 Brianne Black
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 Heide Bursch
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 Kari Lane
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 Jimmy Reyes
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Four University of Iowa College of Nursing pre-doctoral students have been honored with selection to the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Scholar program. Brianne Black, Heide Bursch, Kari Lane and Jimmy Reyes are among 15 in the nation to receive the honor.
The program offers support for tuition and fees, and stipend totaling $50,000 per year for two years, which enables awardees to focus on full-time study and on honing their skills in research, education and leadership.
“This is a prestigious award and an important program,” said Kathleen Buckwalter, Sally Mathis Hartwig Professor of Gerontological Nursing and Director of the John A. Hartford Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence at the UI College of Nursing. “The focus is on the need to produce expert scholars, practitioners, researchers and educators who will lead the field of geriatric nursing, which will ultimately enhance the care of elders in our society.”
The area of Black’s research is pain assessment and management in minority elders. Her sponsor is Keela Herr, professor and chair of the Adult and Gerontology Area of Study.
Bursch’s research delves into ethical communication around end-of-life care for older adults and their families. She will be directed by Professor Keela Herr and Associate Professor Howard Butcher.
Lane’s topic of study is assisting elders in adapting to hearing loss and use of aids. Professor Kathy Clark, director of the College of Nursing doctoral program and Professor Ken Culp will oversee her research.
Reyes studies culturally sensitive interventions for diabetes treatment in minority elders. His sponsors are Professor Toni Tripp Reimer, Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor Lisa Skemp.
The Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity program was conceived in response to evidence that the nation’s nursing shortage stems, at least in part, from the diminished capacity of educational programs and a faculty shortage. The program is administered by the American Academy of Nursing and funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Atlantic Philanthropies. Recipients are chosen through a national competition.
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