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• Holland awarded grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • October 2017
  • Diane E. Holland, Ph.D., R.N., was awarded a $2.7 million grant from the NIH's National Institute of Nursing Research. The grant is titled "Technology-Enhanced Transitional Palliative Care for Family Caregivers in Rural Settings."
• Rhudy appointed to AANN clinical science committee
  • October 2017
  • Lori M. Rhudy, Ph.D., R.N., has been appointed to the Clinical Science: Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Committee of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Her term began Oct. 27, 2017.
• Holland inducted into American Academy of Nursing
  • October 2017
  • Diane E. Holland, Ph.D., R.N., has been inducted as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.
• National Institute of Nursing Research director presents at Mayo Clinic
  • August 2017
  • Patricia A. Grady, R.N., Ph.D., FAAN, director of the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Nursing Research, presented "The Role of the National Institute of Nursing Research in Improving Health and Well-Being of the Nation" at Mayo Clinic's Grand Rounds on Aug. 22, 2017.
• Chlan appointed to editorial board
  • July 2017
  • Linda L. Chlan, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Associate Dean for Nursing Research, was appointed to the editorial board of the American Journal of Critical Care. Her term began July 2017.
• Chlan to chair Assembly on Nursing
  • May 2017
  • Linda L. Chlan, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Associate Dean for Nursing Research, was chosen as chair-elect of the Assembly on Nursing of the American Thoracic Society (ATS). Dr. Chlan's term as chair-elect begins May 2017 and ends May 2018. Her term as chair begins at the ATS conference in May 2018 and ends May 2019. Dr. Chlan has also been appointed as a committee member to the American Thoracic Society's Scientific Advisory Committee.
• Rhudy selected to editorial board
  • March 2017
  • Lori M. Rhudy, Ph.D., R.N., has been selected to serve on the Clinical Practice Guidelines Editorial Board of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Her term begins March 31, 2017, and ends March 31, 2020.

• Rhudy awarded Sigma Theta Tau grant
  • March 2017
  • Lori M. Rhudy, Ph.D., R.N., has been selected to receive a 2017 Sigma Theta Tau International Small Grant for her proposal, "Interruptions during handoff: Implications for patient safety."

• McCabe contributes atrial fibrillation expertise to American Heart Association feature
  • March 2017
  • In the American Heart Association's Heart Insight Magazine, Pamela J. McCabe, Ph.D., R.N., FAHA, explains why it's so important for patients to be evaluated for atrial fibrillation — and why it can be difficult to diagnose.
• Chlan awarded $2.4 million R01 grant from National Institutes of Health
  • July 2016

  • Linda L. Chlan, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Associate Dean for Nursing Research, was awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute titled "Efficacy of Self-Management of Sedative Therapy by Ventilated ICU Patients."

    Participants are enrolled primarily from intensive care units (ICUs) at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Participants are also enrolled from the ICUs at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the direction of Multiple Principal Investigator Craig Weinert, M.D., M.P.H.

• McCabe to speak at atrial fibrillation convention
  • July 2016
  • Pamela J. McCabe, Ph.D., R.N., FAHA, received an invitation to speak at the 2016 National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference in Dallas, Texas.
• McCabe presents at Cardiostim conference
  • June 2016
  • Pamela J. McCabe, Ph.D., R.N., FAHA, presents "Optimizing Quality of Life for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation," at the Cardiostim-EHRA Europace 2016 conference. The conference is sponsored by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), which improves the quality of life of the European population by reducing the impact of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
• Chlan chosen as AACN 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturer
  • May 2016
  • The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) selected Linda L. Chlan, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, as its 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturer. One of the association's most prestigious honors, the distinguished research lectureship recognizes significant contributions to acute and critical care nursing research.
• Chlan named to advisory committee
  • May 2016
  • Linda L. Chlan, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, has been named to the Scientific Advisory Committee for the American Thoracic Society (Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep). The Scientific Advisory Committee provides strategic guidance for the society's research programs and scientific policies and is primarily responsible for the direct oversight of grant applications.
• Mayo Clinic's Rochester campus awarded Magnet recognition for fifth time
  • May 2016
  • The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has notified Mayo Clinic's Rochester campus of its redesignation in the Magnet Recognition Program, the highest international recognition that a health care organization can attain for nursing excellence and quality patient care.
• Chlan named associate dean for nursing research
  • September 2015
  • Linda L. Chlan, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, has been appointed associate dean for nursing research in the Nursing Research Division at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Chlan is responsible for the overall leadership and coordination of nursing research and its integration across all Mayo sites.
• Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, receives highest nursing designation
  • May 2015
  • Mayo's Florida campus was recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with a Magnet Recognition Program designation, a credential given to health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.