Research / Grant Award

Ortho Neutrogena Dermatology Nurse Research Grant

Purpose: To recognize quality research in dermatology nursing which will improve dermatology patient care.

Criteria: The candidate must:
  1. Be an active DNA member for the past 2 years.
  2. Remain an active DNA member for the duration of their research.
  3. Be employed in the specialty of dermatology.
  4. Be the principal investigator for the research.
  5. Agree to submit research findings within 2 years to the Dermatology Nursing Journal; or submit a poster presentation for a DNA Convention; or submit a presentation at a DNA Convention.
  6. Have research be in a format consistent with the nursing process.
  7. Have all research approved by an Institutional Research Board.
Submit: The candidate shall submit:
  1. A completed application.
  2. The research proposal.
  3. 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.
  4. Documentation research has been approved by an Institutional Research Board.
  5. Projected cost analys of project.

Award: The recipient will be awarded a $2,000 educational grant provided by Ortho Neutrogena.

Application

Download the Application (Acrobat)

Past Award Winners:

2005

Ortho Neutrogena

Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, MSN A

Sun Protection Foundation UV Monitoring and Detection Program

2004

Ortho Neutrogena

Leslie Plauntz, RN BA DNC

Moisturizers for Skin Care Following Burn Injury

2003


Not awarded.


2002


Not awarded.


2001

Neutrogena

Elise Hazzard, MSN ARNP-BC DNC


2000

Ortho

Mary Jane Howard

Ultraviolet Exposure:  Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of College Students

1999

Ortho

Vickie B. Stone, MS RN CS DRNC


1998


Melodie S. Young, MSN RN ANP

Determining the Average Required Number of PUVA Treatments  to Gain 75% Clearance of Psoriasis