First AAACN Viewpoint Writer's Award Announced

It is our pleasure to announce the winners of the first annual AAACN Viewpoint Writer's Award, Mary Ann Bord-Hoffman, MN, RN, C, and Maggie Donius, MN, RN, for their article, "Loss in Height: When Is it a Problem?" This article graced the pages of the September/October 2005 issue, and it was offered for CE credit.

The authors took a different perspective on a very common problem. After citing research that demonstrated that not only women lose height as a sign of osteoporosis, they concluded through additional research that men do as well. Although osteoporosis is less common in men than in women, when it does occur in men, it can have more devastating outcomes. The authors elaborated on what ambulatory care nurses in a primary care clinic can do to address this problem by specifically illustrating several innovative methods that have been implemented at the San Jose VA Clinic.

The purpose of this annual award is to encourage and recognize excellence in ambulatory care nursing. Manuscripts published in Viewpoint on topics in ambulatory care nursing practice, clinical research, and professional development and leadership are eligible for consideration. The winner receives a $200.00 prize and is acknowledged in Viewpoint.

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