Ortho Neutrogena Dermatology Nurse
Research Award

Purpose:
To recognize quality research in Dermatology Nursing which
will improve dermatology patient care.

Criteria:
The candidate must;
* Be an active member of the CDNA or DNA for the past 2 years
* Remain an active member of the CDNA or DNA member for the duration of the research
* Be employed in the specialty of Dermatology
* Be the principal investigator in the research
* Agree to submit research findings within 2 years to the Dermatology Nursing Journal; or submit a poster presentation for a DNA convention; or submit a presentation at a DNA Convention
* Present research in a format consistent with the nursing process
* Have all research approved by an Institutional Research Board.

Submission:
The candidate shall submit;
1. A completed awards application
2. The research proposal
3. A letter stating agreement to publish the research findings with the DNA in one of the three above mentioned forms and sends updates of their research to the Award Committee Chairman every 6 months.

Award:
The recipient will be awarded a $ 2,000.00 educational grant provided by Ortho Neutrogena.
Information on how to apply for the research grant can be found on the DNA web page at www.dna.inurse.com

Past Award Winners:
2005 - Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, MSNA
Sun Protection Foundation UV Monitoring and Detection Program
2004 - Leslie Plauntz, RN, BA, DNC
Moisturizers for Burned Skin