Each month, the Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing sends an internal research newsletter to faculty, staff, students and researchers. A recap is posted here.
A Message from the Associate Dean for Research
Dear Colleagues,
As we turn the page on a new calendar year, it’s a natural time for reflection, resolutions, and renewed focus. The start of a new year invites us to take stock of our accomplishments, set bold goals, and map the steps needed to achieve them. At the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, our commitment to advancing nursing science is unwavering, and this year, we have a shared resolution: to grow our research enterprise and amplify our collective impact.
Our goal is ambitious, but achievable—a 10% increase in grant submissions for the academic year. To make this happen, we’ll need everyone’s collaboration, creativity, and dedication. If you are actively engaged in research, I encourage you to connect with the Center for Research and Scholarship team to discuss your plans. For those still considering the next steps in their research, we’re here to provide resources and guidance to help them take action.
As you finalize your resolutions, let’s make 2025 the year that elevates the School of Nursing’s research to new heights!
Ronald Hickman, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Scholarship News
MNRS Lifetime Achievement Award
Jaclene Zauszniewski, professor and interim PhD program director, has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS). The award will be presented to Zauszniewski at the MNRS Annual Conference Award Ceremony in Indianapolis in March.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an MNRS member who has significantly advanced the profession of nursing either through an extensive program of research or creation of environments where research can flourish, and whose sustained leadership and distinguished career yielded outstanding and noteworthy accomplishments.
MNRS Excellence Award Winner
Carolyn Harmon Still, associate professor and assistant dean for research, has recently been honored with the 2025 MNRS Excellence in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award.
The award, which will be presented at the MNRS Annual Conference Award Ceremony in Indianapolis in March, was established to recognize the contribution of a member who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and made significant contributions to advance equitable health outcomes and reduce health disparities through research that has enhanced the science and practice of nursing in the MNRS region.
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Research News
A Reminder from the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Provost's Office
Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward remains committed to enhancing the reputation of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, which includes ensuring that ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ faculty receive proper recognition for their outstanding work. To support this effort, . This simple but significant step of expressing them in the same way helps elevate ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s global standing and reinforces our reputation.
Additionally, please keep your ORCID profile updated and consider submitting your research to the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Scholarly Commons. Doing so not only enhances the university’s visibility, but can also increase the readership and citations of your work. Together, these actions contribute to strengthening our collective reputation.
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) will host its first Research Discovery Day, to be held on March 21 at Tinkham Veale University Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The CTSC is looking for investigators who would like to volunteer to assist students with judging posters at the event, and/or network with students to discuss your research at a luncheon. You are also welcome to attend the entire day.
Please visit the website linked above for more information. If you have any questions, please email ctsc-discoveryday@case.edu.
Updated Human Research Protection Program Investigator Manual
The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) has updated the with below listed enhancements. It can be found on the right side of the .
The areas that were added and/or enhanced in this document include:
- How To Create a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Plan
- How To Submit a Reportable New Information (RNI) Report
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Regulatory Binder Guide
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Informed Consent Checklist Guidance
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ HRPP Guidance for Electronic Consent (eConsent)
NIH News and Updates
Reminder: Several changes affecting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural applications and reviews will take effect for application due dates on or after Jan. 25, 2025. Review these key updates, tips, and resources as you prepare applications.
The NIH is hosting a seminar for those who would like to learn about how to apply for NIH fellowship programs. .
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Plan, setting a vision for how AI can revolutionize health care, human services, and public health. This comprehensive roadmap outlines the department’s commitment to trustworthy, ethical, and equitable AI use.
Key highlights include:
- Catalyzing health AI innovation and adoption to unlock new ways to improve people’s lives
- Promoting trustworthy AI development and ethical and responsible use to avoid potential harm
- Democratizing AI technologies and resources to promote access
- Cultivating AI-empowered workforces and organization cultures to effectively and safely use AI
Recent School of Nursing Publications
Tavolaro-Ryley, L., Juratovac, E., Waite, R., & Morris, D. (2024). Adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and depressive symptoms in an urban community college population. The Art of Healing, 39(2).
Reed, D., Greer, B. D., Wenzell, M. L., Balser, S., Devine, J. K., Choynowski, J., Graham, M. E., & Hursh, S. R. (in press). Anxiety and depression affect sleep quality: A preliminary investigation in crowdsourced samples of autistic and non-autistic adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.