Research Coordinator

The role of the Research Coordinator is to oversee and coordinate research activities for AHNA.

The Research Coordinator shall be a registered nurse with a graduate degree.  One degree, baccalaureate or graduate must be in nursing, and the coordinator must possess expertise and experience as a researcher.  The Research Coordinator will be an elected position to the Leadership Council. 

Leadership Council/General Position Responsibilities:

• Attends Leadership Council Meetings.
• Attends National Conference.
• Serves as Liaison/Advisor to the Conference Planning Committee.
• Writes Leadership Council Reports.
• Performs Special Assignments.
• Writes articles for Beginnings as requested.
• Collaborates with other Leadership Council members regarding all activities.
• Mentors newly elected Leadership Council replacement during a transition phase at conclusion of term of service.

Research Coordinator Activities:

• Directs the Chairpersons of the research subcommittees
• Provides mechanisms and people for guidance and direction to AHNA members seeking to develop and implement research programs
• Coordinates the review of grant applications and maintains a data base of grant recipients with the chair of the grant review sub committee
• Networks with other researchers or specialty organizations in the interest in developing research activities in AHNA.
• Collaborates with Leadership Council Members in defining goals and objectives for the association and in particular, identifying direction for research activities.
• Works with AHNA committee members to increase visibility of holistic nursing research through publications and presentations at local, state and national events.
• Works with other committees in AHNA such as education to develop resources for AHNA members that foster scholarship and research activities in holistic nursing.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director, AHNA staff and other AHNA committees and coordinators regarding research activities.
• ading source for holistic nursing education.

2010 Candidates for Research Coordinator
Rothlyn P. Zahourek APRN, PhD, BC, AHN-BC 
Ruth McCaffrey DNP, ARNP FNP-BC, GNP-BC  
Robin Toms PhD, RN, NEA-BC  
Lisa Davis PhD, RN