Research Committee...
Dear PSONS Colleague,
The PSONS research committee is looking for 3 - 5 members. The role of the research committee is to promote and raise awareness of the activities of oncology nursing researchers in our community, to work on a communication or education topic related to nursing research, and to review and award the PSONS research grant. I want to invite you to share your appreciation for the value nursing research brings to the lives of our patients by asking you to join the PSONS research committee.
We are all aware of the value that PSONS brings to our profession as oncology nurses, which comes about as a result of the volunteer work of its membership. I also understand that it may be difficult to participate in committees when you live outside the Seattle area or have other family or personal obligations. I believe this committee will work for you. All communications will be through email and almost all meetings will be via conference call.
Our core projects for the year will be to continue::
- A research news column for the PSONS quarterly (information, education, brief interviews with nurse researchers)
- An educational/research meeting on how to make professional posters for research meetings (with the goal of increasing the number of posters at our yearly symposium meeting)
- Award the PSONS research grant
As a committee member you will be able to participate from home.
If you are interested in more information please email Joseph Tariman
Research Grant Criteria and Information This is a PDF file. Please click on the link and the file will automatically download.
RESEARCH FUNDING
PROGRAM
Research Grant Dissemination Grant
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How Much is the Funding Award? |
$1,000 | $500 |
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How Can I Use the Award?
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To carry out a research project
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-Development of a poster
or paper for presentation -Development
of a manuscript
for presentation -Travel or registration to a meeting to present data
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What are the Eligibility Criteria? |
Active Member of PSONS. Research still in progress | Active Member of PSONS |
| How do I apply? | Submit the required application | Submit the required application |
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When is the Application Due? |
May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
Examples of What You Could Do with One Thousand Dollars of PSONS Research Money
Personnel help:
A typist to transcribe notes from focus groups or interviews
A statistical consultant
An inter-rater for coding narrative data
A programmer to develop a website
A colleague who can help establish reliability of observational data
Data Entry person
Equipment:
A touchscreen for a desk top PC for patients to use
Wireless access points for your clinic
A desk top PC
Purchasing equipment for certain types of measurement studies (e.g., research-appropriate thermometers, dynamometers,
glucometers, etc.)
Tape recorder( or phone recorder), professional quality microphones,
batteries
Transcriber machine
Printer cartridges, toner
Notebook P.C. for patients to use in your clinical setting
Laboratory Costs
For laboratory assays of various substances (e.g., salivary cortisol, an indicator of stress
Supplies
License for software needed to do data analysis
Supplies for study participants (e.g., ostomy appliances)
Funds to purchase "lists" (e.g., from professional organizations, SEER, mailing lists from private mailing firms for studies that want to survey "healthy" individuals within a certain age group, for example)
Purchasing proprietary questionnaires
Postage for mail surveys
Printing
Printing and "packaging" professional-looking intervention materials
Other:
Gifts for study participants
Participant parking
Poster Making
Did you know that posters are a powerful way to communicate ideas? They can be used to summarize large amounts of information in a succinct and appealing manner. They provide an opportunity to be creative and impactful. Many of our members have participated in one of our past poster making classes and the result of their work has been seen at conferences and hospital and clinic corridors .
University of Washington Health Sciences, Academic Services & Facilities, partnered with PSONS to provide these classes, and now they have a website that takes you through the process step-by-step. You will find these easy to follow instructions the key to creating your first (or next) poster. Give it a try and be ready for our next Symposium where you can show a best practice, your Master's thesis, or a novel idea. Remember, part of our mission is to promote quality in oncology nursing practice through education, communication, and research!
www.podnetwork.org/conferences/postersessions/MakingAPoster.pdf -
If you have questions or want to discuss your ideas, contact the Communications Chairperson, Linda Cuaron
206-605-8750 or sailawayatdawn@gmail.com