The Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence seeks to train nurse scientists and clinicians to ensure that "best geriatric practices" are produced and used by:

1. Educational Programs that prepare geriatric nurse clinicians
2. Practicing clinicians and clinical agencies
3. Policy-makers who control resources and influence the environments where older persons live
4. The lay public to enhance self-care and caregiving skills

Marianne Smith, PhD, RN, assistant professor at UI’s College of Nursing was recently selected as the 2013 recipient of the MNRS Harriet H. Werley New Investigator Award.  She will be recognized during the MNRS Business Meeting /Awards on March 9, 2013. Congratulations!