Welcome to The MNRS Foundation!
The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) has established a Foundation to act as a separate, 501(c)(3) fundraising entity with the goal of funding for grants that shall be awarded to MNRS membership. These grants are in alignment with the society Mission and Vision to advance nursing science and research. The foundation is named the Midwest Nursing research Society Foundation and has the following Mission and Vision:
The Mission of the Foundation is to serve as the development entity to fund research grants awarded by MNRS through its existing structures.
The Vision of the Foundation is to advance and support research, research utilization, and research careers in accordance with the values of the MNRS.
We invite you to join us in our mission! We love the journey we are on and we know that you will too!
THE FUTURE OF NURSING RESEARCH DEPENDS ON THOSE DEDICATED TO LEADING AND INVESTING IN ITS SUCCESS.
The MNRS Foundation Board of Trustees works diligently to support MNRS members and ensure nursing research has funding available to support developing nursing scientists. Their passionate pursuit of funding and their innovative approach when developing initiatives to raise funds is evident. Because of their dedication, MNRS is able to offer grants and help further the research of our members.
Helen Lach, PhD, RN, CNL, FGSA, FAAN
President | Term: 2023-2025
Associate Dean for Research and PhD Program Director, Interim
Saint Louis University
Mary Anthony, PhD, RN
Past-President | Term: 2023-2024
Professor Emerita and Former Associate Dean for Research College of Nursing Kent State University
Marilyn Frenn, ANEF, CNE, FAAN, FTOS, PhD, RN
Secretary/Treasurer | Term: 2022-2024
Professor and Acting Associate Dean For Research
Marquette University
Diane Von Ah, PhD, RN, FAAN
Trustee & MNRS Board of Director Treasurer| Term: 2023-2025
Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Operations
Indiana University
AkkeNeel Talsma, PhD, RN, FAAN
Trustee | Term: 2022-2024
Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FGSA, AGSF, FAAN
Trustee | Term: 2023-2025
Kelting Professor in Nursing, Associate Dean for Faculty
University of Iowa
Vida Vizgirda, JD, PhD
Trustee | Term: 2023-2025
Director Nursing Research
Advocate Health
Marcia Shade, PhD, MSN, BS, RN
Trustee | Term: 2023-2025
Assistant Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Said Abusalem, PhD, RN
Trustee | Term: 2022-2024
Director of MEPN Program and Associate Professor
University of Louisville
Lauren Pageau, BSN, RN
Trustee/Student Representative | Term: 2022-2024
PhD Candidate
Michigan State University College of Nursing
Thank you to all of the Foundation's Past Presidents for paving the way for funding research for MNRS members.
2021 - 2023 Mary Anthony
2019 - 2021 JoEllen Wilbur
2017 - 2019 Janet Larson
2015 - 2017 Lauren Aaronson
2013 - 2015 Kathleen Buckwalter
2008 - 2012 Sally Lusk