Research is critical to the achievement of AAACN’s mission and vision. Goal five of our strategic plan is to build the infrastructure for AAACN to design, develop, and disseminate research.
The committee will be responsible for the development of research culture, oversight of the establishment of the research priorities, research awards and grants, and building research partnerships. The Research Committee is led by AAACN’s Nurse Scientist, Margo Halm, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
Research Committee
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Chair: |
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Co-Chair: |
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Angela Appiah, PhD, DPN, MPH, RN, COA, FAACM |
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Debbie Burger, PhD, RN |
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Elizabeth Fritz, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, EBP-C |
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Jene Hurlbut, RN, MSN, MS, PhD, CNE |
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Kathy Mertens, DNP, MN, MPH, RN |
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Donnya Mogensen, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, ACM |
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Edtrina Moss, PhD, RN, AMB-BC, NE-BC, CLSSGB |
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Mary Kate Sweeney, DNP, RN-BC, CCCTM |
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Jessica Varghese, PhD, RN |
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Ad-Hoc Member: Na Lim Heo, MDiv, MSN, RN |
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Board Liaison: Cynthia L. Murray, BN, AMB-BC |
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Board Fellow: Chrystal Lewis, PhD, RN |
Grants
- Application
- Grant Proposal Information
- Budget Form
- EBP Proposal Example
- Research Proposal Example
- Grant Informational Video
- Writing a Strong Proposal for an AAACN Research or EBP/QI Grant Webinar Video
- Extramural Grant Opportunities
- Grant Information
- More Information Coming Soon...
2025 Grant Recipients
Kristin Sandau, PhD, RN
University of Minnesota School of Nursing
Person-Centered Priorities to Support Coping and Wellbeing with Heart Disease - $10,000
Melissa Dibble, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Katherine Hinderer, Ph.D., RN, CNE, NEA-BC
Mary Riordan, RN, NPD-BC
A Recipe for Success: Improving Pediatric Emergency Training in Ambulatory Settings - $5,000
Amy Selimos, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC
Rebecca Newman, MS, RN, CPN
Tools for Needle Procedures in Pediatric Ambulatory Clinics - $5,000
Evidence-based Practice
Research
- De-Implementation Survey
- Current Studies
- Research Consultation Service
- New to Research – More Information Coming Soon
- AAACN Conference – Dissemination Session
- Rapid-Fire Dissemination Tips for Success
- Examples of Abstracts
- National Ambulatory Nursing Research Priorities
- Ambulatory NSIs
- Care Coordination
- Leadership
- Medication Management
- Patient-centered Care
- Specialty/Population Health
- Telehealth
- Workforce Development
AAACN Member Publications
Research SIG!
Research Committee Manuscripts:
- Ambulatory Nursing Research Priorities: A National Study
- EBP Capabilities and Research Competencies of Ambulatory Care Nurses
- The Landscape of Ambulatory Care Nursing Research: A Scoping Review
- Exploring Trends in the Ambulatory Nursing Practice Environment and Nurses’ Career Intentions: 2021 to 2023
2026 Research, EBP and QI grants - Deadline October 1, 2025