Nehring, who is also the director of the graduate program and associate professor, is receiving the award for her continuous contributions to research on nursing practice concerning persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Her research in I/DD includes the history of nursing in the field of I/DD, developmental and health experiences of adults with neural tube defects and of adults with Down syndrome, children and families with HIV/AIDS, the experiences of nurses in developmental centers who are being downsized, and pretend play in preschoolers with Down syndrome.
"I am honored to receive this award from my alma mater,"said Nehring, a Clifton, N.J. resident. "I am very pleased that my colleagues believe that my research has contributed to the betterment of healthcare for persons with I/DD."
This year, Nehring co-authored the book, "Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice," (2004, American Nurses Association and the American Association on Mental Retardation), which addresses the role of nurses who specialize in I/DD. She also edited the book, "Core Curriculum for Specializing in Intellectual and Developmental Disability," (2005, Jones and Bartlett Publishers), in which interdisciplinary authors addressed topics on health care of persons with I/DD of all ages.
Nehring also edited the book, "Health Promotions for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities," which summarizes scientific data on 14 topics pertaining to the health and well b
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Contact: Miguel Tersy
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Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
26-Sep-2005