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Clinical Practice Grant To provide funding to members of AACN who wish to conduct research directly related to the association's clincial practice research priorities. Amount Awarded: $6000Number Awarded: 1 each year.Deadline: September of each year.Eligibility: RNs who are current members of the association may apply for these grants. They must propose to conduct research on a topic that the AACN has identified as a priority for clinical practice: techniques to optimize pulmonary function and prevent pulmonary complications; weaning of mechanically ventilated patients; effect of nursing activities/interventions on hemodynamic parameters; techniques for real-time monitoring of tissue perfusion and oxygenation; nutritional support modalities and patient outcomes; interventions to prevent infection; pain assessment and pain management techniques; accuracy and precision of invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices; and effect of nursing activities, environmental stimuli, and human interactions on intracranial and cerebral perfusion pressure. Research conducted in fulfillment of an academic degree is acceptable.Contact Information:American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Attn: Department of Research
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949/362-2000
Fax: 949/362-2020
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