Dr. Sandra K. Eggenberger, Director of the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society, and Professor, School of Nursing, Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA, is the 2015 Recipient of the Senior Nurse Scientist Award of Midwest Nursing Research Society’s (MNRS) Family Health Section. The purpose of the award is to recognize a nurse researcher with an established record of research in family health nursing. Criteria for this award include: an established program of research that has enhanced the science and/or practice of family health nursing; a publication record that reflects ongoing contribution to the science and/or practice of Family Health Nursing; presentations at the regional, national and international level; and evidence of mentoring students and/or junior investigators in scholarship development.
Dr. Eggenberger’s program research has focused on “Understanding the Family Illness Experience to Advance Family Nursing Practice”. She has conducted individual research focused on families during a critical illness and knowledge translation of family theory to practice and has led team research addressing chronic illness experiences and family nursing simulation research. As the Director of the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute, she encouraged the revision of all levels of nursing curricula at Minnesota State University, Mankato to focus on family nursing science that aims to transform practice. She collaborates with colleagues to launch research, education, and practice initiatives focused on the health of families and society. For more information contact IFNA member, Sandra Eggenberger: [email protected]
