Document: ADMAGAZINE_MAIN_1ST_02-09-09_NURSINGWINTER21_B_M_21_44444;Page: 1;Trim size: (8.375 x 10.875 ");Plate: Composite;Date: 22 Jan, 2009 08:51:02
two years ago to a l l o w n urses to c o n d u c t
research, receive a c a d e m i c support a n d
earnastipend for a range of projects TheRichard L.Roudebush VAMedicalCenter
suchasblood clotting,the impact of
hospitalizationon geriatric patients
and the effect on nurses’ performance
when they’re on c a l l t he night beforea
regular shift.
“Nurses see things
that theythink c a n be BenefitsincludePride.
better or improved,” said
Deanna Reising,RN,
an associate professor
of nursing for Indiana
Reising UniversitySchool of
Nursing and afellowship facilitator.
“They bring ideas for research to i m p r ove At the VA M e d i c a l Hospital, you’ll be entitled to a life-
how they practice nursing.” time’s worth of opportunities, benefits,and,ofcourse,
Nurses who are accepted into the pride. Yo u r wo r k w i l l b eworthwhileandyou’ll be taken
care of as well as you take care of our veterans. Wefellowship take classes to preparethem
offer competitive pay and a superior array of benefits for you andfor research. Class topics include study
your family. Join our family today and startacareer you can be proud of!design, working with the Institutional
Review Board (the entitythatassesses
the completed study) and narrowing their AdvancePractice
field of research to a manageable level. Nurse Opportunities
From there, fellows work one-on-one with
Reising to implement research protocols. PsychOutpatientClinicNP/CNS
“The studies generally last one to two Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialtyinPsychiatry/MentalHealthwith
years,” Reising said. “At the end of the minimum of three years successful nursing practice. ANCC Certification
required in Psychiatric/Mental Health.study,theworkwillbepublishedso other
nurses can benefit from it.” CNS/NPforEmergencyDept.
Others who benefit are the research Master’s Degree in Nursing, CNS but NP will be considered. ANCC certifi-
nurses themselves, who take bedside cation required with minimum of two years successful nursing practice.
nursing to a new level by experiencing NPSICU(Nights)
new ways to approach patient care.● Master’s Degree in Nursing, with specialty as a Nurse Practitioner with
minimum of two years successful nursing practice. Critical Care experience
Passionate about your area preferred with ANCC certification as NP.
of specialty? Tell us about it:
pubs@indystar.com. OIF/OEFMentalHealthSupportProgramNP/CNS
Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialty in Psychiatry/ Mental Health with
minimum of three years successful nursing practice. ANCC certification
required in Psychiatric/Mental Health.
CNSforMedical/SurgicalArea
Master’s Degree in Nursing, with specialty in acute medical and surgical
nursing with minimum of four years successful nursing practice. ANCC
Certification as CNS.
The VA offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits,
opportunities for advancement and more!
VA Medical Center, Nurse Recruitment
1481W10thStreet,Indianapolis,IN46202
317-988-2328•Fax317-988-2124
indnursing@va.gov
Nursing24-hourJobLine:
317-988-2084
2EOE/AA 6
47
9
53
For more information and to apply please visit
www.usajobs.opm.gov
1ST Indiana Nursing Quarterly ∼ Winter 2009 • 21
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24