Departmental Self Review - UCLA Academic Senate

Intramural Grants Awarded from 2004-2008FY Year Number of Grants Total of AwardsFY 07-08: 12 $235,000FY 06-07 8 $124,000FY 05-06: 11 $187,700FY 04-05: 7 $122,408Several recent major research initiatives have been achieved. For example, with the strategic recruitmentof Dr. Phillips, the core of gerontology researchers in the SON studying Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, andpressure ulcer care has grown and galvanized. The CAIRE project headed by Dr. Hodge has added newresearch opportunities focusing upon cancer and pain management, diabetes, and health promotion forAmerican Indian groups. Dr. Koniak-Griffin’s Center for Vulnerable Population Research, a center ofresearch excellence funded by the National Institute for Nursing Research provides the basis for interdisciplinarycommunity partnerships and research opportunities for both students and faculty. Anothercritically important core is Dr. Sarna’s Tobacco Free Nurses project and smoking prevention which is beingconducted nationwide. Dr. Nyamathi is spearheading the intervention research and emerging practiceopportunities; along with Drs. Sarna, Pavlish, and Robbins who have conducted research in India, Africa,China, and the Pacific Rim. Currently, Dr. Nyamathi is galvanizing the SON faculty members in thesubmission of a UC School of Global Health application along with faculty from other disciplines.The Moseley and Lulu Wolff Hassenplug Endowed Chair funds are directed toward increasing studentparticipation in faculty research at the undergraduate and graduate level. A new HRSA grant (PI: Phillips) isfunding a fast track admission pathway toward doctoral study for those with an interest in culturallycompetent care of older adults.Challenges: Current research funding environment and funding opportunities all prove to be achallenge to garnering the necessary resources for faculty to conduct quality and innovative research toadvance the science of nursing. UCLA SON faculty, like other faculty throughout the U.S., regardless ofdiscipline, are now pursuing other creative funding sources to continue their research trajectories.4. Professional Activities and HonorsThe faculty members of the SON are leaders in the nursing profession. About one-third (36%) of thecareer ladder faculty have been recognized as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing; an honorwhich attests to their stellar contributions to the field. One faculty member has received an honorarydoctorate for contributions to the field of nursing. Other honors include recognition by outside professionalorganizations, including the American Heart Association, the Oncology Nursing Society, the WesternInstitute of Nursing, the National Black Nursing Association, the American Academy of Nursing EdgeRunners program, among many others (see Appendix J, List of Faculty Accomplishments). Slightly morethan a quarter of the faculty hold national or regional office chairmanships, and other key positions inprofessional organizations (26%, see Appendix J), are editors or serve on editorial boards of leading nursingor other research journals (10%, see Appendix J), or serve regularly as reviewers for peer-reviewed journals(35%, see Appendix J). Two faculty members have current textbooks in print which are standards in thefield; and a number have authored numerous book chapters. From 2005-2008, the faculty members have intotal published 256 articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals (see Appendix J for listing of recentpublications). Because of their expertise, our faculty members are highly pursued for consultation by a widerange of interdisciplinary groups (see Appendix J). In addition, a number of faculty members maintainclinical competence through ongoing practice either as advanced practice nurses or clinical nursespecialists.9