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Predoctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in geriatric nursing with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research.
The UCSF/John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence is one of nine centers funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation at Schools of Nursing in the United States. Centers were established in January 2001 at the University of California, San Francisco; Oregon Health Sciences University; University of Arkansas; University of Iowa; and the University of Pennsylvania. Four new centers were added in 2008 at the Arizona State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Minnesota, and the University of Utah. For links to other centers and programs, please visit http://www.geriatricnursing.org/hcgne/hcgne.asp (website).
In addition to funding the nine centers, the John A. Hartford Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. Patricia Archbold and the American Academy of Nursing (link: http://www.geriatricnursing.org), is providing ten predoctoral scholarshipsof $50,000 and ten postdoctoral fellowships of $60,000 per annum for two years.
The John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. of New York City is a private philanthropy established in 1929. John A. Hartford and his brother, George, both former chief executives of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, left the bulk of their estates to the Foundation upon their deaths in the 1950s. Since 1979, the Foundation has focused its support on improving the health care system to accommodate the nation's aging population.
The American Academy of Nursing Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity program has announced the availability of online application for 2009-2011 Scholarship and Fellowships for geriatric nursing graduate students, with support from the John A. Hartford Foundation of New York City and the Atlantic Philanthropies.
The Predoctoral Scholarship program is designed to support 2 years of doctoral work for nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. The program awards a total of $100,000 ($50,000 per annum) to each selected Predoctoral Scholar candidate.
The Claire M. Fagin Fellowship provides $120,000 for the 2-year fellowship ($60,000 per annum) for advanced research training and mentorship designed to assist doctorally-prepared nurses committed to faculty careers in geriatric nursing.
The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected scholar and fellow candidates whose research includes the study of pain in the elderly.
Details about the scholarships and application materials can be found at the http://www.geriatricnursing.org/applications web site.
Applications for the 2009-2011 cohort are due January 14, 2009. Please note that it is important to talk to a faculty member at the Center about applying for financial support early in your planning process.
The 2007 Mary Starke Harper Distinguished Lecturer for the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity project was Shirley Chater; more details and a video interview are availble for on-line viewing.
UCSF/HCGNE and four peer Hartford Centers, with the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), have joined a multi-state Nursing Home Collaborative to improve the quality of care delivered to residents in the nation's nursing homes.
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UCSF/John A. Hartford Center of
Geriatric Nursing Excellence
Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity
Welcome to the UCSF/John A. Hartford Foundation Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence!
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| Meg Wallhagen
HCGNE Director |
We are proud to be one of the universities selected by the John A. Hartford Foundation to establish a Center of Excellence in Geriatric Nursing. Our major goal is to prepare an exceptional cadre of nurse scientists who will provide the critically necessary academic leadership in teaching, research, and practice in geriatric nursing.
Outstanding interdisciplinary educational experiences are available, including the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research under the leadership of world-renowned research scientists in our numerous Centers and Institutes at UCSF, such as the Institute for Health and Aging, the Institute of Health Policy Studies, and the Center of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine.
We invite you to become a part of this exciting, innovative Center. The nurses who enroll in our programs will provide leadership in determining the future direction of gerontological research, education, and practice with the goal of improving the quality of life of older Americans by alleviating the problems that older people face each day. We look forward to hearing from you, and we invite you to join us on our exciting journey!
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The mission of the UCSF/John A. Hartford Foundation Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence is to prepare an exceptional cadre of nurse scientists who will provide critically necessary academic leadership in teaching, research, and practice in geriatric nursing.
Predoctoral program of study (link: http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ps-dc.htm) includes two years of modal curriculum plus additional cognates and individualized research residencies. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies and research opportunities are available.
Predoctoral students associated with the John A. Hartford Foundation Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence will be advised and mentored by the gerontological nursing faculty at UCSF.
Opportunities for interdisciplinary research residencies will be arranged according to each student's individual area of interest in gerontological research and a wide variety of other learning experiences will be available through the many schools, centers, and institutes at UCSF that are dedicated to increasing our understanding of aging.
Predoctoral Studies - Who Should Apply?
The mission of the UCSF/John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence is encourage nurses to earn a PhD and establish a research program in gerontological nursing. Doctorally prepared nurses who specialize in gerontological research are sorely needed in Schools of Nursing to educate new nurses and to conduct research in aging.
If you are a nurse who is dedicated to improving the care of elders through research, clinical practice, and education, we hope you will consider applying to the PhD program at UCSF. Persons from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Many applicants to the PhD program have MS degrees in nursing. However, nurses who have a BSN degree and who are dedicated to a career in geriatric nursing research and teaching are also encouraged to apply. In the BSN-PhD program, it is possible to earn a Masters' degree in addition to the PhD with or without a clinical component leading to Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist certification.
