NHIVNA Conference Awards


Krattinger Rennison Charitable Trust Nursing Research Award

Awarded for an original piece of research presented at the NHIVNA Annual Conference either as an oral or poster presentation. A NHIVNA-invited expert panel will judge the award and will be reviewing presentations based on the following criteria: the principal investigator is a nurse; an original piece of research; demonstrates an understanding of the research process; has an impact on nursing-related HIV policy as well as patient care; research contains an explicit discussion of the relevance of the research to nursing practice/policy; considered ethical issues (if appropriate). Winning presenters will be required to write up their research in the journal HIV Nursing.

 

NHIVNA/Mediscript Clinical Practice Award

Awarded for a clinical practice initiative that has made an impact on patient care presented at the NHIVNA Annual Conference either as an oral or poster presentation. A NHIVNA-invited expert panel will judge the award and will be reviewing presentations based on the following criteria: effective presentation; must have an impact on patient care; relate to nursing care; contain recommendation for future practice; considered ethical issues (if appropriate).

 

NHIVNA/Bristol-Myers Squibb Best Poster Award

Awarded for the best poster presentation displayed at the NHIVNA Annual Conference. A NHIVNA-invited expert panel will judge the award and will be reviewing presentations based on the following criteria: quality of presentation; quality of research; impact on nursing practice; originality; considered ethical issues (if appropriate).