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Each year, the
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses (AASCIN),
upon receipt of appropriate nominations, recognizes a nurse in
each of three areas of spinal cord impairment (SCI) nursing.
The procedures and selection process common to the three
awards are described first, followed by the criteria specific
to each award.
Procedure
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Any nurse
who meets the criteria may be nominated for an award.
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Nominations
may be submitted by a member of AASCIN, or a professional
colleague, with the following exceptions:
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During
their term, members of the Board of Directors and the
Membership Committee cannot nominate anyone for an award,
cannot be nominated for an award, and cannot write letters
of support for any nominee.
Selection
Process
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All required
documentation must be complete.
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The
Membership Committee will review and score each nominee.
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The
Membership Committee will then present selected nominees to
the AASCIN Board of Directors for confirmation. A plaque will
be presented to the selected award recipient(s) at the
annual AASCIN conference.
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The award
recipient will receive a grant and per diem to attend the
annual conference. If the award recipient is unable to
attend, the presentation will be made in absentia.
General
Information
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The nominee
must be a member of AASCIN.
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An
individual may only receive one award annually.
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Each award
will be conferred only once to any given individual.
The Staff
Nurse Award for Excellence in SCI Nursing
This award is
given to an AASCIN member who is a staff nurse and role model
in providing competent and compassionate nursing care to
individuals with SCI.
Criteria
The nominee
must:
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Be a direct
care provider (RN, LPN, LVN) to individuals with SCI
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Show
outstanding clinical performance, as evidenced by:
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Knowledge
and expertise in SCI nursing practice.
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Creativity
in providing nursing care to individuals with SCI and
supporting significant others.
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Collaboration with health care professionals in providing
optimal care.
Statements by
Nominator
Briefly state
the reasons supporting your nominee. Demonstrate how the
nominee provides competent and compassionate nursing care to
individuals with SCI. Include the following as headers in the
nominator's letter of reference:
1. Position
Description
Brief
description of current job responsibilities and history of
care for individuals with SCI.
2. Knowledge
and Expertise in SCI Nursing Practice
3.
Creativity
Demonstration
of creativity in providing nursing care to individuals with
SCI and supporting significant others in daily nursing
practice as demonstrated by:
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Teaching
health maintenance techniques for reintegration into the
community.
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Using
current nursing standards and clinical research findings.
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Exhibiting
compassion and going beyond the call of duty.
4.
Collaboration with health care professionals or team
members to provide optimal care.
The
Expanded Role Award for Excellence in SCI Nursing
This award is
given to an AASCIN member who is a role model in an expanded
role. This award was designed to represent the new millennium
with a new focus on the expanded role of the professional
nurse. Examples include case manager, consultant, researcher,
manager, administrator, clinical nurse specialist, educator,
and nurse practitioner.
Criteria
The nominee
must:
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Knowledge
and expertise in SCI nursing practice.
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Creativity
in providing nursing care to individuals with SCI and
professional support to significant others.
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Collaboration with other health care professionals in
providing optimal care to achieving excellence in the
health care of persons with SCI.
Statements by
Nominator
Briefly
support your nomination by demonstrating how the nominee has
contributed to achievement of excellence in the health care of
individuals with SCI. Include the following as headers in the
nominator's letter of reference:
1. Position
Description
Brief
description of current job responsibilities and history of
care for individuals with SCI.
2.
Knowledge and Expertise in SCI Nursing Practice
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Knowledgeable of advances and trends in SCI nursing
practice.
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Demonstrates
strong clinical, problem solving, and leadership skills.
3. Creativity
Demonstration
of creativity in contributions to the nursing care for
individuals with SCI and their significant others.
4.
Collaboration with other health care professionals or team
members to provide optimal care.
The AASCIN
Distinguished Service Award
This award is
given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions
to AASCIN. These contributions have a national impact on SCI
nursing practice. Historically, this award has recognized the
distinguished service of James J. Peters, a founder of AASCIN,
and Susan Brady, MSN, RN, first President of AASCIN.
Criteria
The nominee
must:
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Demonstrate
outstanding contributions to SCI nursing practice.
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Contribute
significantly to national activities related to SCI health
care.
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Contribute
significantly to the growth and function of AASCIN.
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Demonstrate
dedication in achieving excellence in the health care of
persons with SCI.
Statements by
Nominator
Briefly
support your nomination, discussing the extent to which the
nominee has had a national impact on SCI care. Include the
following as headers in the nominator's letter of reference:
1. Position
Description
Brief
description of current job responsibilities and history of
care for individuals with SCI.
2.
Outstanding Contribution to SCI
Demonstrate
outstanding contribution to SCI care through one or more of
the following:
3. AASCIN
Contributions
Significant
contribution to the growth and development of AASCIN through
one or more of the following:
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Serving on
the Board of Directors, committees, or task forces
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Presentation
at annual conferences
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Research
grant recipient
4.
Dedication to Excellence
Significant
contributions to national activities related to SCI health
care.
Nomination Checklist
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Nomination Form.
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Nominee’s current curriculum vitae or resume.
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Letter of reference from the nominator. Include specific
criteria with headers.
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Two letters of support from colleagues or patients solicited
by the nominator.
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One original and eight copies of all of the above.
Deadline
Nomination forms with supporting materials must be postmarked
by January 15, 2003.
All information received for consideration by the Membership
Committee will be deemed confidential.
Send completed information to:
Sara Lerman, MPH
Program Manager
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses
75-20 Astoria Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177
718.803.3782
Previous Award Recipients
Excellence in SCI Clinical Performance
2000—Cheryl A. Lehman, MSN, RN, CRRN
1999—Nahid Veit, MSN, RN
1998—Margaret Amato, BSN, RN
1997—Karen L. Klemme, BSN, RN
1996—Barbara A. Rines, RN
1994—Janet Cohen, BA, RN
1993—Constance LaPorte, RN
1993—Brenda Kelley, MSN, RN
1992—Mary Jane Callahan, BS, RN
1990—Helen Remington, MSN, RN
1989—Carole S. McCarthy, LPN
Outstanding Contribution to SCI Nursing
1997—Jan A. Sheldon, MS, RN
1995—Kelly Johnson, MSN, RN
1995—Patricia S. Goltry, BSN, RN
1994—Audrey Nelson, PhD, RN
1992—Cynthia P. Zejdlik, RN
1991—Lise Casady, MS, RN
1990—Ellen Z. Hooker, EdD, RN
1988—Mary Ann Mikulic, MN, RN
1986—Susan Brady, MSN, RN
Distinguished Service
2000—Susan S. Thomason MS, RN, CS, CETN
1997—Jan A. Sheldon, MS, RN
1997—Halina M. Craig, MS, RN
1996—Sheila M. Sparks, DNSc, RN
1995—Keri Schroeder-Jaeger, MBA, RN
1994—Lauraine Dwyer, MSN, RN
1993—Linda Toth, MS, RN
1992—Sylvia E. McDonald, MS, RN
1991—Judi Kuric, MSN, RN
1990—Marcia Hanak, MA, RN
1988—E. Elaine Lloyd, MS, RN
1988—Audrey Nelson, PhD, RN
1986—James J. Peters
Expanded Role Award for Excellence in SCI Nursing
2002—Diane M. Hartwig, MS, RN, CS-ACNP, CRRN
2001—Nancy Lewis MSN, RN, CRRN
Staff Nurse Award for Excellence in SCI Nursing
2002—Karen Denise Smith, BSN, RN
AASCIN Award
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