IACRN honors leaders in clinical research nursing who exemplify the mission of IACRN with the Distinguished Clinical Research Nurse Award (DCRNA). Selection of a recipient is through a peer driven nomination process which addresses the significance of the nominee’s contributions to clinical research nursing through research, education, collaboration, and dissemination of best practices. Purpose: IACRN is a professional nursing organization. Its purpose is to define, validate, and advance clinical research nursing as a specialty practice and to support the professional development of registered nurses who directly or indirectly impact the care of clinical research participants across all clinical specialties. Award: The award recipient will be recognized at the annual IACRN conference and in IACRN publications. The award recipient will also receive complimentary 2022 conference registration, a one-year IACRN membership, and a commemorative plaque. The award recipient will be invited to give the Distinguished Clinical Research Nurse lecture at the IACRN 14th annual conference in Atlanta, GA, October 17 - 19, 2022. Criteria: Nominees must be eligible for membership of IACRN as defined in the association bylaws. Nominees will be selected based on their contribution to the practice of clinical research nursing in the following areas:
Nomination Process: Members of IACRN may nominate an individual by completing the nomination application that outlines the leadership qualities which make the nominee worthy of selection. Nominations will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for review, scoring, and selection of the recipient. If nominations are not received, the Board of Directors will select a recipient. Application Components:
Nominations are being accepted until May 25, 2022. DCRNA Recipient History: 2010: Clare Hastings, PhD, RN, FAAN |