharma Inc. Career Mobility Scholarship
Award: $2,500
- Yolanda Thompson-Martin, MSN, RN, ANP-C
Kidney Associates
Kansas City, MO
Janel Parker Career Mobility Scholarship
Sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
Award: $2,500
- Sharon LaFond, RN, CDN
Baystate Medical Center
Williamsburg, MA
NNCC Career Mobility Scholarships
Award: $2,000
- Sheila Deziel, BSN, RN, CNN
Fresenius Renal Technologies Group
Mesa, AZ
- Deborah Leggett, BSN, RN, CNN
Jackson - Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
- Mary Beth Morrell, BSN, RN, CNN
DaVita
Sugar Grove, PA
Dare to Soar Career Mobility Scholarship
Sponsored by Dr. Rowena W. Elliott
Award: $2,000
- Karen Gaietto, MSN, BSN, CNN
Seneca Dialysis
Tiffin, OH
ANNA Clinical Practice Grants
Award: $2,500
- Sara Kennedy, BSN, RN, CNN
Hoover, AL
- Kelly Leach, BSN, FNP-C
Altru Health System
East Grand Forks, MN
Gloria Scharf Beedie Memorial Grant
Sponsored by the family of Gloria Scharf Beedie
$1,000 and a plaque
- Rhonda Duggan, BS, RN, CCTC
Carolinas Healthcare System
Charlottesville, NC
Nurse in Washington Internship Grants
Complete funding for NIWI
One grant sponsored by Nursing Economic$ and one grant sponsored by ANNA
- Yeewan Sum Kao, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CNN
University of Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, MN
- Ruth Grindinger, RN
Fresenius Medical Care
Livingston, MT
ANNA Grant Recipients
ANNA Research Grant
Award: $6,720
- Ann Horigan, PhD, RN
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Barbara F. Prowant Nursing Research Grant
Sponsored by Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Award: $5,000
- Loretta Jackson Brown, PhD(c), RN, CNN
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Atlanta, GA
Other Awards
Lifetime membership in ANNA
- Karen Burwell, BSN, RN, CNN
DaVita
Livingston, TX
Ron Brady Memorial Award for Excellence in Volunteer Leadership
Sponsored by Anthony Jannetti, Inc.
Award: $1,000 and a plaque
- Deborah Brooks, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CNN, CNN-NP
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Clinical Practice Award
Sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
Award: $1,000 and a plaque
- Joan Wokpara, BSN, RN
DaVita
Powder Springs, GA
Nephrology Nurse Educator Award
Sponsored by DaVita
Award: $1,000 and a plaque
- Rowena Elliott, PhD, RN, CNN, BC, CNE, AGNP-BC, FAAN
University of Southern Mississipp
Hattiesburg, MS
Excellence in Nephrology Nursing Management Award
Award: $1,000 and a plaque
- Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN
FMC Loganville, LLC
Lawrenceville, GA
Nephrology Nurse Researcher Award
Award: $1,000 and a plaque
- Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC
Florida Atlantic University and Cleveland Clinic/Florida Department of Nephrology
Weston, FL
Quality Care Award
Sponsored by Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Award: $2,000 and a plaque
- Leilani Castillo, BSN, RN, CNN
NaphCare, Inc.
Aurora, CO
Spirit of Nephrology Nursing Award
Award: $1,500 and a plaque
- Sandy Miholics, RN, CNN
Healthfirst NY
Neshanic Station, NJ
Outstanding Chapter Recognition Award
Award: $1,000 educational grant
- Alamo City (TX) Chapter
Chapters Strategic Collaboration Award
Award: $2,000
Colonial and Mass Bay Chapters
Research Abstract Award
Award: $500
Michelle Cassin, RN, CPDN
DaVita Healthcare Partners
Nashua, NH
Research Sharing Award
Award: $350
Mary Haras, PhD, MBA, APN, NP-C, CNN
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
Kelly McManus Memorial Award
Sponsored by NxStage
Award: $2,000
Marlene Currier, BSN, RN, CNN
Lifeline Vascular Access
Marietta, GA
ANNA Board of Directors Award
Award: ANNA logo pin, complimentary registration to a future ANNA National Symposium, and plaque
Nancy Smith, BSN, RN, CNN
Kerkhoven, MN
Representation Award
Award: $500
Juanita (Janie) Martinez, BSN, RN, CCRN, CNN
Alamo Kidney Health
San Antonio, TX
Helen Feigenbaum Award for the Promotion of Excellence in Nephrology Nursing
Sponsored by the Feigenbaum Family
Award: $1,000 and a plaque
Cheryl Cress, RN, CNN
Washington University
Wentzville, MO
Chapter STAR (Successful Teamwork = Achievements and Recognition) Awards
Award: $1,000
Education: Greater Puget Sound Chapter (Washington)
Evidence-Based Practice: Keystone Chapter (Pennsylvania)
Leadership: Sacramento Valley Chapter (California)
Membership: Greater Minnesota Chapter (Minnesota)
Chapter Rising Star Awards
Award: $500
Advocacy: Dallas Chapter (Texas)
Education: Sand Dollar Chapter (Texas)
Evidence-Based Practice: Central Virginia Chapter (Virginia)
Leadership: Hazel Taylor Chapter (Alabama)
Membership: Wisconsin Chapter (Wisconsin)
Nephrology Nursing Journal Writing Contest Awards
Award: $500
Clinical Practice:
Lynda Ball, MSN, RN, CNN
Network 13
Oklahoma City, OK
Education:
Catherine A. Firanek, MBA, BSN, RN
Baxter Healthcare
Deerfield, IL
Co-authors: James A. Sloand, MD and Lucy B. Todd, MSN, ACNP-BC, CNN
Research:
Ann E. Horigan
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Co-authors: Susan M. Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, Sharron Docherty, PhD, MScN, RN, CPNPAC/PC, and Julie Barroso, PhD, ANP, APRN, BC, FAAN