The faculty at the Center would like to talk to you about your research interests, discuss the opportunities available at the Center, and help you with the application process to the PhD program. We invite you to call one of the faculty members at the Center to talk about possibilities well in advance of your application to the UCSF PhD program.
Application information is available online at the UCSF School of Nursing web site (link: http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ps-dc.htm). If space is available, application deadlines may be extended. Please call a faculty member at the Center for details.
Predoctoral Studies - Financial Support
Loans, scholarships, and fellowships are available to support PhD students at UCSF. (More information is available on our financial aid web page.) Faculty members associated with the John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence are committed to providing assistance to students in preparing applications for federal and private funding. Predoctoral students are encouraged to apply for individual National Research Service Awards (NRSA) and faculty will serve as mentors and sponsors in the application process, which can begin the summer before entry into the PhD program.
The John A. Hartford Foundation sponsors 2-year predoctoral fellowships (link: http://www.aannet.org/news/2006/05182006.asp) ($50,000/yr) for predoctoral study in geriatric nursing. Predoctoral students at the UCSF/John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence will be encouraged to apply for these fellowships and it is possible to apply the summer before entering the program. It is important to talk to a faculty member at the Center about applying for financial support early in your planning process.
Postdoctoral study and research is individualized for each postdoctoral scholar. It is possible to arrange innovative time frames for postdoctoral research, such as summer programs to accommodate faculty who teach during the academic year, or a one-semester program during a sabbatical. Please contact faculty members at the Center to discuss personal goals, define a research focus, and identify interdisciplinary mentors at UCSF.
Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities at UCSF
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Opportunities for interdisciplinary research experiences will be arranged according to each scholar's area of interest in aging research. Many opportunities are available at UCSF to work with researchers in all four professional schools and the centers and institutes at UCSF that are dedicated to research in aging.
Postdoctoral Studies - Who Should Apply?
Postdoctoral scholars must hold an earned doctorate. Either the masters' degree or the doctorate degree must be in nursing. New researchers who have earned their doctorates recently are encouraged to apply. Applications are also encouraged from faculty with established programs of research in other fields, such as oncology, cardiovascular nursing, or community health nursing, who would like to redirect their research to gerontology. Persons from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please contact faculty members at the Center about the application process and deadlines.
Postdoctoral Studies - Financial Support
Faculty associated with the UCSF/John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence are committed to providing assistance to students in preparing applications for federal and private funding.
The John A. Hartford Foundation sponsors 2-year postdoctoral fellowships (link: http://www.aannet.org/news/2006/05182006.asp) ($60,000/yr) for postdoctoral study in geriatric nursing. Postdoctoral scholars at the UCSF/John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence will be encouraged to apply for these fellowships and scholars should apply the summer before beginning postdoctoral work. A faculty member at the Center will help each potential postdoctoral fellow focus his/her research program, serve as mentor on the fellowship and provide counseling in the application process.
It is important to talk to a faculty member at the Center about applying for financial support early in your planning process.
UCSF offers a wide range of seminars, classes, grand rounds, and lectures in aging and related issues. Predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars at the UCSF/John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence can participate in research residencies with scientists working on a variety of aging issues.
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Interdisciplinary research opportunities will be arranged according to each scholar's area of interest. Research on aging at UCSF includes behavioral, clinical, and health policy studies conducted by scientists in many departments, schools, centers, and institutes.
San Francisco community organizations are leaders in elder care, and may provide sites for observation, practice, or research.
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Please contact any faculty member to discuss your research interests, opportunities available at the Center, or application procedures.
Nancy Stotts, RN, EdD, FAAN
A seasoned University of California management professional, Sara Burke has devoted her career to supporting the UC education, research, and public service mission.
She has worked to improve medical access with the Area Health Education Center in Fresno, to present ongoing continuing professional education for physicians at UC San Francisco, and has supported government and community relations, research integrity, and public forums at UC San Diego.
The UCSF/HCGNE Center welcomes Sheila McLaughlin as a Project Analyst.
Sheila is a graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute and the New York School of Visual Arts. An accomplished teacher of both digital photography and traditional photography and the former president of an independent art gallery, Sheila brings a wealth of experience in education, communication, photography, graphic design, web design, and event planning to the Center.
Prior to joining the Hartford Center, Sheila provided administrative support for the Institute for Health and Aging and also worked as Student Services Coordinator for the UCSF School of Dentistry. Having been committed to the value of education throughout her career, Sheila enthusiastically supports the Center's mission and goals and is excited about contributing to the future success of the UCSF/Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence.
Please feel free to contact us with questions. We are glad to discuss your personal goals, plans, and interests.
You may phone or email a faculty member directly or contact the UCSF/John A. Hartford Foundation Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence by mail, email, or telephone.
Telephone: (415) 514-2935
Email: Hartford.CGNE@nursing.ucsf.edu
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