Jane O'Connell Research Scholarship  

The Jane O’Connell Research Scholarship has been established by Dr Jann Foster in partnership with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and honours the contribution of Dr Jane O’Connell to the development of the nurse practitioner role in Australia.

Jane O’Connell has an extensive background in Emergency Nursing that saw her become one of the first Nurse Practitioners in Australia. She has extensive experience in teaching health staff, policy work and her PhD explored the parameters of practice of Emergency Nurse Practitioners across Australia.   A major outcome was the development of clinical practice standards for ENPs.   The College is pleased to continue its acknowledgement of Jane’s outstanding contribution to the Australian Health service and specifically the essential role of the Nurse Practitioner.   One award of up to $5,000 for a research project that contributes to the Australian Health service and specifically the essential role of the Nurse Practitioner was given each year.

Helen Gosby (left) presenting the Award to Kathy Tori (Centre) and Tash Jennings (right)

Past Awardees

2020 - Not awarded

2019 - Kathy Tori, Tash Jennings & Grainne Lowe (Combined)

2018 - Not awrded

2017 - Kaye Coates

2016 - Robyn Peters

2015 - Matt Lutze