2010 tnf Scholarly Writing Contest - Members Only
Congratulations to Patty Orr, EdD, MSN, RN
$1,000 Winner of the TNF 2010 Scholarly Writing Contest
Patty Orr’s manuscript, How I Use My Research in Daily Practice, reflects her belief that evidence-based nursing practice frames well designed nursing practice research initiatives. Orr wrote that the
most essential component of achieving success in her research is using identified evidence-based practice (EBP) interventions as the standard to consistently drive the achievement of specific outcomes
in her research.
Orr strives to test and achieve what the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guides clinical practitioners to
provide patients–that care providers execute patient care interventions which are effective, efficient, equitable,
safe, timely, and patient centric.
Orr is Chair of Excellence and an assistant professor in the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing in Clarksville, Tenn.
Access article: How I Use My Research in Daily Practice
2009 tnf scholarly writing contest
"Nurses Leading to the Future"
Congratulations go out to Brenda D. Steen, BSN, RN, CCRA, the Tennessee Nurses Foundation’s $1,000 winner of the 2009 TNF Scholarly Writing Contest.
Substance abuse among the nursing profession is a grave problem that requires serious attention. Researchers have long documented the correlation of stress and substance abuse. Brenda’s paper, entitled Promoting Positive Coping Skills in the New Nursing Workforce, covers an integrated literature review of substance abuse among nurses, concentrating on the importance of awareness and knowledge among nurses and nurse leaders, and the support that will be necessary to ensure the success of the new nursing workforce.
Click HERE to read Steen’s personal story as well as the complete paper.
This was the Tennessee Nurses Foundation’s second year for sponsoring a scholarly writing contest for TNA members as part of the celebration of Nurses Week.
TNF’s 2008 Scholarly Writing Contest Award winner was Lois Bolden.
The Board of Trust of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2009 Scholarly Writing Contest.