Neuman Systems Model, Inc. (NSM)

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Mission and Purposes

The mission and purposes of the Neuman System Model Trustees Group, Inc. are to preserve, protect and maintain the integrity and relevance of the model for the global nursing community and global health care community.

Dr. Betty Neuman established the Trustees in 1988.  Each Trustee is a professional nurse from the United States, Canada or Holland who has demonstrated commitment to the development or use of the model in education, practice,  administration or research. As international interest in the model continues,  Trustees will be added from other nations.

The functions of the Trustees are to:

  • Engage in the continuing development and evaluation of the NSM through contributions of nurses and other health care professionals worldwide.
  • Educate nurses and the health care community about the NSM and its applications.
  • Conduct international forums to update and apprise the professional community of work related to the NSM.
  • Create multidisciplinary partnerships that advance the model.
  • Maintain a comprehensive NSM bibliography.
  • Support and extend the efforts of Betty Neuman through scholarly and creative works.

The Neuman Systems Model Trustees Group is pleased to invite applicants for the awards listed below

The John Crawford NSM Research Institute Fellow Award

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding contribution to use of the NSM as a research model.  Examples of such contributions include literature reviews, methodology, instrument development, concept clarification efforts, etc.

Funding: Up to five $100 NSM Research Fellow Awards will be made.

Eligibility:

  1. Educational and/or experiential preparation in use of the NSM
  2. Contribution to use of the NSM as a research model
  3. Potential for future contribution to the NSM Research Institute
  4. The fellow must agree to make a presentation at the next NSM symposium. Symposium Fees will be waived but the fellow must cover travel expenses. In the event that the Fellow cannot attend the symposium, arrangements can be made by the Fellow to have his/her work presented by a symposium attendee.

For more information, contact Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett (jacqueline.fawcett@umb.edu)

The Patricia Chadwick Research Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this research grant is to fund a research project, by a novice researcher (see below), that will lead to the development of new nursing knowledge framed within the NSM.

Funding: One $1000 grant will be awarded. A proposed budget must be attached.

Award Cycle: This is a biennial award. The work (to date) must be presented at the following NSM Symposium (odd numbered years) where the awardee will be formally recognized.

Eligibility:

  1. The awardee must be a novice researcher (e.g., doctoral candidate or within 3 years after graduation from a research doctoral program).
  2. If a doctoral candidate, the proposal must have been accepted by the candidate’s committee and a letter of support from the advisor must be attached.
  3. The awardee must sign the agreement to present his/her findings at the next NSM symposium, if the award is made. In the event that the awardee cannot be present, it is the responsibility of the awardee to make arrangements with an attendee to present his/her work. Symposium Fees will be waived but the awardee must cover travel expenses.
  4. Award will be made based on the proposed contribution to the NSM of the candidate’s project and his/her background with use of the NSM.

For more information, contact Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett (jacqueline.fawcett@umb.edu)

The Neuman Systems Model Practice Center

The Diane Breckenridge NSM Practice Center Fellow Award

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding contribution to use of the NSM as a guide for nursing practice.

Funding: Up to five $100 Diane Breckenridge Practice Center Fellow Awards will be made each biennium.

Eligibility:

  1. Have educational and/or experiential preparation in use of the Neuman Systems Model
  2. Contribute to use of the Neuman Systems Model in nursing education
  3. Demonstrate potential for future contributions to the Neuman Systems Model Education Academy
  4. The fellow must agree to make a presentation at the next NSM symposium. Symposium Fees will be waived but the fellow must cover travel expenses. In the event that the Fellow cannot attend the symposium, arrangements can be made by the Fellow to have his/her work presented by a symposium attendee.

For more information, contact  Diane Breckenridge (breckenridgediane@gmail.com)

The Betty Neuman NSM Translation Into Practice (TRIP) Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to fund a practice that will lead to implementation of innovative NSM practice processes.

Funding and Award Cycle:  This is a biennial award of $1,000.00. The work must be presented at the following NSM Symposium (odd numbered years) where the awardee will be formally recognized.

Eligibility:

  1. Have educational and/or experiential preparation in use of the Neuman Systems Model
  2. Contribute to use of the Neuman Systems Model in nursing education
  3. Demonstrate potential for future contributions to the Neuman Systems Model Education Academy
  4. The fellow must agree to make a presentation at the next NSM symposium. Symposium Fees will be waived but the fellow must cover travel expenses. In the event that the Fellow cannot attend the symposium, arrangements can be made by the Fellow to have his/her work presented by a symposium attendee.

For more information, contact  Diane Breckenridge (breckenridgediane@gmail.com)

The Neuman Systems Model Education Academy

The Rosalie Mirenda Education Fellow Award

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding contributions to use of the Neuman Systems Model as a guide for nursing education. Examples of such contributions include NSM-guided courses and/or curricula, teaching strategies, educational tools, and/or publications. These activities may be at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral levels of education.

Funding: Up to five $100 Rosalie Mirenda Education Fellow Awards will be made each biennium.

Eligibility:

  1. Educational and/or experiential preparation in use of the NSM
  2. Contribute to use of the NSM in nursing education
  3. Demonstrate potential for future contributions to the Neuman Systems Model Education Academy
  4. The fellow must agree to make a presentation at the next NSM symposium. Symposium Fees will be waived but the fellow must cover travel expenses. In the event that the Fellow cannot attend the symposium, arrangements can be made by the Fellow to have his/her work presented by a symposium attendee.

For more information, contact Dr. Betsy McDowell (betsy.mcdowell@newberry.edu).

The Lois Lowry Education Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to fund an educational project that will lead to development of a new approach to nursing education framed within the Neuman Systems Model.

Award Cycle: This is a biennial award for $1000.00. The work (to date) must be presented at the following NSM Symposium (odd numbered years) where the awardee will be formally recognized.

Eligibility:

  1. Educational and/or experiential preparation in use of the NSM
  2. Contribute to use of the NSM in nursing education
  3. Demonstrate potential for future contributions to the Neuman Systems Model Education Academy
  4. The grant award decision will be made based on the proposed contribution to the NSM of the applicant’s project and their background with use of the NSM.
  5. The grant recipient must agree to make a presentation at the next NSM symposium. Symposium Fees will be waived but the grant recipient must cover travel expenses. In the event that the grant recipient cannot attend the symposium, arrangements can be made by the grant recipient to have their work presented by a symposium attendee.

For more information, contact Dr. Betsy McDowell (betsy.mcdowell@newberry.edu).