CNS Researcher of the Year The purpose of the award is to nationally recognize an NACNS member for outstanding professional achievement as a clinical nurse specialist who has conducted original nursing research that has significantly enhanced the science of autonomous nursing practice, patient and family outcomes, and/or health care systems. The award acknowledges a nurse for an accomplished program of research that has significantly contributed to advancing the nursing profession.
The CNS Researcher of the Year Award is selected by the NACNS Awards Committee.
2024
Sandra L. Siedlecki, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, FAAN
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2022
Tina Mason, PhD, APRN, AOCN, AOCNS, FCNS
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2021
Susan Storey, PhD, RN, AOCNS
2019
Susan Fowler, PhD, RN, CNRN, FAHA
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2016
Maureen Greene, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ACNPBC
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2014
Kathleen M. Hanna, PhD, RN, CNS
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2013
Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN, FCCM
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2012
Rosanna F. Demarco, PhD, PHCNS-BC, ACRN, FAAN
2011
Annette DeVito Dabbs, RN, PhD, ACNS-BC, FAAN
2010
Janice M. Buelow, PhD, RN
2009
Morris A. Magnan, PhD, RN
2006
Nancy M. Albert, PhD, CCNS, CCRN, CNA