YSN's Sheila L. Molony Is Selected as a Post-Doctoral Scholar in Gerontologic Nursing by the Hartford Institute
New Haven, CT — July 25, 2005The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing, part of the New York University Division of Nursing, has named Sheila L. Molony (left in photo above), an assistant professor at YSN, to be a Scholar in its 2005 Geriatric Nursing Research Scholars Program. Dr. Molony was selected for having conducted significant research in gerontologic nursing and for her strong leadership potential. She is one of 11 nurses selected for this program from a national pool of outstanding applicants. The program, now in its eighth year, and cosponsored by the American Journal of Nursing, is designed to foster new gerontological nursing researchers. Its long-term goal is to augment the contributions of nurse researchers toward enhancing evidence-based practice and improving the quality of health care for older adults. Dr. Molony's research focuses on how the meaning of home may be used to create individualized interventions to foster quality of life in long-term-care settings. "Our program aims to bring together outstanding new scholars who are conducting significant research in gerontologic nursing and to give them an opportunity to interact with leading experts in the field," says Elizabeth Capezuti, co-director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. "This unique opportunity to hone research skills helps these individuals to gain the competitive edge they need to attract research funding and publish the results." The 11 Scholars attended a weeklong seminar that was held at New York University's Division of Nursing from July 11 to 15, 2005, and led by Dr. Capezuti. During the seminar, they were brought together with teaching faculty--all nationally recognized nursing researchers--for an intensive and interactive experience in which they gained critical analysis and research skills. For more information on this and other programs of the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing, please visit www.hartfordign.org. The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing seeks to shape the quality of health care that older Americans receive by promoting the highest level of competency in the nurses who deliver that care. By raising the standards of nursing care, the Hartford Institute aims to ensure that people age in comfort and dignity.
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